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This Week:
 ACTIVE SENIORS HIKING CLUB
May 11
Join our
group of active seniors for a guided hike on the trails of Pyramid and
Turkey Mountains. These moderate level hikes are on rocky, even ground
with some steep sections, so experienced hikers are preferred. Make new
friends and hike the best trails in NJ! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are
welcome too. Learn more
here.
Cost: $7 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 STRONGER THAN 100
MEN
May 11
Join us for
this special presentation on the history of water and wind power. From
ancient Greek factories to Iowa wind farms, learn how our world has been
shaped by renewables, the myths and misconceptions about their use, and
what the future might hold for sustainable energy practices in Northern
New Jersey. Check it
out!
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 SILK SCARF DYEING
May 11
Create a
beautiful scarf using tissue paper in this unique, hands-on workshop. Be
sure to wear older clothes to the class, as dyes are permanent. Click here
for more info.
Cost: $35
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 SPRING BIRD WALK
FOR ADULTS
May 12
Migration is
well under way and the trees are filled with colorful birds arriving from
their wintering grounds. Get outside with a pair of binoculars to listen
and look for them as they feed and look for mates. Our naturalist will
give you tips for identification, share fun facts about the species'
lives, and lead you to the best spots for birding. All skill levels
welcome. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Learn more
here.
Cost: $8 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 SUNSHINE YOGA FOR
KIDS: BUG LOVE
May 13
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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 EUREKA! A
MAKERSPACE DAY
May 13
Do you have
a young builder or science enthusiast in the family? Learn about the
history of communication and use batteries and circuits to power our
creations during this Historic Speedwell Makerspace Day. Find out
more!
Cost: $5 per
child. Preregistration is suggested.
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 SPRING SATURDAY TOUR AT WILLOWWOOD
ARBORETUM
May 13
Visit the
beautiful gardens and grounds of the historic Willowwood Arboretum with a
guided tour. Meet by the Stone Barn. Check it
out!
Cost: $15
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 ADVENTURES IN
STEM: OIL SPILL!
April 16
Young
scientists explore different parts of the natural world through
experiments and activities. Science will surprise you with things that
you didn't know were possible! In this session, participants will conduct
experiments to test the best way to clean up a mock oil spill and learn
how protect nature from these deadly accidents. Find out
more info here.
Cost: $8 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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 LOVELY LILACS AT WILLOWWOOD
May 16
Explore the
fragrant lilac collection at this hidden gem. Meet by the Stone Barn. Click here
for more details.
Cost: $15
per adult. Preregistration is required.
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Spotlight On:
BORN TO BE SHORN
May 13
It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master
shearer Margaret Quinn demonstrate how to properly shear a sheep the
old-fashioned way. Learn how wool is used for crafts such as spinning,
felting, and dyeing demonstrations! Check it out!
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is suggested.
 TUBBS LECTURE - THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
DOGWOOD BREEDING PROGRAM: A LONG HISTORY SUPPORTS AN EXCITING FUTURE
May 20
Associate Professor of Plant Biology at Rutgers University,
Tom Molnar, will speak on the university's long history of research and
breeding of Dogwoods from its beginning in the 1960s through his own new
cultivar Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire®. Learn the history of this
great landscape tree and get a glimpse of new plants in the
pipeline. Join Dr. Molnar in the Stone Barn at Willowwood
Arboretum. Click here
to learn more.
Cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
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 PARANORMAL EVENINGS
June 3
The grounds
of Fosterfields become the setting for an evening of paranormal
investigations. Visit several different locations on the farm, including
the historic Willows Mansion. Join us to see what exciting paranormal
activities await! Learn more!
Cost: $45
per person. Preregistration is required.
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ART IN BLOOM
June 4
Join us for a magnificent art show featuring more than a dozen
of landscape designer Martha Brookes Hutcheson's original paintings and
graphic designs accompanied by floral arrangement interpretations of her
works of art. This year's Art in Bloom will take place in the newly
re-opened Frelinghuysen Arboretum's Mansion.
Find out more here.
Cost: $30 per person. Preregistration is required.
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Look What’s Coming:
 UNDER THE
FLOORBOARDS
May 18
Join us for
this special presentation and tour on the connections between
architecture and historic preservation. Learn what the “bones” of our
house tell us about the period, style, and people who built them, and the
work being done at Historic Speedwell to maintain our structures for
future generations to enjoy. Click here
for more info.
Cost: $5 per
person
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 LUNCH & LEARN: PERENNIALS FOR FOUR
SEASONS
May 18
It's Spring
and all thoughts turn to perennials for the garden. Manager of
Horticulture, Bruce Crawford, will highlight his favorites and introduce
some new perennial plants to be excited about, as well as explore a
number of plants that will extend color throughout the seasons. Click here
for more!
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 START THE WEEKEND FAMILY HIKE
May 19
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. Find out
more.
Cost: $7 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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 LITTLE HISTORY EXPLORERS AT THE COOPER GRISTMILL
May 19
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. Check it
out!
Cost: $8 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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