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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

You Won't Want to Miss Out on these Fun Spring Activities!

 

Morris County Park Commission


This Week:

wetland weirdosWETLAND WEIRDOS

May 16

Be it frozen frogs, busy beavers, or hunting herons; the creatures of the Great Swamp have some downright weird adaptations. Join us as we explore the wild ways that the wetland organisms have adapted to their environments with a guided walk and activities. Check it out!

Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

intro to bird songINTRODUCTION TO BIRD SONG

May 17

If you want to see the most birds on your spring bird walks, it's crucial to learn some of their songs. After discussing the reasons why birds sing and call, discover how to recognize many of the most common songs using easy memory devices. Then we will walk the trails listening for and identifying all the birds we hear. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Learn more here.

Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

whats in bloom tourWHAT’S IN BLOOM

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. For more info, click here!

Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

ask the expertVIRTUAL ASK THE EXPERT: DEMYSTIFYING DESIGN

May 19

Join Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, for a look at the elements of design and the various parts to consider when planning or re-doing your garden. Click here to learn more!

Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

Look What’s Coming:

early morning bird walkEARLY MORNING BIRD WALK

May 20 & June 3

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! Click here to learn more!

Cost: $8 per person. Preregistration is required.

 

forest bathingFOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT GUIDE

May 21 at Willowwood & May 22 at Frelinghuysen

Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Come join us!

Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration required.

 

kids in the wildKIDS IN THE WILD: FINDING YOUR WAY

May 24

Get into the woods with like-minded kids to learn different outdoor skills while building confidence! In this session, learn the basics of navigation using maps and compasses, the sun and the stars. Learn more here.

Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration required.

art in bloom

ART IN BLOOM

June 5

Join us for a magnificent art show of more than a dozen of Matilda Frelinghuysen’s original paintings accompanied by flower arrangement interpretations of her works of art. This year's Art in Bloom will take place in the newly re-opened Frelinghuysen Mansion where Matilda spent her childhood. If you would like to participate as a flower arranger, call 973.326.7601 for more information.  Click here for more info!

Cost: $30 per person. Free for kids aged 3 & under. Preregistration is required.