June Jamboree at Morris County Park Commission!

 

June 19, 2024

This Week: Summer Solstice Sunset Hike June 20 Join us on Pyramid Mountain to experience the sunset on the longest day of the year, and then hike back as it grows dark. This moderate hike includes some steep and rocky terrain. Bring plenty of water, a flashlight, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. Register here. For adults, cost: $12 per person. Preregistration is required. Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005   Silver Maples: Solstice and Sundials June 20 Are you aware of how the sun moves across the sky every day? Make a simple sundial out of terra cotta plates and explore the long history of using the sun and shadows to tell time. Register here. For ages 55 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required. Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

Spotlight On: Fairy Day June 23 The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Twp. welcomes fairies to visit the gardens. Where can these tiny sprites find shelter during their stay? Families, groups, and fairy lovers of all ages design and build their own houses to welcome the wee folk, including fairies, gnomes, and other garden sprites, arriving to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Piles of bark, branches, lichens, mosses, feathers, stones, and leaves are provided for building. Enjoy a fairy snack, too. Register here. For all ages, cost: $35 per Fairy House. Preregistration is required. Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960    Homeschool Days: The Young Curator June 27 Discover what it means to be a museum curator as we look at primary sources and create a museum panel for a special object. Students are asked to bring something meaningful from home to interpret. Register here. For ages 6-12 with adult, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required. Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960    Make and Take: Travel Herbariums June 27 Nature is blooming all around us! Children will create a travel-sized herbarium press and learn one of the easiest ways to preserve flowers from the garden. This is a drop-off program. All materials will be provided. Register here. For ages 8 & up, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required. Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

Look What's Coming: Moo-sic on the Farm June 29  Enjoy some Moo-sic at the farm! Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening concert from the Johnny Woods Band as they play a beautiful range of music. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Register here. For all ages, cost: Presale $5 per person, Day of $10 per person. Preregistration is required. Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960   Muffin Mania! Cranberry June 30 The final Sunday of each month means a morning of muffin mania! This Sunday we are making cranberry muffins using Cooper Gristmill-ground flour. While the muffins are baking, take a tour of the mill! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here. For ages 7 & up with an adult, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required. Where: The Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.