Homeschool Days: Where Did They Go?

March 13

Plants have developed all kinds of ways to camouflage themselves. Search the gardens for hidden plants both large and small. Students should dress for inside and outside time. This is a drop-off program. Register here.

For ages 6-12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.

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

Tot Trek: Seasons

March 13

Have you noticed that things are starting to change outside? It's still cold, but there are little signs of spring appearing. Learn about all four seasons and what makes each special with a story, activities, and a walk. Register here

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

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

Crocheted Potted Plant Coasters

March 14

Want to learn a new skill and create a new décor piece for the coming spring? Join us for an evening of design and crafting at Historic Speedwell! In this workshop, we will be crocheting our own coasters designed to look like a potted plant. Participants will take home their own crochet hook and any supplies necessary to finish their coasters at home. This is a beginner's level adult workshop. Register here.

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

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

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

March 15 & 16

Enjoy a combination of Japanese-inspired walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Willowwoood Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Here's a sneak peak of what forest bathing is- check it out!

For adults, cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required. Register here.

Happening at Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931 on the 15th

Happening at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 on the 16th. 

Maple Sugaring Season Finale 

March 15

Join the staff of the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center as we wrap up the maple sugaring season with our Maple Sugaring Season Finale extravaganza! With 4 timeslots available - you can learn how to identify and tap a maple tree, visit our wood burning evaporator, and participate in a syrup taste test! As an added bonus - Frontier Village Maple Products from Bloomingdale, NJ will be joining us for the day, selling their tasty, freshly made NJ syrup and other products. Register here

For all ages, cost: $6 per person. Preregistration is required.

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

Spring Flowers Felting

March 19

Spring has sprung, and it's time for flowers! Learn the basics of needle felting and make a 3-D felted flower to take home! Register here.

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

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

Pruning Workshop with Bruce Crawford

March 20

Get the info on the how’s and why’s of pruning, the science behind it, as well as what tools to use from Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture for the Morris County Park Commission. Practice your new skills on the trees and shrubs in the gardens. Dress for the weather and bring your garden gloves and pruners. Register here.

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

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

Signs of Spring

March 21

They say that spring has sprung, but what does that really mean? Learn why the earth has seasons, find out what plants and animals do in the springtime, and then hit the trails to search for signs of spring! Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part. Register here

For ages 5- 12, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.

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

5 K-10 k Walk/Run

Registration is Open!

The Morris Park Alliance is hosting the 2025 Spring Forward 5K Walk/Run, with a newly added 10K this year! The event is at Central Park of Morris County on April 13, at 9:30 am. This year’s event celebrates the 60^th anniversary of the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center. Register at www.morris5K.com