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Holiday Chocolate Workshop
December 12
In this workshop, create filled chocolates and chocolate covered goodies for holiday gift giving! All participants will receive a gift box and bag to take home their confections. Register here.
For adults, cost: $50 per person, preregistration is required.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Toddler Trek: Woodpeckers
December 12
Tap tap tap! The woodpeckers are looking for hidden bugs inside the trees. Learn all about these amazing birds and then hunt for all seven NJ species hiding along the trail! Register here.
For kids 2-5 with an adult, cost: 47 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
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Always Evergreen
December 14
Design and create a centerpiece perfect for the holiday table using greens and berries from the arboretum's gardens. All materials supplied. Register here.
For adults, cost: $30. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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 Festival of Trees
December 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31
Tour the Frelinghuysen Arboretum's Mansion decorated for the holidays in the Festival of Trees. Enjoy trees decorated by scouts, families, floral designers and garden clubs in this outing for the family. Register here.
For all ages, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome!
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
Adult Bird Walk: Christmas Bird Count
December 14
Every year for more than 100 years, bird lovers all over the world have taken part in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, helping to gather important data about bird populations. You can be part of it too! Join an experienced guide to count the birds at the feeders and on the trails. All skill levels are welcome, and binoculars are provided. Register here.
For adults, cost: $8 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928
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 Jolly Old Christmas
December 14 & 15
'Tis the Season at Historic Speedwell! Join us for an afternoon of holiday spirit and good cheer the old-fashioned way. We have dancing, crafts, a visit from Santa and the Historic Vail House is decorated for the season. Register here.
For all ages, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome!
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers for the Winter Holidays
December 17
Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with supermarket bouquets. We supply the container, the greens and the mechanics. You bring your own supermarket bouquet to style. Register here.
For adults, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Silver Maples: Kissing Balls!
December 19
Just in time for the holidays, create a kissing ball out of seasonal greens to hang outside all season long. All materials supplied. Register here.
For adults 55+, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Winter Solstice Celebration
December 20
Join a woodland gathering around a campfire under the glowing full moon to experience the historical and ceremonial aspects of the winter solstice. Bundle up to listen to storytellers and enjoy hot cider and roasted marshmallows. Register today as space is limited! Register here.
For ages 6 & up with an adult, cost: $12 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928
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Woodstove Cooking: Holiday Cookies!
December 21
The warm glow of a woodstove fire and the smell of fresh-baked cookies. What could be better? Join the Fosterfields staff during this hands-on holiday workshop and take a bag of your very own cookies home to share with family and friends. Register here.
For adults, cost: $45 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Opportunity to donate for a green cause!
🌱 Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s ‘Horticulture therapy’ garden project is entering its final 4 days, and there’s still time to help us reach our goal!
Help us finish strong together and keep changing lives through gardens.
Donate now to help us hit the leaderboard!
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Holiday Gifting: We have gift cards!
One Card, many places and multiple experiences!
Your adventure is just a gift card away!
This holiday season, simplify your holiday gifting with experiences they’ll love!
Available for purchase at William G. Mennen Sports Arena and at the Haggerty Center at Frelinghuysen Arboretum. No digital cards are sold online. Please be aware that you will need the full name and address of the gift card recipient for processing the information in our system.
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