Summer Fun Activities @ Morris County Parks

This Week: POND EXPLORATION July 8 Be prepared to get wet as we dip into the pond to discover the hidden creatures that call it home.  You'll be amazed at what is hiding just under the surface!  Learn more here. Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.   FLOWER ARRANGING FOR TEENS July 13 Learn the correct way to cut and preserve flowers and make a beautiful, long-lasting flower arrangement using flowers and greens from the arboretum's gardens. Take home your arrangement!  Click here for more info! Cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.   VIRTUAL AWESOME ANIMAL ARTISTS July 14 Learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece in this virtual program!  Guess the animal of the month with clues, then learn all the facts about this animal's life before learning to draw it using simple shapes and lines, guided by Miss Jenny.  You'll be amazed at what you can do!  Check it out! Cost: $6 per child. Preregistration is required.

Spotlight On: TINY TOT TUESDAYS Tuesdays through July and August  Each Tuesday in July and August, Sunrise Lake provides an opportunity for parents/guardians to bring their Toddler to enjoy the beach and the water.  Your little ones will love exploring new surroundings while playing with others their own age! Learn more here! Cost: $8 per adult, FREE per child under age 4. FARMER FRIDAYS Fridays through July and August Join the Fosterfields Farmers every Friday in July and August to get the inside scoop on what goes on at the farm.  Activities include garden tours, special farm animal visits, or antique farm machinery demonstrations.  There's something new each Friday!  Program included with general admission.  Click here to learn more. Cost: Included with your $5 admission. FOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT GUIDE July 10 – Kay Environmental Center July 17 – Willowwood Arboretum July 18 – Frelinghuysen Arboretum Enjoy a combination of Japanese-inspired walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion, guided by an expert. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.  More info here. Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.

Look What’s Coming: LIFE UNDER THE LEAVES July 15 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.  We might see salamanders, millipedes, and many more!  Check it out! Cost: $10 per family. (Family/group of 4 or less).  Preregistration is required.