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WINTER | 2011MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

Pathways

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Hiking at night is an entirelyunique experience and one

that is lled with wonder. Jointhe staff of Pyramid Mountain NaturalHistoric Area in Montville for a specialnight hike.

On Wednesday, January 19 at5:30 p.m., hike under the full “snow”moon and listen for the calls of court-ing owls on a Full-Moon Owl Prowl.

On Sunday, March 20 at 5 p.m., join a hike to celebrate the VernalEquinox and welcome the beginning of spring and the end of winter!

As spring arrives, love is in the air,and male woodcocks put on curiousaerial displays accompanied by a vari-ety of calls. On the Woodcock Walk,Sunday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m., atrained naturalist guides you to the bestspots to see these secretive birds struttheir stuff in the fading light.

These 2 ½ hour programs are mod-erate hikes intended for ages 7 and up.The cost is $5 per person. Dress for theweather; bring water. For more information or to register,

please call 973-334-3130.

Nature by Night

Are you interested in raising your own native plants from seeds? Learnhow to collect, store, and plant native seeds from your own garden, justin time for spring ephemerals, such as wild columbine! Hugh Mer-

ritt, Morris County Park Commission Volunteer and Certied Master Gardener of the Morris County Rutgers Cooperative Extension, presents an informativeslideshow presentation that takes you through the spring and summer and intothe fall collection seasons. Selected seed heads are available for observation andhands-on demonstrations of different collection methods.

Propagating native plants is a crucial step in bringing native wildlife, suchas hummingbirds and butteries, to your yard where you can enjoy observingthem. These plants provide vital food and shelter for a wide variety of fascinat-ing animals.

Appropriate for adults and interested teens, ages 14 and older, this programis held at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 10 at Pyramid Mountain NaturalHistoric Area in Montville. Bring your seed collection and storage questions.Space is limited, so please call ahead. The cost of the program is $5.

For more information or to register, please call 973-334-3130.

Propagating Native Plantsfrom Seeds



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I f you’ve ever considered snowshoeing, now is thetime to try this fabulous outdoor sport. Join thestaff at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in

Montville Township and take advantage of the winterseason in an entirely new way!

Experience moving effortlessly through the win-ter landscape, looking for signs of wildlife on the wayto a beautiful overlook.

Introductory programs are scheduled forSunday, January 30 and Sunday, February 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The programs feature avariety of snowshoes to try, a discussion andquestion session, and refreshments. Staff from

REI in East Hanover helps you learn more about thisdynamic sport.

Then join a snowshoe trek on the trails or aguided hike, if there is no snow. The programs are for ages 8 and older, and there is a general admission feeof $10 that includes use of snowshoes, the trek on thetrails, and refreshments.

On both days, experienced snowshoers can bringtheir own shoes to ONLY participate in the trek on thetrails. For this option, the cost is $3, and participantsshould arrive by 1:30 p.m. For more information or to register for either event,


T he Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center’s maple sugaring season isunder way in Chatham Twp., and there are many opportunities for learn-ing about tree tapping and enjoying the sweet syrup! Come join the fun

at one of the weekend sugaring demonstrations held on most Saturdays andSundays in January and February (see calendar for specic dates). See the

process rsthand and take part in a delicious syrup taste test. These hour-longdemonstrations begin at 2 p.m., and cost $3 per person.

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL

On Saturday, February 26 , celebrate the

peak of the sugaring season with the annualMaple Sugar Festival from 12 Noon to 4 p.m.Visitors of all ages can enjoy a wide varietyof activities, including tree tapping demon-strations, maple cream making and tasting,

games, crafts, and plenty of sugaring information. Head outside and savor a cupof hot cider by the re as a staff member demonstrates the evaporation process ona wood burning evaporator, or take a horse-drawn wagon ride. Enjoy a guided“Hike Through Maple Sugaring History,” to discover how sugaring has changed

since it was started by the Native Americans hundreds of years ago. Just in caseyou are thinking of making your own syrup at home, spiles are on sale along witheasy instructions on how to get started! A maple sugar farmer is also on site sell-ing fresh syrup products. Event admission is $4 per person. For more information, please call the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

at 973-635-6629 or visit www.morrisparks.net for directions.

Snowshoe Adventures

Maple Sugar Season Is Back At The Great Swamp!

Discover how sugaringhas changed over time

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T his horticulture volunteer program introduces individu-als to various beautiful public gardens in Morris Countyand offers an opportunity to become involved in the

maintenance and improvement of these special places. Garden-ing is a healthy and rewarding experience. Have fun developing

gardening skills, learning about plant material and what is in-volved in maintaining a variety of specialty gardens.

The program is offered during the week. Hand tools are pro-vided and scheduled workshops on tool sharpening, pruning, weed

identication, as well as general garden maintenance, are offeredthroughout the season.

For more information, contact Kate Gutierrez, HorticultureVolunteer Program Specialist The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

973.326.7629 [email protected]

Just the Dirt!

THIRD ANNUAL TU B’SHEVAT

The GardenWorks Program is a exible, friendly,and fun gardening program for adults, retirees,

groups, and corporations.

CELEBRATION FEATURES MUSIC, FOOD, CRAFTS, AND TREES!

J ust as the American Arbor Day is dedicated to trees,Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish “birthday celebration,” of trees. In Israel, it is a national holiday that occurs when

rees are in bloom bearing fruit and nuts. Here in New Jer-ey, you can join the fun from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday,anuary 30 at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s Haggertyducation Center in Morris Township for an indoor pro-ram for children ages 5 to 9 and their families.

Held on or around the 15th day of the month of Shevat,u B’Shevat marks the birthday of trees planted in thatear. In Biblical times, farmers used this date to keep track f when they could harvest fruit from their trees and alsoor tax-keeping purposes. More than 300 years ago the cus-

tom of celebrating Tu B’Shevat with a seder or ceremonialdinner was added to the holiday’s tradition.

At 1 p.m., join singer/storyteller Uncle Eye for an inter-active environmental program of silly songs, rubber chick-ens, and our favorite Tu B’Shevat hero, Captain Tree. UncleEye is Ira Scott Levin, a lyricist, composer, and recordingartist who has appeared on PBS, at the International JewishMusic Festival, and Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival. Follow-ing the 40-minute concert, staff from the JCC Metrowestexplain the holiday and offer many activities appropriate foryoung children including crafts, storytelling, and the sam-

pling of traditional foods of the season. Visitors, with as-sistance from the Arboretum staff, can pot a tree sapling andare provided care instructions to insure that the tree survivesthe winter indoors and is ready to plant when spring arrives.

This FREE program does not require registration unless you are bringing a group of 10 or more. For more information or to register a group of 10 or more, please call 973-326-7603.



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S peaker Bill Graham and owner of “BeautifulThings,” in Salem, Massachusetts, presents a

program entitled, The Little Black Dress . Mr. Gra-ham’s shop specializes in creative oral design, women’saccessories, millinery, and unique gifts. He is recognizedin the oral world as a professional designer, commen-tator, educator, lecturer, and motivator. Graham is alongtime member of the prestigious American Institute of

Floral Designers, the American Academy of Floriculture,and the Professional Commentators Institute.

The Little Black Dress goes to a luncheon, party,

the theater, and a wedding. Mr. Graham creates oraldesigns and accessories for each occasion.

Learn oral design techniques, be entertained, andenjoy a tea, all in one afternoon.

The proceeds from the tea fund the BlackburnScholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually totwo County College of Morris Horticulture students.

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

“O nce upon atime therewere four

little Rabbits, and their names were--Flopsy, Mop-sy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.”These are the creations of Beatix Potter, who wroteher famous animal booksin 1902 when Matilda

Frelinghuysen was a child.Although The Frelinghuy-sen Arboretum in MorrisTownship does have rabbits in the gardens, they are not of the BeatrixPotter variety. However, on Saturday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m., you canlearn about these garden visitors at the Eight Annual Matilda’s Tea.

Rabbit breeder, Susan Prisco from Triple Creek Rabbits, speaksabout rabbits both wild and domestic. Several of the rabbit breeds,including Rex and Holland Lop, are attending the party. Tea takerscan then share an elegant tea with their favorite young person.Afterwards, each young party guest makes a spring time garden craftat this annual event as everyone ushers in spring and chases the

naughty outside rabbits away.The program is recommended for ages 6 and up, and the cost is

$25 for members/$30 for non-members. Preregistration required. Register by March 14. For more information,


Blackburn Scholarship TeaHaggerty Education Center

The Frelinghuysen ArboretumWednesday, March 30 at 1 p.m.

Come to the14/Carrot Tea Party

Matilda’sBunny Brunch




E xercise your creativity when you plan your next outing or group booking! Why not treat theparticipants to a day in the open air, enjoying the beauty of nature? Have your outing at oneof the Morris County Park Commission’s Golf Courses!

Group bookings are available at Berkshire Valley Golf Course in Jefferson Township . Yourgroup receives consecutive tee times or shotgun, depending on availability.

Outings for 50 to 125 players can be accommodated at Berkshire Valley G. C. and additional ser-vices, such as a golf bag drop, scoring, longest drive, closest to the pin, and many others, are available.Let the Morris County Park Commission staff also assist you in coordinating your food service.

For more information, including pricing and date availability, please call Golf Operations at 973-616-9029 or visit www.morrisparks.net/golf.

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Berkshire Valley Golf CourseFrom environmental ruin to natural preserve, Berkshire Valley Golf Course is

a “must play,” because of the challenges and awe-inspiring views atop the ridge of the Green Pond Mountain. This 18-hole, par 71, 6,800-yard course features a drivingrange, unique only to Berkshire Valley.

Flanders Valley Golf Course ★★★★

Satisfying its role as the Morris County Park Commission’s agship course with36 holes, Flanders Valley Golf Course is played by more than 85,000 golfers annually.This course is a recipient of accolades in the industry’s leading publications, and site

of numerous championship events. Rated as one of the premier public golf courses inthe United States, Flanders Valley Golf Course, combines scenic and challenging holeson its White-to-Blue, par 72, 6,417-yard course and Red-to-Gold, par 72, 6,429-yardcourse, enough to garner four stars from Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play,” and achieverecognition by the Zagat Golf Guide the past four years.

Pinch Brook Golf Course ★★★★

Pinch Brook Golf Course is an executive-length course designed by the world-renowned development rm, Rees Jones, Inc. The par 65, 5,007-yard course gainedthree and a half stars from Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play.” While the waterhazards along the majority of holes and elevated, undulating greens are sure to testthe skill of the most seasoned golfer, Pinch Brook Golf Course is also popular withseniors and holds clinics for golfers of all levels.

Sunset Valley Golf Course ★★★★

A variety of holes with challenging design and fast greens, the length of Sunset

Valley Golf Course can be deceiving with 18 holes, par 70, 6,483-yards of fairwaysand greens. Sunset Valley Golf Course is consistently rated among the best PublicCourses in New Jersey with four stars from Golf Digest , recognition as one of the “Top100 Must Play Courses,” by Golf Styles Magazine , and the best three nishing holes inthe state, according to many golf enthusiasts.

Golf, Anyone?

The Morris County Park Commission’s golf courses have been rated among the best publiccourses in the state and throughout the nation. Unique water hazards, a variety of elevatedtees and greens, and challenging fairways, all set against breathtaking backdrops, are just afew of the notable features. Reserve your tee time online, take advantage of early morningtee times, and sign up for an instructional clinic and competitive tournaments!




• Wednesday Afternoon General Sessions cancelled December thru February• Extra Sessions are available on holidays, call arena main ofce for schedule

• Times are subject to change, so please call to conrm• General Sessions will not be held Christmas Day or Easter Sunday

BIRTHDAY PARTIES • PRIVATE ICE RENTALS • SPECIAL GROUP RATESPRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS • PRO SHOP • SNACK BAR

MENNEN SPORTS ARENA WINTER PUBLIC SKATING HOURS

For information: 973-326-7651 or www.morrisparks.net

SESSION TIMES DAYS

Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Monday through Sunday

Afternoons 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday* (*portion of ice used for instruction)

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Evenings 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday

GENERAL ADMISSION

$6.00 Weekday • $7.00 Wednesday & Friday (evenings)

$7.00 Saturday/Sunday/Holidays • $3.50 Skate Rental (tax included)

Now to April 23, 2011

William G. Mennen Sports Arena161 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Township, N.J. 07962-1295



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M ennen Sports Arena is the home for National Fig-ure Skating Champions, Olympic Figure Skaters,and those who are gure skating performers. Both

Brendyn Hateld and Jessica Kleinwaks began their careers byenrolling in the Learn-To-Skate program and are practicing at

Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township.Brendyn Hateld began to take skating seriously by enter-

ing competitions at the age of 12. He went on to compete for 10 years and then became interested in shows. “While I fairedokay in competition, I really thrived in the show world. Skat-ing for me became less about perfection and being judged, andmore about entertaining people. It is an amazing experience,”Brendyn says.

One story that Brendyn shares took place after a show inEssen, Germany in late December of last year. “We had just n-ished a show and were on foot walking back to the hotel whena group of elderly women that saw the show approached our

group. We could tell they were praising us and telling us howmuch they enjoyed our show, as was evident by the kisses theywere freely giving. However, they spoke German, and noneof us knew a single word. It was just so neat to have put these

people in such a joyful and happy mood just with skating and

without a single word.”Jessica, also began her skating career at Mennen SportsArena at the age of 5. Now at the age of 25, she also travelsaround the world skating in shows. “It wasn’t until my senior year of college that I auditioned for the spring musical on awhim and got a part. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed

performing. I knew even during the rehearsals that perform-ing gave me a certain sense of satisfaction that I had never felt

before.” Never expecting to become a full time skating per-former, Jessica continued her education and received her degreeas a Registered Nurse. After graduation, she accepted a positionas a nurse, and then received an e-mail. It said that a positionhad opened up on one of the tours for the European company,Holiday On Ice. If she accepted the offer, Jessica would y toAmsterdam within two weeks for a six month tour of Hollandand the UK. “I had just accepted a job as a nurse, and I wasunder a lot of pressure to make a decision,” she recalls.

Jessica accepted the offer in the summer of 2008 andcontinues touring with the same company today. Since then, shehas toured four European countries and even did a three monthtour in Colombia. “My last tour was nine months in Germanyand France. This past summer I skated in a show called Snoopy

Rocks on Ice in San Jose, California,” she states.Both Jessica and Brendyn agree that not many sports

provide opportunities to travel worldwide and remain in onecountry long enough to experience their culture. Together theyshare their travels and experiences, and their futures.

World Renowned Figure SkatersCall Mennen Sports Arena Home

“It was just so neat to have put these people in such a joyful and happy mood

just with skating and without a single word.”




Recipes for Adventure!During this four-day history camp, budding chefs have the opportunity to cook in

three different time periods by visiting Fosterelds Living Historical Farm in Mor-ris Township, Cooper Gristmill in Chester, and Historic Speedwell in Morristown.Campers visit all three sites with this unique program and travel through time to the1840s, 1880s, and 1920s to discover how food is linked to farming, milling, science,nutrition, and society. Campers learn about life and food on the farm in the 1920s,experience how grain is

made into our for food,and learn about nutrition andearly Victorian manners, aswell as open hearth cookingtechniques. They also enjoya fun review activity and a19th century picnic! Preregistration is required

and space is limited. For more information, or to preregister, please

call 973-285-6537.

The Annual Junior Police Academy is a popular

summer camp that provides lessons for both boysand girls in police practices and the training involvedin becoming a police ofcer. During this ve-day

program, activities range from physical training, de-tective work, handcufng techniques, motor vehiclestops, and tours of the county jail. Special guestshave included the Mounted Unit, Sheriff’s Ofce,and other State and Federal Law Enforcement agen-cies. Each recruit receives a hat, t-shirt, gym shorts,and bag. Upon completion of the Academy, recruitsparticipate in a graduation ceremony and earn anhonorary Junior Police Academy certicate. Classsize is limited to 50 participants.

Reservations for camp begin after March 15. For information and registration,


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Travels In Time

Ages 11 to 15July 18 - July 228 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Junior Police Academy

Ages 7 to 10: July 12 - 15, August 9 - 12,and August 23 - 26. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ages 11 to 14: July 26 - 29. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

REQUEST A SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE: CALL 973-326-7600




Adventures in Nature CampAdventures in Nature Camp provides hands-on environmentaleducation experiences for kids entering grades Pre-K through10th grade taking place in some of New Jersey’s most beauti-ful settings. Campers explore forests, streams, swamps, andmeadows while learning about the resident wildlife.

Woodsy WalkersIntroduce your kids to the nature camp experience. Littlecampers, accompanied by an adult, explore the trails and avariety of natural history topics with stories, games, walks,and activities!

This camp offers an opportunity forolder children to continue to get outinto nature around northern MorrisCounty. Each day the group travels byvan to a different park for a hike andteam-building activities. Canoeing

and lake swimming are featured, too.

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Ages 2 to 4 with an adult.June 8 - 10 OR June 22 - 24

Great Swamp OEC in Chatham Twp.July 6 - 8 Pyramid Mountain

in Montville Twp.

Campers learn to experience the naturalworld with all ve senses and discoverhow animals use their senses to survive!

Sense-ational!

Children entering Kindergarten & 1st grade.June 27 - July 1 OR August 15 - 19Great Swamp OEC in Chatham Twp.

July 11 - 15 Kay Center in Chester Twp.August 1 - 5 Pyramid Mountain in

Montville Twp.Morning and afternoon classes available.

Children entering 8th - 10th grade.July 18 - 22 and/or July 25 - 29

Pyramid Mountain in Montville Twp.Sign up for 1 or 2 weeks.

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Scaly or Slimy?Kids leave camp looking at reptiles and amphibiansin an entirely new way! Finish the week with the“Slimy and Scaly Olympic”!

Campers love learning about the warm-blooded creaturesthat share their world. The extended last day features a minibackpacking and camping experience with a picnic!

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Children entering 2nd & 3rd grade.July 5 - 8 OR August 22 -26

Great Swamp OEC in ChathamTwp.July 18 - 22 Kay Center in Chester Twp.

August 8 - 12 Pyramid Mountainin Montville Twp.

Children entering 4th & 5th grade.August 15 - 19

Pyramid Mountain in Montville Twp.

Eco-Adventures

Featheredor Furry?

Save the planet and have a good time doingit! Each day campers are introduced to a newenvironmental or conservation issue followedby hikes, games, and activities that help con-tribute to the solutions!

Children entering 6th & 7th grade.

August 22 - 26 Pyramid Mountain in Montville Twp.





William G. Mennen Sports Arena in MorrisTownship offers an exciting four-week gureskating summer camp for all levels of skaters.Beginner through elite and children throughadults have an opportunity to hone their skillsand have fun! This exceptional camp is exiblefor all campers, and there are many optionsavailable. Skaters can choose from a full-day or half-day camp, and lunch options are also avail-able. Scheduled this year are a sport psycholo-gist, a nutritionist, former show skaters, andformer Olympians.

The “on-ice” portion of the camp allowsskaters to develop their skills and progress tothe next level. Sessions include Power Stroking,Creative Footwork, Jumps, Spins, Moves, andArtistry in Motion. The off-ice sessions include:Ballet, Jazz, Leaps n’ Turns, Yoga, Pilates,

Circuit Training, Stretching, Conditioning, andPlyometrics. Private lessons are available uponrequest for both on and off-ice sessions.Beginner skaters are encouraged to take aprivate lesson for an assessment prior to the startof camp to ensure proper placement. Instructionfor these classes are offered by Mennen’s elitecoaching staff, and special clinics are incorpo-rated into Camp Mennen that are listed asMennen’s Summer Seminar Series.

Campers can take full advantage of theunique opportunity to take part in Mennen’s7th Annual Summer Extravaganza. This is anice show with a collaboration of Learn-To-Skate participants, Men and Ladies soloists,Pairs, Dance and professional staff.

For more information, please contact Mennen Sports Arena at 973-326-7651.

Figure Skating Camp

Ice Hockey Camp

June 27 - August 26Beginner through elite

& children through adults

William G. Mennen Sports Arenain Morris Township presents its 36thAnnual Summer Hockey School fortwo, one-week sessions, July 11 to 15and July 18 to 22. This camp focuseson skating and fundamental hockeyskills including balance, agility, accel-eration, the use of edges, puck handling,

passing, and shooting. The goal of thiscamp is to lift the player to a more competitive level so they can have a lifetime of fun enjoy-ing the great game of ice hockey.

A two group format is used with 6 though 9 year olds in Group One, and 10 through 16year olds in Group Two. Group One starts its day at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:15 p.m. GroupTwo begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.

What makes this hockey camp so special is the coaching staff comprised of some of thetop high school and prep programs in the east. Staff includes, Pete Herms, Head Coach SetonHall Prep; Rich McLaughlin, Head Coach Randolph High School; Brian Day, Head Coach

Noble and Greenough School (MA); Jamie Plunkett, Head Coach Meadville High School(PA); Jennifer Perry, Power Skating Instructor; and Mike Valvano Goalie Coach.

Campers can register for one or both sessions.

For more information, please call the Mennen Sports Arena at 973-326-7651.

Ages 6 to 16July 11-15 & 18 - 22

Group 1: 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Group 2: 10: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Camp Sunrise Lake lls every camp-er’s day with new adventures, safe explora-tion, and active fun! This one-week camplocated at Sunrise Lake, situated in Lewis

Morris County Park in Morris Township,is offered to kids ages 5 through 13. Twocamp sessions run from July 25 to July 29and August 1 to August 5.

Each day of camp is packed with avariety of activities for kids to enjoy!Explore the trails of Lewis Morris County Park and discoverthe wildlife that lives in the woods and creeks. Campers play

on the sandy beach of the beautiful Sunrise Lake and splashin the water. They have the opportunity to run, jump, slide,and climb across the Wibit, an inatable obstacle course thatsits on the lake.

Kids also enjoy games of Quittich, parachute activities, soc-cer games with a giant ball, paddle boat rides, relay races, and aday of food and fun when campers take a eld trip to Craigmeur Recreation Complex in Rockaway! Creativity and hands-ondevelopment is encouraged through daily craft sessions. CampSunrise Lake is designed to maximize the camper’s experiencethrough exhilarating activities and individual attention.

Limited to 50 campers, early registration is suggested. For more information, please call 973-326-7616.

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Lake

Run, jump, slide,and climb

across the Wibit


Ages 5 to 13July 25 - 29 & August 1 - 5




T he education staff at Historic Speedwell in Morristown is proudto present the newest offering, Hearth and Home: Life in the19th Century !

During this traditional school program, students cook on the openre just as people did 150 years ago. Students follow a period recipe

and prepare a dish using historical methods and tools. After enjoyinga taste of what they have cooked, the young chefs become scholarsas they participate in an interactive scavenger hunt in the historic VailHouse, and learn how life was different long ago.

Developed for students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade, this

program takes approximately 90-minutes. Historic Speedwell can ac-commodate classes of 25 students, with 2 classes per session, and hostup to 2 sessions per day. These programs are offered Tuesday throughFriday beginning in March and ending in mid-November. As with allschool programs at Historic Speedwell, this open hearth cooking pro-gram was developed in alignment with NJ Core Curriculum ContentStandards for Visual and Performing Arts, Science, Social Studies, and21st Century Life and Careers.

Historic Speedwell, known as the “Birthplace of the Telegraph”,is a National Historic Landmark site. The museum offers a varietyof school programs for all grade levels, special event weekends, andguided tours. The museum, located at 333 Speedwell Ave, Morris-town, is open to the public, April through June, Tuesday to Saturday;and July through October, Wednesday to Sunday.

For more information, call 973-285-6535 oremail [email protected].

NEW School Programat Historic Speedwellin Morristown!



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E njoy a day of discovering what life was like for farm families on a typicalwinter day in the 1920s! On Sunday, February 6 from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. atFosterelds Living Historical Farm in Morris Township, you will be amazed

and entertained as you learn that there are seasonal harvest activities in the winter.Experience an ice-cutting harvest as farmers cut blocks of ice from a pond us-

ing special ice-cutting tools, weather permitting. Then, watch Calvin and Hobbes,the Belgian draft horse team, haul the blocks to the ice house by horse-drawn sled.Assist with another wintertime task on the farm by helping tap maple trees to collectsap. Lend a hand with ongoing daily farm chores, such as cracking corn, collectingeggs, churning butter, and sawing wood. Watch as the farmers operate the single-cyl-inder gasoline engine. Meet the various resident farm animals, and see the farmersmilk the Jersey dairy cows. Just for fun, plan to board the open-air, tractor-pulledwagon for a memorable ride around the farm!

Find out what seasonal foods are being prepared on the wood stoves in thecozy Farmhouse and The Willows kitchens. The Willows, an 1854 Gothic Revival-style house, was once home to Charles Foster and his daughter, Caroline. Visit theTransportation Exhibit to see Mr. Foster’s Rockaway carriage and Caroline Foster’sModel “T” Ford and Hupmobile, and try out some interactive displays. Also in theVisitors Center, enjoy table-top games from yesteryear. Admission is $6 for adults,$5 for seniors (65+), $4 for children ages 4 to 16, and $2 for children ages 2 and 3.FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members with a valid membership I.D.

For more information, please call 973-326-7645.

Winter’s Dayon the Farm

Lend a hand with ongoing daily farm chores




* Preregistration required: Contact the appropriate facility or phone number listed.

Saturday, January 1 Hike in the New Year: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Remember those New Year’s reso-lutions to get more exercise? Jointhe rst scheduled hike of 2011.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Monday, January 3Toddler Trek: Frigid FliersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids learn about the birds thatspend the winter here and thenenjoy a story read outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, January 4 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hacklebarney StatePark, Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Toddler Trek: Frigid FliersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids learn about the birds thatspend the winter here and thenenjoy a story read outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Saturday, January 8 &Sunday, January 9

Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages!Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, andmake syrup over a wood-redevaporator. Taste-test differentsyrups at the end!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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Saturday, January 8Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Kids take to the trails to discover the unique animals and plantsfound at the Great Swamp. Every-one’s sure to learn some amazingnew nature facts!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Discover the animals and plantsfound on Pyramid Mountain in thewinter. Everyone is sure to learnsome amazing new nature facts!Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person.*

Sunday, January 9Gimme Shelter Hike:

ModerateAges 7 & Up.There are many rock overhangsand shelters in this post-glaciallandscape. Learn about whatanimals seek refuge here.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Monday, January 10 Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ 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.*

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

Wednesdays, January 12through February 16

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Enjoy discovering the wondersof nature through six-weeks of walks, activities, and crafts!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $55.* Registration beginsDecember 15 at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, January 12 Home-School Walks: TracksAll Ages!Learn to identify animal tracks by looking at their feet and howthey walk. Then join us for fun,educational activities, and a walk on the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per ages 3 & up.*

Thursdays, January 13through February 17

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Toddlers enjoy discoveringthe wonders of nature through six-weeks of walks, activities,and crafts!Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55.* Registration startson Thursday, December 16at 8 a.m.

Thursday, January 13 Enviro-Story Hour:Chills and Thrills!Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.Explore the cold and snowthrough stories and activities.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Saturday, January 15 Eagle Watching TripAges 16 & Up.Join this van trip into NY and PAto view majestic, wintering BaldEagles. Dress warmly and bringa bag lunch! Space is extremelylimited, so register today!Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Meet at the GreatSwamp OEC.Cost: $35.*

Sunday, January 16 Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages!Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and makesyrup over a wood-red evapora-tor. Taste-test different syrups atthe end!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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Tuesday, January 18 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris Park,Morris Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Preschool Walk: Owl Prowl Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Come out for a walk to learnabout the owls that live in theGreat Swamp. Join us for anowl-themed craft afterwards.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, January 19 Family Home-School Walk:Snow’s My HomeAll ages with an adult.Especially designed for home-school families, these monthlywalks feature different topics toexplore using hands-on activities,guided walks, and more. Exploreways in which snow is harmfuland helpful to forest inhabitants.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5 per child ages 3and older.*

Full Moon Owl Prowl: ModerateAges 7 & Up.

After the sun and leaves are down,enjoy a moonlit search through thewintery wonderland of PyramidMountain, listening for the calls of owls. Flashlights are welcome.Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Saturday, January 22 &Sunday, January 23

Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages!

Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, andmake syrup over a wood-redevaporator. Taste-test differentsyrups at the end!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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Saturday, January 22Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages!These guided walks are designed

for families with children of vari-ous ages. Stroll the wooded trailsand discover the animals and plants found on Pyramid Moun-tain in winter.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person ages 3& up.*

Sunday, January 23 Hearty Winter SoupsWhat could be better on a chillywinter day than a bowl of deli-

cious homemade soup? Not justdelicious, but economical, too!Join chef and Master Gardener,Cynthia Triolo for this cookingdemonstration and learn to makefour hearty and healthy soups.Samples and recipes provided.Snow date is Sunday, January 30.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*




Monday, February 7Toddler Trek:

Maple Sugaring for SeedlingsAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids learn about the maplesugaring process and enjoy astory read outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ 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.*

Tuesday, February 8 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Thursday, February 10 Enviro-Story Hour:Tales of TailsAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Animal tails come in many shapesand sizes. Fun stories and activi-ties will show why!Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Valentine’s Day Floral ArrangingFloral Designer Marge Hulstrunk is at it again with a very unusualoral arrangement for that specialsomeone. Learn from a master and take home a beautiful work of art. It’s denitely not your usual dozen roses!Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $65.*

Saturday, February 12 &Sunday, February 13Great Backyard Bird Count:

EasyAges 5 & Up.Take part in this annual four-dayevent as birdwatchers of all agescount birds to create a snapshotof birds’ locations across thecontinent. Pick up an observation packet at the Visitors Center andgo to your favorite vantage pointto count the birds you see in a15-minute period. Then reportyour data back to the Cornell Labof Ornithology. Bring binocularsand your curiosity.Time:

Any time between9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn. andGreat Swamp OEC.Cost: FREE.*

Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages!Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, andmake syrup over a wood-redevaporator. Taste-test differentsyrups at the end!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost:

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Saturday, February 12 A Valentine Workshop for Men OnlyThis is THE perfect Valentine’sgift, one that will outshine all theothers. Let Floral Designer MargeHulstrunk guide you step-by-step while you create a beautifullong-stemmed oral arrangementfor that special someone. Major brownie points guaranteed!Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $65.*Sunday, February 13Second Sunday Family Series:

Mad for Maple SyrupAges 6 & Up.Learn how maple syrup is made,taste samples, eat pancakes, tapa tree, see a cooking demonstra-tion, and learn about all the waysmaple syrup can be used. This isa family friendly program.Time:

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20 per family.*

Monday, February 14Winter Bird Walk: EasyLearn about NJ’s winter birds and participate in the Great BackyardBird Count.Time: 3:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: FREE.*

Tuesday, February 15 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne Park,Boonton Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Preschool Walk: Maple SugaringAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Come out and learn howmaple tree sap turns into sweetsyrup. Enjoy a syrup taste testand a craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Toddler Trek:Who Goes There?Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids learn who left thosetracks behind and enjoy astory read outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, February 16Crybabies – Plants that WeepPendant, pendulous, pendulum – however you say it, weepingplants bring a special emotionalquotient to the garden. See a photo review of weeping treesand shrubs for New Jersey gar-dens and keep your handkerchief handy as one or more is boundto touch your heart and securea place in your plantings. Snowdate is February 17.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Home-School Walks: Maple SugaringAll Ages!

Learn how maple syrup is madethrough a demonstration. Thenwalk to one of the maple trees tosee the sap running and visit thewood burning evaporator. Finishwith a yummy syrup taste test!Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child ages 3 & up.*

Woodland Adventures: A Good Night’s SleepAges 4 - 6 with an adult.Feeling sleepy? Lots of animalsare this time of year. Find outwhy, and the reason sleephelps them. A walk and activitiesare included.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $8.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 7.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Thursday, February 17 Become a Naturalist: SkullsAges 7-11.Future naturalists learn toidentify mystery skulls bylooking at their teeth.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Saturday, February 19 Reservoir Ramble: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Enjoy the late winter views of Taylortown Reservoir on this3.5 mile hike.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Saturday, February 19& Sunday, February 20

Maple Sugaring Demo

All Ages!Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and makesyrup over a wood-red evapora-tor. Taste-test different syrups atthe end!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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Sunday, February 20Cabin Fever Movie Series:Three environmentalists who

marched to their own drum.Ages 13 & Up.The Shaman’s ApprenticeEthnobotanist Mark Plotkin’squest to preserve the ancient wis-dom of the Amazonian shamans isinterwoven with rainforest legendand western science in this 54-minute documentary. Dr. Plotkinseeks to capture the ancient plantwisdom of the shamans beforetheir knowledge and their world is extinct.The Close to Nature GardenJapan’s revolutionary gardeningguru Masanobu Fukuoka’s, uniqueapproach to agriculture is detailedin this 24-minute documentary.Filmed in 1982, it is more relevantthan ever, especially in view of genetically modied seeds. Asimple quote from Fukuoka, “Theultimate goal of farming is not thegrowing of crops, but the culti-vation and perfection of human beings,” is a good example of hisphilosophy.Circle of Plenty

John Jeavons is widely recog-nized as the “father of permacul-ture.” Meet him and his co-work-ers at Common Ground in this1987 lm about a way to think and to grow crops that has nallycome of age.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $5.*




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Tuesday, February 22 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Natural LandsTrust, Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Tuesday, February 22 Preschool Walk:Who Lives in Trees?Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Come out for a walk to learnwhich animals make treestheir home. Try a funcraft afterwards.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, February 23 Project Learning Tree:Teacher Training WorkshopEducators: Grades Pre-K - 8.Through innovative, interac-tive lessons, learn to teach aboutforests, animals and plants, water,soils, pollution, recycling, landuse, composting and much more.Breakfast, curriculum materials,and six professional developmentcredits included.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $30.*

Family Home-School Walk: Here Birdie Birdie!All ages with an adult.Learn to identify the birds thatstick around NJ in the winter andtheir special adaptations for sur-vival. Especially designed for ho-meschool families, these monthlywalks feature different topics toexplore using hands-on activities,guided walks, and more.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5 per child ages 3and older.*

Thursday, February 24Woodland Adventures:

Map it OutAges 4 - 6 with an adult.Begin to learn the basics of mapsand practice with fun activitieson the trail.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child over 2.*

Saturday, February 26 Maple Sugar Festival All Ages!Tree tapping demos,games, maple syrup snowcones, crafts, syrup tastetests and more!Time: 12 Noon to 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $4.

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Sunday, February 27Tea Breads and Coffee CakesHeartwarming and delicious, tea breads and coffee cakes are a joyto make. This cooking demon-stration with chef and Master Gardener Cynthia Triolo showsyou one way to brighten up thosegrey February days. Samples andrecipes provided.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Snowshoe Adventure: ModerateAges 8 & Up.

Enjoy an afternoon of snowshoesand trekking as we partner withREI of East Hanover. Bring your snowshoes or reserve a pair of ours.Time: 12:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $10 for educational pro-gram and snowshow use. $3 for snowshoe trek (no snowshoe use).

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Monday, February 28Toddler Trek:Who Goes There?

Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids learn who left thosetracks behind and enjoy astory read outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, March 1through March 31Art Exhibit by Celeste FondacoTime: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Tuesday, March 1 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain,Montville Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, March 2 Exploring Environmental Is- sues (Municipal Solid Waste):Teacher-Training WorkshopEducators: Grades 6 - 12.Through innovative, interac-tive lessons, learn to teach aboutmunicipal solid waste, wastegeneration, natural resource useand disposal. The activities guidestudents through waste manage-ment strategies and solutions.Breakfast, curriculum materials,and six professional developmentcredits included.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $30.*

Thursday, March 3Community GardenConferenceIn the past 5 years, interest in anddemand for Community Gardenshas exploded. The AmericanCommunity Gardening Asso-ciation estimates that there arecurrently over 1,000,000 activecommunity gardens. Whether you’re an experienced or newcommunity gardener, a Commu-nity Garden manager or coordina-tor, or an activist trying to get aCommunity Garden started, youwill want to attend this program.Check www.arboretumfriends.org for detailed infomation on our amazing speakers, panelists, andactivities. Snow date March 4.Time: 9 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $50 before February 4,$60 after February 4.*

Saturday, March 5Winter Search Party: EasyAges 5 & Up.Learn to look for clues that tell uswhich animals spent the winter onPyramid Mountain.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Sunday, March 6 Animal Storytime!Ages 2 - 6 with an adult.Storytelling and nature mix in thisfun, outdoor program for familieswith young children.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Cabin Fever Movie Series: From the Ground UpAges 13 & Up. DIRT! The MovieIntroduces viewers to dirt’s fas-cinating history in this 80-minutedocumentary released in the fallof 2010. Four billion years of evolution have created the soilthat recycles water, gives usfood, provides us shelter, and can be used as a source of medicine, beauty, and culture.The Farmers of GahoWhat hap pens when you have nodirt and no rain? Over the genera-tions, the farmers of the villageof Gaho in southern Ethiopiahave developed unique farmingtechniques that enable them tosuccessfully grow crops in their arid environment. This 21-minutedocumentary was lmed in 1998,when climate changes had justbegun to capture international at-tention and acknowledgement.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $5.* Monday, March 7Toddler Trek: Owl Prowl Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids learn about the owls that live

in the swamp and enjoy a storyread outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ 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.*

Tuesday, March 8 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Scherman Hoffman,BernardsvilleCost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Thursday, March 10 Enviro-Story Hour: What About the Weather?Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.Be “blown away” by stories andactivities about the weather!Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Propagating Native PlantsAges 12 & Up.What’s the buzz about native plants? Do you have any in your garden? Learn how to collect,store, and plant native seeds fromyour own garden through a slideshow and demonstration, just intime for spring!Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Saturday, March 12Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Kids take to the trails to discover the unique animals and plantsfound at the Great Swamp. Every-one’s sure to learn some amazingnew nature facts!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Discover the animals and plantsfound on Pyramid Mountain in thewinter. Everyone is sure to learnsome amazing new nature facts.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person.*



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Sunday, March 20Vernal Equinox Hike:

ModerateAges 7 & Up.The days are growing longer and spring is near. Join this hikefor some equinox history, folk-lore, and a glimpse of thewaning full moon.Time: 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Monday, March 21Toddler Trek: Spring’s Here!Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Kids search for signs thatspring is coming and enjoya story read outdoors!Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, March 22 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots’ Path,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Preschool Walk: Peepers and QuackersAges 4 & 5 with an adult.What’s all that ruckus? Join usto learn about the singing springfrogs and try a frog-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, March 23

Family Home-School Walk: Mappin’ itAll ages with an adult.Learn the basics of map readingand test your skills on the trail.Especially designed for home-school families, these monthlywalks feature different topics toexplore using hands-on activities,guided walks, and more.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5 per child ages 3and older.*

Home-School Walks: FrogsAll Ages!The frogs are beginning to singtheir love songs in the swamp.Learn about why and how theysing, and then go for a walk tolisten to the chorus!Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child ages 3 & up.*

Thursday, March 24 Frog JamboreeAll Ages!The spring peepers and woodfrogs are calling from our vernal pools. Learn about thesetwo frogs while listening totheir chorus.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Saturday, March 26Tri-State Hosta Society

Annual Members Plant Sale Not a member of the Tri-StateHosta Society? Don’t despair - for just a $10 annual membershipfee paid at the door, you can jointhe TSHS and have access to thisspectacular selection of Hostas!Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE to TSHS members.

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages!These guided walks are designedfor families with children of vari-ous ages. Stroll the wooded trailsand discover the animals and plants found on Pyramid Moun-tain in winter.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person 3 & up.*

Saturday, March 26Choose the Right Tree for

your LandscapeRob Lindsley of Bartlett TreeExperts guides us through theselection, purchasing, planting,and proper care of trees for your home landscape.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Sunday, March 27Woodcock Walk: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Spring is here! Head out with anaturalist to witness the un-usual aerial displays of lovelornwoodcocks as they perform for potential mates.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Tuesday, March 29 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Dismal Harmony,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, March 30The BlackburnScholarship TeaThis year’s theme is, “The LittleBlack Dress,” by Floral Designer Bill Graham, owner of BeautifulThings in Salem, Massachusetts.Proceeds from the tea benet the

Blackburn Scholarship are award-ed annually to two County Collegeof Morris horticulture students.Time: 1 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $55.*

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Thursday, March 31 Project WET: Workshop for EducatorsEducators: Grades Pre-K to 12.Earn six professional develop-

ment credits while experiencingthis innovative, interdisciplinary program focusing on water issues.Breakfast, curriculum materials,and six-hours of professionaldevelopment credits included.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $30.*

Saturday, April 2Tripod Rock Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Enjoy an early spring hike, andlearn about the famous balancedglacial erratic.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, April 3Tackle the Trail A 5k race over grass, gravel, andnatural trail surfaces.Time: 7 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., reg.9:00 a.m. 5k beginsLocation: Central Park MorrisCounty.Cost: $20 preregistered,$25 race day registration.


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The annual Park Alliance golf tournament was heldat Berkshire Valley Golf Course on Monday, September 27. Despite the rainy and cool weather, all teams wereeager to play. However, many played less than 18 holes.The foursome completing all 18 holes received beautifulawards donated by Tiffany and Co. Proceeds from theouting benetted Park Alliance operations and the Mor-ris County Park Commission’s golf courses.

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