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This Week:
 MRS. WOOD’S HERB GARDEN
April 30
Learn how
herbs were used in the early American household. After visiting our herb
garden, you will create a unique herb garden to take home. Check it
out!
Cost: $30
per person. Preregistration required.
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 TREE IDENTIFICATION FOR ADULTS
May 1
Curious
about how botanists identify trees? Join a naturalist to learn how to use
a dichotomous key & tree guide. Examine leaves, branching and bark
and learn all the proper vocabulary for describing tree characteristics.
Free tree guide to common trees provided, but feel free to bring your
own. Learn more
here.
Cost: $6 per
person. Preregistration required.
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 VIRTUAL PLANT OF THE MONTH: DARLING
DAHLIAS
May 2
Learn to
grow the National Flower of Mexico -- the dahlia. Young green thumbs will
propogate from both seed and tubers and discover which grows faster, and
maybe better. Sign me up!
Cost: $10
per child. Preregistration required.
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 ALIEN INVADERS!
May 4
They may not
fly around in UFOs and abduct cattle, but the aliens we have here in NJ
are the real deal! Uncover the alien invasive plants and animals that
threaten the lives of our native species as well as the biodiversity of
our natural areas. Discover the strange ways that they landed here and
survived so far from their homes. Click here
for more info.
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration required.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with These Fun Activities:
 FLORAL ARRANGING
WITH SUPERMARKET FLOWERS FOR TEENS
May 5
In this
in-person class, young arrangers will create a centerpiece perfect for
Mother's Day. Greens, container and decorations supplied. Attendees
should bring one bouquet of flowers. Click here
for more info.
Cost: $25
per person. Preregistration required.
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 LITTLE FARM
FRIENDS: GAME DAY
May 6
It's play
time for Pre-K kids! See what all the fun is about by playing a variety
of vintage games! Check it
out!
Cost: $10
per child. Preregistration required.
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 MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
WORKSHOP: SOAP MAKING
May 7
Adult and
child pairs will create three bars of soap for mom, grandma or anyone
special in their life. Using glycerin, herbs and essential oils, everyone
will make their own unique soap blend! Sign me up!
Cost: $15
per child/adult pair. Preregistration required.
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 MOTHER’S DAY
STROLL
May 8
Bring your
mom out for a guided stroll led by a naturalist and enjoy the splendor of
the natural world on her special day! Learn more
here.
Cost: FREE.
Preregistration required.
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Look What’s Coming:
FOSTERFIELDS FARM
& THE WILLOWS MANSION GRAND REOPENING!
May 5 & 7
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm will reopen and begin
tours starting May 5! Come see The Willows Mansion at its grand re-opening!
The Willows has been re-envisioned incorporating sights, sounds and smells
to provide a multi-sensory experience. See the restored arches, tour the
house and experience the 3D printed objects. Sign up here!
Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.
 EARLY MORNING BIRD
WALK
May 9
May is peak
time for the arrival of colorful migrant birds to our area. Join a
naturalist to identify birds by sight and sound along the trails.
Bring binoculars or borrow ours. All are welcome: beginner to
expert! Check it out!
Cost: $8 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 BORN TO BE SHORN
May 14
It’s time
for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret
Quinn, demonstrate how to properly shear a sheep, the old-fashioned way.
Timed entries throughout day. Click here
for more info!
Cost: $10
per person. Free for kids aged 3 & under. Preregistration is required.
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 WHAT’S IN BLOOM
TOUR
May 18
Explore the
gardens of Willowwood Arboretum with Superintendent of Horticultural
Education, Ann Fahey on this guided tour. Enjoy the ever-changing
beauty each month provides. Click here
for more info!
Cost: $15
per person. Preregistration is required.
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