This Week:
 START THE WEEKEND
FAMILY HIKE
April 21
The week is
finally over! Start your weekend right with a guided hike just for
families on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey Mountains. Get your boots
and bring plenty of water because these moderate level hikes cover
several miles over uneven, rocky terrain. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are
welcome too! Click here
for more info.
Cost: $7 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 LITTLE HISTORY
EXPLORERS AT THE COOPER GRISTMILL
April 21
We sit or
squirm Friday mornings for a story and a snack with young learners and a
parent. Afterwards, enjoy an age-appropriate craft and a sense-based tour
in our historic mill, where water powers our millstones. Learn more
here.
Cost: $8 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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 SUNSHINE YOGA FOR
KIDS: PLANET EARTH
April 22
An awesome
class for kids who want to play games, use their imaginations, and have
FUN! Each class is taught by a licensed instructor and centers around a
nature theme. Kids learn 5 yoga poses to use in our games. At the end of
every class, we will talk about a “big feeling,” such as being mad, and
learn a new tool to help us cope with that feeling. Click here for more info.
Cost: $12
per child. Preregistration is required.
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 MEET THE AMAZING RAPTOR TRUST!
April 22
The Raptor
Trust is an amazing organization in our own backyard that is renowned
across the country for its work to save thousands of injured birds each
year. In this interactive presentation, hear their true success stories
spotlighting the amazing things their staff and volunteers have had to do
to help birds big and small get back into the natural world. We’ll also
learn how people can be part of the problem, and you’ll leave with easy,
actionable ideas for how to help birds thrive. Finish with a meet and
greet with a LIVE rescued bird of prey! Find out
more.
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 BIRD NERDS!
April 22
Join this
fun new series all about birds and meet other birding kids! Each month,
we'll cover some new birding basics and then head out on the trails to
look for birds using field guides, binoculars, and birding apps to hone
identification skills. Binoculars provided. Click here
for more info.
Cost: $7 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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 BLACK RIVER WALK
AND MILL TOUR
April 22
Discover
early industries along the Black River with industrial archeologist Joe
Macasek. This is a 3-mile moderate walk along the Hacklebarney Branch of
the railroad, lower millpond, mid-1800s iron mining and bloomer forge,
and Kay’s dam. Meet at the Cooper Gristmill parking lot. Learn more
here
Cost: $5 per
family. Preregistration is required.
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 FOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT
GUIDE
April 22 at Willowwood Arboretum and April
23 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Enjoy a
combination of Japanese-oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and
wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Click here
for more!
Cost: $20
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 GOLDEN HOUR
PHOTOGRAPHY
April 23
Join
Fosterfields staff as "golden hour" begins on the farm and take
photos of our amazing farm animals, landscapes, and historically
preserved buildings. Amateur and professional photographers are invited
to this unique exclusive experience to photograph the beauty of the farm.
Learn more.
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 TURKEY MOUNTAIN
WATERFALL HIKE FOR ADULTS
April 25
What better
way to spend a Tuesday afternoon? This 4-mile hike goes to the overlook
of Lake Valhalla, to the stone ruins, down to the waterfalls, and back up
to the top of Turkey Mountain. This is moderate to difficult, on hilly,
rocky terrain. Come prepared with proper attire, water, and snacks. Check it
out!
Cost: $15
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 GARDEN SPROUTS:
BIRD BUDDIES
April 26
Garden
Sprouts will look for signs of birds around the garden and make their own
bird feeder out of recycled materials. Learn more
here.
Cost: $10
per child with adult. Preregistration is required.
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