Learn all about Nature with these Programs for Everyone!
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HOME SCHOOL DAYS
Ages 6-12
Click here
for more information about home school programs. Cost: $10
per child. Preregistration is required. |
VIRTUAL: WONDROUS
WOODPECKERS – March 9
Play a
Jeopardy game to learn everything there is to know about these fascinating
creatures. Find out what kinds we have, what their unique adaptations
are, and many more fun facts!
IN-PERSON: THE STORIES
OF TREES – March 11
Why is a
dogwood called a dogwood? How did the oak tree help start the Revolutionary
War? Learn stories, legends, and myths about some of the oldest residents of
the USA. Dress for the weather.
VIRTUAL AWESOME ANIMAL ARTISTS
March 10
In this virtual program, learn to
draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece. Guided
by Miss Jenny using simple shapes and lines…you’ll be amazed at what you can
do! Check it
out!
Cost: $6 per child.
Preregistration is required.
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VIRTUAL FACT OR FICTION – NATURE EDITION
March 10
Should I pick up a fallen baby
bird? Do you get two worms when a worm is cut in half? Do black bears
actually hibernate? In this interactive virtual presentation, determine what
really is fact or fiction regarding some of the most commonly seen and talked
about New Jersey animals. Learn more! |
Lunch and Learn:
VIRTUAL LUNCH &
LEARN
March Classes
• Adults
12 noon – 12:45 p.m.
Click here
for more information about virtual Lunch and Learn programs. Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration
is required. |
Fashion Through the Ages
– March 11
In
celebration of Women’s History month, join Museum Registrar Katie Humphreys as
we take a virtual tour through the changing face of women’s fashion over the
past two hundred years. Discover why certain choices became fashionable, learn
how to identify what decade a dress is from, and get a behind the scenes look
at how our museum professional staff preserves these delicate pieces for the
future.
Be Bear Aware
– March 18
Black bears
are an important part of our natural world, and all New Jersey residents should
know how to react if they encounter one of these amazing mammals. An
interactive multimedia presentation, bear artifacts, and a fun simulation
activity help participants to better understand black bear history,
adaptations, life cycle, diet, and needs.
Wildflowers of the
Tourne – March 25
Join members of the Rockaway Valley Garden Club as they virtually tour the Tourne Wildflower Trail and discuss spring ephemerals and other native flowers.
Look What's Coming:
FOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT GUIDE
March 20 at Willowwood Arboretum
A Japanese walking meditation
reminds us that we are part of nature, not separate from it. This program is
a mix of meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Space is limited. Learn more
here. Cost: $20 per person.
Preregistration is required. |
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