MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

WINTER   2018

Pathways

A Winter’s Day on the Farm

Register Now!
Summer Camps

Maple Sugar Festival

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Snowshoe Sundays
With winter in full swing, this is
the perfect time to experience the
exhilarating sport of snowshoeing.
Guided by a naturalist, move quietly
through the winter landscape,
looking for signs of wildlife and
viewing beautiful scenery - all while
getting a great work-out!
Snowshoe Sundays held at Pyramid Mountain NHA in
Montville Township are scheduled for select Sundays in January,
February, and March (See calendar for specific dates), when
the weather and snow conditions are favorable. No experience is
necessary, and if you are a snowshoe novice, test various snowshoes
to rent, practice your technique, and get all your questions answered
by arriving at 1 p.m. For those choosing to wear your own
snowshoes, please arrive at 1:30 p.m. when the group takes to the
trails for a guided, 90-minute adventure. This program is designed
for ages 10 and older, and there is a general admission fee of $5 per
person. If you need to rent snowshoes, there is an additional $10 fee
for the rental.

Snowshoe Rentals for 2018!

If you already know how to snowshoe or want to venture out on
your own, there are various sizes, including children sizes, available
for one-day rental and use at Pyramid Mountain NHA. You must
be 18 years or older to rent shoes. A photo ID or rental deposit is
required, and the cost is $10/pair per day, paid by cash or check
only. Shoes can be rented between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and must be
returned between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. the same day. Please call in
advance to assure that shoes are available and conditions are suitable.

For more information and/or to register, please call
973.334.3130.
Join the e-mail list to be the first to know when snow
conditions are favorable for Snowshoe Sundays by
emailing jgodin@morrisparks.net.

Bald Eagle Trips
Along the Delaware River
Though you may not think of New Jersey as a great place to view these magnificent
birds of prey, it actually is, and winter is the perfect time to spot them. Each winter, bald
eagles congregate along major waterways, including the Delaware River, to fish the open
waters all season. At this time, it’s easy to find eagles soaring overhead or diving into the
icy waters for prey.
Take advantage of the perfect time for an eagle watching expedition, and join the
environmental education staff of the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham
Township on these popular, annual Bald Eagle Watching Trips. With knowledgeable
staff, travel by van to locations along the Upper Delaware River in New York and
Pennsylvania. Along the way, learn all about the amazing natural history of the eagles,
enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, and receive educational hand-outs. At each stop, guides
set up a high-powered spotting scope to enhance viewing. The groups stay near the van
all day, viewing from the riverside and bird blinds. Don’t miss out on seeing our nation’s
majestic symbol in the wild!
Trips, for ages 18 and older, are scheduled for Saturday, January 13, Sunday,
January 21, and Sunday, February 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please wear warm clothing,
and bring a lunch and binoculars. Binoculars are also available to borrow.
The cost is $35 per person, and space is strictly limited to 9 participants per trip.
Preregistration is required. Trips leave at 9 a.m. from the Great Swamp Outdoor Education
Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township.

For more information and/or to register, please call 973.635.6629.

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Kids! Take a Day
Off with Nature!
Kids, don’t sit at home, bored out of your
mind these winter holidays! Have fun, and join
in the interactive and educational programs held
on Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, and
Good Friday. If you are in kindergarten through
third grade, spend a day of excitement with indoor and outdoor nature-themed activities. Have
a blast, and bring your friends!
On Monday, January 15, come and be a part
of the exciting program, A Day Off with Nature:
Save the Earth! Spend this Day of Service giving back to nature, exploring the different ways
that humans impact the environment, both negatively and positively, on a guided walk along the
trails. Build a birdfeeder, play recycling games,
and even act out the story of The Lorax!
On Monday, February 19, join in the fun at
A Day Off with Nature: Wildlife Olympics! Put
your physical abilities to the test as you match
up against the best that the animal world has to
offer. You’ll run, jump, flap, sniff, and more!
Enjoy crafts, walks, and games with the theme of
the amazing adaptations of wildlife.
On Friday, March 30, enjoy a day off from
school for A Day Off with Nature: Signs of
Spring! It may still be chilly outside, but spring
has definitely sprung. Enjoy a scavenger hunt to
search for secret signs that the season is changing, learn to sing from the frogs and birds, play
games, take a walk, and make a spring-themed
craft.
The programs are held at the Great Swamp
Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a nut-free lunch
and snack. Preregistration is required as space is
limited. This program costs $35 per child.

For more information and/or to
register, call the Great Swamp OEC
at 973.635.6629.

HOW SWEET IT IS!
Maple Sugaring Season

The trees are tapped and the firewood is chopped it’s maple sugaring season at the Great Swamp Outdoor
Education Center in Chatham Township! Experience the
entire process from tree to pancake-topping treat, complete with a delicious syrup taste test, including our own
homemade syrup. There are many opportunities for
learning about how to tap maple trees and make syrup.
Maple Sugaring Demonstrations are held on most
Saturdays and Sundays in January and February
(All dates listed in the calendar). Due to the popularity
of these demonstrations, there are two demos a day
for your choosing. The hour-long demonstrations
begin at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., admission is $3 per
person, and is first come, first served. If conditions
are right, we’ll even tap a live tree!
Looking for more sappy goodness? Check out
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville Township
for Maple Sugaring on the Mountain once a month on select Tuesday afternoons (All
dates listed in the calendar). The hour-long demonstrations begin at 4 p.m., and admission is $3 per person.

Maple Sugar Festival
Celebrate the peak of the maple sugaring season with
the annual Maple Sugar Festival, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
on Saturday, March 3, at the Great Swamp Outdoor
Education Center. There is so much to enjoy with a wide
variety of activities, including tree tapping demonstrations, maple cream making and tasting, games, crafts, and
plenty of sugaring information while you experience all
the facets of the syrup making process firsthand. You can
even make your own snow cone! The fun continues when kids create their own themed craft and play games.
According to Jenny Gaus-Myers, of the Great Swamp OEC, “People don’t look at the maple syrup on
their table the same way after experiencing this festival! They begin to appreciate the quality differences, as
well as the process required to make this tasty treat. It’s a fun and educational day for everyone!”
So head outside on a crisp winter day, and take a guided ‘Hike Through Maple Sugaring History’ to
discover how sugaring has changed over time since it was started by the Native Americans hundreds of years
ago. Afterwards, you will be ready to enjoy a cup of hot, homemade cider by the fire while watching the
engaging demonstration of the evaporation process on an authentic wood-burning evaporator.
If you are thinking of making your own syrup at home, spiles are on sale along with easy instructions on
how to get started. Purchase fresh, local maple products from Niese’s Maple Farm. Event admission is $4 per
person. This event is rain or shine.

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net or call 973.635.6629.

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Put on those hats and scarves, and feel invigorated with cold-weather fun at A
Winter’s Day on the Farm! This outdoor family adventure takes place on Sunday,
February 4, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris
Township. Experience traditional farm life as it was in the early 20th century when the
estate farm opens its door to offer many hands-on winter-season activities.
Climb aboard the open-air, tractor-pulled wagon for a memorable ride around the
farm. In the barnyard, meet the Jersey cows and other farm animals, such as horses, sheep, and
chickens. Discover why ice harvesting was important on the farm, and see the special tools used to
cut ice. Pitch in and help with on-going daily farm chores, such as sawing wood. Be sure to visit the
Farmhouse, and follow the inviting scent of seasonal foods cooking on the wood-burning cook stove.
Stop by the Visitors Center, and make a family-friendly craft to take home. Also visit the
Transportation Exhibit to see Charles Foster’s Rockaway carriage, and Caroline Foster’s Model ‘T’
Ford and Hupmobile. Be sure to try out all of the interactive displays.
Admission to this event is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children ages 4 -16, and $4 for
children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2. Friends members are half price with a current
membership card.

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net or call 973.326.7645.

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Matilda’s Tea: Tally Ho!

Blackburn Scholarship

Dr. Blackburn’s contributions to the Morris County Park Commission are
celebrated every year with the giving of a scholarship in his name by The
Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. This year’s Benjamin Blackburn
Scholarship Lecture, on Saturday, February 3, at the Haggerty Education
Center of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, is presented by
Ken Druse, author of the best seller, The Natural Shade Garden.
Dr. Blackburn taught botany at Drew University, authored numerous
books and papers on horticulture and hosted a popular radio program for
many years. His work at facilities of the Morris County Park Commission,
Willowwood Arboretum, and his counsel on the development of The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum were important contributions to the continuing
legacy of beauty at these properties.
It is fitting to honor his memory with a talk, The New Shade Garden:
Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change, that plumbs the
depths of shade. The low-stress environment of shade, cooler temperatures,
fewer water demands, and carbon sequestration, is extremely beneficial for
our plants, our planet, and us. Ken details new ways of looking at all aspects
of the gardening process in topics, such as designing your garden, choosing
and planting trees, soil conservation, critter issues, and discovering the vast
array of flowers and foliage suited to the challenges of a warming planet,
shrinking resources, and new weather patterns. Ken knows that the best
defense is to create a verdant retreat.
Proceeds from this lecture benefit the Blackburn Scholarship, currently
offered to students of the Landscape Technology program at County College
of Morris.
Please register by January 28. The cost for this program is $30 for
members of the Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and $35 for nonmembers. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.
The snow date for this program is Sunday, February 4.

For information and/or to register,
please visit arboretumfriends.org.

Travel back in time to the turn of the last century when travel around
Morristown was by horse and carriage. It was a period of time when grace
prevailed, and the bond between horse and its owner was delightfully special.
Matilda Frelinghuysen, the owner of the grand estate known today as The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, enjoyed being transported in lovely carriages pulled by
her selection of horses.
Join us this year with your favorite young person at the annual Matilda’s Tea to
celebrate all things horses. On Saturday, February 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, enjoy the finery of delicious
teas and a brunch while you discover who and how the horses were cared for.
Take a tour of Matilda’s carriages, and make a horse craft. Best of all, weather
permitting, take a horsedrawn wagon ride around
the property, just as Matilda
once did. You can even meet
and pet the Morris County
Park Commission’s own Park
Police horses.
Space is limited, so
preregistration is required.
The cost is $35 per person.
Snow date of Sunday,
February 18. Appropriate for
children ages 6 and older with
an adult.

For more information and/or to register,
visit arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603.

Morris Park Alliance News
The Park Alliance held its first Park Scavenger Hunt this summer. Participants
were challenged to find certain locations in various parks, submit photos, and
win prizes. The Crerand Family of Parsippany won first place by finding all 12
locations! The event will continue next year with a slightly different format. Stay
tuned to the website for details!
At the Fall Festival on the Green in Morristown, the Alliance held a raffle for
a park fun pack. Grant Gilker of Morristown won this prize. The pack included
outdoor games, an REI water bottle, and a day trip first aid kit.
Special thanks to REI for supporting both contests!
The Alliance continues to work with partner communities for increased
physical activity by researching and recommending walking and biking routes.
The Association of NJ Environmental Commissions recognized the “Connect
to Walk” project with an honorable mention for their 2017 Environmental
Achievement Award! The team working on this grant-funded project is excited to
continue these efforts in 2018.
Donations to programs or facilities of the Park Commission may be made
to the Park Alliance via the webpage at morrisparkalliance.org or by calling
973.631.5273.

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Summer Camps: Register Now!
“BRANCHING OUT!”
Grades K - 6 
Hands-on gardening at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township
is the perfect way for kids to get outside and get growing. Guided by
instructors, campers plant their own gardens, tend to them, harvest an
abundance of fresh produce and flowers, participate in crafts and activities
related to their gardens, and best of all, taste and prepare the fruits of their
labors. Register for spring, summer and/or fall sessions.

Group A: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 3 - August 14
Group B: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 2 - August 15
(No gardening July 4)
9 a.m. - 12 noon
 
Group A (Grades 3 - 5) $330/camper 
 
Group B (Grades K -2  $310/camper

NEW

Middle School Session!

Grades 6 - 8
Middle school students who enjoy the outdoors, gardening, and working
with young children can explore their inner green thumb in this new
program. Over the course of the summer, gardeners collaboratively
design, plan, and work in their own gardens,
and then share that knowledge while
working with younger “Branching
Out!” gardeners. Campers
are trained and instructed
by horticulture staff in both
horticultural knowledge and in
working with younger children
successfully.

Mondays & Wednesdays,
July 2 - August 15
(No gardening July 4)
9 a.m. - 12 noon
$320/camper.

Special Summer Programs:
Munchy Mondays
Junior cooks experience trowelto-table with this seven-week
vegetable prep and cooking
workshop.

Grades K - 2
Mondays, July 2 - Aug 13
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

$95/camper 

Tasty Tuesdays
Budding chefs meet gardeners
in this garden-to-table, tasty
six-week hands-on cooking
workshop.

Grades 3 - 5
Tuesdays, July 10 - Aug 14
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

$95/camper

Bug Brigade
Bees, worms, butterflies, and
beetles! Discover there’s more
growing in the garden than just
plants.

Grades K - 2
Wednesdays, July 11 - Aug 15
1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

$85/camper

NEW

For 2018

Fairy Camp
The fairies are coming to The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Can
you help us get ready for them?
Learn which flowers to plant in
your garden to attract fairies,
create beautiful crowns, wands,
and toy fairies of your very own,
go on nature walks to find signs
of fairies, and even make a fairy
house to help us welcome the
summer fairies to the arboretum.

Ages 5 - 8
June 25 - 29  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

$175/camper

Garden Adventure
Garden meets adventure in this
camp that focuses on plants, both
inside and outside the vegetable
garden. Discover who shares the
garden with people, and how to
invite some critters and keep away
others. Create art for your garden,
learn the science of how plants
grow, and use all five senses to
explore the plant world.

Ages 8 - 12
August 20 - 24  9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

$195/camper

For more information and to register, please call
973.631.5004.

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Figure Skating Camp
Intermediate through Elite, Children - Adults
June 25 - August 24
Register for an exciting nineweek summer Figure Skating Camp
for intermediate thru advanced levels
of skaters at William G. Mennen
Sports Arena in Morris Township.
Children through adults, have an
opportunity to develop skills and have
fun! This exceptional camp is flexible
for all campers, and there are many
options available. Skaters can choose
the number of weeks and lunch
options.
The on-ice portion of the camp
allows skaters to develop their
skills and progress to the next level.
Sessions include: Power Stroking,
Creative Footwork, Jumps, Spins,
Moves, Ice Dancing, and Artistry
in Motion. The off-ice sessions
include: Ballet, Pilates, Strength,
Core and Flexibility. Private lessons
are encouraged and available upon
request for both on and off-ice
sessions.
Mennen offers
specialized clinics taught by
its elite coaching staff.
Campers can take full
advantage of the unique
opportunity to participate
in Mennen’s 14th Annual
Summer Extravaganza:
Friday, July 13th. This
is an ice show with a
collaboration of Learn-to-Skate participants, Soloists,
Pairs, Dance, and professional staff. Camp costs and times vary.
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For more information, please contact
Mennen Sports Arena at 973.326.7651.

Ice Hockey Camp
Ages 6 - 13
July 17 - 21
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$400/camper
$195/goaltender
William G. Mennen
Sports Arena in Morris
Township presents its
41st Annual Summer
Hockey School. This camp
focuses on skating and
fundamental hockey skills
including balance, agility,
and acceleration, the use
of edges, puck handling, passing, and shooting. The goal of
this camp is to lift the player to a more competitive level so
they can have a lifetime of fun enjoying the great game of ice
hockey.
What makes this Hockey Camp so special is that
the coaching staff is comprised of some of the top high
school and prep programs in the east. Staff includes, Rich
McLaughlin, Head Coach Randolph High School; Brendon
Herr, Head Coach Chatham High School, Jennifer Perry,
Power Skating Instructor; and Mike Valvano, Goalie Coach.

For more information, please contact
Mennen Sports Arena at 973.326.7651.

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HISTORY CAMPS

The Game is On!
Does your camper have what it takes? Using the historic sites
as a backdrop, campers are challenged to work as a team to solve
the problems of survival and success as they go back in time to the
1920s, the 1880s, and 1840s. On Monday and Tuesday, campers
start their week in the 1920s at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
ensuring crops and animals are ready for the coming harvest. On
Wednesday, campers travel to the 1880s, and visit the Cooper Grist
Mill, endeavoring to keep the equipment and millers safe from injury
and learn about first aid. Campers round out the week in the 1840s on
Thursday and Friday at Historic Speedwell, where it’s up to them to test
their mettle and solve problems of shelter and production.

Ages 7 – 11

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 9 - 13 OR August 13 - 17
$175/camper per week. Visits all three sites.

Ages 10 - 14

9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

July 23 - 27
$250/camper per week. Visits all three sites.

Locations:

Historic Speedwell, Morristown
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morris Township
Cooper Gristmill, Chester Township

All About the Farm Camp
This interactive camp explores the various facets of life
on this estate farm a hundred years ago through hands-on
activities and games. Help the farmers and staff care for the
farm animals; plant, tend, and harvest crops that are ready, and
prepare something tasty to eat.

Ages 7 - 11

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 16 - 20 OR August 20 - 24
$175/camper per week

Ages 10 - 14

9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

July 30 - August 3
$250/camper per week
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm,
Morris Township

Junior Counselor Program:
Former campers, 15 years of age and older, are invited
to participate in the Junior Counselor Program. Volunteers
work with the campers and adult staff to help make the camp
experience rewarding for everyone.
Scholarships are available for all Historic Sites’ camps.

For information and/or to register, please contact Katie Humphreys at
khumphreys@morrisparks.net or 973.631.5077.

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Camp Sunrise Lake
Campers: Ages 5 - 11
Campers In Transition: Ages 12 - 14
July 9 - 13, July 16 - 20 & July 23 - 27
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$250/camper per week
Sibling or Multi-Week Discount: $225/camper per week

Morning Explores:
$15/Camper per week
Camp Sunrise Lake now offers Morning Explores, a new
program this year, which allows your camper to start camp as
early as 8:15am. Campers will be completely supervised and
led in fun games and activities each morning. This program is
designed to accommodate the busy schedule of parents and to
give Camp Sunrise Lake campers an extra boost of fun in the
morning!

Camp Sunrise Lake is an adventurous,
fun-filled, outdoor camp your kids will talk about for years! Situated within 1,000 acres of Lewis Morris County
Park in Morris Township, Camp Sunrise Lake offers 3 week-long sessions. Now in its 10th year of operation, this
camp continues to create new activities to enhance each camper’s experiences. New activities for this coming
year include outdoor skills, science, and ecology, in
addition to the traditional program of hiking, swimming,
boating, arts and crafts, and much more.
For kids ages 5 – 11, Camp Sunrise Lake is
packed with activities offering new adventures, safe
exploration, and fun obstacles. Campers play on the
sandy beach of the beautiful Sunrise Lake, or cool off
after a morning of fun in the refreshing water. They
have a blast running, jumping, and climbing across the Wibit, an inflatable
obstacle course that sits on the lake, or sliding down the Zoom Floom.
Campers enjoy daily craft sessions and a wide variety of activities, such as
parachute activities, paddle boat rides, and relay races. Plus, there are special
theme days that are designed around all the activities. Each week, campers
participate in Color Wars, a friendly day of competition, and have two theme days.

CIT Program: $200/CIT per week
The CIT (Camper in Transition) Program is designed for kids ages 12 - 14, and provides an opportunity for growing campers to take
on a leadership role within camp. The CIT Program provides a safe opportunity to explore their developing need for independence and
growing minds by providing new experiences and added privileges that they would not have as a general camper.
This year, there are a few changes to the program that entrust the CITs with more responsibility and more freedom. CITs will now
instruct and lead activities throughout the day, and take part in CIT-only training and activities.
CITs are given the unique opportunity to have the fun of camp while learning about helpfulness and responsibility. CITs work closely
with staff and counselors, and while it may seem that they are preparing to be counselors, they’re truly learning how to become great
leaders and role models beyond Camp Sunrise Lake.

Each week is limited to 50 campers and 16 CITs.
For more information, please email recreation@morrisparks.net.

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Adventures
in
Nature
Camps
S Woodsy Walkers

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Introduce your kids to the nature camp experience. Little
campers, accompanied by an adult, explore the trails and
learn about a variety of natural history topics with stories,
games, walks, and crafts!

Ages 2 - 4 with an adult 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$40/camper per week
June 13 - 15 OR July 11 - 13
OR August 22 - 24
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
June 6 - 8
Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.

Art and Nature Camp

Learn how animals and plants
compete for food and survival in
nature. Meet LIVE animals, enjoy
adventures on the trails, play games,
make crafts, and more!

Enjoy a week of
drawing, journaling,
painting, and crafts
with the natural
world as inspiration.
Kids create
masterpieces and
learn about wildlife
and habitats at the
same time.

Ages 5 - 7 
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ages 6 - 9
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wild Things:

Predator and Prey

$175/camper per week ($140/
camper for week of July 3)
July 2 - 6 (No camp 7/4) OR
July 23 - 27
OR July 30 - August 3
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.

$240/camper per week
June 25 - 29 OR August 6 - 10 OR August 20 - 24
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
July 16 - 20
Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.

July 9 - 13 OR August 13 - 17
Pyramid Mountain NHA,
Montville Twp.

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SURVIVOR: Backpacker!
The tremendously popular Survivor Camp has been revamped and expanded so
that campers can have new experiences every year. Kids learn everything they
need to know to camp and survive in nature. On the last day, campers travel to a
new park for a mini backpacking adventure!

Ages 8 - 10 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

$195/camper per week, $156/camper for July 3 week
June 25 - 29 OR July 23 - 27 OR July 30 - August 3
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
July 2 - 6 (No camp 7/4) OR August 6 - 10
Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.

Wild Explorers
Spend each day of camp on a
different adventure around northern
New Jersey. Swim in a lake, hike
the trails, learn to canoe, and more.
Finish the week with a campfire and
s’mores!

Ages 11 - 14  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

$300/camper per week
July 16 - 20
Great Swamp OEC,
Chatham Twp.
August 13 - 17
AND/OR August 20 - 24
Pyramid Mountain NHA,
Montville Twp.

Girls On the Trails
A special week of Wild Explorers camp just for
girls. All the same activities and adventures, but no
boys allowed.

 Ages 11 - 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$300/camper per week
July 9 - 13 

Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.

Counselors-in-Training (CIT)
Teenagers who enjoy the outdoors and working with young
children can gain resume-building experience and knowledge
by becoming CITs! For two weeks, CITs work with campers,
are mentored and trained by camp staff. Training topics include
natural history, how to work with children, and a final leadership
project. Interested teens must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation. Upon completion, CITs receive a
certificate detailing their hours of service.

Ages 14 - 17 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$200/CIT
July 23 - August 3, weekdays only.
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.

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Junior Police
Academy
Ages 11 - 15

July 9 - 13  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$150/camper
The annual Junior Police Academy
is an extremely popular summer
camp that provides boys and girls
lessons in police practices and the
training involved in becoming a police officer.
During this five-day program, activities include
physical training, detective work, handcuffing
techniques, motor vehicle stops, and a tour of
the county jail. Special guests have included the
Mounted Unit, Sheriff’s Office, and other State
and Federal Law enforcement agencies. Each
recruit receives a hat, t-shirt, gym shorts, and
bag. Upon completion of the Academy, recruits
participate in a graduation ceremony and earn an
honorary Junior Police Academy certificate. Class size is limited to 50 participants.

Registration for this camp begins in late spring.
For information and/or to register, please visit morrisparkpolice.org.

Junior Golf Clinics
Ages 9 - 17

One-week sessions beginning
June 25 - August 16
Cost: $295/camper/per week
$565/two students/per family/per week.
With the Junior Golf Clinic for Player Development and the Intermediate Junior Golf
Clinic, campers put themselves to the test with hands-on development and course play.
Campers receive instructions in putting, chipping, driving, rules, score-keeping, etiquette,
and on-course playing instruction.

For more information on dates and fees and/or to register, please visit
morriscountygolfcourses.com in the spring.

REQUEST A SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE:
CALL 973.326.7600 OR VISIT MORRISPARKS.NET

Tuesday, January 2
through Wednesday,
January 31
Gallery Exhibit: Spring is
Coming by Lisa Brown

Start your year on a positive note
with this artist’s garden collages
that use brilliant colors and textures.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.

Tuesday, January 2
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Mount Hope County
Park, Rockaway Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

New Year’s Resolution Walk   
All Ages.
Explore the trails to rekindle a love
for nature, and learn new ways
to reduce negative impact on the
Earth.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $1 per person.*

Wednesday, January 3
Frozen in Nature  

Ages 3 & Up.
Learn about the ways freezing water
impacts the life during this indoor/
outdoor program.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person.*

Saturday, January 6
Moderate Hike:
New Year, New You

Ages 10 & Up.
Take a trek to Tripod Rock to see all
that nature has to offer.
Time: 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $1 per person.

Saturday, January 6 &
Sunday, January 7
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, January 7
Basket Weaving Workshop:
Mail Call

Join expert basket weaver, Pamela
Wilson, to create a ‘Mail Call’ basket
made of reed, seagrass, and shaker
tape. All materials are supplied.
Snow Date: Sunday, January 28.
Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $40 per person.*

Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

SEE PAGE 2

Natural Wonders Photo
Scavenger Hunt

All Ages.
Explore in and around the outdoor
education center to locate all of the
items on this month’s list of nature
finds. Bring a camera or cell phone
to record what you find, and win a
prize for the kids.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Monday, January 8
Toddlers & Tykes:
Tricky Tracks

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud, an
interactive game, and a walk to learn
about different animal tracks.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

*Preregistration required

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Music of the Woods   

Ages 4 & Up.
Walk the trails with open ears. Learn
about the incredible sounds of the
forest, and experiment with some
nature-made instruments.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Awesome Animal Artists

Ages 5 - 9.
Budding young artists mix nature
and art in this indoor/outdoor
program. Each class features a
different NJ animal to learn about
and draw. Parents are welcome to
stay and participate.
Time:  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, January 9
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Toddlers and Tykes:
Tricky Tracks

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud, an
interactive game, and a walk to learn
about different animal tracks.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per child.*

After-School Hike

Ages 5 & Up.
Enjoy an easy hike filled with nature
topics and fun activities.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per child.*

Art at the Arboretum:
Winter Watercolors

Ages 8 - 12.
Build painting and composition
skills while creating a beautiful,
winter landscape masterpiece using
newly learned watercolor techniques.
Preregistration recommended; walkins welcome.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child.*

Wednesday, January 10
Sprouts: Snowy Days

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult.
Learn about snow, and make winter
artwork to take home. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Seedlings: Winter Wonderland

Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.
The garden may look bare, but
it’s a great time to look at bark,
berries, thorns, and other parts of
plants we may ignore. Enjoy a brisk
walk and activity. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

What’s the Story Here?

Ages 5 & Up.
Look for evidence left by different
animals, and recreate the story of
what happened.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person.*

Saturday, January 13
Eagle Watching Trip

Ages 18 & Up.
Join this van trip into NY and PA
to view majestic, wintering Bald
Eagles. Space is extremely limited,
so register today.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Great Swamp
OEC.
Cost: $35 per person.*

SEE PAGE 2

Bringing Some Color In:
Bulb Forcing for Kids

Ages 6 - 10.
Combine both garden art and plant
science in this hands-on planting
workshop. Bring a box to take home
two different varieties of planted
bulbs.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per child.*

Saturday, January 13 &
Sunday, January 14
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, January 14
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes, 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

SEE PAGE 2

Trail Treasure Hunt

All Ages.
Enjoy a seasonal, nature scavenger
hunt where families work together to
follow clues and find the answers to
nature riddles.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 and up.*

Monday, January 15
A Day Off with Nature:
Earth Day of Service

Ages 5 - 9.
On MLK Day, spend this ‘Day
of Service’ giving back to nature.
Discover the ways humans impact
the earth and how to help protect
wildlife. Hands-on projects and
outdoor learning add to the day’s fun.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $35 per child.*

SEE PAGE 3

Tuesday, January 16
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Hacklebarney State Park,
Chester Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Nature Kids:
Nighty Night Bear

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Discover if bears really sleep all
winter long, and create a bearthemed craft.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Maple Sugaring on the
Mountain

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap maple
trees, collect sap, and make syrup
right on the kitchen stove. Tastetest of different delicious syrups,
including syrup made from the local
trees.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Wednesdays, January 17
through February 21
Nature’s Little Explorers

Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.
Discover the wonders of nature
together through six weeks of walks
along the trails, activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Puddle Jumpers

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Explore the trails with your
preschooler, and learn about the
natural world through the season
during six weeks of walks, activities,
and crafts.
Time: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Wednesday, January 17
Home-School Adventures:
Winter Insects

Ages 5 & Up.
Learn about winter insects, and take
a walk to observe some of the signs
and clues they have left behind.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $8 per child.*

Thursdays, January 18
through February 22
Nature’s Little Explorers

Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.
Enjoy discovering the wonders of
nature through six weeks of walks
along the trails, activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Puddle Jumpers

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Explore the trails with your
preschooler and learn about the
natural world through the season
during six weeks of walks along the
trails, activities, and crafts.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Thursday, January 18
Home-School Days:
Beautiful Biomes - Deciduous
Forests

Grades 1 - 4.
Discover different plants from
around the world and their diverse
environments. Cycle through a
variety of activity stations, including
making a biome terrarium and
plotting your journey. Finish with a
guided walk. Parents are welcome
to drop off their child, or stay and
participate.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child per class; or $30
for the series of 4 classes.* Call
973.631.5004.

Friday, January 19
Let it Snow!

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Discover exciting facts about
snowflakes, create your own glitter
snowflake, and enjoy a themed story.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Register for
SUMMER CAMP
Today!

*Preregistration required

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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • WINTER • 2018

Saturday, January 20 &
Sunday, January 21
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Suds and Bubbles:
Soap Making for Kids

Ages 6 - 10.
Enjoy some squeaky clean fun!
Grab a camera or phone for this
Learn the soap making process long
month’s nature photo scavenger hunt. ago and today, and use natural and
Take a photo of every item, and get
herbal ingredients to design and
a prize. Themes and prizes change
create simple bar soaps to take home.
monthly.
Preregistration recommended; walkTime: Participate any time between 9 ins welcome.
a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family
Cost: $5 per child.*

Maple Sugaring Demo

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap maple
trees, collect sap, and make syrup
over a wood-fired evaporator. Tastetest different, delicious syrups,
including syrup made right at the
Great Swamp OEC. No registration
is required, but first come, first served
seating.
Times: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.

SEE PAGE 3
Sunday, January 21
Eagle Watching Trip

Ages 18 & Up.
Join this van trip into NY and PA
to view majestic, wintering Bald
Eagles. Space is extremely limited, so
register today.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Great Swamp
OEC.
Cost: $35 per person.*

SEE PAGE 2

Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

SEE PAGE 2

Monday, January 22
Toddlers & Tykes:
Who’s Awake?

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
outdoors to discover which animals
are active in the winter.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Wild Animal Experts

All Ages.
Become a wildlife expert by learning
amazing and scientific facts about
New Jersey wildlife each month.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, January 23
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Dismal Harmony,
Mendham Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Family Science Day:
Skulls and Bones

All Ages with an adult.
Learn about animal bones while
rotating through hands-on activity
stations.  
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up, $5 per
child age 3 & 4.*

Visit morrisparks.net
*Preregistration required

Wednesday, January 24
Sprouts: Shh! We’re Sleeping!

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult.
What are all the plants and animals
doing in these cold winter months?
Find out while enjoying a walk on
the trails and a hands-on activity.
Preregistration recommended; walkins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Seedlings: Winter Quiet

Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.
Have fun with hands-on activities,
and take a listening walk to learn
what the plants and animals are
doing. Preregistration recommended;
walk-ins welcome.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

The Cat’s Meow:
Nature Expressions!

Ages 5 & Up.
Do you have butterflies in your
stomach? Enjoy a humorous indoor
presentation on decoding the
wacky nature expressions we use in
everyday life.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person.*

Friday, January 26
Outdoor Skills:
Experiencing the Dark Woods
Ages 10 - 15.
Satisfy your appetite for adventure
while learning wilderness and
survival skills. Discover how to
increase your comfort level in case
you find yourself at night without a
flashlight.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $10 per child, per class.*

Saturday, January 27 &
Sunday, January 28
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Maple Sugaring Demo

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap
maple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.
Taste-test different delicious syrups
at the end, including syrup made
right at the Great Swamp OEC. No
registration is required, but first
come, first served seating.
Times: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.

SEE PAGE 3

Sunday, January 28
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

SEE PAGE 2

Cooking Demonstration:
Chocolate Decadence

Just in time for Valentine’s Day,
learn some new techniques for
working with chocolate to impress
that special someone in your life.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $30 per person.*

Monday, January 29
Bird Bingo for Seniors

Adult Only.
Learn the fascinating language of
birds. Each month, in this series of
programs, focuses on a new set of
bird calls and information to help the
enthusiastic birdwatcher polish their
ID skills.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Tuesday, January 30
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Buttermilk Falls,
Mendham Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Thursday, February 1
through
Wednesday, February 28
Gallery Exhibit:
Arboreal/Nature by the HUB
Camera Club

This exhibit reflects the creativity of
the individual club photographers,
each showing a different view and
skill.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.

Thursday, February 1
Home-School Days:
Beautiful Biomes - Rain Forests
Grades 1 - 4.
Discover different plants from
around the world and their diverse
environments. Cycle through a
variety of activity stations, including
making a biome terrarium and
plotting your journey on a map.
Finish with a guided walk. Parents
are welcome to drop off their child,
or stay and participate.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child per class; or $30
for the series of 4 classes.* Call
973.631.5004.

Saturday, February 3
Blackburn Scholarship
Lecture with Ken Druse

Speaker Ken Druse, presenting The
New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush
Oasis in the Age of Climate Change
that plumbs the depths of shade once
again.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $35 per person.*

SEE PAGE 5

Saturday, February 3 &
Sunday, February 4
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

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Maple Sugaring Demo

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap
maple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.
Taste-test different delicious syrups
at the end, including syrup made
right at the Great Swamp OEC. No
registration is required, but first
come, first served seating.
Times: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.

SEE PAGE 3

Sunday, February 4
Eagle Watching Trip

Ages 18 & Up.
Join this van trip into NY and PA
to view majestic, wintering Bald
Eagles. Space is extremely limited,
so register today.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Great Swamp
OEC.
Cost: $35 per person.*

SEE PAGE 2

Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

SEE PAGE 2

Monday, February 5
Toddlers & Tykes:
Snow or No?

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
outdoors while learning fascinating
facts about snow and ice.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

What’s the Story Here?

Ages 5 & Up.
Discover evidence left by different
animals, and recreate the story of
what happened.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person.*

Awesome Animal Artists

A Winter’s Day
on the Farm

Experience life on a 20th century
farm! Meet the Jersey cow, horses,
sheep and cows, and follow the
scent of seasonal foods cooking
on the wood-burning cook stove.
Climb aboard the open-air, tractorpulled wagon for a memorable
ride around the farm. Pitch in, and
help with daily farm chores, and
make a craft to take home.
Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Fosterfields.
Cost: Admission is $8 per adult,
$7 per senior (65+), $6 per child
age 4 - 16, and $4 per child age 2
& 3. FREE for children under age
2, and Friends members are half
price with a current membership
card.

SEE PAGE 4

Ages 5 - 9.
Budding young artists mix nature
and art in this indoor/outdoor
program. Each class features a
different NJ animal to learn about
and draw. Parents are welcome to
stay and participate.
Time:  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, February 6
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Tourne County Park,
Boonton Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Toddlers and Tykes:
Snow or No?

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
outdoors while learning about snow
and ice.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per child.*

After-School Hike

Ages 5 & Up.
Enjoy an easy hike filled with nature
topics and activities.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per child.*

Wednesday, February 7
Sprouts: Be Mine

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult.
Discover ways to keep summer
flowers for the cold winter months,
and make a flower craft to take
home. Preregistration recommended;
walk-ins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Seedlings:
The Language of Flowers

Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.
Explore the meanings of different
flowers and how they can be used
to communicate a message. Collect
some winter greens, and make a
flower arrangement to take home.
Preregistration recommended; walkins welcome.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Be My Valentine, Planet Earth

All Ages.
Create your own, unique Valentines
with recycled materials. Discover
easy ways to reduce, reuse, and
recycle to give some love back to the
Earth.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Saturday, February 10
Nature Detectives: Easy

All Ages.
Head out on the trails in search of
animal signs.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $1 per person age 3 & up.*

Valentine’s Flower Arranging
Workshop

Join Floral Designer Marge
Hulstrunk to create your own special,
long-stemmed bouquet arranged in
a vase. The snow date is Tuesday,
February 13, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $75 per person.*

Matilda’s Tea:
Tally Ho!

Ages 6 & Up with an adult.
At this annual winter tea, learn
about horses and the carriages that
are on display. Enjoy a delicious
brunch and an illustrated talk,
and make a fun hobby horse to
ride. Best of all, take a horse and
carriage ride!
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
Cost: $35 per person.*

SEE PAGE 5

Saturday, February 10 &
Sunday, February 11
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, February 11
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes, 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

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Landscape Design:
The Basics and Beyond

Join Susan Olinger, longtime
landscape and garden designer, and
learn the concepts and tools that
landscape designers use to provide
horticulturally and environmentally
correct designs.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $20 per person.*

Monday, February 12
Music of the Woods   

Ages 4 & Up.
Learn about the incredible sounds of
the forest, and experiment with some
nature-made instruments.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Tuesdays, February 13
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
through March 20
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Junior Naturalists
Cost: $10 per family.
Ages 6 - 9.
Learn how to study the plants,
Maple Sugaring Demo
animals, and land that make up the
All Ages.
Great Swamp.
Learn how to identify and tap
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
maple trees, collect sap, and make
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.
Cost: $55 per person.*
Taste-test different delicious syrups
at the end, including syrup made
right at the Great Swamp OEC. No
registration is required, but first
come, first served seating.
Times: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.

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SUMMER CAMP
Today!
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Tuesday, February 13
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Schiff Nature Preserve,
Mendham.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Nature Kids: Sap to Syrup

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Learn how maple tree sap is turned
into sweet syrup for a tasty breakfast.
Enjoy a delicious taste test, and create
a maple-themed craft.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Art at the Arboretum:
Psychedelic Prints

Ages 8 - 12.
Discover how to create beautiful,
unique marbled paper with
household ingredients, and make
your own botanically inspired
prints to take home. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child.*

Wednesday, February 14
Home-School Adventures:
Family Matters

Ages 5 & Up.
Learn how different animal mates
meet and form a team to raise their
young with activities and a guided
trail walk.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up.*

Register for
SUMMER CAMP
Today!

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • WINTER • 2018
Thursday, February 15
Home-School Days:
Beautiful Biomes - Grasslands

Grades 1 - 4.
Discover different plants from
around the world and their diverse
environments. Cycle through a
variety of activity stations, including
making a biome terrarium and
plotting your journey on a map.
Finish with a guided walk. Parents
are welcome to drop off their child or
stay and participate.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child per class; or $30
for the series of 4 classes.* Call
973.631.5004.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Challenge

All Ages.
Enjoy an indoor scavenger hunt to
find featured items and creatures,
take a photo of each, and win a prize.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Saturday, February 17
Winter Birds Hike: Moderate

Ages 7 & Up.
Discover the beautiful birds living
in New Jersey, learn to recognize
their songs, and how to be citizen
scientists and report local bird
sightings. This weekend is the Great
Backyard Bird Count.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $1 per person.*

Saturday, February 17 &
Sunday, February 18
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Maple Sugaring Demo

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap
maple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.
Taste-test different delicious syrups
at the end, including syrup made
right at the Great Swamp OEC. No
registration is required, but first
come, first served seating.
Times: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.

SEE PAGE 3

Sunday, February 18
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes, 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

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Monday, February 19
A Day Off with Nature: The
Wildlife Olympics

Ages 5 - 9.
Explore animals’ amazing athletic
abilities and how they help them
survive in the wild. Enjoy a variety
of activities, an interactive walk, and
create crafts on this fun-filled day off
from school.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $35 per child.*

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Tuesday, February 20
Planting With the Presidents

Grades 1 - 3
Pay tribute to the Presidents’ green
thumbs. Practice your gardening
skills, make a craft and a snack, and
take home a ‘Presidential Plant’ for
planting.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $35 per person.*

*Preregistration required

Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Lewis Morris County
Park, Mendham.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Maple Sugaring on the
Mountain

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap
maple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup right on your kitchen stove.
Taste-test different delicious syrups,
including syrup made from local
trees.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Wednesday, February 21
Sprouts: Sappy Sweet

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult.
As winter winds down, the maple
trees start to wake up as sap flows up
the trunk again. Tap a sugar maple
tree to taste some of its sweet sap,
and then try some real maple syrup
on a delicious waffle. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Seedlings: Maple Syrup Time!

Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.
See how trees are tapped, taste a
little sap, and stay for the waffles
and authentic maple syrup.
Preregistration recommended; walkins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class; or $28
for the series of 6 classes.*

Friday, February 23
Yoga for Nature Kids

Ages 2 - 6 with an adult.
In this indoor/outdoor program,
little ones learn yoga-like poses and
movements to represent the animals
and plants around them. A walk on
the trails and children’s literature
compliment the poses.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child.*

Outdoor Skills: Keeping Warm

Ages 10 - 15.
Learn why ‘cotton kills’ and different
techniques for keeping your body
temperature at a safe level.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $10 per child, per class.*

Saturday, February 24
Outdoor Skills: Keeping Warm

Ages 10 - 15.
Learn why ‘cotton kills’ and different
techniques for keeping your body
temperature at a safe level.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $10 per child, per class.*

Forever Green

Ages 10 & Up.
Learn how to identify native
evergreen species, and take a hike
with a naturalist to spot these unique
trees that hold onto their leaves in
the winter.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per person.*

How Sweet It Is

Discover just how easy it is to
tap a maple tree, collect sap,
and make delicious, sweet syrup.
Enjoy a walk to learn how to identify
maple, walnut, and birch trees and
whether they are ready to be tapped.
Help tap a tree or two, and taste
some samples of syrup.
Preregistration is recommended.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per person.*

The Art of Growing English
Sweet Peas with Matt Mattus

Join Tower Hill Botanic Garden and
President of the North American
Rock Garden Society, Matt Mattus,
as he shares his passion for English
sweet peas during this nationally
recognized lecture.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $25 per person.*

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Saturday, February 24 &
Sunday, February 25
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Maple Sugaring Demo

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap
maple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.
Taste-test different delicious syrups
at the end, including syrup made
right at the Great Swamp OEC. No
registration is required, but first
come, first served seating.
Times: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.

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Sunday, February 25
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

SEE PAGE 2

Monday, February 26
Toddlers & Tykes:
Hoot, Hoot, Hooray for Owls

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
on the trails to learn about owl
neighbors.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Bird Bingo for Seniors

Adults Only.
Learn the fascinating language of
birds. Each month, in this series of
programs, focuses on a new set of
bird calls and information to help the
enthusiastic birdwatcher polish their
ID skills.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Wild Animal Experts

All Ages.
Become a wildlife expert by learning
amazing and scientific facts about
New Jersey wildlife each month.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, February 27
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Sherman Hoffman
Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Family Science Day:
Water World

All Ages with an adult.
Learn about water while rotating
through hands-on activity stations.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up, $5 per
child age 3 & 4.*

Thursday, March 1
through
Saturday, March 31
Gallery Exhibit:
Art by the Morris County Art
Association.

Various artists of the association
display their work using oils, pastels,
watercolors, mixed media, and
sculpture.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.

*Preregistration required

Classroom Exhibit:
Focus On Nature High School
Photography Competition

High school students from across
Northern New Jersey submitted their
best nature-themed photographs for
this annual competition.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.

Thursday, March 1
Home-School Days:
Beautiful Biomes - Deserts

Grades 1 - 4.
Discover different plants from
around the world and their diverse
environments. Cycle through a
variety of activity stations, including
making a biome terrarium and
plotting your journey on a map.
Finish with a guided walk. Parents
are welcome to drop off their child,
or stay and participate.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child per class, or $30
for the series of 4 classes.* Call
973.631.5004.

Full Moon Hike: Moderate

Ages 13 & Up.
Hike to the ridgeline to view the
setting sun and the rising full moon.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Friday, March 2
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
with The Lorax

Ages 2 - 5.
Enjoy this classic, environmental
story together, and make it come
to life by making truffula trees and
Lorax moustaches followed by role
play.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child.*

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SUMMER CAMP
Today!

Saturday, March 3
Eighth Annual Community
Garden Conference

Whether you’re an experienced
or new community gardener, a
Community Garden manager,
coordinator, or activist trying to
get a Community Garden started,
you will want to attend this
program. For complete details, visit
aboretumfriends.org. Snow date:
Sunday, March 4.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $50 per person before
February 1; $60 per person on and
after February 1.*

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Maple Sugar Festival
All Ages.
A wonderful family experience!
Enjoy ‘Hikes through Maple
Sugaring History,’ fun games,
maple syrup snow cones, crafts,
delicious syrup taste tests, and
more. Rain or shine.
Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $4 per person age 3 & up.

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Saturday, March 3 &
Sunday, March 4
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, March 4
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes, or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

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Monday, March 5
Awesome Animal Artists

Ages 5 - 9.
Budding young artists mix nature
and art in this indoor/outdoor
program. Each class features a
different NJ animal to learn about
and draw. Parents are welcome to
stay and participate.
Time:  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, March 6
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Kay Environmental
Center, Chester.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Maple Sugaring on the
Mountain

All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap maple
trees, collect sap, and make syrup
right on your kitchen stove. Tastetest different, delicious syrups.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Wednesday, March 7
Sprouts:
Bare Branches, Green Needles

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult.
Enjoy a guided walk, and notice
the different trees - some are green
all winter, while others have empty
branches until spring comes again.
Preregistration recommended; walkins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Seedlings: Forever Green

Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.
Discover the many shades of green
in the winter garden.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

What’s the Story Here?

Ages 5 & Up.
Discover evidence left by different
animals, and recreate the story of
what happened.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person.

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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • WINTER • 2018

Saturday, March 10
Teacher Training Workshop:
Project WET

Grades K - 12
Project WILD, an award winning
interdisciplinary conservation and
environmental education program,
presents fun activities to help
develop students’ understanding of
wildlife and conservation.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $25 per person.*

Saturday, March 10 &
Sunday, March 11
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item,
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, March 11
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate

Ages 10 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Use your
own snowshoes or rent.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes; 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek; $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.* Call to
register and for conditions.

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Trail Treasure Hunt

All Ages.
Enjoy a seasonal, nature scavenger
hunt where families work together
to follow clues and find the answers
to a new set of nature riddles along
the trails.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Grow Your Groceries:
Starting with Seeds

Get your hands dirty and your
vegetable garden off to the right start
in this seed starting workshop led
by Gardener Jeanne Lardino. Seeds,
soil, and planting trays are provided.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $20 per person.*

*Preregistration required

Rollin’ In Dough:
Make Your Own Playdough

Ages 4 - 7.
Homemade playdough is fun to
make, and easy to customize.
Create your own custom color,
and use natural scents to make
your playdough smell like flowers,
herbs, or fruit. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Monday, March 12
Toddlers & Tykes:
Frigid Fliers

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
outdoors while learning about the
winter birds that visit feeders and
some spring birds that are starting to
arrive.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Bird Bingo for Seniors

Adults Only
Learn the fascinating language of
birds. Each month, in this series of
programs, focuses on a new set of
bird calls and information to help the
enthusiastic birdwatcher polish their
ID skills
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

Tuesday, March 13
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Mahlon Dickerson County
Park, Jefferson.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Toddlers and Tykes:
Frigid Flyers

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
outdoors while learning about the
winter birds.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per child.*

After-School Hike

Ages 5 & Up.
Enjoy an easy hike filled with nature
topics and fun activities.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per child.*

Art at the Arboretum:
Paper Making

Ages 8 - 12.
Learn the process of simple
paper making, and create a few
different styles of paper to take
home, including a paper filled
with real flowers. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $8 per child.*

Wednesdays, March 14
through April 18
Nature’s Little Explorers

Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.
Discover the wonders of nature
together through six weeks of walks,
activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Puddle Jumpers

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Explore the trails with your
preschooler and learn about the
natural world through the season
during six weeks of walks, activities,
and crafts.
Time: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Wednesday, March 14
Home-School Adventures:
Amazing Amphibians

Ages 5 & Up.
Focusing on New Jersey amphibians,
enjoy amphibian-themed activities
and a guided search on the trails.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up.*

Thursdays, March 15
through April 19
Nature’s Little Explorers

Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.
Discover the wonders of nature
through six weeks of walks,
activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $55 per child.*

Puddle Jumpers

Frog Jamboree

Saturday, March 17
Weekend Family Walk

Saturday, March 17 &
Sunday, March 18
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Explore the trails with your
preschooler and learn about the
natural world through the season
during six weeks of walks, activities,
and crafts.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $55 per child.*

All Ages.
Take to the trails to discover the
unique animals and plants found at
the Great Swamp.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.

Fairies, Folklore, and
Leprechauns Hike

Ages 6 & Up.
Join an imaginative hike on Turkey
Mountain where Irish folklore is read
at the Lake Valhalla Overlook.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $2 per person.*

All Ages.
The spring peepers and wood frogs
are calling from the vernal pools.
Learn about these two frogs while
listening to their chorus.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger hunt.
Take a photo of every item, and get
a prize. Themes and prizes change
monthlyTime: Participate any time
between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, March 18
Natural Wonders Photo
Scavenger Hunt

Take to the trails on a guided hike.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

All Ages.
Explore in and around the outdoor
education center to locate all of the
items on this month’s list of nature
finds. Bring a camera or cell phone
to record your findings, and win a
prize.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

When Gardens Don’t Heal: A
Lecture by Dr. Robert Lyons

Monday, March 19
Yoga for Nature Kids

Spring Family Nature Walk

There is an abundance of research
espousing the curative value of
gardens and other green spaces,
but what happens when gardens
are integral to the source of
disappointment, stress, or even
personal tragedy? Join Dr. Lyons,
former Director of the Longwood
Graduate Program in Public
Horticulture, as he shares his journey
in the recovery process.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $30 per person.*

Ages 2 - 6 with an adult.
In this indoor/outdoor program, learn
yoga-like poses and movements to
represent the animals and plants.
A walk on the trails and children’s
literature compliment the poses.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child.*

Music of the Woods   

Ages 4 & Up.
Learn about the fascinating sounds
of the forest, and experiment with
some nature-made instruments.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*

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Tuesday, March 20
Baby and Me Hike

Put your baby in a backpack, and
explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Patriot’s Path, Mendham
Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.

Family Science Day: Reptiles
& Amphibians

All Ages with an adult.
Learn about reptiles and amphibians
while rotating through hands-on
activity stations.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up; $5
per child age 3 & 4.*

Nature Kids: Spring Ahead

Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.
Head out on the trails to search for
the signs of spring, and make a craft.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Introduction to Pressed
Botanicals Workshop

Botanical Artist Beth Murphy
demonstrates the process of pressing
plant material, and discusses basic
collage design elements.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
Cost: $40 per person.*

Wednesday, March 21
Sprouts: Spring Is Coming!

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult.
Look closely to find signs of spring
life with clues. Preregistration
recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Seedlings: Wake Up!

Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.
Hike through the Arboretum to
see what’s already in bloom.
Preregistration recommended; walkins welcome.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.         
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per child per class.*

Frog Jamboree

All Ages.
The spring peepers and wood frogs
are calling from the vernal pools.
Learn about these two frogs while
listening to their chorus.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Thursday, March 22
Frog Jamboree

All Ages.
The spring peepers and wood frogs
are calling from the vernal pools.
Learn about these two frogs while
listening to their chorus.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Friday, March 23
Yoga for Nature Kids

Ages 2 to 6 with an adult.
In this indoor/outdoor program,
learn yoga-like poses and
movements to represent the animals
and plants. A walk on the trails and
children’s literature compliment the
poses.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child.*

Saturday, March 24
Pruning Workshop with the
Gardeners at Willowwood
Arboretum

Join the gardeners, and learn the
how’s and why’s of pruning, the
science behind it, and what tools to
use. This program is eligible for 2.0
Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Location: Willowwood Arboretum.
Cost: $20 per person.*

Outdoor Skills: Fire Building

Ages 10 - 15.
Learn the elements that make
a successful and safe campfire,
different fire structures, and various
ways to ignite the fire.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $10 per child, per class.*

Saturday, March 24 &
Sunday, March 25
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone for this
month’s nature photo scavenger
hunt. Take a photo of every item
and get a prize. Themes and prizes
change monthly.
Time: Participate any time between
9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family

Sunday, March 25
Cooking Demonstration: Love
and Lemons

Join a refreshing cooking
demonstration focusing on an
essential ingredient – lemons! Add
some zing to your table, and learn
some new recipes.
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: $30 per person.*

Frog Jamboree

All Ages.
The spring peepers and wood frogs
are calling from the vernal pools.
Learn about these two frogs while
listening to their chorus.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 and up.*

Monday, March 26
Toddlers & Tykes:
Spring Has Sprung!

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
on the trails as we search for the
signs and sounds of spring.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Toddlers & Tykes:
Spring Has Sprung!

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.
Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
on the trails as we search for signs
and sounds of spring.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Wild Animal Experts

All Ages.
Become a wildlife expert by
learning amazing and scientific
facts about New Jersey wildlife
each month.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, March 27
Baby and Me Hike

All Ages.
The spring peepers and wood frogs
are calling from the vernal pools.
Learn about these two frogs while
listening to their chorus.
Time: Wed. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 Thurs. 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Friday, March 30
A Day Off with Nature:
Signs of Spring

Ages 5 - 9.
Learn about the emerging plants
and calling animals through hiking,
fun games, and crafts.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $35 per child.*

Put your baby in a backpack, and
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explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
Saturday, March 31 &
are welcome.
Sunday, April 1
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Jockey Hollow National
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Park, Harding.
Grab a camera or phone for this
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
month’s nature photo scavenger
973.635.6629.
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Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
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Cost:
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listening to their chorus. Lois McClellan–Wnek, Executive Editor
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 1
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Spring Spotting Challenge
Cost: $3 per person age 3 and up.*
All Ages.
Spot new plants and animals
appearing for the season with a
The Morris County Park Commission invites people with
naturalist.
disabilities to our sites and programs.
If you or a family member
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
info@morrisparks.net or 973.326.7600.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Published by the Morris
County
Cost:
$3Park
perCommission
person age 3 & up.*

Pathways
Pathways is a publication of the
Morris County Park Commission
Morris County Park Commissioners

Betty Cass–Schmidt, President
Barbara Shepard, Vice President
Julie C. Baron • William Cogger • Edward McCarthy
Stuart Lasser • Matthew Tal • Louis A. Valori, Jr., EdD • Richard Seabury, III
David D. Helmer, Executive Director
Lois McClellan–Wnek, Executive Editor

The Morris County Park Commission invites people with
disabilities to our sites and programs. If you or a family member
info@morrisparks.net or 973.326.7600.
Published by the Morris County Park Commission
P.O. Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 07962–1295.
*For program and registration information, please contact the appropriate facility:

Cooper Gristmill/
Black River County Park
908.879.5463
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Wednesday, March 28 &
Thursday, March 29
Frog Jamboree

Kay Environmental Center
973.635.6629
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
973.697.3140

Pathways

Pathways is a publication of the
Morris County Park Commission

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

*For program and registration information, please contact the appropriate facility:

Cooper Gristmill/
Black River County Park
908.879.5463
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
and The Willows
973.326.7645
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and
The Haggerty Education Center
973.326.7601
Golf Information
973.326.7602
Great Swamp OEC
973.635.6629
Historic Speedwell
973.285.6550
Industrial Heritage
973.285.6542

Kay Environmental Center
973.635.6629
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
973.697.3140
Mennen Sports Arena
973.326.7651
Park Police
973.326.7632
Park Reservations
973.326.7631
Pyramid Mountain NHA
973.334.3130
Recreation
973.326.7616
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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • WINTER • 2018

Friday Night Skate
8pm-10pm
Every Friday
October–
April

with DJ Earl

Ice Skating,
Music, Lights,
Arcade Games,
Snack Bar,
and more!

Mennen Sports Arena
161 East Hanover Ave
Morris Township
973.326.7651

$8 General
Admission
$4 Skate
Rental

Classes year-round from kids to adults,
and beginners to advanced.
Elite coaching staff includes Olympians.