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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Check Out These Fun Fall Activities @ Morris County Parks


 

Morris County Park Commission


This Week:

turkey timeANIMAL ANTICS: TURKEYS

November 12

Gobble, Gobble! Learn all about our turkeys in this interactive class. Feed and water them and create a craft to take home.  Click here for more info.

Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.

 

migration celebrationMIGRATION CELEBRATION

November 15

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? Find out more.

Cost: $6 per child.  Preregistration is required.

 

thanksgiving arranging adultsVIRTUAL FLORAL ARRANGING WITH SUPERMARKET FLOWERS FOR THANKSGIVING FOR ADULTS

November 16

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with Supermarket Bouquets for the Thanksgiving table.  Check it out!  

Cost: $10 per person.  Preregistration is required.

 

pre-k nature on the farmPRE-K NATURE ON THE FARM

November 18

Families with pre-K kids will take a walk on the trails and around the farm, learning about the natural world around them.  Learn more!

Cost: $10 per child.  Preregistration is required.

Look What’s Coming:

forest bathingFOREST BATHING

November 20 at Willowwood Arboretum

November 21 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.  Click here for more info.

Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

lenape lifeLENAPE LIFE

November 21 and November 30

Get a feel for what life was like for the Native Americans of NJ hundreds of years ago!  Tour our decorated model wigwam, try out stone and wooden tools, learn the games Lenape children played, and try making a fire with a bow drill.  You can even make a game to take home!  Learn more.

Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

thanksgiving arranging teensVIRTUAL THANKS FOR THANKSGIVING ARRANGING WITH SUPERMARKET FLOWERS FOR TEENS

November 22

Using a bunch of flowers from the supermarket, young arrangers will create a centerpiece perfect for the center of the Thanksgiving table.  We supply the container, greens, and decorations.  You supply your own flowers.  Check it out!  

Cost: $20 per child.  Preregistration is required.