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August 23, 2023

This Week: LITTLE HISTORY EXPLORERS We sit or squirm for a story, snack and hands-on activity. All Aboard! – August 24 All Aboard to learn about the arrival of trains to 19th century Morristown, NJ! Bring your little one down to Historic Speedwell to learn about the first train line to come to Morristown, how the Vail family contributed to the trains, and make your own train out of cardboard. This program will include a story time and take-home craft. Cast and Play! – August 31 Wonder how the Speedwell Ironworks made perfect iron shapes? Come down to Historic Speedwell to learn about how Speedwell Ironworks would cast iron in the 19th century and make your own cast creation in playdough molds. This program includes a story time and a take home craft. Find out more! Cost: $8 per person. Preregistration is required.   MOO-SIC ON THE FARM August 26 Enjoy some Moo-sic at the farm! Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening concert from Arts International String Orchestra, as they play a beautiful range of music. Check it out! Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required. LIVING SCULPTURE TOUR August 26 – 10 – 11 am A guided tour into the vision of Seward Johnson's Sculptures and the diverse landscape of Willowwood Arboretum. Get a brief history on the life of the artist and the creators of Willowwood Arboretum while experiencing art in nature. Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is suggested. GARDEN TALES IN THE ROSARIE August 29 – 10 – 11 am Explore story time surrounded by the beauty of the Rosarie at the Willowwood Arboretum. This event is outdoors, so dress for the weather. Meet near the main parking lot by the Stone Barn and walk to the Rosarie as a group. Cost: FREE. PERENNIALS FOR THE DEER RESISTANT GARDEN August 31 – 1 – 2 pm Walk the gardens of Willowwood and explore the deer resistant perennial plants that are on display. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is suggested. For more info, click here!

Spotlight On: GARDEN BUDS Fridays, September 8 – October 27 Grab your favorite preschooler and explore the fall garden as it winds down for the season in this 8-week, hands-on gardening program. There's still a lot to do, to harvest, and to eat in the fall garden and children will discover that gardening is a circle and is a lot of fun! Check it out! Cost: $125 per child. Preregistration is required. ANTIQUE CAR, TRACTOR AND ENGINE DAY September 9 Come to Fosterfields to learn about how the combustion engine changed farms and communities a century ago. See antique tractors, automobiles, and stationary engines in action and understand how they run! Find out more! Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required. RUN OF THE MILL September 10 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. Learn more here. Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

Look What’s Coming: FAMILY PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT: WINDING DOWN September 1 – September 30 Summer is winding down but the gardens and plants are still growing strong?  Get your camera and search for signs that fall is coming while summer is still hanging on. Find out more! Cost: $10 per family or group of 6. Preregistration is required.   EARLY FALL MIGRATION BIRD WALK September 1 Birds are starting to depart on their migratory journeys and are passing through the Great Swamp on their way. Join us as we search for their more muted colors and listen for their "chips" among the trees with an expert birder. All skill levels welcome. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Check it out! Cost: $8 per person. Preregistration is required.   HOMESCHOOL DAY: BIOBLITZ! September 5 How many species can we find and identify in just 60 minutes? Let's find out! Learn to use inaturalist and other wildlife apps as well as ID books to identify everything we see throughout the Great Swamp OEC to get a snapshot of our wildlife. Click here to learn more. Cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.   TOUR: THE SPLENDOR OF WATER AT BAMBOO BROOK September 6 Explore a deeper dive of the gardens and features of Bamboo Brook in this tour of Martha Brookes Hutcheson's home. Discover the reasoning behind the key design elements of Bamboo Brook. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the bottom of the main parking lot stairs. Find out more. Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.

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