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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Sweet Sweet Summer Time @ Morris County Parks!

 

Morris County Park Commission


This Week:

active hikersActive 50+ Hiking Club

July 20

Join our group of active seniors for a guided hike on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey Mountains. These moderate level hikes cross some rocky, uneven ground with occasional steep sections. Make new friends and hike the best trails in NJ! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, too. Register here.

For ages 50+, cost: $7 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005

Look What's Coming:

whats in bloom tourTour at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

July 27

Visit the beautiful gardens and grounds of the historic Frelinghuysen Arboretum with a guided tour. Meet by the main kiosk near the parking lot and wear comfortable walking shoes. Register here.

For adults, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

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

 

pond explorationPond Life Exploration

July 30

Come explore the amazing creatures that live in the pond! We will focus on the bugs, snails, and worms that often get overlooked as we dig in the mud and take a closer look at them! Wear clothing for getting wet or muddy. Register here.

For ages 6 & up with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.

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

 

butterfly bonanzaButterfly Garden Safari

July 31

Look under a leaf, inside a flower, and up in the air… animals are everywhere! Join a naturalist to search the Butterfly Garden for all kinds of critters, from frogs to spiders to butterflies and more.  We’ll even try a scavenger hunt to win a prize. Register here.

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

Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005