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This Week:
Silver Maples:
Soap Making
January 23
Discover
simple tips and tricks for making soap, as well as the history of
soap-making through the centuries. Make two bars to take home to display
or to use. Register
here.
For adults
55 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ
07960.
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Little Farm
Friends: Snow!
January 23
Where does
snow come from? Learn about the water cycle and make a fun snow globe
craft to take home. Register
here.
For kids
2.5-5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
07960
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Homeschool Days:
Winter Chores on the Farm
January 24
Learn what
happens on the farm during winter. Meet each animal and help take care of
them. Register
here.
For ages
6-12 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
07960
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Spotlight On:
Summer Camp Fair
January 25
Fairy camp, art camp, gardening camp and nature camp -- the
Morris County Park Commission has them all! Learn about all the different
day camp offerings throughout the parks and the county. Our camp fair will
feature activities, games, fun and information.
For all ages, cost: FREE. Walk-ins are welcome!
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue,
Morristown, NJ 07960
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Look What's Coming:
Puddle Jumpers: Chickadees
January 27
These saucy
little birds are the kings at the birdfeeders, but how does a creature so
small stay warm and survive the winter? Find out with a story,
activities, and a walk. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take
part. Register here.
For ages
5-7, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great
Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township,
07928
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Homeschool Hikers: Bears
January 28
This program
for older homeschoolers features a hike on the rugged trails of Pyramid
Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! It's a chance for older kids
to cover some ground on hikes of approximately 3 miles while learning
something new. In this session, we will learn about the black bears of
our region and how to stay safe hiking in their habitats. Register
here.
For ages 8
& up with an adult, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ
07005
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Valentine's Day
Chocolate Workshop
February 6
Make some
chocolates for your Valentine! In this delicious workshop, discuss
techniques and create filled chocolates & chocolate-covered goodies. Register
here.
For adults,
cost: $50 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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