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This Week:
 PHOTO SCAVENGER
HUNT: TOTALLY TREES
December 1 - December 31
Don't be
fooled by winter! There are lots of trees with winter beauty. Use the
clues and find them all in this family friendly and fun photo scavenger
hunt. Check it
out!
Cost: $10
per family or group of 6. Preregistration is required.
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 HOMESCHOOL DAYS
HOLIDAY HISTORY – December 8
How was
Christmas celebrated in the past? Tour The Willows mansion decorated for
different decades of Christmas and learn all about it!
STAYING WARM – December 13
It's cold
out there! How do the animals handle it? There are many
different strategies, and we will explore them all. We will even try
to insulate tiny "frogs" and see if we can keep them warm in
the dens we build.
THE BOTANY BEHIND THE HOLLY-DAYS –
December 15
Learn about
holly, poinsettias and mistletoe. How did these plants become part of yearly
traditions? Find out and bring home a holiday swag to display and enjoy.
*This is a drop off program.
Learn more
here.
Cost: $10-15
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 HOLIDAY GIFT WORKSHOP: SNOW GLOBE MAKING
December 9
Create a
unique snow globe to give as a gift! Each participant creates a snow
globe to take home or give away as a gift. Find out
more!
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 ALL ABOUT BALD
EAGLES
December 10
During this
time of year, bald eagles from far up north begin to migrate south to
parts of New Jersey where water is not frozen. Become an eagle expert as
you learrn all about the bald eagle and its conservation success story.
At the end, we will build a life-sized bald eagle nest! Learn more!
Cost: $12
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 HOOT, HOOT, HOORAY FOR LITTLES
December 11
Enjoy a fun
owl-themed story and a walk on the trails to hunt for some of our owl
neighbors. We'll learn about their unique adaptations and how they will
spend their winter. Check it
out!
Cost: $7 per
child. Preregistration required.
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 FLORAL ARRANGING
FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH SUPERMARKET FLOWERS
December 13
Ann Fahey,
Superintendent of Horticulture Education will demonstrate how to design
beautiful floral arrangements with supermarket bouquets for any holiday
table. We supply the container, the greens and the mechanics. You bring
your own supermarket bouquet to style. Check it
out!
Cost: $20
per person. Preregistration required.
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 HOOTIN’ OWLS
December 13
Our
nighttime feathery friends come out at dusk to hunt. We'll learn about
their unique adaptations and how they spend the winter as we take a walk
on the trails to observe their forest habitat. We will also dissect a
real owl pellet! Learn more.
Cost: $12
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 GARDEN SPROUTS: HERE COME THE HOLIDAYS!
December 14
Craft a
holiday centerpiece out of branches, berries and seasonal greens that are
perfect for the winter celebration. Check it
out!
Cost: $15
per child with an adult. Preregistration required.
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Spotlight On:
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Fridays and
Saturdays, December 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and Tuesday December 27 -
December 31
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Tour the
Frelinghuysen Arboretum's Mansion decorated for the holidays in this first
annual Festival of Trees. Trees will be decorated by scouts, families,
floral designers and garden clubs in this outing for the family. Learn more here!
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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Look What’s Coming:
 ALWAYS EVERGREEN
December 19
Learn the
tips of the trade in making a green centerpiece perfect for the holiday
table. All greens, mechanics and decorations will be provided prior to
class but feel free to supplement with your own extra greens, decorations
and more. Click here
to find out more.
Cost: $30
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 HIKING THROUGH HISTORY
December 20
Adults can
take to the trails to discover the history and geology of Pyramid
Mountain on this 2.5-mile hike to Bear Rock and the stone ruins of the
Morgan place. Learn more
here.
Cost: $12
per person. Preregistration is required.
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GOING GREEN
December 20
Using
seasonal greens and festive supplies, young arrangers will create a
winter arrangement perfect for the holiday table. All materials will be
supplied. Click here
to find out more!
Cost: $25
per child. Preregistration is required.
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 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
December 21
Join a
woodland gathering around a campfire under the glowing full moon to
experience the historical and ceremonial aspects of the winter solstice.
Bundle up to listen to storytellers and enjoy hot cider and roasted
marshmallows. Space is limited! Click here to find out more!
Cost: $15
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 WINTER MINI-CAMP
December 27 - December 29
Time off
from school is a great time to get out in nature and explore! Enjoy
walks, crafts, stories, games and activities! On Tuesday, discover all
there is to know about the bald eagles that spend the winter in NJ. On
Wednesday, explore the world of seeds; search for them on the trails and
even invent a seed of your own for our Seed Building Challenge. Thursday
is all about snow and ice; compete in an ice cube melting race, take a
winter scavenger hunt and much more! Sign up for one or more days, as
your schedule allows. Participants should bring a nut-free snack and
water each day. Click here to find out more!
Cost: $25
per child per day. Preregistration is required.
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