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August 06, 2025
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Sit and Squirm: Pots for Tots!
August 7
Time to get hands muddy and imagination buzzing with this month’s Sit and Squirm. Kids will enjoy a story and snack, then sculpt their own pinch pot masterpiece to take home.
For ages 2.5 - 5 with an adult, cost: $8 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Tour: History and Gardens of Willowwood Arboretum
August 9
Join us to explore the grounds and history with a guided tour. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
For adults, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931
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Garden Sprouts: Sun's Up!
August 13
Here comes the sun… and plants! At this month’s Garden Sprouts, we’ll make pressed flower suncatchers and learn how sunlight nourishes plants, creates shadows, and changes colors. For preschoolers and their grown-ups.
For ages 3 - 5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Summer Sip at Sunset Tours
August 14
Experience a crowd-free visit to the Cooper Gristmill for an adults-only, BYOB tour. Enjoy the sunset, a sampling of our homemade bread and churned butter, and historic lawn games next to a turning waterwheel.
For adults, cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rte 24, Chester, NJ 07930
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 Pig – A – Palooza: Movie Night on the Farm
August 16
Celebrate summer on the farm! Take a wagon ride to meet our adorable piglets, then settle in on the lawn for the movie Charlotte’s Web under the stars. Free popcorn included—just bring your blankets and chairs!
For all ages, cost: $10 per person.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT
August 16 & 17
Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Frelinghuysen Arboretum and Bamboo Brook Outdoor Ed Center. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
For adults, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Happening at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 on the 16th and at Bamboo Brook Outdoor Ed Center, 170 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931 on the 17th.
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Silver Maples: Breathe Easy with Houseplants
August 21
Breathe easy with houseplants! Discover how they boost indoor health, learn to propagate your own, and bring a plant for expert care tips in this hands-on session.
For ages 55+, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Batty Bats Night Walk
August 29
Get ready to go a little batty! Join us for a fun night walk to search the skies for bats taking their evening flight. We’ll talk about New Jersey’s bat species, share fascinating bat facts, and bust some spooky myths.
For ages 6 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928
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Toddler Trek: Buggy Buddies
September 3
Our buggy friends are all around us – in the air, in the water, under a log… Let’s find out what makes an insect an insect with a story and activities. Then we’ll head out on the trail on a bug hunt!
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928
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