 FALL FOLIAGE FUN
October 25 at Great Swamp and November 1
at Pyramid Mountain
The leaves
are nearing peak fall colors! Join a naturalist for a trail walk to learn
about why leaves change color and fall off, and how trees prepare for
winter, all while enjoying the colorful display. Click here!
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required.
Halloween Programs:
 DON’T BE SPOOKED!
October 24 at Great Swamp and October 26
at Pyramid Mountain
Let's talk
about the animals we call "spooky" and "unloveable,"
just in time for Halloween! Discover how amazing these animals really are
and why they are important in nature with fun activities and a nature
walk. Learn more here!
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 MULLING IT OVER: MULLED SPICE WORKSHOP
October 27
Using
different ingredients and spices, discover the secrets and the flavors of
mulling spices. Make your own blend to cook with or add to wine and
cider. Click here for more info.
Cost: $25
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 HALLOWEEN CRAFT DAY
October 28
Happy
Halloween! Come to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm to create a spooky
seasonal craft to decorate your home. Choose between a ghost, a pumpkin
and a witch hat.
Cost:
Included with cost of admission! No registration required.
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 TEENY TINY TRAIL TALES
October 29
Families
with small children will enjoy a guided walk full of silly and
nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers along the decorated
trails of the Great Swamp. Wear your own costume too! Sign up in advance
for a time slot. Check it out!
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 SKULLS & BONES
October 30
Become a
forensic scientist for wildlife as you examine real skulls and bones to
determine what animal they came from. Discover the 4 types of mammal
teeth as you crunch on carrots and apple slices and then guess what
animals eat by looking at the teeth in their skulls. Learn more here!
Cost: $6 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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Look What’s Coming:
 APPLE CIDERING DEMONSTRATION
Saturday and Sundays in November: 5, 6,
12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27
Find out why
you’ve been looking at apples upside down your whole life and help make
fresh apple cider by hand with an old-fashioned cider press. Click here
for more info.
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required. Groups will be small, so register
soon to reserve your spot!
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 APPLE CIDERING FOR
LITTLES
November 5, 9 and 27
Since the
little ones are too young for our regular apple cidering demonstrations,
the GSOEC is offering three special sessions just for them. Enjoy an
apple cidering story, fun activities and help press apple cider! Learn more
here!
Cost: $7 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 PARANORMAL EVENINGS: THE WILLOWS
November 5
Join staff
and paranormal investigators as we investigate the spectres inside The
Willows mansion. Home to Joseph Warren Revere and then later Caroline
Foster, the house stands to be one of our most intriguing haunts yet! Check it
out!
Cost: $45
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 S’MORE FUN TRAIL RUN & 1-MILE FAMILY
FUN RUN/WALK
November 13
The S’more
Fun Trail run features a chip timed 5k race or a 1-mile family fun
run/walk at Central Park of Morris County’s cross-country course. All
ages and skill levels are welcome. After your run, stop by the campfire
to warm up and roast some marshmallows! Everything is S’MORE fun around
the campfire! Not in the area? We have you covered! Sign up for our
virtual option and run (or walk) the race wherever you please. Register here!
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