Enjoy these Fall Activities in Morris County Parks
This Week:
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LEAF PEEPING HIKE
October 28
The leaves
are at the peak of fall colors! Join a naturalist for a trail walk
to learn about why leaves change color and fall off, and how trees
prepare for winter while enjoying the colorful display. Check it
out!
Cost: $4 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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VIRTUAL: NOT SO CREEPY!
October 29
Despite
their fearsome reputations, many of the creatures that we consider
“creepy” are actually crucial to the natural world and feature unique
adaptations for survival. Discover the truth about a variety of
unloved NJ species. Perfect for Halloween! Learn more
here!
Cost: $10
per household. Preregistration is required.
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MIGRATION CELEBRATION
November 1
All over the
world, birds are headed south. The journey is long and filled with
many dangers. Find out the real reason why birds migrate, hear a
migration story, and try migrating yourself with a fun, interactive
activity…can you survive the journey? Click here
to learn more.
Cost: $6 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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FALL FLOWER AND TREE WALK
November 3
Tour the
gardens and meadows of Willowwood Arboretum to learn about the late fall
plants and trees along the way. Find out more.
Cost: $15 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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Spotlight On:
SPOOKY STORY
SCAVENGER HUNT
October 29 & 30
Explore Fosterfields Living Historical Farm with a fun
kid-friendly Spooky-Story Scavenger Hunt. Search, sing, and play your
way through 5 favorite classic stories. Complete all the spooky story
activities to receive a prize. Click here to learn more!
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
Come skate with us
at Mennen Sports Arena!
Weekday sessions are $6 per person and weekends are $8 per
person. Rental skates and skate aids are available for an additional fee.
You may book your session online for your convenience or purchase the
session upon entry to the facility. To book online and for up to date
public session information, click here.
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Look What’s Coming:
PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT: THE SECRETS OF TREES
November 7 through November 30
Trees are
shedding their leaves but are they shedding their secrets?
Explore the arboretum to find the big, the historic, and the most
remarkable trees in this fun, family, non-contact photo scavenger
hunt. Click here
to learn more.
Cost: $10
per family or group of 6. Preregistration is required.
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THE SCOOP ON POOP!
November 9
Every animal
poops! But did you know that their poop can tell which animal was
there, when it was there, and what they ate? Learn the secrets of
scat with a naturalist. Check it
out!
Cost: $4 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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