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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Escape into the beauty of spring!

 

Morris County Park Commission

March 27, 2024

This Week:

silver maplesSilver Maples

March 28

Discover the world of painting flower portraits, different flower artists' techniques and styles over the centuries. Create your own pointillism flower painting to bring home in this new monthly program for adults. Register here.

For adults 55 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.

 

frog jamboreeFroggies for Littles

March 30

Bring your little ones to hear the music of the spring frogs as they call from the forest pools. Spy on them as they try to find mates and learn all about the lives of frogs from a naturalist. Held rain or shine! Sign up here.

For ages 2-5 with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.

Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

 

kids in the wild campingCamping Kids

April 3

Kids on spring break can spend some time learning camping skills at the Great Swamp. We will put up backpacking tents, learn how to build a campfire, and practice ways to treat drinking water! Register here.

For ages 6-9, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.

Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

Look What's Coming:

paranormal speedwellParanormal Evenings: The Frelinghuysen Mansion

April 13

Back by popular demand - Paranormal Evening at the Frelinghuysen Mansion. The Mansion was built in 1891 by George Griswold Frelinghuysen, President of Ballantine Brewing Company, and his wife, Sarah Ballantine. Lead by New Jersey Paranormal Project, join us to see what exciting paranormal activities await! Register here.

For adults, cost: $50 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

 

pink flowersGarden Sprouts: In the Pink

April 10

Why are so many spring flowers pink? Kids will search for shades of pink in the gardens and figure out who or what likes pink. You will also start a pink plant to take home. Register here.

For ages 3 - 5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child with 1 adult. Preregistration is required.

Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown 07960.

 

embroideryBeginner's Embroidery: Cherry Blossom

April 11

Using a classic stitch pattern, students will learn the basics of embroidery, a craft dating back to the 5th century B.C., and create a classic cherry blossom motif. All materials are provided. Register here.

For adults, cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

 


 

recipe for adventureJoin our Historic sites' summer camps!

Recipe For Adventure

July 15 – 19

Here, the kids will be time-traveling chefs in training as we discover the link between the farm, the mill and the food on our table. It will be a culinary journey into the past as we cook dishes over an open-hearth fire, garden, churn, prepare the perfect table, and dine like its 1899!

Mini-Coopers Science Camp

July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 2

We will explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in this camp, getting hands-on through experimentation, conduct archaeological investigation, and have fun while getting to work the old-fashioned way.

Register here or call 862.325.7701.

 


 

Spring Fwd 2024Spring Forward 5k!

April 13

Join the Alliance for Morris County Parks on April 13th at Central Park of Morris County for a 5K run/walk!

The Alliance supports park amenities and programs in the Morris County Park system. Metals will be provided to all participants. Register at www.morris5K.com.