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This Week:
 Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: January Thaw
January 1-31
The first
day of Spring is just over two months away and there are already signs of
it showing up at the Arboretum. Search for them in this month's scavenger
hunt. Complete the hunt and win a prize! Come,
explore the grounds!
Cost: $10
per family. Preregistration is required.
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 Nature's Crafty
Creations: Winter Homes
January 8
Nature is
full of spectacular creations! This series will highlight the changing
seasons each month with a story and craft. This week, discover how the
different wild animals of New Jersey get cozy for the winter, and design
some of their winter bungalows!
Click here
to learn more.
Cost: $8 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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 Garden Sprouts -Winter Surprises
January 10
What happens
to plants in the winter? Some plants may have lost their leaves &
gone dormant, but some still have berries, & some may still be green!
Sprouts will explore the gardens to see the many different structures of
winter. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. This
program is snow or shine.
Learn more
here.
Cost: $10
per child with adult. Preregistration is required.
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 Beginner Crochet
January 10
Come out and
learn the basics of crochet! Hook and yarn included. Get started
here.
Cost: $15
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 Hand Spinning with
Wool
January 11
We are
giving it a whorl at Fosterfields with our hands-on experience of
creating yarn. Participants will use wool hand cards to prepare fibers
for spinning, then using a drop spindle create yarn. Take a spin on our
spinning wheel or bring your own! This program is intended for both
adults and/or children. Join in to
spin!
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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 Toddler Treks: Owls
January 11
Whoooo's
been flying through the forest? Learn all about owls with a story
and an adventure on the winter trails! Click here
to learn more.
Cost: $7 per
child. Preregistration required.
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Spotlight On:
 Home School Days -
Tree Rings
January 11
Do you know
how a tree can tell time? Study how trees give us a glimpse into the past
and be amazed what stories they tell us. Students should dress for the
weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. This is a drop-off program. This
program is snow or shine.
Ready to go
back in time?
Cost: $15
per child. Preregistration is required.
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 Goats on the Go!
January 13
Join the
farmers and goats of Fosterfields for a walk through the woods. Be part
of the action and cheer on the goats as they munch away at invasive
plants. Join us!
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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 Kids in the Wild:
Building a Campfire
January 13
Join us to
get into the woods, learn new outdoor skills, meet other like-minded
kids, and build confidence. In this session, learn how to collect dry
firewood and build an effective fire structure. Click here
to explore more.
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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Look What’s Coming:
 Day Off with Nature: Great Swamp After
Dark
January 15
Spend a day
off from school discovering nocturnal animals. When the sun goes down and
the gates close, a new cast of characters comes out to play. Experience
darkness, play games, and using your senses in new ways along the trails.
Bring a nut-free snack & lunch. Click here
to learn more.
Cost:
$50 per child. Preregistration is required.
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 The Art of
Scent: Perfume Making
January 16
Everyone
should have their own signature scent! Blend your own natural,
botanical inspired 6-note perfume from essential oils and other add-ins.
Wear your new fragrance and turn heads when you walk by! All supplies
provided. Learn more here.
Cost: $25
per person. Preregistration is required.
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