This Week:
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HOME SCHOOL DAYS: SUDS AND BUBBLES
July 14
Let's have
some good clean fun! You will use math, science, botany and creativity,
to make your own bars of soap by choosing botanical add-ins, essential
oils and dyes. Click here for more info!
Cost: $10
per child. Preregistration is required.
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FOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT
GUIDE
July 16 at Willowwood Arboretum and July
17 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Enjoy a
combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and
wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Learn more here.
Cost: $20
per person. Preregistration is required.
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SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT
July 19
The peak of
summer is one of the best times to hit the trails and hunt for the
wonders of nature. Join a naturalist on easy stroll through Pyramid
Mountain to discover the secrets of the summer season. Find out more.
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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Fun on the Farm:
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ICE CREAM PARTY!
July 16
Life is
better with ice cream! Learn how ice cream was made the old-fashioned way
and get a chance to sample some. Sign up here!
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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GOLDEN HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
July 17
Calling all
photographers! The summer sunrise is the perfect time to capture life on
the farm. Get exclusive access to the farm in this early morning program.
Click here to learn more!
Cost: $20
per person. Preregistration is required.
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PRE-K NATURE ON THE FARM
July 21
Families
with pre-K aged kids will take a walk on the trails and around the farm,
learning about the natural world around them. Find out
more!
Cost: $10
per child. Preregistration is required.
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SCENT-SATIONAL! ESSENTIAL OIL WORKSHOP
July 21
Explore the
history of aromatherapy and the uses of essential oils! Make a relaxing
pillow spray, foam soap and a mint roller ball to take home. Check it
out!
Cost: $30
per person. Preregistration is required.
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FARMER FRIDAY: SHEEP
July 22
Join the
Fosterfields Farmers to learn about the farm! This week, it’s all about
sheep! Click here for more info!
Cost:
Included with price of admission.
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HOOK, LINE N SINKER!
July 23
Fish on!
Anglers wanted at Fosterfields. Fish our farm pond using bamboo poles…
then throw your catch of the day back in! All supplies included. Price
includes admission to the farm. Learn more
here!
Cost: $7 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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TWILIGHT TOUR AND WAGON RIDE
July 28
Join farm
staff for a guided after-hours twilight wagon tour of the farm and enjoy
a glass of complimentary cold tea! Click here
to learn more!
Cost: $20
per person. Preregistration is required.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS
September 18
Seeking
various types of artists to interpret the natural and garden environment:
watercolor, oils, acrylics, photography, sculpture, etc. Artists will be
stationed around the grounds during the event. Bring your easel and
supplies and create art based on the arboretum and its many plants during
the course of the event. As you work, speak with visitors about your
technique and sell your pieces, if desired. Sign up here!
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 Do you love the
Morris County Park System, its’ programs and facilities?
During the recent pandemic and the subsequent stressful
times, county parks
have been a saving grace. As the non-profit organization
enhancing the Morris County Park system, we know that preserving parks
for future generations is a critical task. It is a perpetual mission;
providing services today and ensuring that parks endure for those who
come after us.
Please consider investing in the Morris County Park System
with us. Let’s make good on the
promise to preserve parks and the experiences they make possible.
Donating is easy! Just go online at www.morrisparkalliance.org or
mail a check to Morris Park Alliance at PO Box 1295, Morristown, NJ
07962-1295.
Thank you for your consideration and ENJOY THE PARKS!
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