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 April 02, 2025
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PM Pasture Pals: Lamb Love
April 4
Meet our newest additions to 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
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Sit and Squirm: Starting The Garden
April 3
Join us for a fun-filled story time, craft, and snack! This week, we’ll explore our historic garden and learn how plants grow. Each family will take home seedlings to start their own garden adventure!
For ages 2 -5 with an adult, cost: $8 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Homeschool Explorers: Smart Senses
April 3
Engage your five senses to explore the early spring gardens! This drop-off program includes both indoor and outdoor activities, so dress accordingly for a hands-on learning adventure.
For ages 9- 12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Garden Apothecary: Planting Your Garden
April 5
The essentials of essentials! Learn how to plant, maintain, and harvest your own garden to create essential oils. This hands-on workshop is part of our series on using home-grown plants for sustainable, low-cost beauty products. All ingredients and tools are provided.
For adults, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Branching Out!'
April 5- June 21
Looking to take on a new hobby and get outdoors? Try our youth community garden program “Branching Out.” This fun, educational youth community of gardeners takes place on Saturdays this spring. Time to get digging!
For ages 6-12, cost: $250 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Homeschool Hikers: Trail Navigation
April 8
This program for older homeschoolers features a 3-mile hike along the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain. As you explore, you’ll learn about maps, contour lines, topography, and how to navigate the trails. A great way to cover some ground while learning new skills!
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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Nature's Craft Creations: Red-winged Blackbirds
April 7
Discover the wonders of nature in this monthly series highlighting the changing seasons. This week, meet the Red-winged Blackbirds of the Great Swamp. Enjoy a walk to observe these beautiful birds and then create a craft to take home.
For ages 2-5 with an adult, cost: $8 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928
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Homeschool Days: Clamberers and Climbers
April 10
Vines are fascinating plants that thrive in jungles, forests, and gardens. This program will teach kids about these fast-growing plants and how to start their own annual and perennial vines.
For ages 6- 12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 0796
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Tot Trek: Salamanders
April 10
Explore the sala-mazing world of salamanders in this fun, hands-on program! Learn about these amazing but seldom seen creatures through a story and activities, then head out on the trails to see if you can spot any.
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
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