From Trails to Treats: Exciting Programs for Everyone!

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Morris County Park Commission

January 18, 2025

This Week:

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3rd Saturday Hike

January 18

Feel like taking a hike but don't want to set out on your own? Join our monthly, moderate, 2 - 3 mile guided hike to experience the wonders of Pyramid Mountain. Hikes cross uneven ground with some steep sections. Wear good hiking shoes and bring water. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome too. Register here

For ages 8 & up with an adult, cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005

open hearth cooking

Three Centuries of Hearth Cooking: Workshops for adults or families

January 18

Explore the history of American cuisine, cooking methods, and food customs over an open-hearth fire. Each month this Winter, we explore a different period of American life through the recipes and cooking techniques of 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. This month, we are preparing, sampling and sending home a dish from the 17th century. Register here.

The morning session is for adults with some cooking experience. Cost: $35 per person.

The afternoon mini-workshop session is for children over 8 with an accompanying adult. Cost: $20 per child.

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

soap

Silver Maples: Soap Making

January 23

Discover simple tips and tricks for making soap, as well as the history of soap-making through the centuries. Make two bars to take home to display or to use. Register here.

For adults 55 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.

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

scavenger hunt - black & white

Little Farm Friends: Snow!

January 23

Where does snow come from? Learn about the water cycle and make a fun snow globe craft to take home. Register here.

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

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

pre-k nature on the farm

Homeschool Days: Winter Chores on the Farm

January 24

Learn what happens on the farm during winter. Meet each animal and help take care of them. Register here.

For ages 6-12 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.

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

Look What's Coming:

Chickadees

Puddle Jumpers: Chickadees

January 27

These saucy little birds are the kings at the birdfeeders, but how does a creature so small stay warm and survive the winter? Find out with a story, activities, and a walk. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part. Register here.

For ages 5-7, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.

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

homeschool hikers

Homeschool Hikers: Bears

January 28

This program for older homeschoolers features a hike on the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! It's a chance for older kids to cover some ground on hikes of approximately 3 miles while learning something new. In this session, we will learn about the black bears of our region and how to stay safe hiking in their habitats. Register here.

For ages 8 & up with an adult, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.

Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005

valentine's day chocolates

Valentine's Day Chocolate Workshop

February 6

Make some chocolates for your Valentine! In this delicious workshop, discuss techniques and create filled chocolates & chocolate-covered goodies. Register here.

For adults, cost: $50 per person. Preregistration is required.

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