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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Christmas is Coming! Are You Ready?

 

Morris County Park Commission

December 11, 2023

This Week:

valentine's day chocolatesHoliday Chocolate Workshop

December 12

In this workshop, create filled chocolates and chocolate covered goodies for holiday gift giving! All participants will receive a gift box and bag to take home their confections. Register here.

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

Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

 

woodpeckerToddler Trek: Woodpeckers

December 12

Tap tap tap! The woodpeckers are looking for hidden bugs inside the trees. Learn all about these amazing birds and then hunt for all seven NJ species hiding along the trail! Register here.

For kids 2-5 with an adult, cost: 47 per child. Preregistration is required.

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

 

always evergreenAlways Evergreen

December 14

Design and create a centerpiece perfect for the holiday table using greens and berries from the arboretum's gardens. All materials supplied. Register here.

For adults, cost: $30. Preregistration is required.

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

Look What's Coming:

Kissing ballsSilver Maples: Kissing Balls!

December 19

Just in time for the holidays, create a kissing ball out of seasonal greens to hang outside all season long. All materials supplied. Register here.

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

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

 

winter solstaceWinter Solstice Celebration

December 20

Join a woodland gathering around a campfire under the glowing full moon to experience the historical and ceremonial aspects of the winter solstice. Bundle up to listen to storytellers and enjoy hot cider and roasted marshmallows. Register today as space is limited! Register here.

For ages 6 & up with an adult, cost: $12 per person. Preregistration is required.

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

 

woodstove christmas cookiesWoodstove Cooking: Holiday Cookies!

December 21

The warm glow of a woodstove fire and the smell of fresh-baked cookies. What could be better? Join the Fosterfields staff during this hands-on holiday workshop and take a bag of your very own cookies home to share with family and friends. Register here.

For adults, cost: $45 per person. Preregistration is required.

Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

 


 

seedmoney gardensOpportunity to donate for a green cause!

🌱 Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s ‘Horticulture therapy’ garden project is entering its final 4 days, and there’s still time to help us reach our goal!

Help us finish strong together and keep changing lives through gardens.

Donate now to help us hit the leaderboard!

 

gift cardsHoliday Gifting: We have gift cards!

One Card, many places and multiple experiences!

Your adventure is just a gift card away!

This holiday season, simplify your holiday gifting with experiences they’ll love! 

Available for purchase at William G. Mennen Sports Arena and at the Haggerty Center at Frelinghuysen Arboretum. No digital cards are sold online. Please be aware that you will need the full name and address of the gift card recipient for processing the information in our system.