Wrapping up the month of October with fun fall programs!

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Morris County Park Commission

October 30, 2024

This Week:

little farm friends

Little Farm Friends: It's Corn!

November 1

Corn is one of our animals' favorite foods! Learn how to crack corn to feed the chickens, check out the Cornstalk Walk and make a corn print to take home. Register here.

For ages 2.5- 5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.

Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

Virtual Willowwood Open House and Garden Tour

Fall Tour at Willowwood

November 2

Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful gardens and historic grounds of Willowwood Arboretum in Chester Township. Meet by the main kiosk near the parking lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Register here.

For adults, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931

deer

Toddler Trek: All About Deer

November 6

Long-legged deer are ambling through our woods, eating acorns and getting ready for winter. Learn all about their lives and get a chance to touch real deer fur and antlers. With a deer story and walk to search for deer, this program will be held entirely outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Register here.

For ages 2-5 with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.

Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928

In-Person Home School Days

Homeschool Explorers: Changing Leaves

November 7

Unplug, observe, and let's get exploring! Students will visit parts of the garden not often seen. This month, it's time to explore the wooded areas and observe the changing leaf colors. Students should dress for the weather and wear sneakers. This is a drop off program. Register here.

For ages 8-12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.

Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ  07960

Look What's Coming:

coffee blends

Cowboy Coffee

November 9

Warm up with us while roasting and brewing coffee over a fire. Each participant will also take home their own freshly roasted beans. Register here.

For adults, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

Garden Sprouts Winter

Garden Sprouts: Tree Time

November 13

Once the leaves are gone, trees can really show off. We will discover all the uses of trees from homes to food, to places of beauty. Register here.

For ages 3-5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child with an adult. Preregistration is required.

Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ  07960


LEE’S MARINA WINTER STORAGE

October 1

Lee’s County Park Marina offers Winter storage for all boats. Boat storage has been available since October 1st. Visit the Lee's Marina page for contract information.

lee's marina