Activities for All Ages and Interests!

 

This Week:     ACTIVE SENIOR HIKE August 6 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, uneven 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. Click here to find out more. Cost: $7 per person. Preregistration is required.   SEED STARTING FOR THE FALL VEGATABLE GARDEN August 8 Don't forget about the third vegetable season! Learn tips and tricks for growing vegetables for a successful harvest well into the cool weather. Find out more! Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.   WINGED WONDERS WALK August 8 Butterflies and dragonflies abound in the summer months! Learn amazing facts about these winged beauties on this naturalist-lead nature walk to the pond. Click here to find out more! Cost: $6 per person. Preregistration is required. Spotlight On: RUN OF THE MILL August 13 Spend the day working alongside Cooper Gristmill's Master Miller and develop the skills to have the run of the mill! Each month our group will take on new challenges and learn a different aspect of the milling process. Find out more! Cost: $10 per family. Preregistration is required.   PIG-A-PALOOZA August 19 Celebrate the summer! Take a wagon ride down to the farm to meet and greet our newest piglets. Afterwards find a spot on the great lawn to enjoy the movie Babe with your family. FREE popcorn included with admission. BYO blankets and lawn chairs. Check it out! Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.   FRANTIC FUN RUN 5K & 1-MILE FAMILY RUN/WALK August 20 Join us at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm for a Frantic Fun Run like no udder! Lace up your running shoes and hoof it to the starting line for an exhilarating chip timed 5k race through picturesque farmland. But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about our little calves-in-training! Gather the whole herd for our 1-mile family fun run/walk and trot along at your own pace. Holy cow - there’s more! Registered participants will receive a farm-tastic race shirt and a free pass to come back and visit the farm. The deadline for t-shirts is July 31st so be sure to register before then! Not in the area? We have you covered! Sign up for our virtual option and run (or walk) the race wherever you please. Check it out! Cost: $30 per person. Preregistration is required.   1ST ANNUAL OLD MILL JAMBOREE August 20 We cordially invite you to the 1st Annual Old Mill Jamboree. Over 100 years ago, the Cooper Gristmill was used as a dance venue for the residents of Chester. This year, we renew the tradition dancing to old timey tunes along the scenic Black River. All ages welcome! Learn more here. Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required. Look What’s Coming: HOMESCHOOL DAYS: SUDSY SOAPS August 10 You use soap every day, but do you know how to make it? Students will make their own herbal soaps with botanical add-ins, including essential oils. Learn more here. Cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is suggested.   ICE CREAM PARTY! August 12 Life is better with ice cream! Learn how ice cream was made the old-fashioned way and get a chance to sample some. For more info, click here! Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is suggested.   Call for Artists! EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE September 17 Stroll through the gardens and meet local artists recreating the beautiful scenery through their art. Learn about their techniques, motivations, and styles. Artists display a variety of their works for viewing and purchase. Find out more! Cost: FREE. To apply as an artist, call 973.326.7601 or fill out the application here! Facilities & Parks | Golf | Mennen | Reservations | Calendar