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Homeschool Hikers: Spring Plants
March 25
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 explore the new emerging plants of the forest to learn about them and welcome the spring.
For ages 8 & up, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
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Three Centuries of Hearth Cooking:
Kids and Families Mini-Workshop
March 22
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. Our morning session is intended for adults with some cooking experience
For adults, cost: $35 per person. Preregistration is required
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Garden Sprouts: Bursting Buds
March 26
Spring is coming and it's time to start some seeds! Learn what seeds need to grow and decorate a see-through planter to watch your seed sprout.
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
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 Woodsy Walkers
July 7-10 I Cost: $85 l Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Introduce your kids to the nature camp experience. Little campers, accompanied by an adult, explore the trails and discover a variety of natural history topics with stories, games, walks, and crafts! Please bring a nut-free snack each day.
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Homeschool Days: Engineer Day
March 27
Learn the fundamentals of bridge building, sound construction and prototype testing during this makerspace day. All materials provided.
For ages 6-12 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Silver Maples: Busy Bees
March 27
Bees are busy getting ready for spring and are an important part of every garden. Hear Beekeeper Chase Kruppo discuss bees and beekeeping and then create beeswax candles to take home. Register here.
For ages 55 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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New Jersey Trail User Survey
Calling all New Jersey residents and trail users! NJDEP and NJDOT want to hear from you about how you use – or don’t use - our state’s trails and greenways. Take a few minutes to fill out the New Jersey Trail User Survey and let us know what matters most to you. Your feedback will help make our trails even better for everyone!
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