Pathways June 2015 Daily Record

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

SUMMER | 2015

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SUNRISE LAKE BEACH CLUB

1920s Country Fair & Harvest Festival

Evening Canoe Paddle

National Night Out

2 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2015

National Night OutAt Mennen Sports ArenaMorris Countys annual National Night Out, hosted by the Morris County Park Police and the Morris County Park Commission, returns to Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with more FREE attractions. There will be FREE food, drinks, entertainment, ice-skating, giveaways, and attractions offering attendees one of the nations best Nights Out.

This year, National Night Out overflows with amusements. Explore police, fire, and emergency and rescue vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad cars. Dozens of municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies participate, and are available for questions. Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Polices award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit. Groove to the tunes of a DJ and live performances. The Morris County Park Police are once again offering the most popular FREE Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than 1,000 children annually.

Each year since 2007, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) named the Morris Countys National Night Out event a National Award Winner. The Morris County National Night Out for the past seven years has received national recognition because it offers a comprehensive array of participating agencies to educate the public on available community services, says Chief Dave Doyle of the Morris County Park Police.

Chief Dave Doyle and the Morris County Park Police ensure public safety throughout Morris County, and provide assistance to other area agencies. The department currently patrols park facilities with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and horses.

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net or contact Park Police at 973.326.7632.

Tuesday, August 4

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

3FOOD, DRINKS, ENTERTAINMENT, ICE SKATING, GIVEAWAYS,

AND ATTRACTIONS

FREE


In late summer and early autumn, New Jerseys bats use echolocation to forage for thousands of flying insects and bulk up before their winter hibernation. Since Northern New Jersey is home to the states largest known overwintering site, the Hibernia Hibernaculum, this is the perfect time and place to go batty! On Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Pyramid Mountain NHA in Montville Twp., join Dr. Lance Risley of the William

Paterson University Biology Department for a slideshow and discussion of North Americas bats. Dr. Risley is involved in the latest bat research. Become updated on current bat populations, and hear the latest on the devastating White Nose Syndrome.

After the presentation, join a guided walk on the darkening trails of Pyramid Mountain NHA with Dr. Risley and a staff naturalist. An echolocation device is used to aid in the search for foraging bats. This bat detector makes the bats high-frequency sounds audible to human ears.

This program is designed for ages 8 and older, and the fee is $6 per person. Space is limited so call early to register.

For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.

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Beach ClubBeach Club

5If youre like most parents, you are always looking for an activity that is fun, engaging, and keeps everyone together making family memories. Join a unique scavenger hunt designed to take your family outdoors, and work together to discover natural treasures at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Centers Trail Treasure Hunt on Sunday, September 20, in Chatham Township.

During this unique program, each family moves at its own pace, following rhyming clues along a marked route to discover natural treasures, and solving riddles. To start your adventure, simply stop in at the Visitors Center any time between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to check in, receive instructions, and obtain your official scavenger hunt sheet. Then head out on the trails to make new discoveries together, meeting helpful staff along the way. Once you have completed your treasure hunt, return to the center to claim prizes for the kids. No preregistration is required for this program, and the cost for this program is $2/age 3 and up, FREE under age 3.

For more information, please call 973.635.6629.

Hunt for Treasures

at the Great Swamp

Start a Butterfly GardenInterested in attracting beautiful butterflies to your yard or garden? Late summer through early fall is the ideal time to start a native wildflower garden to accomplish just that. Join us to learn butterfly gardening techniques at Butterfly Garden Basics on Saturday, July 25, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pyramid Mountain NHA in Montville Township. Discover which plants and other habitat features work best and why butterflies are attracted to them. Learn techniques on what to include in your garden and simple ideas for installation. See images and samples of colorful native plants that butterflies love, and get information on the propagation, planting, and cultivation of these lovely wildflowers.

Planting native species is a crucial step in bringing wildlife to your yard, so you can enjoy watching them. These plants provide vital food and shelter for a wide variety of fascinating animals, such as songbirds and mammals, as well as butterflies, caterpillars, and other insects. Take a guided tour of the Pyramid Mountain butterfly garden with a staff naturalist to see concepts in action, and to search for examples of wildlife enjoying the habitat weve created.

This program is appropriate for adults and serious young gardeners. The cost is $5 per person. Space is limited, so please call ahead to register.

For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.


1920s Country Fair and Harvest FestivalCome one, come all, to the 1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival with farm animals, wagon rides, live music, a variety of food trucks, a first-floor tour of the Foster mansion and the Farm house, dance lessons, wood-burning cook stove demos, old fashioned games, and so much more. Join the hundreds of visitors who come each year to this spectacular recreated country fair at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.

On Sunday, September 13, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., visit the farm animals including the Belgian draft horse, Jersey cows, chickens, sheep, ducks, turkeys, and pigs. Hop aboard the open air wagon for a ride around the farm, and take a spin in an antique automobile. Brush the Jersey cows, see a sidesaddle rider, milk the wooden cow, and watch a blacksmith perform his craft. Lend a hand churning butter and pressing apples into cider. Enjoy the live foot-tapping music of the Long Hill String Band, and move to new dance steps! Stop at the 1920s Farmhouse where wood-burning cook stove demos and sewing on a treadle sewing machine take place.

Visit the authentic 1920s Farmhouse where the farm foreman once lived, and compare it to the 1854 Gothic Revival-style mansion, the Willows, once home to the Foster family, the previous owners of Fosterfields. At the Visitors Center, view an array of hand crafts, baked, canned and preserved goods. Dont forget to stop by the food trucks for delicious lunch and treat options.

Special event fees are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children ages 4-16, and $4 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2, and Friends members half price, with a current membership.


1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival

Hands-on Activities

Antique Car Rides

7Save The Date!Save The Date!

Tuesday, June 23Fosterfields Living Historical FarmKahdena Road, Morris Township

NEW AND IMPROVED RACE COURSE

Frantic Fun Run 2015Frantic Fun Run 2015

Wagon Rides

Farm AnimalsFood Trucks

Live Music

Dance


Bring Your Garden

Learn everything you need to grow a bountiful garden, and bring its harvest to your table with delicious recipes and masterful cooking techniques.

July 15: Perennial Herbs. Learn about sage, rosemary, and thyme.

July 19: Time for Tea. Learn to make the perfect pot of tea and all the accoutrements.

July 21: Herbal Soap. Make soap good enough to eat witha Master Herbalist.

August 19: Cucumbers. This topic includes creating trellises.

September 13: Pears without Peers. Showcases this fruit in desserts, salads, sandwiches, and pickles.

September 30: Vinegars. Create the most delicious herbal vinegars, and take home three bottles.

TO YOUR TABLE

These programs take place atThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum,

353 East Hanover Avenue,Morris Township.

For more informationand to register,

please visitarboretumfriends.org

or call973.326.7603.

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BIBLICAL BOTANY Walking Tour

Walk the Bible with Torah scholar Dr. Jonathan Greenberg on Sunday, July 19. Agronomist, botanist, teacher, and plant geek, Dr. Greenberg has led tours of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township for the past several years. Touring the gardens at their mid-summer peak with Jon is a multi-faceted pleasure. His knowledge of botany and the Talmud combine to make a fascinating walk, even for experienced horticulturists. Learn something new from a very old source.

In response to the great demand for this program, two walks are scheduled for your convenience. Register for either the morning or the afternoon tour, and prepare to be astonished at how many plants growing here in New Jersey have an Old Testament connection. You probably have some bible plants growing in your garden right now! This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEUs.

For more information, please visit arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603.

100 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405

Saturday, July 4 & Sunday, July 5

For more info, please call 973.326.7616 or email [email protected]

11:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND

OPEN

Silas Condict County Park

9INDUSTRIAL CRAFTS DAYat the Cooper Gristmill

Discover the art and science of early industrial crafting at the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township during Industrial Crafts Day, on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations of tinsmithing by George Pierson, tin piercing with Frank and Anita Mai, and blacksmithing. Try your hand at weaving and spinning, and create a tin-pierced craft to take home. Crafters have items available for sale. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (age 65+), and $1 for children ages 4 through 16. Children under age 4 are admitted FREE.

For more information, please call 908.879.5463 or visit morrisparks.net.


A Fashion Show with Historic Proportions

Journey through the decades of the 1830s to the 1860s, and discover fashions of past American women, all thanks to the fashion plates in Godeys Ladys Book. This unique and fun fashion show, with an historic twist, takes place on Sunday, September 20 in the grand historic mansion of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Before the 1830s, American women relied heavily on European ideals for their fashion identity. New styles might take months or even years to cross the Atlantic and make their way across the United States. Imported fabrics were extremely expensive and anything fashionable was considered a luxury of the wealthy. However, as the American economy blossomed due to the rising success of the textile industry, women suddenly had the time and the means to worry about their appearance. The stage was conveniently set for Mr. Louis A. Godey to promote his new gift book to the American public. Godeys Ladys Book was originally meant to be the American womans personal handbook, with advice on everything from etiquette to marriage, as well as poetry, timely essays, musical guides, and a few tips on fashion.

This fashion event takes place in the beautiful historic Mansion at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, located at 353 East Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. Models wearing clothing from the 1830s to the 1860s present on different topics ranging from 19th century fashion, womens entertainment, and domestic life.

Tours begin at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Space is limited in the Mansion. Preregistration is strongly suggested to guarantee a spot on the tour. Admission to this event is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for children. Children under 4 are FREE.


Evening Paddle on Split Rock Reservoir

Theres nothing like gliding across a scenic lake in a canoe while herons fish along the shoreline and turtles bask on rocks. On Wednesday, September 23, join the Basic Canoe Skills Class, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. followed by a guided Evening Canoe Paddle, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at beautiful Split Rock Reservoir in Rockaway Township.

Those who are new to canoeing must first begin by completing the Basic Canoe Skills Class as it is a prerequisite for the Evening Canoe Paddle and all other MCPC canoeing programs. During this program, learn all the basics for staying safe and having fun in a canoe. Learn and practice a number of strokes and maneuvers, including the forward stroke, stopping, spinning, abeams, and turns, as well as how to carry and launch a canoe properly. By the end of the course, youll be confident in your abilities and rejuvenated by the scenic views and fresh air. This basic skills class is taught by instructors certified by the American Canoe Association. All participants must know how to swim, and the cost for the introductory training is $10 per person.

At 5:30 p.m., graduates using their newfound skills, as well as those experienced paddlers who have previously completed the canoe skills training, are invited to join the guided canoe paddle. A naturalist points out wildlife as you leisurely glide across the water, finishing around sunset. The cost for this paddling excursion is $20 per person.

All Morris County Park Commission Paddling Programs are designed for ages 12 and up, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Please dress for the weather and bring water.

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

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MORRIS PARK ALLIANCE UPDATE

The Morris Park Alliance is eagerly anticipating the first full year of operation at the Jets Play 60 All Access Playground! Designed for children of all abilities, the playground is located at Central Park of Morris County, in Parsippany at the Morris Plains border. With the grand opening of the playground late last summer, Phase 2 planning became clear; shade is desperately needed. Fundraising is ongoing to install shade structures, which will overhang sections to provide shade for the children from sun and heat. All donations are welcome. Donations of $250 receive a commemorative balloon shaped plaque to be hung on the fence.

Another Alliance project in support of Park Commission programming is updating and renovating the exhibits at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham. After celebrating its 50th birthday, the center needs to better tell the story of the interaction of nature and man, and the impact of human living on the wilderness of the Great Swamp. Tree cookies are being sold, and grants and donations are being solicited for this project. Design assistance is being generously donated by Novartis employees.

To contribute to these, or any other project or program of the Park Commission, please email Denise Lanza, Executive Director of the Morris Park Alliance at [email protected] or call 973.631.5273.

at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue Morris Township, NJ 07960

Friday, July 17 7 - 8:30 p.m.or

Friday, August 21 7 - 8:30 p.m.

$15 per person

Please call 973.394.1100for reservations.

Evening is a lovely time in the Cottage Garden. Enjoy this garden, the musical

stylings of Alan Rigoletto, and a delicious dessert sampler from Matildas Caf.

Alan Rigoletto will be playing an assortment of British music to celebrate

Focus on England, including medieval chamber pieces to British rock.

Your dessert sampler will include:

White Chocolate & Vanilla Bean German Cheese Cake with Thyme Honey

Grand Cru Chocolate Mousse Cake,topped with Meringue Macaroon

Glazed Fruit Tart filled with Grand Marnier infused Pastry Cream

Choice of a Pomegranate Spritzeror a Caf Frappe

To reserve your place on the Waterwise Deck, please call Christina Renfer

at 973. 394.1100.Seating for this very special evening event

is limited.

This program is presented with the generous support of CIE Tours International.


Wednesday, July 1Dragonflies!Ages 5 & Up.Discover amazing facts about these fascinating mini-predators, and join a naturalist to search for various species around the pond and meadow.Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person.*

Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 31 Gallery Exhibit: Gardens, Tame and WildEnjoy the beautiful photos taken by Mary Jasch, well-known area photographer, author, and editor. Her images of gardens capture the essence of artful design with a robust plant palette and depict the unequaled beauty of nature. Ms. Jasch has a degree in Natural Resources Management from Rutgers University. She is the publisher of DIG IT! Magazine, the Art & Science of East Coast Gardening, and the author of Best Hikes with Dogs in New Jersey. Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Family Photo Scavenger HuntGrab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this months nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. The theme for July is Seeing Red. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year-round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Saturday, July 4 Explore the Farm Horse-Drawn Wagon RideEnjoy an interpretive horse-drawn wagon ride while discovering the importance of sustainable farming. Learn about the methods, equipment, crops, and enterprises of Charles Fosters farm in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.*

Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5

Boating at Silas Condict County ParkEnjoy pedal boat rides on Cantys Lake in Kinnelon.Time: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Location: Silas Condict County Park.Cost: $5 per boat/per half hour. Call 973.326.7616.

Sunday, July 5The Potting ShedJoin Professional Floral Designer Marge Hulstrunk for a flower arranging demonstration in the Potting Shed. Marge uses flowers grown in the Cutting Garden at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and puts together some beautiful summer arrangements. Learn some floral arranging tips and techniques. Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Hay There!Discover what tools were important on the farm for making hay while the sun shines.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Arboretum TourMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn the history, and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $3 per person.

Monday, July 6Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix nature and art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features a different NJ animal to learn about and draw. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, July 7Tiny Tot TuesdayEnjoy exclusive use of Sunrise Lake Beach Club with your toddler prior to opening.Time: 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $3 per adult, FREE per child age 4 & under. Call 973.326.7616.

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots Path, Mendham Twp. Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Incredible JourneyAges 5 - 10.Become a water droplet, and experience traveling through the water cycle with a game and a guided walk on the trails.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Wednesday, July 8Experiments in the Attic: The Shocking Truth About MagnetsExplore the wonders and many uses of electricity and magnetism during this hands-on program. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Friday, July 10Wildflower WalkStroll the meadows and forest trails of Bamboo Brook while examining and appreciating the beauty of New Jerseys native wildflowers. Keep your eyes open for insect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. A naturalist from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation guides you through the beautiful trees and flowers that make the meadows thrive. Bring water, sun protection, and a camera. Please register online at www.njconservation.org Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.*

Saturday, July 11Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages. Stroll the wooded trails with a naturalist and discover the natural wonders of Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Summer KitchenAt the Farmhouse, learn about summer kitchens. See what is being prepared using the gardens vegetables.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Sail, Sail Your BoatAll Ages with an adult. Decorate boats and sail them in the tailrace. Boats can be purchased for $10 (Friends members $5), or borrowed for FREE. Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.

All Scream for Ice Cream! The third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. Discover the history of ice cream, its classic flavors, and recipes from the 1800s. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, July 12Best Dressed in the Vail HouseExperience life in an historic place through costumed interpreters leading tours of the Vail House. Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

The Broody HenDiscover the special traits of a broody hen, and learn how she hatches her chicks.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Tuesday, July 14Tiny Tot TuesdayEnjoy exclusive use of Sunrise Lake Beach Club with your toddler prior to opening.Time: 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp. Cost: $3 per adult, FREE per child age 4 & under. Call 973.326.761

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Dismal Harmony, Mendham Twp. Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Stream ExplorationsAges 4 & Up. Get your feet wet while exploring the streams of Lewis Morris County Park to uncover the animals and plants that call this habitat home. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Patriots Path parking lot, Mendham Twp. Cost: $5 per person.* Call 973.635.6629.

All About Bees!All Ages.Learn to love honeybees, or at least understand them a little better, during this fun, interactive program.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*


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Soap Making with a Master HerbalistSoaps infused with scent and herbs are all the rage. Master Herbalist Elizabeth Scholl explains the history and basics of soap making. Create two wonderfully scented bars to take home and enjoy. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $12 per person.*

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Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix nature and art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features a different NJ animal to learn about and draw. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per child.*

Saturday, July 25 Meadow Walk with Willowwood Gardener Ryan MooreWillowwood Arboretums meadows are beautiful at this time of year and no one knows them better than Gardener Ryan Moore. Join us for a walk and discover the awesome variety of plants that grow there, the conditions they require, and how to collect their seeds. Ryan grows some plants from seeds he collected in the meadow for you to take home.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Willowwood Arboretum.Cost: $12 per person.*

Cooking Demonstration: Time for TeaBack by popular demand and in conjunction with Focus On England programs, this cooking demonstration shows you how to prepare a proper British Tea. Make scones, dainty tea sandwiches, a bakewell tart, and more. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $25 per person.*

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Go With the Flow!Streams provided an important water supply to farms. With a guide, follow a stream to see where it goes, and what life it sustains.Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Bookmaking Master Class Ages 13 & Up. Cindy Au-Kramer of Panda Paper is back to help us make small books with fun pockets and enclosures. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $25 per person.*

Tuesday, July 21

Tiny Tot TuesdayEnjoy exclusive use of Sunrise Lake Beach Club with your toddler prior to opening.Time: 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $3 per adult, FREE age 4 & under. Call 973.326.7616.

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Scherman Hoffman, Bernardsville. Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Saturday, July 18Nature ArtUse grain and natural items to create artwork with certified art teacher, Kathryn Biskup. Explorepainting, printmaking, rubbings, and collage/mosaic while designing art items to take home. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Donation of $2 suggested for art supplies.

Carolines Special Place: Cottage Garden CraftTake a walk through Caroline Fosters cottage garden. Design a felt board garden, and pot seeds to take home.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, July 19Valhalla Brook Falls Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Join a hike to the cool and refreshing waterfalls on the Turkey Mountain side of the park.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Biblical Botany Walking Tour View The Frelinghuysen Arboretums plant collections through the lens of the Old Testament. Dr. Jon Greenberg returns to once again walk us thru more than 5000 years of history. His knowledge of botany and the Talmud combine to make a fascinating walk, even for experienced horticulturists. Learn something new from a very old source! This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEUs.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon or 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

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Wednesday, July 15Grow, Cook, Eat: Perennial HerbsParsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are just a few that come to mindparsley is actually a biennia, but well explain all that and more in the very popular monthly gardening series. Learn planting tips, and take a closer look at some interesting perennial herbs. Seeds, recipes, and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEUs.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 per person.*

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Thursday, July 16Blueberry Muffin Baking: Childrens WorkshopAll Ages with an adult.Make blueberry muffins using flour ground at the Gristmill, and then tour the Gristmill. Decorate a bag to hold the muffins that you take home.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 per family, Friends members $5.* Preregister by July 10.

Friday, July 17

A Little Night MusicEvening is a lovely time in the Cottage Garden. Its bright colors and many textures take on a special glow as the sun fades. Enjoy this garden, the musical stylings of Alan Rigoletto, and a delicious dessert sampler from Matildas Caf. This program is presented with the generous support of CIE Tours International.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $15 per person.* Please call 973.394.1100 to register.

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Meet the Irish Servant and the Cook at The Willows Discover the life of the domestic help at the Foster home. Assist the maid with household chores, and see what the cook has prepared using the wood-burning cook stove.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

1880s Music Day at MilltownEnjoy an interactive program reminiscent of musical events performed in Milltown over a century ago. Children can play fiddlesticks and animate dancing puppets called limber jacks.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donations appreciated.

Butterfly Garden BasicsAges 12 & Up.Through a slideshow and demonstration, discover how to attract butterflies to your home garden. Learn to collect, store, and germinate wildflower seeds to grow nectar-rich plant species. This program emphasizes the natural history and value of native wildflowers to New Jerseys butterflies.Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per person.*

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Saturday, July 26Childrens Tour of the Vail HouseChildren are welcomed to take a look into the Vail House to explore an historical theme food, hobbies, toys, and more through hands-on learning and discovery. Time: 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission


Saturday, July 26

A Tribute to Jane Packer: Floral Designer ExtraordinaireWitness the extraordinary talent of Marge Hulstrunk as she demonstrates some beautiful flower arranging techniques based on the late Jane Packers innovative approach to floral design. Ms. Packers name is synonymous with elegance, beauty, and simplicity, and she was well-known for her arrangements for the fashion industry and British royalty. Learn to create some lovely arrangements in the Packer style. This program is part of The Frelinghuysen Arboretums Focus on England. Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $25 per person.*

Tuesday, July 28Tiny Tot TuesdayEnjoy exclusive use of Sunrise Lake Beach Club with your toddler prior to opening.Time: 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $3 per adult, FREE per child age 4 & under. Call 973.326.7616.

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Kay Center, Chester Twp. Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.


Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 31 Gallery Exhibit: Landscapes Across Our CountryTreat yourself to a trek across America, from Alaska to Maine, through the spectacular photographs of Bill Glasofer. He shows that there is no place or season devoid of natural beauty. His varied flowers, trees, landscapes, and animals from across the country will certainly delight you and evoke beautiful thoughts of far-away states. He is the recipient of Juried-Show awards and has enjoyed success as the featured photographer in numerous exhibits.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Family Photo Scavenger HuntGrab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this months nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. The theme for August is Im So Bored. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year-round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Saturday, August 1Explore the Farm Horse-Drawn Wagon RideEnjoy an interpretive horse-drawn wagon ride while discovering the importance of sustainable farming. Learn about the methods, equipment, crops, and enterprises of Charles Fosters farm in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.*

Sail, Sail Your BoatAll Ages with an adult.Decorate boats and sail them in the tailrace. Boats can be purchased for $10 (Friends members $5), or borrowed for FREE. Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.

Sunday, August 2The Potting ShedRemember macram? Well, Kokedama is the new hipster version! Join Superintendent of Horticultural Education Lesley Parness as she demonstrates the art of Kokedama. By wrapping a plant in a layer of bonsai materials and moss and tying it up with various strings, an artistic whole is formed that is more than the sum of its parts. Get busy with all your little plantlings and make some Kokedama. Time: 12 noon - 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per person.

Wash and Wear SheepHelp the farmers wash lambs that were born in the spring.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Learn to Play CroquetLearn croquets English origins and lots of other interesting facts. The Rutgers Preparatory Schools Croquet Team, on The Frelinghuysen Arboretums Great Lawn, demonstrates the art of Croquet, a sport whose popularity soared during the Victorian Age. Get out your whites, or just wear a t-shirt and some flip flops, but do come and play. Presented as part of Focus on England. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen ArboretumCost: FREE.

Arboretum TourMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn some of the history and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $3 per person.

Tuesday, August 4Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Hedden County Park, Dover. Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Friday, August 7Butterfly Walk Join experts from the North American Butterfly Association and walk the meadows of Bamboo Brook in search of mid-summer butterfly species. Nineteen different species were observed during the 2014 walk, including Monarch, Summer Azure, and Wild Indigo Duskywing. Bring water, sun protection, and a camera. Please register online at njconservation.org. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.*

Campout on the Beach 2Under the stars, enjoy a campfire, storytelling, smores, and more at this overnight event.Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $45 per family.*Call 973.326.7616.

Saturday, August 8Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages.Stroll the wooded trails with a naturalist and discover the natural wonders of Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Love Those Spuds!Dig in, and find the potato crop that was planted this past spring. At the Farmhouse kitchen, see how potatoes are prepared.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

National Night OutFREE food, entertainment, ice skating, giveaways, and so much more! Kids and parents love the fire trucks, Park Police equestrian horses, police cars and motorcycles. HazMat trucks, emergency vehicles, bounce house, dunking tank, police canine unit, and more. Join the Morris Country Park Police and over 40 law enforcement and community agencies to learn about crime and drug prevention.Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Mennen Sports ArenaCost: FREE

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Wednesday, August 5Experiments in the Attic: Nicola Tesla, Superhero of Science!Nicola Tesla is one of the most discussed and misunderstood figures in the history of scientific invention. Learn about the man, and try a few of his famous experiments.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Creepy CrawliesAges 5 & Up.Learn what makes an insect so unique, and discover which bugs inhabit the swamp. Meet LIVE insects up close.Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child.*

Thursday, August 6Corn Muffin Baking: Childrens WorkshopAll Ages with an adult.Make corn muffins using cornmeal ground at the Gristmill, and then tour the Gristmill. Decorate a bag to hold the muffins that you take home.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: $10 per family; Friends members $5.* Preregister by July 31.

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Saturday, August 8GAME Time!GOAL! SCORE! Learn and experience the historic summer sports and pastimes of the 19th century. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, August 9Best Dressed in the Vail HouseExperience life in an historic place through costumed interpreters leading tours of the Vail House. Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Ice Cream SundayLend a hand cranking homemade ice cream. Enjoy a sample while supplies last.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Monday, August 10Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix nature and art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features a different NJ animal to learn about and draw. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, August 11Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow National Park, Harding Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Stream ExplorationAges 4 & Up. Get your feet wet while exploring the streams of Lewis Morris County Park to uncover the animals and plants that call this habitat home. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Patriots Path parking lot, Mendham Twp. Cost: $5 per person.* Call 973.635.6629.


Butterfly SearchAll Ages.Monarch butterflies are a very special migratory species of butterfly that is becoming endangered. Learn about the life cycle and habits of butterflies, and search the butterfly gardens to tally how many eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and butterflies you can find. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*


Saturday, August 15

Butterflies for You and MeAges 5 & Up with an adult.Charles Foster kept a journal that detailed life at Fosterfields. Meet at the cottage garden to try nature journaling, and record the butterflies found there. This program is weather dependent. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, August 23Summer Wildflower Walk: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Pyramid Mountain is a colorful place, especially when a variety of August wildflowers are in bloom. Join a naturalist for a hike to view the beautiful blooms. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Childrens Tour of the Vail HouseChildren are welcomed to take a look into the Vail House to explore historical theme food, hobbies, toys, and more through hands-on learning and discovery. Time: 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Meet the Irish Servant and the Cook at The WillowsDiscover the life of the domestic help at the Foster home. Assist the maid with household chores, and see what the cook has prepared using the wood-burning cook stove.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Monday, August 24Life Under the LeavesAges 4 & Up.There are so many interesting creatures living just under the leaf litter on the forest floor. Explore their world with a naturalist and see how many different critters you can find.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child.*

Summer Scavenger HuntAll Ages.Discover whats happening along the Great Swamp trails during an exciting no-picking scavenger hunt for the entire family.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Lace CreationsWatch the nimble fingers of the Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey as they perform the centuries-old arts of bobbin lace-making and tatting. Try your hand at bobbin lacing.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donations appreciated.

Sunday, August 16Sense-ational Summer HikeAll Ages. Enjoy an easy, interactive family hike while using your senses to learn about summer plants and animals. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, August 18Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp. Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.


Grow, Cook, Eat: Cucumbers To trellis or not to trellis, that is the question. In this very popular monthly gardening series, learn growing instructions, planting tips, and a closer look at new and unusual varieties of some wonderful cucumbers. Seeds, recipes, and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant. Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 per person.*

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Thursday, August 20Apple Muffin Baking: Childrens Workshop All Ages with an adult.Make apple muffins using flour ground at the Gristmill, and then tour the Gristmill. Decorate a bag to hold the muffins that you take home.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 per family; Friends members $5.* Preregister by August 14.

Friday, August 21

A Little Night MusicEvening is a lovely time in the Cottage Garden. Its bright colors and many textures take on a special glow as the sun fades. Enjoy this garden, the musical stylings of Alan Rigoletto, and a delicious dessert sampler from Matildas Caf. This program is presented with the generous support of CIE Tours International.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $15 per person.* Please call 973.394.1100 to register.

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Saturday, August 22Creepy Crawlies Search: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Look for and learn about buggy friends on a guided hike along the trails. Remember, creepy critters need love, too. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Industrial Crafts DayDiscover early industrial crafts with demonstrations by a blacksmith, tinsmith, and tin piercers. Try weaving and spinning, and make a tin-pierced craft to take home.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $3/adult, $2/senior (65+), $1/age 4 - 16. FREE/under age 4.

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Tuesday, August 25Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain, Montville Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Stream Exploration Ages 4 & Up. Get your feet wet while exploring the streams of Pyramid Mountain to reveal the animals and plants that call this habitat their home. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per person.*

Terrific TurtlesAll Ages.Learn amazing facts about New Jerseys turtles, and go for walk to spot turtles basking at the pond. Meet a LIVE turtle afterwards.Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person ages 3 & up.*


Butterfly SearchAll Ages.Monarch butterflies are a very special migratory species of butterfly that is becoming endangered. Learn about the life cycle and habits of butterflies, and search the butterfly gardens to tally how many eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and butterflies you can find. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Saturday, August 29Sail, Sail Your BoatAll Ages with an adult.Decorate boats and sail them in the tailrace. Boats can be purchased for $10, (Friends members $5), or borrowed for FREE. Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.

Go With the Flow!Streams provided an important water supply to farms. With a guide, follow a stream to see where it goes, and what life it sustains.Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

When Life Gives You LemonsSummer is a time for delicious, refreshing drinks. Learn about the classic beverages of iced tea and lemonade, and dive into the history of these delicious summer drinks. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, August 30Power Wheels: Water Wheels in Motion!In celebration of National Milling Day, join this hands-on technology lesson and create your own waterwheel. Investigate the wheelhouse to discover how Stephen Vail used hydropower and kinetic energy in his basement workshop, and explore the connections to hydropower today. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Tuesday, September 1Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls, Mendham Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pond ExplorationsAges 4 & Up. Get your feet wet while exploring the pond at the Great Swamp OEC to uncover the animals and plants that call this habitat home. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per person.*

Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 30 Gallery Exhibit: Natures Summer ColorsThe members of the New Jersey Photography Forums stunning exhibit showcases a variety of techniques and styles used when photographing in a natural environment. The Forum is dedicated to furthering the interests of professional and serious photographers living or working in the New Jersey area. Under the direction of well-known area artist Nancy Ori, this 20-year old organization, based at the Visual Arts Center of NJ in Summit, has become the largest and most recognized group of fine art exhibiting photographers in the state. Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Saturday, September 5Explore the Farm Horse-Drawn Wagon RideEnjoy an interpretive horse-drawn wagon ride while discovering the importance of sustainable farming. Learn about the methods, equipment, crops, and enterprises of Charles Fosters farm in the early 1900s. Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission. *

Millers PancakeJoin in this live adaptation of Eric Carles Pancakes, Pancakes! Learn where the ingredients for making a pancake come from, see grain ground into flour or meal, and watch the Miller make a pancake.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Donations Appreciated.

Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6Family Photo Scavenger HuntGrab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this months nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year-round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, September 6Labor Day Hike: ModerateAges 16 & Up.Join a hike on the Pyramid Mountain ridgeline as we make sure Tripod Rock survived the dog days of summer.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

The Potting ShedJoin Professional Floral Designer Marge Hulstrunk for a flower arranging demonstration in the Potting Shed. Marge uses flowers grown in the Cutting Garden at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and puts together some beautiful fall arrangements. Learn some floral arranging tips and techniques from the master herself. Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Best Dressed in the Vail HouseExperience life in an historic place through costumed interpreters leading tours of the Vail House. Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Family Activity Center: Corn Husk DollsAll Ages with an adult.Make a family-friendly craft of corn husk dolls. Play games that were popular long ago. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Arboretum TourMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn some of the history and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $3 per person.

Farm Know-How on the Go: Granary & Ensilage PitsTake a guided walk to the Granary and Ensilage Pits to discover how they were used. Help prepare ensilage, and use the root cutter to chop beets and turnips.Time: 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.*

Tuesday, September 8Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne County Park, Boonton Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Toddler Trek: Going on a Seed HuntAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Enjoy a story read aloud and take a short guided walk while looking for and learning about different types of seeds.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per child.*

Wednesday, September 9Read and CreateAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Hear a story and create a mechanical craft in the Factory Building.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Friday, September 11Movie Night -Numen: The Healing Power of PlantsNumen is a visually stunning documentary film focusing on the healing power of plants. It counterpoints beautiful imagery of medicinal plants with thought-provoking interviews with noted doctors and herbalists. The word numen means the presiding spirit or divinity of a place, and the film is intended for herbalists, gardeners, medical practitioners, plant lovers, and everyone concerned about human and environmental health. The history of humanity is the history of mans relationship with plants. Numen inspires you to deepen your relationship with the natural world and reminds you of the healing made possible by re-embracing our place in the wider web of life. Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per person.*

Saturday, September 12Weekend Family WalkAll Ages.Take to the trails to discover the unique animals and plants found at the Great Swamp. Everyone is sure to learn some amazing new nature facts.Time:10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages. Stroll the wooded trails with a naturalist and discover the natural wonders of Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

National Milling DayCelebrate the 260th birthday of Oliver Evans, a 1780s inventor, who created the first automatic flour mill. See some of his inventions at work at the Gristmill. View a collection of antique printed flour bags.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Donations Appreciated.

Cooking Demonstration: Pears without PeersPears are so versatile and delicious. We make two desserts, a salad, a sandwich, and even pickle a few in this cooking demonstration.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $25 per person.*

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Monday, September 14Hike for Health: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Enjoy a brisk morning walk before work, and start your week off on the right (and left) foot. Heavy rain cancels.Time: 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person.*

Toddler Trek: Going on a Seed HuntAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids enjoy a walk on the trails, and a story read aloud while looking for and learning about all types of seeds.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, September 15Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow National Park, Harding Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk: Bye, Bye SummerAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a guided walk to say goodbye to summer, and look for signs of the approaching fall. Make an autumn-themed craft, too.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per child.*

Grow, Cook, Eat: MelonsIn this very popular monthly gardening series, learn planting tips, and take a closer look at some new and unusual varieties of some marvelous melons. Seeds, recipes, and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEUs.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 per person.*

Thursday, September 17Morning Bird Walk: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Flock to Pyramid Mountain for a fun and easy bird walk. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Friends of History Annual Awards ReceptionJoin the Friends of Historic Speedwell as they honor another Friend of History, Ken Miller, board member of the Morristown Historic Preservation Commission. The evening includes refreshments, remarks, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event helps to support the educational programs at Historic Speedwell. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: The Cultural Center, 300 Mendham Road, Morris Twp.Cost: $75 per person.* 973.285.6534.

Thursdays, September 17 through October 22 Natures Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Enjoy discovering the wonders of nature through six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55 per child.*


High Fashion, High TeaPut on some historic clothes and travel back to another time. Fashion and tea enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon of dress-up, treats, and history. Wear your own costume, or try on one of ours.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.


Sunday, September 13

1920s Country Fair & Harvest FestivalCome one, come all to the country fair with farm animals, wagon-rides, food trucks, live music, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations, period games, wood-burning cook stove demos, and hands-on activities offer something for everyone.Time: 12 noon - 5 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: $8/adult, $7/senior (65+), $6/ages 4 - 16, $4/ages 2 and 3. FREE under age 2, and Friends members half price with a current membership card.

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Fly by Night!: Bat Presentation and Evening Walk Ages 8 & Up.Join Dr. Lance Risley of the William Paterson University Biology Department for an update and discussion on the bats of North America including the latest on White Nose Syndrome. Take a walk on the trails searching for bats using an echolocation device.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $6 per person.*

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Wednesdays, September 16 through October 28 (no class on 9/30)Natures Little Explorers Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover the wonders of nature together through six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $55 per child.*

Wednesday, September 16 Read and CreateAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Hear a story and create a mechanical craft in the Factory Building.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.


18 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2015Thursdays, September 17 through October 22 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Explore the trails of the Great Swamp with your preschooler and learn about the natural world through the season during six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55 per child.*


Saturday, September 19 Hammerin!: Blacksmithing Master ClassAges 13 & Up. William Barrett, of Bill Barrett Custom Knives, leads a beginner blacksmithing class. The class focuses on basic blacksmithing technique. Prior experience is helpful, but not necessary. All supplies are provided as you work on a project to take homeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic SpeedwellCost: $25 per person.*

Meet the CrittersAll Ages.Take a closer look, and touch the LIVE resident animals of the GSOEC in this indoor program. Time: 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Monday, September 21Natures PlaygroundAges 3 - 6.The natural world is the best place to play, especially with a naturalist and some friends along. Kids use their imaginations to explore the wonders of the forest through free play.Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child.*

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

Tuesday, September 22Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Wednesday, September 23Home-School Adventures: Beautiful ButterfliesAll Ages.Learn all about these winged beauties and their life cycles through fun hands-on activities, and then search the trails to spy live butterflies sipping nectar from flowers.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child age 3 & up.*

Read and CreateAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Hear a story and create a mechanical craft in the Factory Building.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

State of HibernationOne of womens responsibilities throughout history has been to prepare the home for winter. Harvest time is a time of plenty, but it is followed by lean times, meaning that budgets must be prepared, and supplies must be put aside to sustain the family through the winter months. Learn what was done to get ready, and participate in a soap-making craft.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.


Sunday, September 27 Childrens Tour of the Vail HouseChildren are welcomed to take a look into the Vail House to explore an historical theme food, hobbies, toys, and more through hands-on learning and discovery. Time: 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Meet the Irish Servant and the Cook at The Willows Discover the life of the domestic help at the Foster home. Assist the maid with household chores, and see what the cook has prepared using the wood-burning cook stove.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Evening Canoe SkillsAges 12 & Up. Have fun learning canoe strokes, equipment, and safety in this introductory course. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a prerequisite for other MCPC canoe programs. Time: 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.Location: Split Rock Reservoir, Rockaway Twp.Cost: $10 per person.* Call 973.334.3130.

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Autumnal Evening Canoe PaddleAges 12 & Up. Enjoy a leisurely paddle on this first evening of autumn. Canoes, life vests, and paddles are provided. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Canoe skills course is a prerequisite for this program.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Split Rock Reservoir, Rockaway Twp Cost: $20 per person.* Call 973.334.3130.

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Saturday, September 26Morning Bird Walk: ModerateAges 12 & Up.Flock to Pyramid Mountain for a fun and easy bird walk. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Caras CottageVisit Caroline Fosters Temple of Abiding Peace, where she entertained friends and enjoyed her nearby garden. Sample light refreshments.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, September 20Silas Condict Hike: StrenuousAges 16 & Up. Enjoy a challenging hike over and through rock outcroppings with spectacular views. Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Silas Condict Park, Kinnelon.Cost: $1 per person.* Call 973.334.3130.

Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages.Calling all treasure hunters. Enjoy a nature scavenger hunt where families work together to follow clues, and find the answers to nature riddles along the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

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Inspired by Godeys Historic Fashion ShowJourney through the decades of the 1830s to the 1860s to discover the various fashions of past American women, all thanks to the fashion plates in Godeys Ladys Book. Tours are at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum Mansion.Cost: $7/adult, $6/senior, $5/children, FREE/child under 4.*

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Ruth Clausen and Essential PerennialsA good gardeners library is sure to include Ms. Clausens previous book, Perennials for American Gardens. Now, 25 years later, Ruth has written another classic, recently published by Timber Press Essential Perennials! Anyone who loves perennials benefits from attending this talk. Trained in the UK, Ms. Clausen lectures widely, and was Horticulture Editor at Country Living Gardener for many years. This program is part of The Frelinghuysen Arboretums year-long Focus on England, but the plants Ruth highlights are all perfect for New Jersey gardens!Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 per person.*

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Sunday, September 27 Family Science Day - Survival!All Ages with an adult. Theres more to survival than you may imagine. Learn about survival needs of people and animals while rotating through hands-on activity stations designed to challenge families to work together and make new discoveries. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up, $5 per child age 3 & 4.*

Table Dressing with Linda PastorinoHow do designers choose objects, fabrics, and plants to create a mood for food presentation both indoors and outdoor dining? Artist, designer, antique specialist, and lecturer, Linda Pastorino, demonstrates how she and her favorite designers have developed their distinct design venaculars, and how a particular object can be the jumping off point to create a menu, mood, and ambiance. A show and tell of table settings is on view with an extensive source list. Be inspired - you can create your own signature style. For details on this decorative arts/horticulture extravaganza, please visit arboretumfriends.org. Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 per person.*

Monday, September 28Toddler Trek: Creepy CrawliesAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Enjoy a story read aloud and learn what makes insects so interesting while searching for them on the trails. Please note that parents who also have a 4 - 5 year-old can register them for a simultaneous Tyke Hike at 9:30 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Tyke Hikes: Creepy CrawliesAges 4 & 5. Drop off your preschooler for an hour to learn about insects and other tiny creatures that live at the Great Swamp. Kids listen to a story, take a walk outside, and participate in fun, educational activities. Please note that parents who also have a 2 - 3 year-old can attend a simultaneous Toddler Trek while the 4 - 5 year-old participates in this program.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.

Tuesday, September 29Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots Path, Mendham Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Pre-School Walk: Bye, Bye SummerAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a guided walk to say goodbye to summer, and look for signs of the approaching fall. Make an autumn-themed craft, too.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Family Science Day: Survival!All Ages with an adult. Theres more to survival than you may imagine. Learn about survival needs of people and animals while rotating through hands-on activity stations designed to challenge families to work together and make new discoveries. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up, and $5 per child age 3 & 4.*

Wednesday, September 30Read and CreateAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Hear a story and create a mechanical craft in the Factory Building.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.


7th Annual Herbal Vinegar WorkshopHerb gardens are at their peak in quantity and quality so, its the perfect time to make herbal vinegars. We provide herbs, bottles, labels, and raffia ties. You learn how to make a perfect salad accompaniment, grilling and basting blend, or dessert finisher. Some popular blends of the past have included La Mer with white wine vinegar, Hunters Blend, with robust herbs like tri-color sage, and Thyme in a Bottle with three kinds of thyme. Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education has taught hundreds of people how to make their own herbal vinegars and bring the bounty of their gardens to their table year-long. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $36 per person.* Fee includes 3 bottles of vinegar and all materials.

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Pathways June 2015 Daily Record