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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

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2 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • SPRING • 2013

If you haven’t been in a canoe since

summer camp, now is the time!

Back by popular demand, and we

mean demand, is the Morris County

Park Commission’s popular Evening

Canoe Paddles. If you are new to this

recreational activity, begin by signing

up for the Basic Skills Class. You can

then enjoy the Canoe Paddle followingthe class. For those who previously have

taken the Basic Skills Class, you can

sign up for the Canoe Paddle.

First, learn all the basic skills for

staying safe and having fun in a canoe

with the introductory Basic Skills Class

offered by the staff of Pyramid Mountain.

During these one-hour programs, learn

and practice a number of strokes and

maneuvers, including the forward stroke,

stopping, spinning, abeams, and turns, as

well as learning how to carry and launch

a canoe. By the end of the course, you’ll be condent in your abilities and rejuve-

nated by the scenic views and fresh air!

This Level 1 Basic Skills Class is

taught by instructors certied by the Ameri-

can Canoe Association, and is a prerequisite

for all other Park Commission paddling

programs. Canoes, paddles, and PFDs

(personal otation devices) are provided.

You must know how to swim, and the cost

is $10 per person.

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Split Rock Reservoir,

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Cno skill: 5:30 p.m.

Cno Pddl: 6:30 p.m.

Tourne River Access, Denville

At 6:30 p.m., following each Basic

Skills Class, ‘graduates’ using their new

skills, as well as experienced paddlers are

invited on a guided paddle. A naturalist

points out wildlife as you leisurely glide

across the water, nishing up around

sunset. All participants must have attended

a Level I Basic Skills Class to take part, and

the cost is $20 per person.

All paddling programs are for ages

12 and up, and children under 16 must beaccompanied by a parent. Space is limited,

so advanced registration is required. Please

dress for the weather and bring water.

For more information or to register,

please call 973-334-3130

or visit www.morrisparks.net.

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Familyadvnu!

When was the last time you

walked through the woods

after the sun has set? Bring a

ashlight and hit the trails as the ‘night

life’ wakes up at the Great Swamp Out-

door Education Center’s Night Hike

Adventure on Friday, April 5 in Cha-

tham Township. Join a naturalist for

hands-on activities to demonstrate the

adaptations of nocturnal animals, learn

how to listen for the wildlife, and per-

haps spot an owl ying by or a raccoon

peering down from a tree. Adults and

kids ages 5 and up can sign up for a time

slot between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on

this fun, educational hike in the woods.Each hike is approximately one hour,

and costs $5 per person.

The staff of Pyramid Mountain

Natural Historic Area in Montville

invites you to a Full Moon Hike on

Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. to experi-

ence the “pink” moon of the spring.

Explore the trails in the diminishing

light before the rising of the full moon,

named by the Native Americans for the

wild ground phlox owers in bloom at

this time of year.

Join a naturalist on a Summer Solstice

Hike on Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m.,

to celebrate the ofcial beginning of

summer, taking advantage of one of the

longest days of the year. These moder-

ate-level hikes are suitable for ages 7

and up. Approximately 2 ½ hours, each

hike costs $5 per person. Dress for the

weather, bring water, and a ashlight.Space is limited, so advance registration

is required.

For more information or to register,

visit www.morrisparks.net or call the

Great Swamp OEC at 973-635-6629 or

Pyramid Mountain at 973-334-3130.

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o you have a talent for putting great-looking containers together? Container plantings can be sophisticated

or quirky, subtle or bold. Enter your container in the First Annual “Contain Your Enthusiasm” Container

Design Contest and your design work will be on display at one of New Jersey’s leading public gardens,

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. The contest is sponsored by The Friends of The FrelinghuysenArboretum and LI Compost, Inc.

There are a variety of categories, and each entrant receives a bag of Hampton Estate Professional Potting Mix

that provides their plants with a healthy start and an excellent growing medium. If you are not entering the contest,

plan to attend the container exhibit on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. You are surely to be inspired by

this collection of containers - every one brimming with “enthusiasm” for the world of plants.

For complete contest details, visit www.arboretumfriends.org.

Two houses and two gardens, both tucked

away on a country road, open their doors and

their garden gates this spring. Visit these

“secret gardens” and enjoy them with your family

and friends, as if they were your own.

A very special Mother’s Day celebration may in-

clude a visit to the Open House on Sunday, May 12

at Willowwood aboum, from 12 Noon to

4 p.m. This delightful site located in Chester Town-

ship has over 3,500 native and exotic plants, manyof them rare. Delight your senses and refresh your

eyes with the beauty of rows of lilacs in bloom and

acres of spring owering trees. All of which make

a perfect backdrop for intimate family picnics and

memorable photographs. Take advantage of staff-led

tours of the grounds, specially selected music, and

complimentary light refreshments to complete this

Mother’s Day celebration sponsored by the

Willowwood Foundation.

On Sunday, June 2, from 12 Noon to 4 p.m.,

theBmboo Book Oudoo educion

Cn in Chester Township offers tours galore and

a selection of children’s activities reective of the gar -

den’s past. Bamboo Brook, known for its 100 acres of

elds, woodlands, and formal gardens, is a secret trea-

sure of Morris County that has been recently restored to

its historical splendor. Bring binoculars and a magnify-

ing glass for your Wildower Wander with New Jersey

Conservation Foundation staff. Wear a sturdy pair of walking shoes for tours of the garden’s grounds with

members of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers. Take a rest and listen to a talk about Bam-

boo Brook’s history and its creator, Martha Brookes

Hutcheson, one of America’s rst female landscape

designers. Light refreshments sponsored by The Friends

of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum complete this day in

the country.

For more information, please call 973-326-7601.

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Ah, the peony! Mother of owers in China,

revered the world over, the peony has much

to offer. Its silky petals, its perfumed scent, it

is no wonder it is a perennial garden favorite.

On Sunday, June 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The

Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, watch

as artist Echo captures the peony’s spirit in her lovely

brush paintings. As a special treat, visitors can win

one of Echo’s lovely original brush paintings in the

hourly drawing!

Echo demonstrates the art of Chinese brush painting in

the Cottage Garden, whose collection includes a number

of outstanding peony cultivars. A ne selection of peony

plants are offered for sale in the nearby Pop-Up Shop

with Atlock Nursery. Atlock Nursery is known for their

outstanding and unusual plant material. Their staff can

advise you about peony care to assure that you will soon be enjoying the peony in your garden. Members of The

Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum receive a 10%

discount on all peony purchases. A FREE peony plant is

given to the rst ve people to purchase a membership

in The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum!


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The best plant sale in the area offering a wide

selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annu-

als is once again coming to The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum in Morris Township. Mark your calendar to

attend this spectacular sale on Saturday and Sunday,

May 4 and May 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 19th An-

nual Plant Sale, sponsored by The Friends of The Frel-

inghuysen Arboretum, offers thousands of well-bred

plants, especially selected for their ability to thrive in

our area. Whether you are looking for colorful and

unusual annuals for a front porch container or an entirelandscape’s worth of plants for your home, this is the

place to shop.

This year’s special focus is FOLIAGE! Long after

the owers have faded, it’s the foliage that endures.

Plants with variegated leaves or decorative margins

can make important statements in your garden.

After last year’s storms, you may be considering a

new shrub or small tree. We all know it is most impor-

tant to select the correct plant for your designated area.

A bonus of this sale, in addition to the wide selection

of well-bred plants, is the Plant Experts on site to assist

you in selecting the ideal plant for your home. Bring

your questions and photos, and they will answer your

questions and offer guidance. This is a perfect oppor -

tunity to add to the beauty of your home. Vines, herbs,

and a selection of specialty tomatoes are also featured.

Another special feature of this sale is that you can

let your ngers do the shopping at www.arboretum-

friends.org, where a plant list is available. Take a

moment to check out the list, do some research, and

be ready to make your choice or ask questions to thePlant Experts.

Cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted.

Proceeds from the sale support The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum’s many programs and visitor amenities.

For more information, please contact 973-326-7601.

GardenWorks Program Adopt-A-Trail Program

Contact: Kate Gutierrez

Horticulture Volunteer Program Specialist

[email protected] or 973.326.7629

The GardenWorks Program is a flexible, friendly,

and fun gardening program for adults, retirees,

groups, and corporations.

Contact: Russ Nee

Trails Foreman

[email protected] or 973.631.5136

The Adopt-A-Trail program is for indivuals,

families, groups, or clubs. Everyone is welcomed

to sign up regardless of experience.• Become involved in the maintenance and

improvement of several beautiful public gardens in

Morris County.

• Develop gardening skills, learn about plant

material and what is involved by assisting the

horticulture staff in maintaining a variety ofspecialty gardens.

• Offered during the week, hand tools are

provided, and scheduled workshops on tool

sharpening, pruning, weed identification, as

well as general garden maintenance are held

throughout the season.

• Commune with nature, stay

physically fit, and attain a personal

sense of accomplishment.

• Work on your adopted trail andperform other light maintenance.

• Under a new Adopt-A-Trail format,

volunteers work with regional leaders

who provide help and guidance as

needed.

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xperience the most pleasurable and rewarding golf that

New Jersey has to offer at one of the Morris County Park

Commission’s nationally recognized courses. These award-

winning courses offer challenging play, a wide range of popular

programs for golfers of all skill levels, and are reasonably priced,

and readily accessible.

Become a registered golfer to receive discounted rates, and to

arrange a golf outing for your company or organization.

For more information, visit www.morrisparks.net.

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The Great Swamp Outdoor Edu-

cation Center forms a unique

gateway between civilization

and wilderness where wildlife abounds.

Although this property was almost lost,today magnicent migratory birds, secre-

tive salamanders, beautiful butteries, and

other wondrous wildlife are all protected

in the exquisite ecosystem.

In 1959, forces were conspiring to

pave over the large swaths of the Great

Swamp to create an international airport.

Area residents formed the Great Swamp

Committee to save this unique ecosystem.

As part of this effort, the Morris County

Park Commission purchased approxi-mately 45 acres on the eastern end of the

swamp in 1963, and allowed NJ Audubon

staff to give tours to raise awareness for

protecting the area. A year later, the rst

part of what would become the Great

Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was

purchased.

Today, the Great Swamp Outdoor

Education Center hosts thousands of

people annually to teach them whatcould have been lost, and what remains

to be accomplished. Celebrate this

wildlife oasis at Happy 50th, Great

Swamp! on Saturday, April 27, from

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Swamp

OEC in Chatham Township with live

animal shows by “Eyes of the Wild,”

live music, guided tours, myriad educa-

tional displays, and hands-on activities

to engage all ages. See for yourself what lives in the pond, make a birthday

card to add to the Swamp Celebration

Quilt, and, of course, enjoy a piece

of cake. Visit storytellers, play nature

games, and become acquainted with

the groups from around the area who

continue to work to preserve the Great

Swamp. A variety of delicious, healthy

food and beverages will be for sale, and

nature-themed vendors will have their wares on display.

Entrance to the event costs $3 per

person, ages 2 and older, and supports

future programming and exhibits at the

Great Swamp OEC. Free parking is

provided across the street at the Chatham

Presbyterian Church with shuttle busses

bringing visitors to the site.

For more information,

please visit www.morrisparks.net,or call 973-635-6629.



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Get ready and arm yourself. The revolution is

coming to Morris County, the Food Revolu-

tion, that is... and you need to arm yourself

with information that’s key to preventing diet-related

diseases and obesity.

In conjunction with The Jamie Oliver Foundation,

the Morris County Park Commission is hosting the

second annual, Food Revolution Weekend Friday and

Saturday, May 17 and May 18.

Celebrate this important initiative to promote food

education through lectures, exhibits, and demonstra-

tions. Kick off the weekend festivities on Friday,

May 17, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., at Historic Speedwell in

Morristown at Food to Faces where kids ages six and

older learn the basics of portraiture and create a self-

portrait using images of food. In the evening, from

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., don’t miss out on a special lecture

by Dr. Bump, Doctor of Functional Medicine and

Nutrition, to learn about genetically modied organ-

isms, decoding food labels, and tools for combating

childhood obesity. Come share a healthy snack and a

recipe. Preregistration required for the lecture.

On Saturday, May 18, at Fosterfields Liv-

ing Historical Farm in Morris Township, from

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Food Revolution Day offers

a myriad of fun food demonstrations, such as

juicing, making smoothies, heal thy snack ideas

for kids, and more as well as fitness activities,

games, and exhibits on diet and health. Dr. Bump

offers additional information on health, wellness,

and preventing diet-related illnesses. Activities

include a Food Fact station to guess the amount

of sugar in what we eat, or play a match game

to connect the food from the table to the farm.

Check the website as more exhibitors and activi-

ties are announced closer to the date. If you are

interested in volunteering for a Food Revolution

activity, please contact [email protected].


Get ready, get set, and GO! to the All-County Garage Sale as it returns

by popular demand to Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown on Satur-day, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find treasures, great bargains on

some of the best antiques and collectibles around and of course, gifts to share.

Don’t miss your opportunity to uncover something unique. It is a one-day

shopper’s paradise.

All proceeds from the All-County Garage Sale benet the Historic Speed-

well educational programming and historic preservation projects. The Factory

Building, located on the Morristown site, is a National Historic Landmark

featuring a brand new, hands-on, interactive exhibit on the telegraph and the

development of modern communications.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Children 12 and

under are admitted FREE.For more information on attending,

or becoming a vendor, please call 973-285-6534.

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he Alliance is pleased to announce a new grant from the State of New Jersey

Department of Health to support the installation of an Urban Garden at Central

Park of Morris County. The garden operates in cooperation with several

non-prots, and the harvest benets the clients of those non-prots. Excess produce

is available to the public. It’s an exciting project that is unique in the region. More

details will come as the garden is installed.

The board continues to seek grants and sponsors for the All Access Playground at

Central Park of Morris County, with the intent to break ground in early summer. If

you are interested in more information, please call 973-631-5273.

Celebrate Dairy!

Celebrate National Dairy Month in June by learning about

Fosterelds Jersey dairy cows. On Saturday, June 8,

from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fosterelds Living Historical

Farm in Morris Township help with cream separating and churn-

ing butter, and learn all about cow milking. Discover how cooks

in the 1920s made farm cheese and used buttermilk working

over the heat of wood-burning stoves in the Farmhouse kitchen.

Try a family-friendly cow craft, and make and take home a

beautiful bovine of your very own!For more information, please call 973-326-7645.

‘No PlaceLike HOME’

If you call Morris County ‘home’ because you

live, work, attend school, or socialize here,

then you are enjoying the pleasures of its many

wonderful and unique gems. For over ve decades,

the Morris County Park Commission has dedicated

resources to preserving historic buildings, treasured

gardens, signicant artifacts, and national heritage.

The places, stories, and artifacts preserved are ir-

replaceable gems of local and national importance.

During the month of May, ‘No Place Like Home’series, highlights some of the people, places, and

plants that have been saved and restored in honor

of National Preservation Month.

A myriad of activities focusing on ‘No Place Like

Home’ activities have been planned throughout the

month. Enjoy the photography exhibit, “Who Loved

This Place?” at the Haggerty Education Center

located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris

Township with accompanying reception and exhibit

lecture by Marta McDowell, Landscape Historian.

Explore the damage left behind by Hurricane Sandyat The Willows at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm

in Morris Township, or take a trip underground for a

tour of the Vail House basement at Historic Speedwell

in Morristown.

For more No Place Like Home programs,refer to the calendar and simply look for this symbol. You will be on your way to discovering reasons

Morris County is truly rich.

• The Geraldine R. Dodge Founda-

tion on behalf of Kathleen Hofman

• BASF Corp.

• Nancy Vanderslice

• Friends of the Volkay Family

• Mr. and Mrs. Peter Alvino

• Rose City Runners

• PSE&G

• Lisa Tiboni

• Richard Seabury, III

• REI Corp.

• TD Bank

• Garden State Wine Growers

• Marian Leers Charitable Trust

• Ariana Fitch

• Atlantic Health System/

Morristown Medical Center

• Columbia Gas Transmission Co.

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The Alliance for Morris County Parks supports the Park Commission’s

programs and facilities. If you wish to make a tax deductible donation,

visit the website at www.parkalliance.net.



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Decoration Day

WeekendCivil War Remembrances

R elive a chapter from the annals of the Civil War during Decoration Day

Weekend: Civil War Remembrances at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm in

Morris Township on Saturday, May 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Commemorate

the war’s 150th anniversary by discovering how former resident General Joseph War-

ren Revere made a costly decision at the 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville. Historian,

author, actor, and educator, William R. Chemerka portrays the general and recounts the

details of the action that resulted in a court martial. Joining Chemerka at the Revere’s

Gothic Revival home, The Willows, is Debbie Chemerka who shares a woman’s per-spective as Mrs. Rosanna Revere.

Enjoy an extensive collection of original Civil War artifacts, such as weapons, let-

ters, and personal items used by the individual soldiers during war. Also featured are

relics from the Gettysburg battleeld and a dinner plate from the Lincoln Presidential

dining service ordered by Mary Todd Lincoln in 1864.


During the Civil War EncampmentWeekend at

Historic Speedwell!

Step onto the battleelds of

the American Civil War, the

struggle that altered the politi-

cal, social, and economic landscape of

the nation, and into the lives of those

involved at the Civil War Weekend

on Saturday and Sunday, June 22

and June 23. The Second New Jersey

Brigade is stationed at Historic Speed-

well in Morristown and is the spon-

sor of this unique two-day event that

presents the lives of Civil War soldiers

more vividly than textbooks.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,

and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, there-enactors lead activities throughout

the 8-acre site, presenting the daily

lives of soldiers and culminating

with a staged skirmish. The soldiers’

camps recreate daily life through

authentic cooking, dress, and general

setup, and the massive period cannon

will amaze you! Witness the musket

drills, artillery drills, daily mail call,

bayonet drills, and a staged skirmish

each day. Marching drills include

period instruments as soldiers proudly

go into battle. A Civil War-era Signal

Corps demonstrates communication

between units using colorful ags tosend signals. See a demonstration of a

recreated Civil War telegraph station.

Around every corner there is some-

thing to experience.

Enjoy learning about the basics of

battleeld medicine for soldiers who

suffered injuries or disease. Visit the

medical area where re-enactors care

for the ‘wounded’ and demonstrate

how these emergency units ran dur-ing battles.

While enjoying your visit to the

past, tour the National Historic Land-

mark Factory Building with an inter-

active, hands-on telegraph exhibit, and

tour the Vail House built more than200 years ago, featuring its temporary

Civil War exhibit. Explore the exhibits

on the Speedwell Ironworks, a gra-

nary, and watch the enormous

24-foot overshot waterwheel turn in

the Wheelhouse.For more information and

admission, please call 973-285-6550.

Free parking and FREE shuttle

service available.

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Gallery Exhibit:A Walk on the (Not So) Wild SideExplore stunning depictions of na-

ture through exciting landscapes,orals, and animals from local anddistant places created by ElissaMerkl, noted silk screen artist.She has worked for many yearsto create works that are a balanceof form, line, and color, and theresult is elegant simplicity andbeauty. The serigraphs are a resultof her travels, and she displaysthem in the form of drawings,stencils, and nished prints.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Garden Sprouts:Here Comes the Sun!Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Discover what every living thing,including plants, needs to live.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.

Cost: $7.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne Park,Boonton Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Opening Day at FostereldsLiving Historical FarmExperience farm and domesticlife during the early 20th century.Meet the farm animals, help withchores, reserve a tour of The Wil-lows, and discover the interactiveTransportation Exhibit.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.April 2 - June 29. Open Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Closed Sundayand Monday.Please call 973-326-7645 for ad-

ditional 2013 hours of operation.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

“Preserving Our Heritage” Exhibit Learn about the current restorationof the Fosterelds Barnyard Com-

plex, and how it relates to the de-

velopment of historic preservationin America. The exhibit is availablefrom Saturday, April 2 throughThursday, October 31, 2013.Time: Please call 973-326-7645for specic viewing times.Location: FostereldsVisitors Center.Cost: Admission.

Wednedy, april 3

Benjamin Blackburn Scholarship Tea

Join the Friends of The Freling-huysen Arboretum for a presenta-tion by Suzanne Allgair and Sef -ton Stallard, partners and chefs atthe Blue Ribbon Café in Manhat-tan. Both Suzanne and Sefton aregraduates of Morristown BeardSchool and have made quite aname for themselves in the worldof food, both here and abroad. All proceeds from the Tea benet theBenjamin Blackburn Scholarship.Time: 1 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $50 before March 3,$60 after March 3.*

Building a Better BarnWeather permitting, take an infor-mative guided tour to learn aboutthe newly restored Main Barn,Corn Crib, and Ensilage Pits.Meet at the Visitors Center.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

thurdy, april 4

Nature’s Classroom:Worms & Composting Ages 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor and outdoor activities, and a hikeduring this four-week series of science education classes. Ad-ditional dates in series: April 18,25, & May 2.

Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class /$45 for series.*

Fridy, april 5

Night Hike AdventureAges 5 & Up.Learn about and listen for nocturnal wildlife, participate in

fun, educational activities, andhike along the trails in the dark-ness. Groups head out every 15minutes, and each walk is about1 hour. Bring a ashlight along.Sign up for a time slot today.Time: Slots from 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Opening Day at Cooper Gristmill Join in celebrating the 35th sea-son at Cooper Gristmill. Water powers the Fitz waterwheel inorder to run the machinery on allfour oors and grind grain seedsinto our. Learn the Gristmill’shistory and how much our it can produce in a day.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The lasttour of the Gristmill begins at3:30 p.m. April 6 - June 29.

Open Saturdays, only.Call 908-879-5463 for 2013 hours of operation.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation to tour the Gristmill.

Opening Weekend at Historic Speedwell Tour through the hands-on, state-of-the-art exhibit that continuesthe story of the electromag-netic telegraph from 1838 to the present. Visit the lower oor of the Factory to learn about the building’s industrial past. Enjoyactivities and a specialized tour of the Vail House around this year’stheme of Wedding of the Century.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Industrial Heritage Walk: Whar -ton & Northern Railroad (NEW)The Wharton & Northern beganin 1872 as a spur connectingthe Green Pond Mines with the

NYS&W. In the late 1880s, in-dustrialist Joseph Wharton beganexpanding his interests in NewJersey by purchasing mines atHibernia, later acquiring owner -ship of the entire railroad andchanged its name to the Wharton& Northern. To register, e-mail:[email protected]: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Hugh Force Park.Cost: $5 per person.*

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideWith an emphasis on sustain-

ability, this horse-drawn inter- pretive wagon ride explores themethods, equipment, crops, andenterprises of Fosterfields in theearly 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Happy Birthday, Cara!Celebrate Caroline Foster’s 136th birthday with a slice of cake at theFarmhouse!

Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoy

a great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

African Violet Club of MorrisCounty Annual Show and SaleThis is the 18th year for this popular ower show and sale for the African Violet Club of Morris

County. See a room full of these beautiful diminutive house plants,get growing tips and advice fromthe experts, and purchase a few totake home. This year’s theme is“Avian Violets”.Time: Sat: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sun: 11 a.m. - 3p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Frog Slog: EasyAges 5 & Up.Join a naturalist to search for am- phibians in the wetlands as theycall for mates.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Tour Meet in the lobby of the HaggertyEducation Center for a tour of thegrounds of The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum. Learn some of thehistory, and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural sightwith a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Toddler Trek: Quackers!Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Ducks aren’t the only animals that

quack. Learn about the “quacking”wood frogs as you spy on them inthe forest pools during a short hikewith a story along the way.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! All

adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain,Montville Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

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Family Walk: April ShowersAges 4 & Up.Join a naturalist to explore theworld of water through games

and experiments.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Homegrown and HomespunChildren can help with kitchen,garden, or handwork projects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. *Call 973-631-5343.

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Capturing the Intent of the Gardener Join photographer RichPomerantz for this garden photog-raphy workshop. Learn to capturethe beauty and form in a garden set-ting with available light, ash, andreectors. Look for the essentialelements in every garden to ndthe gardener’s intent and trans-late it into beautiful, compelling

imagery. Bring your camera (andits manual), charged battery, stor -age cards, lenses, and enthusiasm.After lunch, download the photos,review, and then shoot some more.Rich’s critique is one of the mostpopular aspects of his workshop.Workshop size is strictly limited toinsure personal attention. Dress for the weather and bring sturdy shoes,hat, bug spray, and a lunch. Therain date is Saturday, April 27.Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $95.*

Wonders of WetlandsWorkshop for EducatorsEducators: Grades K - 12.The WOW workshop provides aresourceful and creative col-lection of wetland activities,information, and ideas. Partici-pants receive over 50 hands-on,multidisciplinary activities, back-ground information on wetlands,

ideas for student action plans, anda wetlands resource guide. SixProfessional Development Creditsincluded. Bring a bag lunch, anddress for the weather.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt Join naturalist Emile DeVito asfamilies search for signs of springin meadows and along a brook.On this discovery walk, parents

view the natural world throughthe eyes of their children. Young-er children nd natural treasuresand phenomena. Older childrentry to stump the naturalist. Con-tact [email protected] for more information.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.

Spring Ephemerals Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Join a naturalist to view the deli-cate, short-lived wildowers of the early springr.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Beginner’s Blacksmithing Ages 13 & Up.Budding metal-workers areinvited to attend this beginner-level class led by Bill Barrett.Begin with a discussion of

ironworking’s overall historicalimpact, and then learn the basicsof blacksmithing using authenticequipment and techniques. Createa project that can be taken home.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $20.*

Must Have Plants for Every GardenMany of us are about to embark on repairing our gardens damaged

during the devastating stormsof this past fall. Not sure whereto begin? Start here with PlantSale Chair, Sue Acheson, as she presents a program highlightinga long list of great plant picks for gardens large and small. The focusis on plants with fabulous foliage,and attendees are able to pre-pur-chase certain featured plants.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.*


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center

for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

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Industrial Heritage Tour: Split Rock Iron FurnaceThis walk is a rare opportunity tovisit Morris County’s only stand-ing iron furnace and to explorethe remnants of a village thatsupported its operation. This is anarchaeology hike with a moderateamount of off-trail walking, some-times over uneven terrain. Comeequipped with sturdy shoes and alot of imagination. To register,e-mail: [email protected]: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: TBD.Cost: $5 per person.*

I Love the Earth!All Ages.Earth Day is coming! Celebrateclean water, amazing animals, andcool plants with games and a hike.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

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Garden Sprouts: Plant ZooAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Plants are named for all sorts of things. Take a walk to discover plants that look like animals andtry to guess their names.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Nature Preserve,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Who Lives In Trees?Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Explore the trails and discover which animals use trees to

survive. Enjoy a tree-themedcraft afterwards.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Nature’s Classroom: Soil StudyAges 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, and a hike dur-ing this four-week series of sci-ence education classes. Additionaldates in series: April 9, 16, & 30.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*

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Wednesday AfternoonWiggle Time!Ages 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by incor- porat ing creative movement,crafts, and history immersion

experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor pro-gram. Each class features a differ-ent NJ wild animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Nature’s Classroom: Spring EphemeralsAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities and a hike duringthis four-week series of scienceeducation classes. Additional dates

in series: April 4, 18, & May 2.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class / $45 for series.*

Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or handwork projects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.

Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. *Call 973-631-5343.

Full Moon Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Hike along the ridge with a natu-ralist to watch the sun set and thefull moon rise.Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Plant a Rain GardenRain gardens are a beautifuland benecial addition to anylandscape. By capturing rain-water, they help reduce stormwater pollution and protect localstreams, lakes, and rivers. Thisis an opportunity to learn from New Jersey’s own expert, Dr.Chris Obropta, the Extension Spe-cialist in Water Resources with

Rutgers Cooperative Extension.With his extensive and impres-sive background, Dr. Obroptaleads his highly specialized teamof Program Associates who aredetermined to create innovativesolutions to water-quality issuesin New Jersey. By planting a raingarden, you can become part of that solution.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

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All-County Garage SaleKnown as a place to nd trea-sures and great bargains on someof the best antiques and collect-ibles around, don’t miss your op-

portunity to uncover somethingunique and wonderful.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Mennen Sports Arena.Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for stu-dents and seniors, children 12 &under are FREE.

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Plant Spuds!Help the farmers plant GreenMountain potatoes in the garden.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Great Swamp,50th Celebration!All Ages.The Great SwampOutdoor Educa-tion Center hasbeen protecting andteaching about itsunique ecosystemfor half a century.

Celebrate this milestone withlive animal shows, music, guidedtours, pond exploration, andmyriad hands-on activities.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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Hello, Neighbors!Barn Swallows & BluebirdsWhere do Fosterelds’ featheredfriends build their nests? Discover

where these birds live, and howthey help the farmers.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stopby the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

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Reservoir Ramble: ModerateAges 7 & Up.

Enjoy the spectacular viewswhile hiking beside the Tay-lortown Reservoir.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

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Toddler Trek:Our Flying FriendsAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Learn about the local birds and

their lifestyles with a short hikeand a story read aloud outdoors.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts: What Smells?Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Most plants have an aroma of some sort, but is it nice or aw-ful? Put your nose to work andsmell how plants attract and repelinsects and animals

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hacklebarney State

Park, Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Nature’s Classroom: Painting with Soil Ages 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, and a hike dur-ing this four-week series of sci-ence education classes. Additionaldates in series: April 9, 16, & 23.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for the series.*

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“Who Loved This Place?” In honor of National Preser-

vation Month, the Morris CountyPark Commission highlightsover ve-decades of dedicationto preservation through a uniqueexhibit showcasing people, places,

and plants that have been loved andrestored. Learn about the preserva-tion of an important constellation of gardens and landscapes, unique inthe country.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE. See Page 8

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Family Walk: May Day!Ages 4 & Up.Celebrate the spring with a hike todiscover the plants and animals re-

turning for the summer. This hikeis ideal for home-school families.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $4 per child.*

Building a Better BarnWeather permitting, take an

informative guided tour to learnabout the newly restored MainBarn, Corn Crib, and EnsilagePits. Meet at the Visitors Center.Time: 2 p.m.

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Wednesday AfternoonWiggle Time!Ages 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by incorpo-rating creative movement, crafts,and history immersion experi-ences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Home-School Day: The Many Marvels of Simple MachinesPre-School & Up.Tour the Gristmill, and learnhow simple machines are usedin the mill to make work easier.Children must be accompanied byan adult.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.

Cost: $6 per student.*973-631-5343.

Nature’s Classroom: PollinationAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, and a hike dur-ing this four-week series of sci-ence education classes. Additionaldates in series: April 4, 18, & 25.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class /$45 for series*

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Black River Industryand Nature Walk Discover the early industriesalong the Black River with Joe

Macasek. Explore the flora, fau-na, and the ecosystem. This is a3.5-mile moderate walk alongthe Hacklebarney Branch of the railroad, lower millpond,mid-1800s iron mining and bloomery forge, and newlyrestored Kay’s Pond Dam.The hike meets in the Cooper Gristmill parking lot.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Mill opens after the walk.Location: Cooper Gristmill.

Cost: $5 per family. Privy to the Past:Outhouse Archaeology

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and so to anarchaeologist, an outhouse can

be a gold mine. Help excavateat the Washington Valley SchoolHouse outhouse to see whatcan be found beneath the privy.Weather permitting, (rain dateSaturday May 11).Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Washington ValleySchool House, Morristown.Cost: FREE.*

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Open Hearth Cooking with Susan McLellan Plaisted Cook a full meal on the openhearth using period equipment,ingredients, and “receipts.”Beginners to advanced chefs arewelcome. This class is led bySusan McLellan Plaisted of Heart

to Hearth Cookery, one of the premier historic food specialistsin the United States.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $60.*

Valhalla Falls Singles Hike: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Join other singles for a hike tothe Valhalla Brook Falls to viewthe roaring results of a wet spring

season.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideWith an emphasis on sustainabil-ity, this horse-drawn interpretivewagon ride explores the methods,

equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Fosterelds in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Family Activity Center:Clothespin DollsMake a clothespin doll, and playfamily-friendly games that were popular long ago. Parental super-vision required.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the family

outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Friends of The Frelinghuysen Annual Plant SaleAt this highly anticipated annual

plant sale, get the best plants atthe best prices. Have your garden-ing questions answered by theon-site plant experts. With a wideselection of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and vegetables, expertadvisors are here to help with therepair and renewal of gardensdamaged during the devastationof Hurricane Sandy. The focus ison plants with “Fabulous Foliage”and proceeds from the sale benet

Horticultural Education at theMorris County Park Commission.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Beaks and Feet All Ages.Through an interactive lesson andnature walk, discover how birds’

bodies tell the story of what theyeat and how they get their food.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OECCost: $3.*

Arboretum Tour Meet in the lobby of the HaggertyEducation Center for a free tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Learn some of the history, and en-joy the beauty of this exceptionalhorticultural site with a knowl-edgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Toddler Trek: Tree Time!Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.There are so many different kindsof trees to discover. Come exploreduring a short hike with a storyread aloud outdoors.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts: Mother May I?Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Lots of young plants and animalsabound the garden. A walk aroundthe Arboretum shows us signs of new life. Look for mother plantsand mother animals, and make asmall gift for Mom.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Frelinghuysen

Arboretum.Cost: $7.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hedden Park, Dover.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Toddler Trek: Creepy CrawliesAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Enjoy a story about buggy bud-dies and look for crawling crittersalong the trails.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

History Mysteries:Tale of the Missing Stable

Ages 7 & Up.Using historical maps, measuringtapes, rope, and stakes, childrenare encouraged to plot out thedimensions of the now missinghorse stable.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterelds LivingHistorical Farm.Cost: Admission.

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Project WILD:Teacher Training WorkshopEducators for Grades K - 12.

Through innovative, interactivelessons, teachers learn to teachabout NJ wildlife, current eco-logical issues, wildlife populationdynamics, and more. Curriculummaterials and six ProfessionalDevelopment Credits included.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

Wednesday AfternoonWiggle Time!

Ages 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by creativemovement, crafts, and history im-mersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Under the FloorboardsLearn about Historic

Preservation and the plans for the future of the Vail House by

taking a behind the scenes tour in the Historic Vail House base-ment, which will be restored andreinterpreted in the future.Time: 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Learn How To Bird Watch New Jersey Conservation Founda-tion’s teaches the basics of birdwatching on the trails along the

brook and through the elds, forest,and a formal garden during migra-tion and nesting season. Learnwhere to look for certain birdsand how to distinguish their calls.Bring your binoculars. [email protected] for moreinformation.Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.

Weekend Family Walk All Ages.Take to the trails and discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’ssure to learn some amazing newnature facts.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person, ages 3and older.*

Born to Be ShornMeet the lambs, and watch hand-shearing of the sheep. See how

eece is processed and made intogarments. Hands-on activitiesinclude weaving and spinning.Make crafts to take home.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation is $3for adults, $2 for seniors (age 65and over), and $1 for children(ages 4 - 16).Children under age 4 are admittedFREE.

Alfred Vail and the Natural World Ages 6 & Up.Curiosity about the natural worldwas very popular during the 19thcentury. Using information fromthe same texts as Alfred Vail,children are encouraged to explorethe grounds of Historic Speedwell.Examine different trees cataloguedat the site in 1850, measure them,and practice designing an authentichistoric ower garden for the

Vail House.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

“Remembering Mama” Learn how to prepare a Mother’sDay breakfast at the Farmhouse.Then make mom a special mealat home. Enjoy a horse-drawnwagon ride.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme

and prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

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Mother’s Day Family Walk: EasyAll Ages.Join a morning walk with anaturalist and discover the unique

animals and plants found on Pyra-mid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person, ages 3and older.*

Mother’s Day at Willowwood ArboretumThe lilacs in bloom make asplendid backdrop for that specialfamily photograph. Enjoy staff-led tours of the lilac collectionand the grounds. Complimentaryrefreshments and music, courtesyof the Willowwood Foundationare provided, and a limited number of unusual lilacs are available

for purchase.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Willowwood Arbore-tum.Cost: FREE. Call 908-234-1815for more information.

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Lifting and Dividing PerennialsJoin The Frelinghuysen Arbore-tum’s Gardener Scott Scaralefor this hands-on approach to

dividing perennials. Becomeenlightened on the proper toolsto use to lift out the plants, the proper timing for doing so, howto root prune and even how to tellif your plant material needs to bedivided. Delight your friends andneighbors with the divisions, or just use them to expand your owngarden. Dress for the weather as the work is done outside, and bring your garden gloves.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15.*

Garden Sprouts: Up We GoAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Trees are leang out and every-thing is turning green. Look up atthe tree tops!Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor pro-gram. Each class features a differ-ent NJ wild animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Mt. Hope Park,Rockaway Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.



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Exhibit Reception:“Who Loved This Place?”

Celebrate National PreservationMonth with a special lecture and

exhibit reception to highlight thegarden preservation. Listen to MartaMcDowell, landscape historian, avidgardener, and writer as she exploresthe many gardens preserved. Learnabout the gardens of Caroline Foster and Fosterelds; the Tubbs brothers,Benjamin Blackburn, and Willow-wood; Martha Brookes Hutchesonand Bamboo Brook; as well asMatilda Frelinghuysen and The Frel-inghuysen Arboretum. Light refresh-ments are sponsored by the MorrisCounty Heritage Commission.Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.*

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Wednesday AfternoonWiggle Time!Ages 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” byincorporating creative move-ment, crafts, and history immer-

sion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Grow, Cook, Eat: TomatoesThe third installment of themonthly gardening series, Hor-ticultural Program SpecialistsGwen Montgomery and CynthiaTriolo provide growing instruc-tions, planting tips, and take acloser look at some new andunusual varieties of this vegeta-ble. Seeds, recipes, and a tast-ing sample make this a fun andinspirational evening to give you

the motivation to plant.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

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Family Walk: May FlowersAges 4 & Up.Search for May owers duringhands-on activities along the trails.

Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or handwork projects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. *Call 973-631-5343.

Fridy, My 17Food to FacesWhat we eat can say a lot aboutus. In the 16th century, Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldoused pictures of food to cre-ate portraits of people. See anddiscuss artwork from this famousRenaissance artist, learn the ba-sics of portraiture, and use imagesof food to collage a self portrait.Bring a small mirror. No prior artistic experience necessary.

Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: FREE.

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Snack and Learn:Food Revolution LectureLearn about making healthychoices in the grocery store andthe kitchen. Enjoy your foodwhile listening to a selectionof talks covering GeneticallyModied Organisms, decodingfood labeling, and the tools for combating childhood obesity.Share a healthy snack and recipe.For more information contact,Melanie Bump at 973-285-6536.Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: FREE.*

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Industrial Heritage Tour:Greystone (NEW)

When Greystone Park was openedin 1876 it was ofcially the New

Jersey Asylum for the Insane atMorristown. Built using principlesdeveloped by Philadelphia psychia-trist Thomas Kirkbride as a better way to provide health care for thementally ill, the 712-acre propertywas designed to be self-sufcient. Now closed, most of the land is being redeveloped as the CentralPark of Morris County. Explore theonce-stately grounds, and remain-ing hospital buildings that retainmuch of the architectural grandeur, but they are unsafe and off-limits.To register, e-mail:[email protected]: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Central Park of Morris County.Cost: $5 per person.*

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Bring a Guest!Participate in daily farm chores,and tour the rst-oor of thehistoric Gothic Revival mansion,

The Willows.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Special admission: Pur -chase one ticket at regular price,and get a lesser or equal-valueadmission FREE. Purchaser getsa $1 discount coupon toward afuture visit. 973-631-5151.

Food Revolution Day!Enjoy fun food demonstrations andtness activities ongoing through-out the day, including exhibits,

vendors, and health and wellnessorganizations. Food RevolutionDay is FREE, but regular admis-sion is charged to visit the farm for Bring a Guest event.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: FREE.

Flume and Catwalk Dedication

Attend a ribbon-cutting ceremonyfor the newly reconstructed ume

and catwalk. Refreshments andtours of the Gristmill are availableafter the ceremony.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Cooper GristmillCost: Suggested donation.

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Warbler Walk

Ages 12 & Up.Stroll to watch for warblers andother colorful migrant birds thathave arrived for nesting season.Bring binoculars or borrow ours.Time: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Rock Star Hike: StrenuousAges 16 & Up.Bruce Springsteen may not behere but Bear, Tripod, and WhaleHead rocks are local legends thathave weathered the ages.Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Annual Lilac Partyand Wine Tasting Enjoy the intoxicating fragranceof lilacs in bloom. The Lilac Partyand Wine Tasting feature artisanspring wines specially chosen byChris Cree, Master of Wine at 56Degree Wine in Bernardsville.

Stroll through spring gardens andtaste tempting tidbits while listen-ing to acappella music provided by The Ten. Place your bids atthe garden-themed silent auctionfeaturing unusual plants. Call908-234-1815 or [email protected] for info.Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: $75.*

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Toddler Trek: Creepy CrawliesEnjoy a story about buggy bud-dies and look for crawling crittersalong the trails.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts: Ka-Bloom!Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Help harvest fresh herbs from thegarden, and make a snack for a picnic and story on the lawn.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Frelinghuysen Arbo-retum.Cost: $7.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Kay Environmental

Center, Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Grow As We GrowAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Learn all about animal life cyclesas you explore the trails. Make alife-cycle themed craft, too.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

History Mysteries:Tale of the Missing Stable

Ages 7 & Up.Using historical maps, measuringtapes, rope, and stakes childrenare encouraged to plot out thedimensions of the now missinghorse stable.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterelds LivingHistorical Farm.Cost: Admission.

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Home-School Adventures:The H20-lympicsAll Ages.Through fun experiments andactivities, learn about the unique properties of water and its effectson nature.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child ages 3 & up.*

Wednesday AfternoonWiggle Time!Ages 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by incorpo-rating creative movement, crafts,and history immersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.





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Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor pro-

gram. Each class features a differ-ent NJ wild animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Viburnums:A Must For Every GardenFrom leaves to owers to berries,discover why you should have

this wonderful shrub in your yard.With instructor Bryan Lowe,examine the characteristics of Vi-burnum in a lecture in the StoneBarn and then tour the collectionat Willowwood Arboretum.Appropriate footwear is a must.Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: $15.* Call 973-326-7603.

Recycling the Past

Ages 6 & Up.Saving historic buildings canmean more than creating newmuseums. See how they are “re-cycled” to continue in the futurein this hands-on activity.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or

handwork projects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. *Call 973-631-5343.

Flat Water Canoe SkillsAges 12 & Up.Have fun and learn canoe strokes,equipment, and safety in thisintroductory course. Childrenunder 16 must be accompanied by

an adult. This is a prerequisite for other MCPC canoe programs.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Split Rock Reservoir,Rockaway Twp.Cost: $10.* Call 973-334-3130.

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Evening Canoe PaddleAges 12 & Up.Enjoy a leisurely paddle onSplit Rock Reservoir, nishingup before sunset. Canoes, life

vests, and paddles are provided.Children under 16 must be ac-companied by an adult. Register today - space is limited. Canoeskills course is a prerequisite for this program.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Split Rock Reservoir,Rockaway Twp.Cost: $20.* Call 973-334-3130.

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Growing Up WILD:Teacher Training WorkshopThis early childhood education program for ages 3 - 7 builds onchildren’s sense of wonder aboutnature and invites them to explorewildlife and the world aroundthem. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Grow-ing Up WILD provides an earlyfoundation for developing posi-tive impressions about the naturalworld and lifelong social and

academic skills. Curriculum guideand six professional developmentcredits included.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

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Early Bird Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Take a morning stroll to see whothe worms need to watch out for.Bring binoculars or borrow ours.

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Little Critters’ StorytimeAges 3 - 6Each month, hear nature storiesread aloud and take part in fun ac-tivities, crafts, games, and walksthat build on the stories’ themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

Plant BeansHelp stake poles and plant a variety of beans.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Decoration Day Weekend:Civil War RemembrancesAt The Willows, historian andauthor William Chermerka, asJoseph Warren Revere, relives

the General’s experience at the1863 Battle of Chancellorsvilleand his unfortunate court martial.Debbie Chemerka portrays Mrs.Rosanna Revere.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Grow As We GrowAges 4 & 5 with an adult.

Learn about animal life cycles asyou explore the buttery gardenand take a short walk on the trails.Make a life cycle-themed craft, too.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Mini Summer Camp:Woodsy WalkersAges 2 - 4 with an adult.Introduce kids to the naturecamp experience. Little campersexplore the trails and a variety of natural history topics with stories,games, walks, and activities.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $30.*

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Hurricane Sandy: Repairing The Willows

Take a guided tour of The Wil-lows to learn how Hurricane

Sandy affected this National andState registered Historic Houseand the process for the repairs.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds LivingHistorical Farm.Cost: Admission.

Wednesday AfternoonWiggle Time!Ages 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by incorpo-rating creative movement, crafts,

and history immersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Gallery Exhibit: Abandoned to NatureVisit this wonderful photographyexhibit by Abagail Eckert that explores nature’s toll on abandonedstructures throughout the Tri-State

area, and the inner beauty that can be found in the dilapidation anddecay. Ms. Eckert teaches and en-tertains with her beautiful work.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Hardy Laurel Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.When the mountain laurel is in bloom, the forest looks like it’ssprinkled with snow. Hike witha naturalist to see this naturalwonder.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Weekend Family Walk All Ages.Take to the trails to discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’s

sure to learn some amazing newnature facts.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person, ages 3and older.*

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideWith an emphasis on sustainabil-ity, this horse-drawn interpretivewagon ride explores the methods,

equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Fosterelds in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Rhubarb Mufn Baking:Children’s WorkshopLearn how to use our freshlyground to make rhubarb mufns.As the mufns bake, tour theGristmill and decorate cloth bagsto ll with several mufns to takehome. Children must be accompa-

nied by an adult. Pre-registrationis required by May 25.Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 fee per family; $5 for Friends members’ families.*

Victorian DayExplore the social trends, leisureactivities, and fashions of thisinuential period.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Family Activity Center: Paper CraftsMake a paper craft, and playfamily-friendly games that were popular long ago.Parental supervision required.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Dig It! Kid’s ArchaeologyAges 7 - 11.Historic Speedwell offers the

junior archaeologist the chance tolearn the basic skills and unearthsome treasures of their own.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photo

scavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.



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Great Swamp Bonsai Society’sBonsai Open HouseThe auditorium is lled with bon-sai trees on display, some quite

ancient and all quite beautiful.Marvel at the patience required togrow these awesome specimens.Lectures and demonstrations takeplace throughout the day, andbonsai supplies are available for sale. Bring your trees for adviceor grooming.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Bamboo Brook Open HouseTours, children’s activities,lectures, and refreshments areenough to entice anyone to comefor a visit. The history of Bam-boo Brook is fascinating, and thegrounds are beautiful as they havebeen restored to their originalsplendor. The Morris County Park Commission is proud to showthem with help from The Friendsof The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,the New Jersey ConservationFoundation, and the Associa-tion of Professional LandscapeDesigners. Bring binoculars, amagnifying glass, and wear asturdy pair of walking shoes.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum Tour Meet in the lobby of the HaggertyEducation Center for a tour of the grounds. Learn some of the

history, and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural sightwith a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

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Toddler Trek: Wild About FlowersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover all the owers that areblooming along the trails, andenjoy a story read aloud outdoors.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor pro-gram. Each class features a differ-

ent NJ wild animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow Na-tional Park, Harding Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Underwater CrittersAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Walk to the pond and see whatlives in the mud. Make a pond-themed craft, too.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Home-School Adventures: Relationships in NatureAll Ages.Learn about those animals thatteam up to survive and others thatare serious competitors.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child ages 3 & up.*

Wednesday AfternoonWiggle TimeAges 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by incorpo-rating creative movement, crafts,and history immersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Building a Better BarnWeather permitting, take an infor-mative guided tour to learn aboutthe newly restored Main Barn,Corn Crib, and Ensilage Pits.Meet at the Visitors Center.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Mini Summer Camp:Woodsy WalkersAges 2 - 4 with an adult.

Little campers explore the trailsand a variety of natural historytopics with stories, games, walks,and activities.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $30.*

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Fabulous FlowersAges 18 & Up.Stroll along the trails learning toidentify spring owers in bloom.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

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Industrial Heritage Tour: Mt. Hope Mine & Mineral Railroad This walk starts at Mt. Hope witha tour of the work-in-progress preservation of the Ford FaeschHouse, and then follows the routeof the railroad into the Mt. Hope

Historical Park. This moderatehike involves some off-trail exploration. To register, e-mail:[email protected]: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Mt. HopeHistorical Park.Cost: $5 per person.*

Art in the Making: Quilting Ages 16 & Up.Learn the history of quilting,and take a tour of the Vail Houseand its quilt collection. After thetour, participate in a quilt-makingworkshop.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $10 per student. *

Celebrate Dairy!Meet the Jersey cows, help withcream separating, churn butter,and watch cow milking. See howdairy products are prepared in theFarmhouse. Make and take homea cow craft.

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Limestone Quarries of Turkey Mountain: Moderate History HikeAges 7 & Up.Walk with Joe Macasek and learnmore about the mining history of the Turkey Mountain area.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and

explore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris Park,Morris Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

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Little campers explore the trailsand a variety of natural historytopics with stories, games, walks,and activities.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $30.*

Wednedy, June 12

Wednesday AfternoonWiggle TimeAges 3 - 6.“Get the wiggles out” by incorpo-rating creative movement, crafts,and history immersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor pro-gram. Each class features a differ-

ent NJ wild animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Evening Canoe SkillsAges 12 & Up.Have fun and learn canoe strokes,equipment, and safety in thisintroductory course. Childrenunder 16 must be accompanied byan adult. This is a prerequisite for

other MCPC canoe programs.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Tourne Park, Denville.Cost: $10.* Call 973-334-3130.

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Evening Canoe PaddleAges 12 & Up.Enjoy a leisurely paddle on theRockaway River, nishing beforesunset. Canoes, life vests, and paddles are provided. Childrenunder 16 must be accompanied byan adult. Register today - space islimited! Canoe skills course is a prerequisite for this program.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Tourne Park, Denville.Cost: $20.* Call 973-334-3130.

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Home-School Day: People-Power Take a tour of the Cooper

Gristmill and try your hand atsome people-powered toolsthat were typical of the 1890sin Milltown/Chester Township before electr icity was available.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $6 per student.*973-631-5343.

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Warbler Walk Ages 12 & Up.Watch for warblers and other colorful migrant birds that havearrived for nesting season. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.Time: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*





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Tyke Hike: EasyAges 2 - 5 with an adult.During these guided walksdesigned for families, stroll the

wooded trails with a naturalist anddiscover the unique animals andplants found on Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person.*

Death by Petticoat &Other Historic Tall TalesAges 7 & Up.Think you know everythingabout life in the 18th and 19thcentury? Come and test your knowledge against these mythsbelieved to be fact andridiculous tales of truth!Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Father’s Day Wagon RideIn honor of all dads, gather thefamily to take a horse-drawnwagon ride around the farm. Helpmake and then sample hand-cranked ice cream!Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

People-Power DayTour the Cooper Gristmill andwatch demonstrations of tools pow-ered by hands and feet. Try some of these unique tools.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation.

Watch Them Grow!

See the farmers weigh the pigletsthat were born this spring.Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stopby the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of

every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

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Leaf it to Dad Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Learn how to identify trees by their leaves on this Father’s Day outing.

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

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Toddler Trek: Under the SurfaceAges 2 and 3 with an adult.Explore the wonders of the pondduring a short hike with a storyread aloud outdoors.Time: 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Scherman Hoffman,Bernardsville.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Toddler Trek:Wild About FlowersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover which owers are blooming in the Buttery Garden,and enjoy a ower-themed storyread aloud outdoors.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Litcheld Lark:Overnight Bus TripLeave the driving to us on anovernight garden-intensiveadventure to Litcheld County,Connecticut. Enjoy guided toursat four celebrated private estateswith stellar gardens; stay at a fun,historic hotel; have a guided tour at an iconic ower farm; and dosome passion-quenching shopping! Bus seats are limited. Hoteland most meals are included.See www.arboretumfriends.orgfor all the details.Time: Bus leaves ArboretumTuesday at 8:45 a.m. SHARP, andreturns approximately 6 p.m. onWednesday.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $375.*

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Grow, Cook, Eat: Beans, Beans,and More BeansThe fourth installment of themonthly gardening series, Hor-

ticultural Program SpecialistsGwen Montgomery and CynthiaTriolo provide growing instruc-tions, planting tips, and take acloser look at some new andunusual varieties of this vegeta- ble. Seeds, recipes, and a tast-ing sample make this a fun andinspirational evening to give youthe motivation to plant.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

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Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or handwork projects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people.*Call 973-631-5343.

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Summer Solstice Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Watch the sun set along the trailsof Pyramid Mountain on thelongest day of the year and learnsome fun facts about the solstice.Flashlights welcome.Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Industrial Heritage Walk: Ledgewood - Morris Canal Inclined PlanesTake a guided tour of the inclined plane, including recently complet-ed restoration work, a walk alongthe canal towpath, and a visit toa nearby iron mine. This moder-ate hike involves some off-trailexploration. To register, e-mail:[email protected]: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: TBD.Cost: $5 per person.*

Oakland-Pontiac Car Club Meet See vintage vehicles on display,courtesy of this international car club. Opportunities for antiqueauto rides provided. Visit theInteractive Transportation Exhibitand Carriage House to see theFosters’ cars and carriages.Time: 12 Noon - 2 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Cara’s Cottage & Garden Retreat Visit the “Temple of AbidingPeace” and enjoy the beauty of itsnearby garden.Light refreshments served.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.

Cost: Admission.

Little Critters’ StorytimeAges 3 - 6.Hear nature stories read aloud andtake part in fun activities, crafts,games, and walks that build onthe stories’ themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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& sundy, June 23Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.

Cost: $10 per family.

Civil War Weekend The 2nd NJ Brigade brings the battle between the Blue and theGray to life through camp lifedemonstrations, musket and artil-lery drills, mail call, bayonet drills,cannon rings, a medical demon-stration, skirmishes, and more.Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children 4 -16.Children under 4 FREE.

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Cooking Demonstration:Will The Zucchini Never End?Learn some new ways to preparezucchini and take the ho-hum out

of your zucchini harvest.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Fairy DayFairies are coming in time for the Summer Solstice and housesneed to be built. Families areinvited to celebrate the 7th FairyDay and build a home for thesevisiting wee folk. Greet the fair-

ies with music and fairy snacks,and learn which plants and treesattract them. All supplies, such as bark, branches, lichens, mosses,feathers, stones and leaves are provided, or bring your own aslong as it’s natural. Fairies shunman-made materials. All the fairyhouses are on display through theend of July. To see photos of pre-vious Fairy Houses or to get ideasfor your own house, visit www.arboretumfriends.org. Rain date is

Sunday, June 30.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $30 per house.*

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Frantic Fun Runat FostereldsRace through history on this crosscountry style trail, blazing thoughvast open pastures and the pictur-

esque barnyard of FostereldsLiving Historical Farm.Please call 973-326-7616.Time: Reg: 5 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.,5K Start: 7 p.m.Location: FostereldsCost: Preregistered $20 up to6/23, day of race registration $25.

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! All

adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne Park,Boonton Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.



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Pathways is a publication

of the Morris County

Board of Chosen Freeholders

Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Freehold Director

David Scapicchio, Deputy Freeholder Director Douglas R. Cabana •John Cesaro • Ann F. Grossi

John Krickus • William “Hank” Lyon

Morris County CommissionersJohn R. Sette, President • Betty Cass-Schmidt, Vice President

Julie C. Baron • Stuart Lasser Dr. Philip T. Santiago • Judith Schleicher Richard Seabury, III • Barbara Shepard

David D. Helmer, Executive Director Lois M. Wnek, Executive Editor

The Morris County Park Commission invites everyone to visit the parks

and participate in the programs. If you have special needs, please contact

the Administrative Ofce for assistance, Monday to Friday

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 973-326-7600 or TTY Relay: 7-1-1.

If you require an interpreter for the deaf, please provide two weeks notice.

Published by the Morris County Park Commission

P.O. Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 07962-1295.

Watch for the Summer Issue, June 23

PathwaysWednedy, June 26hrough Fridy, June 28


Little campers explore the trailsand a variety of natural historytopics with stories, games, walks,and activities.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Kay EnvironmentalCenter, Chester Twp.Cost: $30.*

thurdy, June 27

Homegrown and HomespunHelp with kitchen, garden, or handwork projects.

Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. *Call 973-631-5343.

Fridy, June 28

Campout on the BeachEnjoy a night on the beach witha roaring campre, scrumptiouss’mores, games, and more. Arriveat 4 p.m. to enjoy free swimmingand beach admission. RAIN-

DATE Saturday, June 29.Time: 7 p.m.Location: Sunrise Lake, LewisMorris Park, Morris Township.Cost: $35/family of 4.*Call 973-326-7616.

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Kid’s Costume TeaAges 3 - 11.Put on historic clothes to travel back to another time. Come to an

afternoon of dress-up, treats, andhistory. Wear your own cos-tume, or try one of ours.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*


Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photo

scavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoya great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

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20 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • SPRING • 2013Morris County Park Commission

P.O. Box 1295

Morristown, NJ 07962-1295

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Pathways 2013 Spring

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