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This Week:

Little Farm Friends: Lamb Love

March 28

Meet our newest babies on the farm - baby lambs! Learn how they play and communicate, and pet their soft wool. 

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

Puddle Jumpers: The Scoop on Poop

March 31

Everybody does it, even in nature! But identifying whose poop is whose can tell you a lot about which animals have been here and what they've been eating. Learn the secrets of the scat! Parents are welcome to drop off or stay.

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

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

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt:  Hello Spring

April 1

April showers bring May flowers, or so it is said. Grab your camera and your friends to look for signs of spring with this month's photo scavenger hunt.

For all ages, cost: $10 per family or group of six. Preregistration is required.

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

Camp Spotlight:

Recipe for Adventure
👩‍🍳 Ages 9-12 |⏰ 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
📍 Historic Speedwell & Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

📅Session 1: June 30 - July 3 | 💲$200

📅Session 2 (Advanced): July 28 - August 1 | 💲$300

Step back in time and cook like it’s 1899! Young chefs will explore farm-to-table traditions—churning butter, tending the garden, and preparing meals over an open hearth.

Look What's Coming:

Homeschool Explorers:  Smart Senses April 3 You've got five senses. Use them to explore the early spring gardens. Dress for indoor and outdoor time. This program is a drop-off.  For ages 9- 12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required. Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ  07960.

Day Off with Nature: Amphibians April 3 Kids off from school for spring break can join this mini-day camp all about amphibians! We will learn, do fun activities, hike, look for frogs and salamanders and of course, spend most of the day outdoors!  For ages 6-10, cost: $50 per child. Preregistration is required. Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928

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!