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Monday, February 21, 2022

ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN MORRIS COUNTY PARKS

 

Morris County Park Commission

 

This Week:

In-Person Home School DaysHOME SCHOOL DAYS: ANIMAL TRACKING

February 24

Learn all there is to know about the footprints animals leave behind: How can we tell who made them?  What do the tracks and trails tell us? You'll be a track expert after learning to move with the 4 mammal gaits and matching mystery tracks to their makers. Sign me up!

Cost: $12 per child. Preregistration is required.


 

lunch and learnVIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN: THE DIRT ON DIRT

February 24

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will discuss the science of soil and and the importance of adding compost or not! Learn easy ways to start or speed up your compost pile and make a simple home soil test. Check it out!

Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.


Spotlight On:

community garden

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN

Waiting for spring to get here and itching to get your hands in the soil and get planting?! Join the community by becoming a member of the Morris County Park Commission’s Community Garden with your own 10 foot X 20 foot garden plot. For more information, call 973.631.5004.


This Week:

how does your garden growHOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

February 26

Winter is the ideal time to start seeds for vegetables! Help the farmers get the crops going for the spring season. Learn more here.

Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

maple sugaring for seedlingsMAPLE SUGARING FOR SEEDLINGS

March 1, March 3, and March 10

Since the little ones are too young for our regular maple sugaring demos, the GSOEC is offering a special session just for them. Enjoy a maple sugaring story and a walk and talk with a naturalist all about making maple syrup from trees. Check it out!

Cost: $5 per child. Preregistration is required.

 

winter photographyWINTER GOLDEN HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

March 6

See Fosterfields like never before. The beauty of a chilly winter morning is brought to life by the rays of the sun glistening on frosted trees, buildings, and fences. We might even see some snow blanketing the farm. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to this unique morning experience to photograph the beauty of the farm. Click here for more info!

Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.