Get Outside and Enjoy Summer in Morris County Parks 

This Week: VIRTUAL LUNCH AND LEARN: THE STORY OF TULIPS August 19 Did you know that tulips used to be worth more than gold?  Discover the amazing history and botany of this garden favorite in an engaging virtual presentation. Learn more. Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.   FOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT GUIDE August 21 – Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center August 22 – 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.   CREEPY CRAWLIES August 24 Discover how important creepy crawlies are in our world and  the differences between insects and spiders. Then we will head outside to find where these critters live and the signs they leave behind.  We're sure to make some interesting finds! Click here to learn more. Cost: $5 per child. Preregistration is required.   WHAT’S IN BLOOM TOUR OF THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM August 25 Explore The Frelinghuysen Arboretum with Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, on this guided tour of the gardens and grounds.  Enjoy the ever-changing beauty each month. Learn more. Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.

Spotlight On: FARMER FRIDAYS Fridays, August 20 and August 27 Only 2 more summer Farmer Friday’s left!  Join Fosterfields Farmers on August 20 or 27th to get the inside scoop on what goes on at the farm.  Activities might include a special garden tour, animal meet and greet or an antique farm a machinery.  Program is included with general admission.  Click here to learn more. Cost: Included with your $5 admission.

Look What’s Coming: SLITHERING SNAKES August 27 What makes these slithering reptiles so unique? Learn about all the species that call NJ home from a naturalist. Then walk the trails to try to spot some local specimens, and see our resident snake up close!  Learn more. Cost: $10 per family. (Family/group of 4 or less). Preregistration is required.   CATERPILLAR KIDS August 30 Look under a leaf, inside a flower, and up in the air… animals are everywhere! Learn about native plants that butterflies love, the importance of pollinators, and all about the insects hidden in the garden.  Check it out! Cost: $5 per child. Preregistration is required.   POND EXPLORATION September 2 and September 10 Be prepared to get wet as we dip nets into the pond to discover the hidden creatures that call it home.  You'll be amazed at what is hiding under the surface!  Click here to learn more. Cost: $5 per child. Preregistration is required.