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FALL | 2013 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

PathwaysCelebrate

Lenape Day

Grand Harvest Wine Festival

Gingerbread Wonderland

Halloween Happenings



2 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • FALL • 2013

A Miller’s Halloweenat Cooper Gristmill

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et the ‘spirits’ move you, and join the fun at A Miller’s Halloween at

the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township on Saturday, October 26,

from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wear a costume, and listen to spooky stories

at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Create corn husk dolls, take part in crafts, and try out

old-time games. Tour the Gristmill and look for skeletons, spiders, witches,

and surprises around every corner! This is a FREE program, and donations

are appreciated.

For more information, please call Cooper Gristmill at 908.879.5463.

Nighttime Storytelling

at the Great Swamp!

Celebrate Halloween on a spooktacular storytell-

ing walk along the darkened, woodland trails of

the Great Swamp. Along the guided walk, hand-

carved jack-o-lanterns pose in the forest to light up the

trails, glowing eyes peer from the undergrowth, and

ghostly lights glimmer! Join in the fun at the popular

Trail Tales annual event for a truly unique experience

at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in

Chatham Township! Enjoy an unforgettable nightof silly, slightly spooky, nature-themed and Native

American storytelling, on Saturday, October 26,

beginning at 5:30 p.m. You never know who may be

lurking around the next bend in the path, waiting to

tell their story - it could be an eagle, a pirate, or a

giant luna moth! Wear a costume, if you like.

Small groups leave the Visitors Center every

15 minutes with a costumed guide. Along the trail,

listen for the wild nocturnal sounds of nature, and

pause to be entertained by interactive storytellers

along the way.

Perfect for families, individuals, scout

troops, and youth groups, this program is recom-

mended for ages 4 and up, as well as fun-loving

adults. The entire walk lasts approximately one

hour, and costs $5 per participant. Call soon to

register for a time slot as space is limited!

Participants must preregister for a time slot

by calling the Great Swamp OEC at 973.635.6629.

Trail Tales



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October offers double-the-Halloween-

fun at Fosterfields Living Histori-cal Farm in Morris Township. On

Sunday, October 20, from 1 p.m. to 3:30

p.m. come to Pumpkin Creations! Select and

decorate a pumpkin for Halloween. While

supplies last, use natural plant materials to

create a unique jack o’ lantern to take home.

Parental supervision is required.

For more information, please call

Fosterfields at 973.326.7645.

HistoricHalloween Happenings

Experience a simpler Halloween as it was

celebrated in the early 20th century at Historic

Halloween Happenings on Sunday,

October 27, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris

Township. Decorate Halloween cookies, play

Halloween games, and enjoy a scavenger hunt

around the farm. Discover how a homemade

costume is created at the 1920s Farmhouse.

For more information,

please call Fosterfields at 973.326.7645.

Scarecrows in the Garden

Few things say fall like apples, pumpkins,

and scarecrows, and all these arrive at The

Frelinghuysen Arboretum on Saturday,

October 19. Join the fun and make a scarecrow to

be ‘planted’ on the lawn next to the Haggerty Edu-cation Center. To make a scarecrow, you can either

bring your own clothing and accessories, or use some

of ours. We have the forms, as well as the hay for

stuffing, too. If you would prefer to make your scare-

crow elsewhere, the forms are available for pick up

during the week of October 7. Deliver your scarecrow

on October 19 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and join

the fun planned for the day because scarecrows aren’t

the only things being planted.

Todd Pugsley, an expert pumpkin carver fromMadison, New Jersey, works his magic on pumpkins

that are placed in the garden. Participate in an apple

tasting and vote for your favorite, make an apple

craft, and enjoy delicious local cider and donuts to

cap off these fun fall festivities. The cost is $30 per

scarecrow. If scarecrow making is not your thing,

but you would like to participate in all the other

activities, the cost is $10 per family. Scarecrows in

the Garden are on display until November 2.

For more details, rules, and a registration form,

please see www.arboretumfriends.org.

Pumpkin Creations




Belle of the Ball19th Century Dance Class

Learning to dance and attending dances was the best way to meet andsocialize in the 19th century; everyone from youngsters to adults

learned the steps and danced at social functions. Join in this 19th

century experience with Historic Speedwell’s historic dance class on

Sunday, October 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Using period dance manuals,

learn the classics, such as the Virginia Reel and the Snowball Waltz. Please

wear comfortable shoes. No experience or partners required. Pre-registra-

tion required. The dance program is included with your general admission

of $5 adults, $4 seniors 65 and over, $3 children 4-16, under 4 are FREE.

For more information and to preregister, please call 973.285.6550.

Experience holiday life during the

Civil War both on the home front and

at a soldiers’ winter encampment at

Historic Speedwell in Morristown, beginning

at 12 Noon on Saturday, December 7 until 5

p.m., and Sunday, December 8 until 4 p.m.

The 2nd NJ Brigade soldiers prepare

camp for the holiday season away from

home, including food preparation outside

authentically reproduced huts. Winter hutswere built to house some of the troops and

provide extra warmth, while others slept in

traditional fly tents. Burning fires keep the

lonely soldiers warm, but also helped cook

their special holiday meal. Just outside the

carriage house, the troops write letters home

to their loved ones, and receive holiday care

packages from home. A small tree found in

the local woods is decorated with popcorn

and dried fruit.

On the home front at the historic Vailhouse, listen to the family read actual letters

from Union troops written to their loved

ones. Experience the family’s reaction to

their loved ones away from home through

diaries and letters. Visit the Vail’s home deco-

rated to the mid-19th century, and see how a

home from the same period as the Civil War

was prepared for the holidays with simple,

yet elegant, decorations and a formally set

table for a meal.

You are invited to attend a Civil War

era Officer’s Ball recreated in the 1849

Carriage House at Historic Speedwell.

Period fiddle music fills the air and you caneither dance or pull up a bale of hay and

tap your feet inside the room festively dec-

orated with fresh pine and ribbons. Watch

how Civil War officers in their best dress

uniforms invite women clad in all their

finery to dance. An authentic period dance

instructor teaches re-enactors and visitors

to properly dance these historic pieces.

Take part in a traditional holiday craft

workshop, and make a craft to take home.

Taste some hot mulled cider and cookiesas you warm up near the outdoor fire. The

Friends of Historic Speedwell Gift Shop is

filled with unique holiday decorations, gifts,

and stocking stuffers!

A Civil War Christmason the Home Front and the Soldiersʼ Encampment

Join the festivities during Historic

Holidays at Fosterfields Liv-

ing Historical Farm in Morris

Township on Saturday, December

7 and Sunday, December 8, from

12 Noon to 4 p.m. Experience what

a 1920s Christmas would have beenlike for the Farm

Superintendent,

Edward Woods

and his family, as

well as Charles

and Caroline

Foster, owners of

the estate.

Begin your

adventure into

Christmas pastwith a ride

around the

historic farm in

a horse-drawn

wagon. Roll up

your sleeves and crack corn to feed

the hungry chickens, and collect eggs

at the hen house. Try your skills at

milking ‘Woody,’ a ‘pretend’ cow,

and watch how the farmers milk thereal Jersey cows. Getting into the

holiday spirit, design fresh greens

into swags used to decorate buildings

in the barnyard.

Discover English holiday

traditions which would have been

familiar to the Woods family. Stop

by the Farmhouse where the sights,

smells, and sounds set the stage

for a holiday celebration! Discover

what’s baking in the kitchen on

the wood stove, and enjoy colorful

Christmas decorations throughout

the house.A must-see is The

Willows, the 1854

Gothic revival home

of the Foster family.

During the first-floor

tour, view the festive

holiday decorations,

and also discover how

the Fosters celebrated

Christmas and New

Year’s Day. Miss Foster was known to celebrate

with the fine society of

Morristown and toast

the New Year with a

secret eggnog recipe.

Visit the interactive Trans-

portation Exhibit to see Caroline

Foster’s 1922 Model ‘T’ Ford, a

surprise Christmas gift from her

friends. In the auditorium, createspecial family-friendly holiday

crafts to take home.

Admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors

65 & over, $4 children 4-16,

$2 children ages 2 & 3, under 2 are

FREE. For more information,

please call 973.326.7645.

Historic Holidays at Fosterfields

Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (65+), and $5 children ages 4 to 16.

For more information, please call 973.285.6550.



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Native Up

Your Garden It’s quite simple, you know. Plant native seeds

and New Jersey native wildlife, such as butter-

flies and birds, begin to appear in your garden

and backyard. In addition to attracting these special

visitors, you can enjoy the added benefit of know-

ing these plants require less care as they are already

adapted to our climate and soil. However, since you

cannot purchase these native seeds in a supermarket,

most nurseries, or a hardware store, come to the Na-

tive Seed Swap program and obtain them.At the Native Seed Swap held on Sunday,

October 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great

Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham

Township, you can obtain your own packets of

native seeds, along with the information to grow

them successfully. If you’re already a native species

gardener, please bring any extra seeds to share with

others who may not have those species in their gardens.

In addition to obtaining seeds, there are expert speakers, displays, and refreshments. Learn proper native seed

collection, storage, and propagation methods. Discover which native species are easy to grow from seeds, cuttings,

or divisions, as well as the preferences of specific seeds for various soil types and sun exposures. And, perhapsmost importantly, connect with other like-minded gardeners. This program is appropriate for all adults and serious

gardeners ages 8 and older.

Admission is $4 per person. We gratefully accept all clearly labeled seeds of species that are native to New

Jersey, although seeds are not necessary for admission. For more information, please call 973.334.3130.

Step back in time and celebrate

Thanksgiving and Armistice Dayin 1918 at Fosterfields Living His-

torical Farm in Morris Township on

Sunday, November 10, from 12 Noon

to 4 p.m. Experience first-hand the life-

style of Charles Foster and his daughter

Caroline, former residents of Fosterfields,

as well as their employees, the Woods

family, as they celebrated the holiday.

Begin at the Foster’s home by

following the enticing aromas to The

Willows kitchen where their cook is

preparing a Thanksgiving feast. At the

Farmhouse, watch as holiday dinner

preparations are also underway. In rec-

ognition of local clubs that held annual

Thanksgiving hunts during the time

period, enjoy a unique sidesaddle riding

demonstration and meet the lady wear-

ing lovely period attire on her mount.Take a fun and picturesque horse-drawn

wagon ride around the farm.

While the harvest has been gathered,

there is still much to do on the farm. Help

husk corn, saw the wood that is needed

for winter heating and cooking, and make

animal food with the one-cylinder gaso-

line engine operation. Be sure to visit the

farm animals, assist with egg collection,

and watch a cow-milking demonstration.

The Armistice, or cease fire that of-

ficially stopped the carnage of WWI, went

into effect in Europe on November 11,

1918, at 11 a.m. Over the years, Armistice

Day, later named Veterans Day, has honored

the men and women who served in the U.S.

armed forces. Gather outside The Willows,

the Foster family home, at 2 p.m. for a

special tribute to veterans.The special activities continue at

the Visitors Center! View “Preserving

Our Heritage,” a display that highlights

the restoration of the Fosterfields barn.

Be sure to visit the interactive Trans-

portation Exhibit, and make a family-

friendly craft to take home. Admission

for Thanksgiving-Harvest Home is $6

for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $4 for

children ages 4 to 16, and $2 for chil-

dren ages 2 and 3. FREE for children

under age 2 and Friends members with

a valid membership card. Current mili-

tary personnel and veterans are admit-

ted FREE for this event.

For more information, please call

973.326.7645.

Thanksgiving Harvest Home and Armistice Observance

Edible Wild PlantsMake Tasty Dishes!

Each season brings its own culinary delights. Forag-

ers, or those who search for wild edibles, know that

fall is a very special time. It brings us the nutrient-

dense foods, such as nuts, seeds, and roots. You will be

amazed to learn that you are surrounded by plants that

are not only edible, but quite tasty. These wild edibles are

found everywhere, such as backyards, vacant lots, woods,

and more.

Join Debbie Naha, wild edibles expert and natural-

ist, on Sunday, October 6 for a Fall Foraging Walk at

the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in ChathamTownship. From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., follow Debbie along

the trails as she teaches you how to identify useful plants

that are safe for eating. For example, acorns, the nut of the

oak tree, were a staple food of Native Americans, and are

a great source of protein. Debbie shares great recipes that

incorporate many edible wild plants and make tasty dishes.

After the walk, return to the Great Swamp’s nature

center to learn how to prepare the wild foods, get tasty

recipes, and sample some dishes made from common wild

plants. Preregistration is required, and the cost is $5 per person. This program is appropriate for ages 16 and older.

For more information or to register, please call

973.635.6629.




William G. Mennen Sports Arena

161 E. Hanover Ave. • Morris Township, NJ 07960

Thoughts that are always associated with the fall

season are colorful leaves, pumpkins, scarecrows,

and apple cider. Come to the Great Swamp Outdoor

Education Center and enjoy a day of sweet apple cidering.

Learn the apple’s place in history and in the natural worldas locally grown apples are pressed to make sweet cider

right before your eyes. It’s so much fun to take part in the

hands-on process by helping to prepare the apples, grind-

ing them, turning the old-fashioned press, and collecting

the cider. Discover that you have been looking at apples

upside down your entire life, that a ‘fruit’ is not what you

think it is, and many more amazing facts. This engaging

experience is topped off with a delicious sample of fresh,

homemade cider!

Mark your calendar for the Apple Cidering demos, and

make it a family fall tradition! Come to the Great SwampOutdoor Education Center in Chatham Township for Apple

Cidering Demos at 2 p.m. on Saturdays: October 19,

November 9 and 23, and Sundays: October 20,

November 10 and 24. These hour-long demonstrations

cost $3 and designed to engage, involve, and educate all

ages. Preregistration is not necessary.


Time to Make

Apple Cider!



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Back by popular demand, The Garden State

Wine Growers Association hosts the Grand

Harvest Wine Festival on Saturday, Oc-

tober 5 and Sunday, October 6, from 12 Noon

to 5 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in

Morris Township! Enjoy a sampling of 300-plus

New Jersey wines, live music, delicious foods, andartisan crafts. For more event, fees, and ticketing

information, visit the Garden State Wine Growers

Association at www.newjerseywines.com.


GrandHarvest

WineFestival

FosterfieldsLiving Historical Farm

www.new je rseywines.com

October 5& October 6

12 to 5 p.m.

GRAND

HARVEST WINE FESTIVAL




All Access

Inclusive Playground The All Access Inclusive Playground ground-breaking took place on June

21, 2013 at Central Park of Morris County in Parsippany. This playground

provides an opportunity for children with disabilities to play together with

their friends without disabilities. (Back row L to R) Volunteer Leader Tiffany

Lee Srnensky, Executive Director of The Park Alliance Denise Lanza, Com-

missioners Judith Schleicher, Julie Baron, Vice President Betty Cass Schmidt,

and Stuart Lasser. Funding support is still needed for the safety surfacing to

complete this playground.

Please visit www.parkalliance.net.

Litter&You Not Perfect Together!

Human litter is not only unsightly, but also negatively impacts our forest wildlife, and as a

result, circles back to negatively impact us. On Sunday, October 20, from 2 p.m. to

4 p.m., join the staff of Pyramid Mountain

Natural Historic Area in Montville Township

and Dove Environmental Education for a fun,

interactive program about forest wildlife and how

human litter is damaging to their habitat. Learn

what creatures may be hiding in a tree or moving

around beneath your feet in the soil. Discover

new and creative ways to protect wildlife and

habitats to improve the quality of life for every-

one. Through this innovative program, become

empowered to take positive actions that benefit

the environment, wildlife, and yourself.

This hands-on indoor program is followed by a family forest walk to observe forest dwellers

up close. All ages are welcome. As always, thank

you for not littering! This program is sponsored by

Morris County Clean Communities, and costs $3

per person ages 2 and older.

For more information, please call 973.334.3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net.

Craigmeur Recreation Complex, New Jersey’s premier company and family

picnic facility, is now available for private rental for groups both large and small.

With extensive sporting facilities, such as a new playground, full and half court

basketball courts, six tennis courts, bankshot basketball, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits,

Frisbee golf, softball and soccer fields, no matter how big or small of a group, it is sure to

please.

In addition to the popular favorite menus, new menus are now available at lower

prices to meet everyone’s budget needs. Three covered picnic areas are available for

reservations.

New Menus, Inflatables, Entertainers, and Much More!Consider mouth-watering picnic items cooked right at your picnic site! With new

food menus and added options, such as inflatable castles, disc jockeys, dunk tanks, magi-cians, face painters, and so much more, your party is guaranteed to be a success.

Is your company picnic missing that special something? Then add an activities coordina-

tor to build up company morale. No matter what your needs may be, let our Craigmeur team

take the pressure off this year’s picnic planning. Many options are available.

Contact our experienced team and allow us to assist you in planning this year’s event.

Reservations fill up quickly, so call today!

For more information and reservations, please call 973.326.7631.

Now Available for Groups of All Sizes!

CR AIGMEUR



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From the tundra to the rain for-est, the Junior Master Garden-

ers travel around the world

without ever leaving The Frelinghuy-

sen Arboretum in Morris Township.

This exciting new program, for

young people in grades 3 through

5, offers a rewarding opportunity

to explore the world and the world

of plants through the New Junior

Master Gardeners (JMG) program.

This year, JMGers discover plantsthat think New Jersey is a tropical

paradise, learn about exotic-invasive

plants, and attempt to grow plants

from six of the seven continents.

Designed to connect kids to the

natural world in an integrated hands-

on learning experience, the Junior

Master Gardeners program expands

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s

youth gardening to a year-round program.To be eligible, kids needn’t have taken any other

youth horticulture classes at the Arboretum, but they

must be willing to get dirty, go outside no matter the

weather, help others, and have fun. This year’s JMG

class focuses on specific areas and collections at the

Arboretum, and the changes throughout the seasons.

At the end of each year, young gardeners participate

in a plant-focused service project based on what

they’ve learned, and along the way they become

certified Junior Master Gardeners.

Junior Master Gardeners was created by Univer-

sity Cooperative Extension, the same organization

that coordinates the Master Gardener program in

each state in the U.S., and is known for it’s educa-

tional outreach and service to the community.

JMG begins Wednesday October 2, and meets

every other Wednesday throughout the school year,

from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $200 per child.

For more information or to request a registration

brochure contact Senior Horticultural Program

Specialist, Gwen Montgomery at 973.631.5004

or [email protected].

Wild AboutWinter Mini-Camp!

After the holidays and the gifts have been opened, kids

often get bored. Fight the winter blues and spend thelast days of winter break learning all about nature and

exploring the outdoors! Kids ages 2 to 8 are invited to the Great

Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township to take

part in the Wild About Winter Mini-Camp on Monday,

December 30 and Tuesday, December 31.

December is a fantastic time to learn some of the natu-

ral world’s best kept secrets. There’s no better opportunity to see

animal tracks in the snow, search for hidden wildlife homes, and

solve the mystery of where all the summer creatures have gone.

Each day, campers enjoy crafts, stories, games, activities, and

outdoor adventures centered around a different theme. Expert

naturalists assist your children to view the winter world from an

entirely new perspective.

Ages 2 to 4 attend camp with their favorite adult, from

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. while ages 5 to 8 attend on their own from

9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Pricing for ages 2 to 4 is $10/day, while

the fee for 5 to 8 year olds is $15/day. Space is limited to 12

children per age group each day.

For more information or to register, call 973.635.6629.

Bald Eagle Watching Trips

Another reason New Jersey is incredibly special and

unique is that it is a wonderful place to view our na-

tion’s great symbol, the Bald Eagles. Now, you can

have a rare opportunity to see these majestic eagles in their

natural environment on Sunday, December 29; Saturday,

January 18, 2014; and Sunday, February 9, 2014, from

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each year, dozens of eagles move to the Upper

Delaware River area to spend the winter hunting in the swift

river waters, perching in the tall pines along the shores, or circling gracefully overhead.

Join the environmental education staff of the Great Swamp

Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township as they bring

you to the best spots to view these amazing creatures. This

trip, geared for ages 16 and older, leaves by van from the Great

Swamp, and travels through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and

New York to locations along the Upper Delaware River. Along

the way, learn about the amazing natural history of the eagles,

enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, and receive educational hand-

outs. At each stop, guides set up a high-powered spotting scope

to enhance viewing.Please wear warm clothing, and bring a lunch and binocu-

lars. Binoculars are also available to borrow. The cost is $35 per

person, and space is strictly limited to 9 participants per trip.

Preregistration is required.

For more information and to register,


Outdoor Ecology Classes

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about your natural surroundings in these

outdoor ecology classes offered by naturalists of Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in

Montville Township. These new ecology classes are designed for adults and teens, age 16 and

older, beginning this fall and continuing monthly on select Sunday afternoons, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

On Sunday, October 27, study Native Trees & Fall Foliage. Branch out and learn to use twigs and

bud structures, leaves, and bark to identify trees that are native to northern New Jersey. Then ‘rock’ your

world even more on Sunday, November 24 when you return for the NJ Highlands Geology program.Discover the reasons much of northern New Jersey is covered with rocks and boulders, as well as how

old they are and how they formed.

Each of the classes includes an indoor educational presentation and an interpretive hike along the

forested trails of Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area. Each class costs $10 per person, and preregis-

tration is required.

For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.

Junior Master Gardeners ProgramTravel the World




Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12,

from 12 Noon. to 4 p.m. to spend a fun-filled

afternoon learning about the history and culture

of the native people of New Jersey at the Great Swamp

Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township! Many

people mistakenly believe that the Lenape no longer exist,

but at this unique event, you can meet present-day Native

Americans of the Ramapough Lenape and discover howtheir lives have changed over hundreds of years. Every

elementary school child in New Jersey studies the Lenape,

but this event offers a once in a lifetime educational

experience that simply can’t be matched in the classroom.

Everyone leaves having learned something new!

For thousands of years before the pioneers arrived in

New Jersey, the Lenape Indians lived in these forests, hunt-

ing for deer and bear, living in wigwams, fashioning dugout

canoes from tulip poplar trees, and crafting their tools out of

rock and bone. They lived close to the land, existing in bal-

ance with nature. Now you can take part in a Lenape celebra-tion and get a true sense of what life was like for the native

people of this area hundreds of years ago.

Bring the entire family to see members of the Rama-

pough Lenape Indians present a traditional drum circle,

dancers in regalia, handicrafts vendors, authentic tools and

artifacts from hundreds of years ago, and an historical speaker

and storyteller, all gathered around a model wigwam in

the forest. Everyone can enjoy activities and crafts, such as

molding a clay pot by the fire, making a fire without matches,

and playing the real games that Lenape children played tohone their skills. Take a guided walk on the wooded trails to

discover how the Lenape used local plants to meet their needs

or explore the interior of the wigwam, set up as it would have

been hundreds of years ago.

Admission is $5 per person ages 3 and up.

Snacks and beverages are available for purchase.


Celebrate Lenape Day at the Great Swamp!



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Gingerbread WonderlandA Holiday Tradition for All

The smell of ginger abounds at The

Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris

Township as you enter a kingdom of

imagination, creativity, and candy, all beckoning

the holiday spirit. The spectacular Gingerbread

Wonderland shows runs from Friday, December

6 through Sunday, December 15, daily from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Fridays.

This event attracted more than 15,000 visi-tors last year. Make it your family holiday tradi-

tion and be delightfully amazed when you realize

these handmade creations are not just ‘houses’.

The elaborate scrumptious structures are a result

of the creative genius of adults, children, families,

schools, and scout troops. Displays have included

a grand piano, The White House, golf courses,

Notre Dame Cathedral, scenes from popular mov-

ies, and even Santa’s workshop. Guests, young

and old, marvel at the imagination, skills, and

sense of optimism that characterizes this charm-ing and ecumenical exhibit.

Groups of 8 or more must make reservations

by calling 973.326.7601. Strollers are not permit-

ted in the exhibit hall. A $2 per person donation

supports the Horticultural Education Department,

$1 for seniors, and children under 13.

A special ‘Gingerbread Wonderland Open-

ing Night Party’ is held on Thursday, December

5 for members of The Friends of The Freling-

huysen Arboretum. Members enjoy a ‘first look’

at these much anticipated displays and take part

in seasonal refreshments.Craft Show

For the fourth year in a row, the Gin-

gerbread Wonderland Craft Show is held on

Saturdays and Sundays, December 7 and 8,

and December 14 and 15. Bring your holiday

shopping list along, and enjoy the exquisite

craftsmanship of some very talented hand select-

ed artisans. Your $2 donation to the Gingerbread

Exhibit also includes access to the Craft Show.

Ice CarvingIce carving demonstrations by the skilled

artists from Sculpted Ice Works in Pennsylvania

takes place on Saturday, December 7 and

Saturday, December 14, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.






Tuesday, October 1

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! All

adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: HacklebarneyState Park, Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Nature’s Classroom:Stories & MythsAges 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week series

of science education classes.Dates in series: September 24,October 1, 8, & 15.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*

Wednesday, October 2

Mecha-CraftsAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Enjoy an afternoon in the Factorybuilding at Historic Speedwell to

hear a story and create a mechani-cal craft.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Building a Better Barn Walking Tour Weather permitting, take aguided tour to learn about thenewly restored main barn, corncribs, and ensilage pits. Meet atthe Visitors Center.

Time: 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Thursday, October 3 throughThursday, October 31

Gallery Exhibit: Flora, Faunaand Scenes of ArizonaRoberta C. Scott treats you to a

pictorial vacation in the South-west with her stunning scenes of the flora and fauna of Arizona.Whether she depicts the tiniestdew drop on a flower or the broadcolorful Southwestern landscape,her magnificent work will delightyou. Ms. Scott is the curator for the Fleetwood Museum of Art andPhotographica in North Plain-field, NJ. She has presented over 50 one-woman shows and is amember of several art and nature

organizations.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Thursday, October 3

Home-School Day: Harvesting in MilltownAll Ages.Help prepare for winter inMilltown by harvesting wheat.Children must be accompanied

by an adult.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $6 per student.*Call 973-631-5343.

Nature’s Classroom: Energy and Food ChainsAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week series

of science education classes.Dates in series: September 26,October 3, 17, & 24.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*

Still Life in Watercolor Bernardsville, NJ artist Rae Hoff-man teaches this beginning tointermediate watercolor class thatstresses color, value, and balance

using seasonal still life arrange-ments. Transparent watercolor techniques will also be studied.All critiques are positive, andcreativity is encouraged. Ms.Hoffman has both studied andtaught art for many years and wasa Board Member and Presidentof the Somerset Arts Associationfrom 1999 through 2009. Meet the artist on October 3,where you will see her work and pick up your materials list.Classes continue on the follow-ing Thursdays: October 10, 17,31, and November 7. A makeupclass is scheduled for Thursday, November 14.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $325.* This class islimited to 15 students.

Friday, October 4

Friends of History

Awards ReceptionThe Friends of Historic Speedwellhonor area residents dedicatedto the preservation of Mor-ris County’s rich historic past.By invitation only. Please call973.285.6534 to request an invite.Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: Morris CountyCultural Center.Cost: $75.*

Saturday, October 5

‘Explore the Farm’ Horse-Drawn Wagon RideEnjoy an interpretive horse-drawnwagon ride while discovering theimportance of sustainable farm-ing. Learn about the methods,equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Charles Foster’s farm in theearly 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission. *

Yeast Bread Baking Make nutritious whole-grain breadfrom freshly ground flour. As the batter rises, tour the Gristmill.Children must be accompanied by

an adult. Preregister bySeptember 28.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 per family (Friendsmembers $5).*

The Team ‘Logs On’ Watch the Belgian draft horseteam haul huge logs, which can becut into stove wood.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, October 5& Sunday, October 6

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop bythe Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scav-enger Hunt. Take a photo of everyitem and get a prize. Themes and prizes change monthly. Enjoy thisgreat way to get the family outdoorsyear round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Grand Harvest Wine Festival The Garden State WineGrowers Association hostsa sampling of 300+ wines.

Enjoy live music, deliciousfoods, and artisan crafts.More info:www.newjerseywines.com.Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: www.newjerseywines.com.

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Sunday, October 6

Fall Foraging Walk:Wild EdiblesAges 16 & Up.

Join wild edibles expert Debbie Naha to tour the trails identifyingfall plants that are tasty and nutri-tious. Get recipes and sample somedishes made from wild foods.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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30th Annual Chester Harvest Festival Watch Cooper Gristmill staff present an apple cider-makingdemonstration. Many

other activities are offered tocelebrate the fall season.Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Near 76 East MainStreet, Chester.Cost: FREE.

The Frelinghuysen ArboretumGesneriad Society Annual

Show and SaleThe best known member of this plant family is the African Violet, but there are many others. Comesee a room full of these diminu-tive beauties. The theme for thisyear’s show is “Gesneriads onBroadway.” There will be plantexperts on hand to answer all your growing questions, and lovely plants will be for sale.Time: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Native Plant Seed SwapAges 8 & Up.

Scoop up seeds of native plantsfor your garden and bring your own native seeds to share. Listento experts in the field speak whileyou enjoy refreshments. Seeds arenot necessary for admission. Call973.334.3130 for more information.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $4.

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19th Century Dance

Learn classical dances that have been done through history. No prior experience or partners neces-sary. Please call 973.285.6550 for more information.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Arboretum Tour Meet in the lobby of the HaggertyEducation Center for a FREE tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuy-sen Arboretum. Learn some of thehistory and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural sitewith a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Saturday, October 12

This most popular annual event celebrates the Lenape peoplewith dancing, drums, vendors, and historical talks by the Ra-mapough Lenape People. Enjoy games, crafts, touring a replicawigwam, and more! Great fun for the entire family.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.

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L e n a p e D a y

Monday, October 7

Toddler Trek:Are Deer Roaming Here?Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Learn about these antlered

animals with a story, touchableartifacts, and a walk to look for their tracks.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts:All That’s In There?Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.It’s the time of year when plantsare dropping seeds like crazy.Look at what’s inside each seed

and learn just how miraculousthey are.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, October 8

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Hedden County Park,Dover.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk:Those Nutty SquirrelsAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Search for squirrels and chip-munks in the forest busily gettingready for winter. Enjoy a squirrel-themed craft, too.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Toddler Trek: Loud LeavesAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Orange, red, and yellow! Learnabout fall leaves’ interestingshapes and sizes, plus lots of other

cool facts about leaves with astory and a walk.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5*.

Bus Trip and Private Tour of the High Line in ManhattanThe High Line is an extraordinary public park built on an historicfreight rail line elevated above thestreets on Manhattan’s West Side.It is owned by the City of NewYork, and maintained and operat-ed by the Friends of the High Linewho fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation ata time when the historic structurewas under the threat of demoli-tion. Two tours are scheduledwith the highly regarded SoniaUyterhoeven from the New York Botanical Gardens at 11 a.m. andagain at 1 p.m. The rest of your time can be spent lunching fromthe food trucks along the way or visiting the Chelsea Market.

Time: Bus leaves The Freling-huysen Arboretum parking lot at9:30 a.m. SHARP and returns atapproximately 5:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $65.*

Nature’s Classroom: Apple Cidering, Flowers to Fruit Ages 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor and

outdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: September 24,October 1, 8, & 15.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*


Mecha-CraftsAges 3 - 6 with an adult.

Enjoy an afternoon in the Factory building at Historic Speedwell tohear a story and create a mechani-cal craft.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Creature CraftersAges 5 - 9.Each month, join a naturalist tolearn about a different NJ animalwith a short walk and many touch-

able artifacts. Then make a coolcraft featuring that animal. Parentsare welcome to stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*


Industrial Heritage Tour:Waterloo Valley Industrial HistoryThis scenic fall walk begins atthe front gate of Waterloo Villageand follows the canal southward

to Saxton Falls. Along the way,explore the remains of severalof the rural industries. After thetour, explore Waterloo Villageand visit a working 19th centurygristmill, Smith‘s Canal Store,canal museum, and canal boatride. This is a lengthy, 4-hour hike over easy trail with someoff-trail exploration. Comeequipped with sturdy shoes andlunch. No facilities are available.Registration is required, please

email [email protected]: 10 am - 1 p.m.Location: TBA.Cost: $5 per participant.*

Celebrate Apples!Assist with cider pressing as itwas done in 1880s Milltown/Chester. Use a hand-cranked apple peeler, decorate an apple, and seea display of apple head dolls.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photoof every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get the

family outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show and SaleYou’ve never seen more beautifulor unusual Chrysanthemums thanat this fabulous flower show. Meet

expert growers, learn what goesinto growing and showing flowersto be judged, and purchase somelovely specimens to take home.Time: Saturday: 12 Noon - 4:30 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Tuesday, October 15

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and

explore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Dismal Harmony,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk: Those Nutty SquirrelsAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Search for squirrels and chip-

munks in the forest busily gettingready for winter. Enjoy a squirrel-themed craft, too.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, October 15

Nature’s Classroom:Fall Foliage HikeAges 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor and

outdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: September 24,October 1, 8, & 15.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*






Tuesday, October 15

Flower Arranging DemonstrationFor Fall and Winter HolidaysIf you are a flower arranger, youknow this is a special time of year

that includes all the holidays. Earlyto late Autumn offers deep huesof red, orange, gold, and bronzefor foliage, interesting seed pods,assorted grasses and berries alladding seasonal appeal to your arrangements. Harvest time offersexciting prospects for our Thanks-giving tables as we find seasonalfruits and vegetables to accompanythe deep jewel toned flowers. Bringin the holly and the ivy and all thewonderful greenery associated withthe winter holidays as you prepareto entertain. Join Marge Hulstrunk,professional floral designer, as sheshares some of her ideas combin-ing great plant material in naturallooking containers that are not onlyinteresting, but affordable too!Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $30.*


Home-School Adventures:Skulls and BonesAll Ages.Learn unique facts about theskulls and bones of differentanimals. Try a snack to observehow different kinds of teeth work.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child ages 3 & up.*

Mecha-CraftsAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Enjoy an afternoon in the Factorybuilding at Historic Speedwell tohear a story and create a mechani-cal craft.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Fall Foliage Canoe PaddleAges 12 & Up. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon paddleviewing autumn’s splendor fromthe water. Canoes, life vests, and paddles are provided. Childrenunder 16 must be accompanied

by an adult. Register today -space is limited. Canoe skillsclinic is a prerequisite. Site will be determined based on water conditions.Time: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Split Rock Reservoir,Rockaway Twp. or RockawayRiver, Tourne Park.Cost: $20.* Call 973.334.3130.

Grow, Cook, Eat: Edible AlliumsIn the very popular monthly gar-

dening series, Horticultural Pro-gram Specialists Gwen Montgom-ery and Cynthia Triolo providegrowing instructions, plantingtips, and take a closer look atsome new and unusual varieties of this vegetable. Seeds, recipes, anda tasting sample make this a funand inspirational evening to giveyou the motivation to plant. This program is eligible for 1.5 RutgersMaster Gardener CEU’s.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

Thursday, October 17

Nature’s Classroom: AppleCidering and Simple MachinesAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about the

natural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: September 26,October 3, 17, & 24.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*

Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or handwork projects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people must pre-register.* Call 973.631.5343.


Lil’ Critters StorytimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Each month, hear engaging naturestories read aloud. Then, take partin fun activities like crafts, games,

or walks that build on the stories’themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3.

‘What’s New at the Farm’ Family Walk: EasyWalk to discover what’s new, andstay fit at the same time. Meet atthe Visitors Center.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Apple Muffin Baking:Children’s WorkshopAll Ages.Make apple muffins using flour that was just ground, and thentour the Gristmill. Decorate cloth bags to hold the muffins. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.Preregister by October 6.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 per family (Friends

members $5).*

Corn’s a Poppin!At the Farmhouse, sample a tastysnack of corn that was popped ona wood stove.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Scarecrowsin the GardenJoin in the fun and make a scare-crow to be ‘planted’ on the lawn.Scarecrow forms will be availablefor pick up during the week of October 7 for those families or groups that prefer to make themelsewhere. Deliver your scarecrow

on October 19 between 1 p.m. and4 p.m. Todd Pugsley, an expert pumpkin carver works his magicon some pumpkins that we’ll place in the garden. Participate inan apple tasting and vote on your favorite, make an apple craft, and join us for some delicious localcider and donuts. For more details,rules, and a registration form, seewww.arboretumfriends.org.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen

Arboretum.Cost: $30/scarecrow or $10/family without scarecrow.*

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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo

of every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get thefamily outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Apple Cidering All Ages!Discover why you’ve been look-

ing at apples upside down your entire life. Then help make freshapple cider by hand with an old-fashioned cider press. Taste thesweet cider at the end.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

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Sunday, October 20

Furniture at The WillowsDuring a guided tour, explore thevarious types of furniture found inthe 158 year-old house.

Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Pumpkin Creations!Use natural materials to createa unique decorative Halloween pumpkin to take home.Parental supervision required.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

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Litter & You: NJ Forest Wildlife and Litter All Ages.Learn about New Jersey’s forestwildlife and how you can help tokeep their habitat safe and litter-free. Finish up the program with anaturalist-led forest walk.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3 per person ages 2 andolder.*

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Monday, October 21

Toddler Trek: Loud LeavesAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Orange, red, and yellow! Learnabout fall leaves’ interesting shapesand sizes, plus other facts aboutleaves with a story and a hike.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*



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Halloween

Happenings

Monday, October 21

Garden Sprouts:Gardener’s ChoiceAges 3 - 5 with an adult.What makes a garden? Is it flowers,

or trees, or just a shady place to sitand read a book? Young visitorsvisit many of the Arboretum’sgardens, decide which one theyprefer, and then stop to read a while.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, October 22

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and

explore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Wednesdays, October 23through December 11

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover the wonders of nature to-

gether during six weeks of walks,activities, and crafts! Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (Noclass on November 6 or 27).Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $55.*


Flying WILD: Teacher Training WorkshopEducators for Grades Pre-K - 8.This exciting program introducesstudents to bird conservation

through classroom activities andschool-wide bird festivals. Thiscollection of interdisciplinaryactivities enrich your sciencecurriculum and engage students inreal-world learning using one of the most readily viewed forms of wildlife; migratory birds.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

Mecha-Crafts

Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.Enjoy an afternoon in the Factorybuilding at Historic Speedwell tohear a story and create a mechani-cal craft.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Thursdays, October 24through December 12

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover the wonders of nature to-

gether during six weeks of walks,activities, and crafts! Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (No class November 7 or 28).Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55.*

Thursday, October 24

Nature’s Classroom:Fall Foliage HikeAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about the

natural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes. Ad-ditional dates in series: September 26, October 3, 17, & 24.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*

Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or

handwork projects that are fromthe time period.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people must preregister.*Call 973.631.5343.


Grow Great Garlic No more puny-tasting store bought garlic! Learn how simple

it is to grow great garlic. Practice by planting garlic in the Arbore-tum’s gardens. Then, buy someunusual garlic cultivars to plant inyour own garden. This programis eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.* Gourmet garlic cloveswill be sold for 75 cents each, please bring a check or cash.


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone andstop by the Haggerty EducationCenter for this month’s naturePhoto Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a

prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly. Enjoy this great wayto get the family outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Sunday, October 27

Outdoor Ecologists: Native TreesAges 16 & Up.Adults and teens can join thesenew hands-on classes withinterpretive hikes to learn in-depthinformation about a differentnatural history topic each month. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $10 per class.*

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Cooking Demonstration:One Potato, Two PotatoOnce you’ve tasted a fresh dug potato, it’s hard to go back to store bought ones. There are a millionways to prepare them, and certaintypes of potatoes are best used for certain dishes. New potatoes, blue potatoes, gold potatoes, sweets

and russets, we show you how tocook them to their best advantage.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Monday October 28Garden Sprouts: Color My World Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Leaves are changing and thegarden is too. Join in the hunt for colors, shapes, and sizes of manydifferent leaves.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, October 29


adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne County Park,Boonton Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629. Wednesday, October 30

Family Walk: Nature’s CostumesAll Ages.Explore the ways animals and plants ‘dress up’ to scare, hide,or fool others. It’s a natural fit for Halloween time.

Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person ages 3 & up.*

Mecha-CraftsAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Enjoy an afternoon in the Factory building at Historic Speedwell tohear a story and create a mechani-cal craft.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $2 per person ages 3 & up.*

Friday, November 1 throughWednesday, November 27

Gallery Exhibit: Flowers, Palms,and Plants From All Around Richard Sherman’s stunning photographs of botanicals frommany locales will surely bringsunshine to dreary November days. Mr. Sherman has had a loveof photography since he receiveda hand-me-down Brownie camerawhen he was a young boy. Since

returning from the Gulf War,where he used his father’s camerato capture wartime images, he hasshifted his focus and now special-izes in the beauty and tranquilityhe finds in the world of nature. Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.


A Miller’s HalloweenFor a fun-filled afternoon, enjoyspooky storytelling at 1 p.m. &2:30 p.m. Come in costume, if you like! Create corn husk dollsand play old-time games. Tour theGristmill and look for surprisesaround every corner.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.

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TRAIL TALES!Ages 4 & Up.Hear silly, slightly spooky, andnature-themed tales told by cos-tumed storytellers along the deco-rated nighttime trails of the GreatSwamp! Sign up in advance for atime slot as they fill up quickly!Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Sunday, October 27

Historic Haunting A scary and fun afternoon awaits.

Listen to terrifying ghost storiesand participate in a variety of Hal-loween fun and games. Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Historic Halloween HappeningsPlay special Halloween games,decorate cookies, and try on cos-tumes of the past.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

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Saturday, November 2

Industrial Heritage Tour:Edison Mines (NEW)In the late 1890’s Thomas Edisoninvested millions in a scheme to

mine and concentrate low-gradeiron ore in the hills of northern NewJersey. This was a massive under-taking involving the development of a new way to mine, transport, andprocess thousands of tons of ore.Although his effort failed, the sitecontains the remains of every phaseof his gigantic effort. The buildingsare long gone, but the site is exten-sive and you can experience everyaspect of this unique undertaking.This moderate, full-day walk,involves some off-trail exploration.Come equipped with sturdy shoesand lunch. No facilities are avail-able. Registration is required, pleaseemail [email protected]: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: TBA.Cost: $5 per participant.*

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages.These guided walks are designedfor families with children of various ages. Stroll the wooded

trails with a naturalist anddiscover the natural wonders of Pyramid Mountain.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person ages3 and older.*

Tri-State African Violet Council Annual Show and SaleTreat yourself to a room full of award-winning African Violetsand ask the experts for tips andadvice on their care and feeding.

Beautiful specimens will be for sale throughout the show.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Saturday, November 2& Sunday, November 3

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stopby the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo

Scavenger Hunt. Take a photoof every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get thefamily outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Sunday, November 3

Tri-State African Violet Council Annual Show and SaleTreat yourself to a room full of award winning African Violets

and ask the experts for tips andadvice on their care and feeding.Beautiful specimens will be for sale throughout the show.Time: 10:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Gingerbread Tips and TechniquesIf you’ve always wanted to havean entry in the Gingerbread Won-derland Exhibit, but don’t knowwhere to begin, this is the class for you! Learn some tips and tech-niques from a professional baker to get you on your way. It’s a greatfamily, scout, or school groupactivity, and it is definitely not tooearly to get started.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15.*

Monday, November 4

Toddler Trek: World of WormsAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Enjoy a worm-themed story, andthen take to the trails to uncover and observe the wiggly creatures.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts:Fall Fruits Feast Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Just what is a fruit and howmany can you name? A walk around the gardens, if weather allows, young gardeners searchfor all kinds of fall fruits, andthen they’ll taste many more.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix nature

and art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, November 5


adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Nature Preserve,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk: Gobble GobbleAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a naturalist to learn about theamazing wild turkeys while walk-ing on the trails. Enjoy a turkey-themed craft afterwards. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Toddler Trek: Totally TurkeysAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Gobble Gobble! Enjoy a storyread aloud, lots of touchable arti-facts, and a walk to go looking for these colorful birds.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Thursday, November 7

Kids’ Nature Fest:Cool Creepy CrawliesGrades 1 - 4.Spend the day off from schoolinvestigating bugs, slugs, andmore. Games, crafts, hiking, andLIVE bugs make for a fun way tolearn.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $45.*

Saturday, November 9 Hollies and ConifersJoin Horticulturist Marc Zukov-ich, President of Sterling Hor-ticultural Services, for a talk onhollies and conifers. Learn howto grow, when to prune, and whenand how to fertilize these beauti-ful evergreens. Marc leads a walk on the grounds to see some of thecollection up close and personal.He provides timely tips on thosewhich make the best wreath mate-

rial. This program is eligible for 2.0 Master Gardener CEU’s.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Lil’ Critters StorytimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Each month, hear engaging naturestories read aloud. Then, take partin fun activities such as crafts,games, or walks that build on thestories’ themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3*


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo

of every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get thefamily outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Apple Cidering All Ages.Discover why you’ve been look-ing at apples upside down your

entire life. Then help make freshapple cider by hand with an old-fashioned cider press. Taste thesweet cider at the end.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

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Sunday, November 10

Thanksgiving Harvest Home

Armistice ObservanceEngage in 1918 Thanksgiving preparations, hands-on farmchores, a horse-drawn wagon ride,and a special Armistice (VeteransDay) observance.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors(65+), $4 for children ages 4 - 16,and $2 for children ages 2 & 3.FREE for children under age 2

and Friends members with a validmembership card. U.S. military personnel (past and present) ad-mitted FREE.

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Tuesday, November 12


adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain,Montville Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk: Gobble, GobbleAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a naturalist to learn aboutthe amazing turkeys while walk-ing on the trails. Enjoy a turkey-themed craft, too. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, November 13

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Creature CraftersAges 5 - 9.Each month, join a naturalist tolearn about a different NJ animalwith a short walk and many touch-able artifacts. Then make a craftfeaturing that animal. Parents arewelcome to stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*




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Friday, November 15

The Layered Gardenby David CulpDavid Culp, author and creator of the magnificent gardens at

Brandywine Cottage in Downing-town, Pennsylvania, speaks fromhis brilliant and visually stunningbook, The Layered Garden. Davidhas lectured about gardens for more than 15 years. His articleshave appeared in Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, Fine Gar-dening, Green Scene, and manyother publications. He is a former contributing editor to Horticulturemagazine and has served as chair-man of the Mid-Atlantic HardyPlant Society. Currently, David isVice President for Sunny Border Nurseries in Connecticut and theherbaceous perennials instructor at Longwood Gardens. His garden, Brandywine Cot-tage, is listed in the SmithsonianInstitution Archives of AmericanGardens. He is a recipient of theDistinguished Garden Award andthe Award of Merit from the Penn-sylvania Horticultural Society andnow serves on their Gold MedalPlant Selection Committee.

David teaches gardeners how tochoose the correct plants by un-derstanding how they grow andchange throughout the seasons,and how to design and maintaina layered garden. To illustratehow layering works, David takesyou on a virtual tour througheach part of his celebratedgarden. The lecture culminateswith a discussion of his signa-ture plants for all four seasonsfollowed by a book signing. This

program is eligible for 2.0 Rut-gers Master Gardener CEU’s.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $30.*


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center

for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photoof every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get thefamily outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Sunday, November 17

Cooking Demonstration:Cranberry Central New Jersey cranberries are bounti-ful this time of year, and we makevery good use of them in this cook-ing demonstration. Explore somenew recipes to add some sparkle toyour holiday table with this veryversatile fruit grown in the cranberry bogs of South Jersey.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Full Moon Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.With the leaves off the trees, catcha glimpse of the setting sun andenjoy the full ‘beaver’ or ‘frosty’moon, as Native Americans calledit. Flashlights are welcome.Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.

Cost: $5.*

Monday, November 18

Toddler Trek: Totally TurkeysAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Gobble Gobble! Enjoy a storyread aloud, many touchable arti-facts, and a walk to look for thesecolorful birds.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts: Down Under Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Now is the time to plant bulbs.How do they survive the cold of winter and what exactly is goingon under the ground? Young greenthumbs start some bulbs to growindoors and take home and someto plant outside.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*


Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderful

Morris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Kay Center,Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Wednesday, November 20

Home-School Adventures: Sweet Cider All Ages.Learn about the amazing apple’s place in history and in the natural

world as apples are pressed tomake sweet cider. Help prepare,grind, and press the apples, and beintroduced to the value of simplemachines in making work easier.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child ages 3 & up.*

Grow, Cook, Eat: Winter SquashIn our very popular monthly gar-dening series, Horticultural Pro-gram Specialists Gwen Montgom-

ery and Cynthia Triolo providegrowing instructions, plantingtips, and take a closer look atsome new and unusual varieties of this vegetable. Seeds, recipes, anda tasting sample make this a funand inspirational evening to giveyou the motivation to plant. This program is eligible for 1.5 RutgersMaster Gardener CEU’s.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

Thursday, November 21

Family Walk:Giving Thanks to NatureAll Ages.Discover all the things to be

thankful that are provided bynature, and explore the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person,ages 3 & up.*

Saturday, November 23

Weekend Family Walk All Ages.Take to the trails to discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone is

certain to learn some amazing newnature facts.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2.*

Tripod Rock Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.See the famous ‘rock’ star foundon Pyramid Mountain.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Saturday, November 23 &Sunday, November 24

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photoof every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get thefamily outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Apple Cidering All Ages.Discover why you’ve been look-ing at apples upside down your entire life. Then help make freshapple cider by hand with an old-fashioned cider press. Taste thesweet cider at the end.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*See Page 6

Sunday, November 24

Outdoor Ecologists: New Jersey Highlands GeologyAges 16 & Up.Adults and teens can join these

new hands-on classes with interpretive hikes to learn in-depth in-formation about a different naturalhistory topic each month. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $10 per class.*

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Monday November 25

Garden Sprouts:Winter’s Coming Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Leaves are gone, trees are bare,and the gardens may seem quiet.Don’t be fooled. There’s a lotgoing on outside as plants andanimals prepare for cold, and even begin to get ready for spring.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*


Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Scherman-Hoffman,Bernardsville.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Saturday, November 30& Sunday, December 1

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photoof every item and get a prize.Themes and prizes change month-ly. Enjoy this great way to get thefamily outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.





Saturday, December 7& Sunday, December 8

A Civil War ChristmasExperience life during the Civil War both on the home front and atthe soldier’s winter encampment. Visit the encampment of the 2nd NJ Brigade as they prepare for a holiday away from home, including

authentically reproduced huts. Enjoy a Civil War era Officer’s Ballwith period music, costumes, and dance. Make a craft to take home,and visit the Vail Home decorated for a mid-19th century holiday.Time: Saturday, 12 Noon - 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors,$5 for children (4-16), 3 & under are FREE. See Page 4

Historic Holidays at FosterfieldsCelebrate Christmas with the Woods family who lived in theFarmhouse in the 1920s. After a wagon ride to the farm, explore English baking and visit the farm animals, and help with

chores. At The Willows, discover how the Fosters celebratedChristmas and New Year’s Day. Participate in family-friendlyholiday crafts and activities.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (65-over), $4 for children(4-16), $2 for childern ( ages 2 & 3), ages 2 & under are FREE.

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Saturdays,

December 7 and 14,& Sundays,December 8 and 15Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show

Holiday shopping is easy at the Gingerbread Wonderland CraftShow, now in its fourth year. Find local crafters offering beau-tiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect for that special person on your lis t.

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last admittance, 30 minutes prior to closing.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: Suggested $2/person donation gains entry to both the CraftShow and Gingerbread Wonderland.

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Friday, December 6 throughSunday, December 15Gingerbread Wonderland This December marks the 22nd AnnualGingerbread Wonderland. Guests, young

and old, marvel at the creativity, skill,and sense of optimism that characterizesthis charming and ecumenical exhibit of over 200 edible structures. Past year’s‘gingerbreads’ have included models of Notre Dame Cathedral, Hanukah meno-rahs, Japanese temples, Chinese pagodas,European castles, and neighborhoodsweet shops. Groups of 8 or more mustmake a reservation to visit by calling973.326.7601.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, Fridaysuntil 8 p.m. Last admittance 30 minutes

prior to closing.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $2 donation/person.

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Sunday, December 1

Turkey Mountain Trot:StrenuousAges 16 & Up.Enjoy a challenging hike over and

through Turkey Mountain and burnoff some of those extra caloriesconsumed around Thanksgiving. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Tuesday, December 3

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots’ Path,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Toddler Trek: Winter Scavenger Hunt Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.It may be cold outside, but there isstill plenty to experience. Enjoy astory read aloud, and then take ahike to hunt for winter animals.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, December 4

Creature CraftersAges 5 - 9.Each month, join a naturalist tolearn about a different NJ animal

with a short walk and many touch-able artifacts. Then make a coolcraft featuring that animal. Parentsare welcome to stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Saturday, December 7

Lil’ Critters StorytimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Each month, hear engaging naturestories read aloud. Take part in fun

activities, such as crafts, games,or walks that build on the stories’themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3 per person.*

Sunday, December 8 Animal Tracking All Ages.Learn the basics of animal track-ing by studying different tracks,scat, and other signs. Hands-on

activities and a hike enhance your new skills.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Monday, December 9

Toddler Trek: Who’s Sleeping?Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.With a story and walk, learn aboutthe animals in the Great Swamp

that are snoozing all season.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, December 10

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow,Harding Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk: Snowy SnowflakesAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a naturalist to learn aboutsnowflakes and their differentshapes. Make a fun, snowflake-themed craft afterwards.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, December 11Family Walk:

Make Way for Winter All Ages.As the fall season comes to aclose, learn ways the naturalworld prepares itself for the com-ing cold weather.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person ages 3 & up.*

Home-school Adventures:

Birds of PreyAll Ages.Learn all about these flying hunt-ers that use their talons to catchfood. Then dissect owl pellets tosee what the owls have eaten, andtry to build a skeleton.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child ages 3 & up.*


Little Critters’ Storytime

Ages 3 – 6 with an adult.Each month, hear nature storiesread aloud. Then take part in funactivities, such as crafts, games,or walks that build on the stories’themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.** Preregistration required: Contact the appropriate facility or phone number listed.



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Sunday, December 15

Holiday Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.In the midst of the holiday bustle,enjoy a relaxing hike on the win-

try trails of Pyramid Mountain.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Sense-ational SwampAll Ages.Our senses tell us a great dealabout where we live! Learn howthe animals of the Great Swampuse their senses to survive, playsome “sense-ational” games, andenjoy a trail walk.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person.*

Tuesday, December 17

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Sunrise Lake.

Cost: $1.* Call 973.635.6629. Pre-School Walk: Snowy SnowflakesAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a naturalist to learn aboutsnowflakes and all the differentshapes they can be. Make a fun,snowflake-themed craft afterwards.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Friday, December 20

Winter Solstice CelebrationAges 6 & Up.Join a woodland gathering arounda campfire to participate in the

historical and ceremonial aspectsof the solstice. Listen to storytell-ers as you enjoy hot cider androasted marshmallows. Register now, as space is limited.Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8.* Call 973.635.6629.


Welcome Winter Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.On the Winter Solstice, enjoy an

afternoon hike to celebrate the beginning of winter and the returnof longer, brighter days.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Thursday, December 26through Tuesday,December 31

A Special Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Head over to the Arboretum for this special scavenger hunt de-signed to “Take it Outside.” Bringyour camera or cell phone, as wellas a good set of observant eyes.Find most of the items on the listand take home a prize for the en-tire family. There’s a lot going onin the gardens during the winter.You just have to look for it.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.

Sunday, December 29

Eagle Watching TripAges 16 & Up.Join this van trip into NY and PAto view majestic, wintering Bald

Eagles. Dress warmly and bringa bag lunch. Space is extremelylimited so register today.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Meet at the GreatSwamp OEC.Cost: $35.*

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Monday, December 30 &Tuesday, December 31

Wild About Winter Mini-CampTime off from school is a great

time to get out in nature andexplore. Learn about the crazythings that wildlife do to survivethe winter cold. Explore the quietforest looking for animal signs,and more. Enjoy walks, crafts,stories, games, and activities.Time: Ages 2 - 4 with an adult: 10a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ages 5 - 8: 9:30 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: Ages 2 - 4: $10 per day.* Ages 5 - 8: $15 per day.*

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Cooper Gristmill/

Black River

County Park

908-879-5463

Fosterfields Living

Historical Farm

& The Willows

973-326-7645

The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum

973-326-7603

Golf Information

973-326-7602

Great Swamp OEC

973-635-6629

Historic Speedwell

973-285-6550

Industrial Heritage

973-285-6542

Kay Environmental

Center

973-635-6629

Mahlon Dickerson

Reservation

973-697-3140

Mennen Sports Arena

973-326-7651

Park Police

973-326-7632

Park Reservations

973-326-7631

Pyramid

Mountain NHA

973-334-3130

Recreation973-326-7616

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Morris County CommissionersJohn R. Sette, President • Betty Cass-Schmidt, Vice President

Julie C. Baron • Stuart Lasser Dr. Philip T. Santiago • Judith Schleicher

Richard Seabury, III • Barbara ShepardKim M. Wentworth

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Get ready to plan your group picnic. It’s not too early to get

a jump on reserving your first choice picnic area on the

date most convenient for you and your group. Beginning

Monday, December 2, 2013, both Morris County residents and

non-residents can make a reservation for 2014.

The spacious grounds and scenic landscape of the Morris

County Park Commission’s parks and sites provide a panoramic backdrop for outdoor meetings, picnics, and

reunions for both personal and corporate gatherings. Select locations offer picnic pavilions, semi-permanent

tents, picnic tables, cooking grills, athletic fields, and playground facilities.

If you are looking to add some new features to this year’s picnic, menu packages and amusement items

are certain to add that special touch. With mouth-watering menus made from brand name products cooked

right at your picnic site, or amusement extras, such as dunk tank, face painter, DJ`, and so much more, your

picnic will be more exciting than ever!Gatherings of 25 or more must reserve a group picnic area, picnic shelter, or semi-permanent tent and

obtain a permit. Reservations are also required on all major holidays. With reservations and a permit, your

group has rights to the site. You can

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parks, and all areas include picnic

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