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This Week:
 Free Flour Friday:
Corn Husk Dolls!
August 16
Join us for
a mill tour while the kids make a doll with corn husks! Each group
receives a one-pound bag of our wheat flour or cornmeal with
admission.
For all
ages, cost: Included with admission. Walk-ins are encouraged.
Where:
Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.
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 Garden Tea Party
August 17
Enjoy a
delightful afternoon as we blend tea and make historic teatime snacks.
Then picnic with us in Historic Speedwell's Garden. Register
here.
For all ages, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is
required.
Where:
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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 Butterfly Garden Safari
August 21
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: $7 per person. Preregistration is
required.
Where:
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ
07005
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Spotlight On:
 Homeschool Days:
Easy Soap Making with Natural Materials
August 22
Using
essential oils, natural scents, and dried material from the Arboretum's
gardens, craft two bars of summer scents soap to use or give as a gift. Register
here.
For ages
6-12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ
07960
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 Silver Maples:
Fall Greens Window Box
August 22
Time to
think of the third season. Plant a window box of greens to cook with and
take home for the cooling fall season. Enjoy fresh greens for months to
come. Register
here.
For ages
55+, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ
07960
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 Chicken Run: Movie
Night and 5K
August 24
Come to
Fosterfields and enjoy this family fun night! Race along the trails of
the farm in our 5k or stroll with your family during our 1k walk. After,
enjoy food from the Colonial Grill and watch Chicken Run on the big
screen. Free popcorn included with admission. BYO blankets and lawn
chairs. More information here.
For all
ages, cost: Movie night: Chicken Run (wagon ride & popcorn
included)-$10
5K Race or 1
Mile Fun Walk/Run- $30
Combo
Pass-5K Race or 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run AND Movie Night-$35
Where:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
07960.
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Look What's Coming:
 Glacial Erratic
Hike: Strenuous
August 24
Hike to see
the three massive glacial erratics (rocks carried here by a glacier
thousands of years ago) on Pyramid Mountain. Be ready for steep and rocky
terrain on this strenuous, 3-hour hike. Bring water and a snack! Register
here.
For
experienced adult hikers only, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is
required.
Where:
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ
07005
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 Tour at Willowwood
Arboretum
August 24
Visit the
beautiful gardens and grounds of the historic Willowwood Arboretum with a
guided tour. Meet by the Stone Barn. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Register
here.
For adults,
cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Willowwood Arboretum 300 Longview Road
Chester Township, 07931
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 Specialty
Workshops: Moss Coasters
August 24
With yarn,
canvas, and felt backing create a unique "moss coaster" set to
liven up your next get together. Register here.
For ages 14
& up, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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 Dazzling
Dragonflies for Littles
August 27
The late
summer is a perfect time to look for dragonflies here at the Great Swamp.
Bring your little one to learn all about these fast-flying insects with a
fun activity and a walk on our trails. Register
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
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