Spring has Sprung! Check out these Spring programs

VIRTUAL WILD ANIMAL EXPERTS: SLITHERING SNAKES

March 20-21

Discover the snakes of NJ through fun facts and meeting our LIVE snake up close.  For more info, click here.

Cost: FREE.  Preregistration is required.

LET’S TALK: COLOR, CONTRAST, AND HARMONY

March 21

In this virtual presentation, Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will explore plant combinations that will make your garden pop! Discover how to put color and contrast together to create a garden of your dreams.  Learn more here.

Cost: $10 per person.  Preregistration is required.

VIRTUAL HOME SCHOOL DAYS: THE POWER OF THE FLOWER

March 23

Flower blossoms have only one job, no matter how pretty or drab they are.  Dissect a flower and learn its parts, how it does what it does, and start some flower seeds or early spring plantings. Supplies provided, pick up at Frelinghuysen Arboretum prior to program. Click here to find out more!

Cost: $12 per person (includes a materials fee).  Preregistration is required.

SUMMER CAMP

Looking for a fun, unique experience for your child this summer?  Check out what the Morris County Park Commission has to offer!

Registration opens March 24. Click here for program details!

SIGNS OF SPRING WALK AT PYRAMID MOUNTAIN

March 26

Spring signs are popping up all along the trails!  Come explore to see what animals and plants are appearing after the months of winter cold.  Learn more here.

Cost: $10 per family.  Preregistration is required.

BIRDING AT BAMBOO BROOK

March 31

Spring is here and the birds are returning! Learn about the birds native to this site, and the nesting boxes we manage on the property. BYO binoculars!  Learn more here.

Cost: $15 per person.  Preregistration is required.

TRAIL SAFETY SURVEY

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Circuit Coalition is conducting a survey to better understand our trail users and what makes them feel safe or unsafe on trails based on perceptions and past experiences (on and off the trail).

The Conservancy and Coalition are hoping to receive responses from people with a variety of backgrounds (age, gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, religion). Please complete and share the survey found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/trailsafety

Please direct any questions to Anya Saretzky: anya@railstotrails.org

Winter Education and Activities in Morris County Parks! 

This Week: WILD ANIMAL EXPERTS ONLINE: TRICKY TRACKS February 20-21 Winter is a great time to learn who has been out & about in nature.  Learn to identify some common tracks that are routinely seen this time of year.  Learn more here. Cost: FREE.  Preregistration is required.   VIRTUAL HOME SCHOOL DAYS: WATER HABITAT February 23 Plants can live in different kinds of water habitats.  Discover how some plants can survive under the water, how they photosynthesize, and how they interact with other water creatures. Click here to learn more. Cost: $12 per person (includes a materials fee).  Preregistration is required.   CREEPY CRAWLIES! February 23 In this virtual program, meet our resident creepy crawlies and learn what makes an insect an insect.  Can you conquer the insect true or false challenge?  More info here! Cost: $10 per household.  Preregistration is required.   IN-PERSON HOME SCHOOL DAYS: WINTER BIRDS February 25 Gather around the feeders to learn how to identify our winter resident birds.  Learn the correct way to use binoculars, and find out how you can be part of ongoing citizen science that helps to determine the health of bird populations.  Find out more. Cost: $10 per child.  Preregistration is required.

Lunch and Learn: VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN February/March Classes 12 noon – 12:45 p.m. February 25 – Top Ten Gardening Questions Answered and More! How do I prune my hydrangeas? How do I prune my clematis? Is it time to divide my peonies? These and other common garden questions will be answered by Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education. Email Ann at afahey@morrisparks.net  by February 18 and she will add your questions to the presentation. March 11 – Fashion Through the Ages In celebration of Women’s History month, join Museum Registrar Katie Humphreys as we take a virtual tour through the changing face of women’s fashion over the past two hundred years. Discover why certain choices became fashionable, learn how to identify what decade a dress is from, and get a sneak peek at how our museum professional staff preserves these delicate pieces for the future.   March 18 – Be Bear Aware Black bears are an important part of our natural world, and all New Jersey residents should know how to react if they encounter one of these amazing mammals. An interactive multimedia presentation, bear artifacts, and a fun simulation activity help participants to better understand black bear history, adaptations, life cycle, diet, and needs. March 25 – Wildflowers of the Tourne Join members of the Rockaway Valley Garden Club as they virtually tour the Tourne Wildflower Trail and discuss spring ephemerals and other native flowers. Click here for more information about virtual home school programs.  Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

Look What’s Coming: FAMILY SWAMP STROLL February 26 Get outside with a peaceful nature walk at the Great Swamp, learning about the wildlife and plants along the way.  Learn more here. Cost: $5 per person, age 3 & up. FREE per child under age 3.  Preregistration is required.   FAMILY FARM STROLL March 4 Take a walk on the farm, learning about the history of the area and the animals that live there!  Check it out! Cost: $5 per person.  Preregistration is required.  PARKS ARE ESSENTIAL! VISITATION INCREASED 50-75% THIS YEAR. CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR COUNTY PARKS!

Your #NMOAatHome Lineup | Week of February 1

Check out our past weeks’ videos on Facebook or on Youtube.      This Week   FEATURED EVENT Ask an Astronomer: A Cosmic Perspective — Searching for Aliens, Finding Ourselves   Tuesday, February 2, Noon  Are we alone in the universe? Or does life exist elsewhere? Award-winning astronomer, Dr. Jill Tarter will lead a discussion on where we came from, how we fit into the cosmos, and where we are going. REGISTER     Happy Hour: Art, Culture & Spirits  Friday, February 5, 6pm  In celebration of Black History Month, special guest Aaron R. Tucker, celebrity wardrobe stylist & costume designer, will discuss the advancement of people of color in and around the fashion industry. Danielle Pearman from Drinks with Dannie will be joining in to create a delicious cocktail called Love Potion Rose Spritzer. MORE INFO Virtual Family Drop-In: The Principles of Hip Hop   Sunday, February 7, 2pm  This ensemble of dynamic and energetic dancers uses breakdancing and an abundance of audience participation to explore hip hop’s rich cultural history as well as how Black youth changed the world. REGISTER     Purchase Tickets Today   Virtual Homeschool: The Art of Photography Wednesday, February 17, 10am $10 per student Learn about photography and create your own works in this fun interactive smartphone photography lesson. Students will discuss perspective, still-life photography, portraits, and angles as they create and understand the art of photography.  PURCHASE TICKETS   Virtual Live Figure Drawing Tuesday, February 23, 7pm $7 - Members, Seniors & Students $10 - Adults Figure drawing is a foundational practice that will improve a wide array of art making skills. Hone your techniques in this one-hour session with a live model who will go through a variety of poses. PURCHASE TICKETS   Save the Date   Studio Snapshot: Patricia Dahlman   Wednesday, February 10, Noon  MORE INFO     Art Bites: Valentine Edition  Thursday, February 12, 7pm  MORE INFO   Community Day: Celebrating Carnival Presented by Horizon Foundation for NJ   Saturday, February 13, 10am - 8pm  MORE INFO     111th Annual Meeting of The Newark Museum Association   Wednesday, February 17, 4pm  MORE INFO     Art Roast  Thursday, February 18, 8pm  MORE INFO   Want access to exclusive Member Experiences?   Become a Member Today

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