Learn about Animals and Nature, Go on a Scavenger Hunt, and MORE!

This Week: 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.   PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT: BACK TO SCHOOL September 1 - September 30 Follow the clues to discover all the important things you should know about plants, without going to school! Find all the items and win a prize.  Click here to learn more. Cost: $10 per family or group of 6. Preregistration is required.   FARMER FRIDAYS August 27 This is the last Friday to join the Fosterfields Farmers to get the inside scoop on what goes on at the farm.  Activities could include garden tours, special farm animal visits, or antique farm machinery demonstrations.  Check it out! Cost: Program included with general admission.

Spotlight On: ANIMAL ANTICS: GOATS September 3 Meet the newest additions to the farm! Explore where the goats live, what they eat, and what they do on the farm.  Learn more. Cost: $10 per adult. Preregistration is required.   EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE ART SALE AND WALK September 12 Stroll through the gardens and meet local artists recreating the beautiful scenery through their art.  Learn about their techniques, motivations, and styles. Artists display a variety of their works for viewing and purchase. Click here to learn more. Cost: FREE.

Look What’s Coming: 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!  Learn more. Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.   FUNGUS AMONG US September 8 Enjoy a walk and talk around the Great Swamp OEC with a fungus enthusiast!  Discover how fungi literally hold the forest together, and learn to identify common species.  Check it out! Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.   WHAT'S IN BLOOM TOUR OF WILLOWWOOD ARBORETUM September 8 Join Naturalist Mindy Schmitt on this guided tour of the gardens and grounds of Willowwood Arboretum, Morris County's hidden gem.  Click here to learn more. Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.   VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN: NATURE IN THE BOOKS September 9 Discover what wilds await in the Elizabeth D. Kay Rare Book Collection! Join Manager of Education Jenny Gaus-Myers and Curator of Collections and Exhibits Melanie Bump as they take a naturalist’s look through the pages of these rare books to seek the animals hidden inside and use the beautiful illustrations to explore the delicate balance humans have had with the natural world over the past few centuries.  Learn more. Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.