Pathways Summer 2009 by Carol Spencer

Summer 2009

Morris County Park Commission

Pathways

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Fosterfields Farm

National Night OUT! The Wibit Arrives!

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Event Planning 101

“No longer will your picnics get washed out www.morrisparks.net

or your guests become too tired from the extreme heat of the sun.

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The tents are set up in various locations to accommodate the event planner in you! There are two tents at Silas Condict County Park in Kinnelon, one is located at the Concord Road area in Hedden County Park in Dover, and an additional tent is situated at the Sunrise Lake Beach at Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township. Contact the Reservation Office to reserve your semi-permanent tent today! Call 973-326-7631, Monday through Friday, ave you ever planned an outdoor event and had it ruined between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by a rainy day or the scalding heat of the sun? One of the most You can also choose from 39 areas throughout 11 parks, and important aspects of planning an event is having a back-up plan. reserve a picnic site consisting of tables, benches, and grills. The Morris County Park Commission now offers four new All gatherings of 25 or more must reserve a group picnic tented structures available to reserve for your next outdoor area, picnic shelter, or a semi-permanent tent and also obtain a event! These waterproof, aesthetically pleasing, semi-permapermit. nent tents are the perfect escape from a rain shower or even the For more details on the county parks reservation facilities sun on a hot day. and their locations visit www.morrisparks.net.

NEW

Campout on the Beach C Saturday, July 11

Sunrise Lake Beach Lewis Morris County Park

ome and enjoy a camping experience you and your family will talk about for years! Camping on the beach, swimming, boating, campfire stories, and roasting marshmallows by the fire are just a few of the activities planned for the night. The Campout begin Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m. and end the next day at 10 a.m. The cost is $30 for registration and includes four people. $5 per extra person. For more information, call 973-326-7616 or email bgeorge@morrisparks.net. Pre-registration is required.

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On Your Mark…Get Set…Go!

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The Wibit has Just Arrived from Europe

he latest craze throughout Europe has just arrived in Morris County! The Wibit track, the only one currently available United States, brings fun, excitement, and friendly competition for your day at the beach. Now you can have a fantastic time overcoming water obstacles and racing at Sunrise Lake Beach at Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township. It is fun for kids, teens, adults, families, and anyone who just wants to have a blast! It is even a definite laugh for those who watch. It is so much fun and has become so popular, there are now international competitions held throughout Europe. It is as close to your own Wipeout as you will get. The Wibit is located near the shore and anchored down. Life vests are available and worn at all times while playing on the Wibit. Lifeguards are also on duty to supervise. The price for the course is $3 per half hour. To add to the fun, you can even use the Wibit Kayaks that can be rented for $5 per half hour. Take a relaxing ride around the lake or race your friends to see who’s the fastest! Playing in the water just got more fun!

You don’t have to travel to the Jersey Shore to enjoy a day at the beach! Here in Morris County, picturesque Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township offers fun in the sun for everyone! You can enjoy swimming, boating, and the new Wibit and Wibit kayaks. Both pedal boats and rowboats are available for rental. Looking for a unique venue for your kids’ birthday splash? Birthday party packages include lunch, lake admission, and activities at Sunrise Lake.

NEW HOURS OF OPERATION Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekends and Holidays 11 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Monday through Friday: June 29 - July 31 Wednesday through Friday: August 5 - September 4 11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

For more information, call 973-326-7616 or email bgeorge@morrisparks.net

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Art n the Making

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rt can be appreciated not only for its aesthetic quality, but also for its artistic process and contribution to history. Historic Speedwell and Fosterfields Living Historical Farm house beautiful collections of oil and watercolor paintings done by local historic figures such as Edward Kranich, Samuel Morse, and Caroline Foster. These collections tell the story of the social and cultural history of Morris County from the mid 1800s to the 1920s, as well as give an excellent view of the techniques and processes used during this time period. Historic Speedwell and Fosterfields invite you to attend their Beginner Painting Series: Art in the Making. Take an artist’s look at the Willows and Vail Homestead and learn about the techniques and materials used by artists from the 1800s that create the beautiful collections of art we appreciate today. In this tour and instructional class, learn the historic process of painting, and use the techniques to create your own work of art. Oil Painting Tour and Class: Historic Speedwell, Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m.to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person for supplies, tour, and instructions. There is a 15 person maximum for this program. Pre-registration is required. Watercolor Painting Tour and Class: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Saturday, August 8, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person for supplies, tour, and instructions. There is a 15 person maximum for this program. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call 973-285-6535.

Inspired by Goodey: Fashions of the 19th Century at Historic Speedwell N

ineteenth century America experienced a sudden explosion of fashion interest. In 1830, The Goodey’s Lady’s Book made its début as the first magazine specifically geared towards women, and its array of beautifully colored fashion plates, clothing instructions, and free dress patterns made it the country’s most popular magazine by 1836. Goodey’s garment examples and helpful fashion hints inspired women from every walk of life to work towards beauty and a fashion forward style that carried on for over half a century. This new American interest in style created one of the most bombastic eras of fashion in the history of the United States. From corsets and mutton sleeves to elaborate bonnets and bustles, join Historic Speedwell in Morristown on Saturday, August 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a journey through the styles inspired by one of America’s first official fashion icons, The Goodey’s Lady’s Book. The show begins promptly at 1 p.m. For more information, please call 973-285-6535.

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“Preserving Your Past: Furniture”

Your furniture is a significant investment in your home, and you may have inherited family heirlooms or simply want to pass down the furniture you acquired. Many of us want to know how to preserve our keepsakes. Come

Military Timeline Living History at

Cooper Gristmill Turn back the pages of

history, and relive various timelines of military camp life at the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township. View the changes in the military eras that included the French and Indian War and the Civil War, as well as the activities that happened outside of the battlefield. Meet Abe Lincoln while he gets his tintype photo taken, and hear stories from reenactors. See demonstrations of drills, campfires, gear, utilities, artifacts, and much more. The journey to the past takes place on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an evening candlelight tour of camp by re-enactors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program continues on Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a FREE event. For more information, please call 908-879-5463.

to a “how-to” session at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township on Saturday, July 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn the proper care that is needed to safeguard furniture as it is passed from one generation to the next. This session includes the reasons for furniture deterioration, as well as demonstrations of the proper techniques used in handling, caring for, and storing furniture. This program is held in the Fosterfields auditorium and is limited to 15 persons. For more information and to register, please call 973-326-7645.

Charcoal Burning At The Cooper Gristmill Come see charcoal made by the traditional method in a three-day event at the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township. The program takes place Friday through Sunday, July 17 to 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Charcoal was the world’s first industrial fuel and was used in the early Morris County iron industry. Watch how charcoal is made by slowly smoldering cordwood to remove moisture and volatile compounds. This leaves nearly pure carbon that burns about twice as hot as wood. The process involves carefully constructing a pile of seasoned wood, covering it with leaves or hay, and a layer of dirt or sod. It is then lit and burned with a controlled air supply until the wood has been converted to charcoal. This FREE event starts behind the Cooper Gristmill Visitors Center. For more information, call 908-879-5463.

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Do you enjoy the Morris County Park Commission’s trails? Trail Crew Sessions

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n any given day, you can find many people enjoying the Morris County Park Commission trails. From hiking, biking, roller blading, or taking a • July • leisurely walk alone or with friends and family, the trail system is a great way Saturday, July 11: Pyramid Mountain to get outdoors and have fun! Saturday, July 18: Lewis Morris Since 2001, the Morris Trails Partnership has been constructing new and refurbishing existing Park Commission trails that many have come to love and enjoy! With the dedication of many volunteers, the Morris Trails • August • Partnership will be continuing the effort throughout 2009 to construct and Saturday, August 8: Pyramid Mountain refurbish trails at Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township and Pyramid Saturday, August 15: Lewis Morris Mountain Natural Historic Area in Kinnelon Borough. In addition, a new Trail Crew is now forming at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson Township. • September • If you are among those who have appreciated these trails, you may Saturday, September 12: Pyramid want to consider volunteering with the Morris Trails Partnership. It is an Mountain excellent opportunity to maintain the trails you have come to enjoy, as well as Saturday, September 19: Lewis Morris meet new friends! Mark your calendar to attend a regularly scheduled volunteer Trail Crew work session. Work can include classic “pick & shovel”, brush & branch clearing, raking, heavy stone-work, and deck and bridge construction. All materials, tools, work gloves, and water are supplied. Adult volunteers can simply show up. Hiking or work boots and rough clothing are strongly suggested. Youth volunteers are invited to help also, and we have scheduled a special work session that includes children in July. An adult MUST accompany youth volunteers, and advance notification must be made within a minimum of 3 days in advance of the date. This allows us to plan for appropriate work and tools. For more information, please visit www.morristrails.org

Tomato Day – The Return of the Love Apple Once believed to be alternately an aphrodisiac or a poison and known as the “Love Apple”, the tomato

and New Jersey are now inseparable. On Sunday, September 13, at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township learn everything you need to know to grow this tasty fruit. Or should we call it a vegetable? You can sample a variety of tasty tomato cultivars, including the famous Rutgers Ramapo and many “heirloom” varieties. Heirloom tomatoes are rarely seen in supermarkets, as they have a short shelf life and bruise easily, but their taste and individual characteristics are outstanding. Chef Cynthia Triolo whips up some simple tomato recipes that you can replicate in your kitchen. Arboretum and Rutgers staff share tomato tips, disease prevention and treatment, and how to select the kinds of tomatoes that please your family. The cost is $5 per person and $2 per child under 10 years of age. Pay at door. No advance registration. For more information, call 973-326-7601.

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Lenape Day Brings History to Life!

For thousands of years before the pioneers arrived in New Jersey, the Lenape Indians lived in these forests, hunting for deer and wood buffalo, living www.morrisparks.net

in wigwams, fashioning dugout canoes from tulip poplar trees, and carving their tools out of rock and bone. They lived close to the land, existing in balance with nature. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 20 from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. to spend an afternoon learning about the history of the native people of New Jersey at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township! Bring the entire family on a tour of a model wigwam, learn how to make fire without matches, weave rope from plants, and play the real games that Lenape children played to hone their skills. Roll up your sleeves and mold a clay pot by the fire, while the kids have their faces painted. Enjoy Native American storytelling and guided walks to learn how the Lenape used local plants for food, shelter, tools, and more. There are plenty of other activities, crafts, and authentic artifacts on hand, as well. The cost for this event is $4 per person. For information, please call 973-635-6629.

Go Batty for Garden State Bats! T

he thought of a bat flying overhead may conjure up all types of eerie feelings! Yet, these icons of Halloween and scary movies are interesting creatures that offer many positive benefits to the environment. On Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m. join Dr. Lance Risley of the William Paterson University Biology Department for a slide show and discussion on the bats of North America to learn the real facts. You’ll gain a new appreciation for these mysterious night flyers after Dr. Risley’s engaging presentation. Dr. Risley is involved in the latest bat research. Hear what he’s been up to, including the most recent information on “White Nose Syndrome” that’s causing bat population declines across the Northeast. After the presentation, take a trip to the nearby Hibernia Hibernaculum, otherwise known as “The Bat Cave!” At New Jersey’s largest known bat over-wintering site, you’ll observe bats feeding as they prepare for their winter hibernation. At times, dozens of bats fly in and out of the mouth of the cave right over your head. Upwards of 30,000 bats have used this site each winter! This program is appropriate for ages 8 and up. The costs are: ages 8 through 12; $10, and ages 13 and up; $15. Space is very limited, call early to register!

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

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TO YOGA

ome experience the vibrant colors and energy of early autumn at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville as the earth prepares for a time of quiet introspection. Prepare to invigorate your body and soothe your mind on Sunday, September 27, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a guided hike to a quiet place in the forest to practice yoga with Registered Yoga Instructor Wendy Beffert. The yoga class, for adults only, is a meditation in motion, emphasizing breath and body awareness to promote a deep-centered sense of one’s true nature. Feel the beauty and intelligence of the natural world flowing through you with each breath and step you take. After the yoga practice, return to the Visitors Center on a mindful, meditative walk. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Some mats will be available. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $20 per person. Beginners are welcome. For more information or to register, please call 973-334-3130.

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Meet our Monarchs:

“Royalty” of the Butterflies!

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Each September, monarch butterflies begin an incredible southern journey that takes them over 2,000 miles to the mountains of Central Mexico. After spending the winter in Mexico, these butterflies head north in March of 2010, following the sprouting milkweed plants just as their greatgrandparents did last spring! If you’re amazed that fragile butterflies can achieve such a feat, then join the staff of Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville all summer to learn more. At the Mission Monarch Search program, become “citizen scientists” and help search the butterfly garden to tally the number of monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and adults present on one or all of three summer Wednesdays: July 22, August 5 and 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to recognize the monarch in all stages of its metamorphosis and how to report monarch sightings on the Internet to contribute to important scientific research. These programs are $1 per person and open to all ages.

Monarch Festival

Wish the monarchs well on their southbound journey on Saturday, September 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fourth Annual Meet a Monarch Festival. The festival takes place during the monarch’s peak migration time. Tour the butterfly garden and look for live monarchs from egg to adult as well as the many other creatures that depend on milkweed. Travel through the lifecycle stations and experience the metamorphosis of an adult monarch firsthand, try some butterfly origami, and listen to live music and stories as you celebrate the life and legacy of these amazing animals. All ages are welcome! The entrance fee is $4 per person. For more information, please call 973-334-3130.

GARDENWORKS GARDENWORKS, the successful hands-on volunteer gardening program sponsored by the Morris County Park Commission, invites all interested gardeners to join the team. For a few hours each week, volunteers are offered a unique experience working with plant material and learning what it takes to maintain a variety of gardens. Have fun while doing projects that are rewarding and getting to know others with similar interests. Lessons on pruning, planting, and general garden care are available, and tools are provided. GARDENWORKS is offered to corporate and gardening volunteer groups and welcomes the valuable assistance they offer. Many corporations encourage their employees to become involved in a community service project and assisting in the gardening program is a perfect choice.

For more information, call 973-326-7266 or email kgutierrez@morrisparks.net

Berkshire Valley Golf Course Flanders Valley Golf Course Pinch Brook Golf Course Sunset Valley Golf Course

FLAT RATE

Green Fees after 5 pm EVERY DAY

All golfers welcome!

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July, 2009 at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Celebrate Scotland’s horticultural heritage and pay tribute to Scottish Landscape Designer, James MacPherson, who in 1895, designed Whippany Farm, now The Frelinghuysen Arboretum ALL MONTH LONG l Mystic Trees Cell Phone Tour l Scottish Fairy House Exhibit July 7 Scottie Dog Topiary Class ( 10 a.m. - 12 Noon, $8. Watch as we plant a topiary scottie. Then, purchase a frame to make your own “watchdog.” July 15 “Heather: From the Moors to Morristown” ( 1 - 3 p.m., $8. Learn how to grow and use heather. Plants will be available for purchase. July 19 Speaker Day ( 2 - 4:30 p.m., $8. Scotland’s legendary beauty is brought to you in two engaging 45 minute talks: “Gardens of Scotland” & “Take the High Road to Scotland”. Scottish refreshments to follow. July 19 Thrifty Garden Art Swap ( 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., $3. Trade your unwanted garden art for some new-to-you treasures. Pots, gnomes, and pink flamingos are welcome. See www.arboretumfriends.org for detailed instuctions. July 31 “Treasure Island” Movie Night for Kids ( 7 - 9 p.m., $7 per person, ages 5 & up. Muppets ahoy! Watch this Scottish children’s classic & enjoy Scottish refreshments. Come in costume!

Sunday, July 26 - Family Day & Concert Park Open by Admission Only

12 Noon - 5 p.m., $5 per person or $10 per car. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, garden tours, talks, and Scottish music. Crafts include: l Make a dish marsh garden (additional fee) l Create a family crest l Sculpt a personal size “Nessie” Storytelling at 1 & 3 p.m. with Jesslyn Wheeless. Concert at 4 p.m. - The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch on the Great Lawn. Cooking demonstrations at 12:30, 1:30, & 2:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Morristown Beard School, adjacent to the arboretum. All other activities will be held indoors at the Haggerty Education Center. Spend the afternoon: Bring a picnic lunch or purchase snacks.

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Country Fair

ome one, come all to the 1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival with farm animals, attractions, wagon rides, music, food, tours of the 1920s farm house, and much more! Last year over 2,000 visitors experienced this fun-filled afternoon. On Sunday, September 13, from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township replicates a country fair held in the 1920s. This event is exciting for the entire family! This Country Fair features numerous attractions of the era, including a ride on an open-air wagon, live animals, and agricultural exhibits. Featuring live music, you can move your feet to the beat of Linda Russell and the Long Hill String Band, revel in tunes of the 1920s and “cut a rug” by learning the Charleston during special dance sessions!

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Test your knowledge of Jersey cattle at the Cow Quiz Bowl, and try your hand at a variety of old-time games. Be certain to check out the “latest” in automobiles and farm equipment. On the domestic front, watch food preparpration, butter churning, and a cream separating demo. Don’t miss the cooking demonstrations and the chance to preview the latest in 1920s kitchen and home appliances. Be sure to stop at the farmers market where there is food, concessions, and fresh farm produce. Come one, come all to the Country Fair, a guaranteed great experience for the entire family! Admission will be charged.

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

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Returns After Garnering National Award The Morris County Park Police’s Seventh Annual National Night Out returns to Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township on Tuesday, August 4 with more FREE attractions and scores of representatives from county fire and police departments, social services agencies, and military branches to endorse the importance of crime and drug awareness.

Event 5 p.m. to 9

p.m.

Ice Skating 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be FREE food, drinks, entertainment, ice skating, attractions, and giveaways. Investigate the essential equipment of police, fire, and emergency vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, squad cars, and a helicopter. Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Police’s award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit. Rock to the tunes of radio DJs and live performers. Cool down from the summer swelter and cruise along the ice. Joining us again this year is New Jersey Devils Alumni Bruce Driver. Also, special guest is mascot, N.J. Devil, who plans to skate alongside guests and pause only to pose for photographs. Also provided for attendees by the Morris County Park Police are FREE Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than 1,000 children annually. “The Morris County National Night Out is going for the Triple Crown as we try once again to garner national recognition for this special countywide event,” says Captain Gloria Sullivan of the Morris County Park Police.

N ational

Night Out FREE

food, drinks, entertainment, ice skating, attractions, and giveaways...

In 2007 and 2008, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) named the Morris County Park Police’s National Night Out event a National Award Winner. Chief William Huyler and the Morris County Park Police ensure public safety throughout Morris County and provide assistance to other area agencies. The department currently patrols park facilities with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and horses. For more information on participation, sponsorship, or volunteering, please contact Captain Gloria Sullivan at gsullivan@ morrisparks.net. For more information on National Night Out, please contact the Morris County Park Police at 973-326-7632 or visit www.morrisparks.net.

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* Pre-registration required: Contact the appropriate n Preschool Walks: facility or phone number listed. Discover nature with your children and find new ways to open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them. Programs are limited to 12 child/parent teams. Pre-registration is required. l Baby and Me Hike: To register, please call 973-635-6629. Enjoy the great outdoors on a 60-minute hike with your baby on your back in a pack. t Garden Sprouts: Walks are guided by a naturalist. To register, These programs for pre-schoolers age 3-5 feature outdoor garden walks, crafts, and other call 973-635-6629. Important: All babies activities to introduce young people to the world of plants. Dress for indoor and outdoor must be carried in a front-pack or back-pack. time. All children must be accompanied by an adult and have celebrated their third birthday. No strollers or siblings, please! Pre-registration is required. Call 973-326-7603.

July 2009

Mystic Trees Cell Phone Tour: Focus on Scotland Learn about powerful life forces in the myths and legends of Scotland’s trees. This self-guided tour is accessed through your cell phone. An accompanying brochure may be purchased at the Haggerty Education Center for $1. Time: 9 a.m. - Sunset. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.

July 2009

Fairy House Exhibit: Focus on Scotland The Sidhe (Scottish fairies) are in residence this month. View their houses in Sylvan Terrace and scattered throughout the gardens. Information on Fairy House locations is available at the Haggerty Education Center. Time: 9 a.m. - Sunset. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.

Wednesday, July 1

Cart Roll Out: Electricity Look into the history of and many uses for electricity every Wednesday in July. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission.

Thursday, July 2

Creepy Crawlies Ages 7 - 10. Kids learn about insects, spiders, and all that creeps and crawls in the forest! Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Saturday, July 4

Red, White, & Blue Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Celebrate Independence Day with a hike on the Red, White, and Blue trails.

Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: FREE.

board to take a ride through the site. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Garden on the Grow: The Toad Prince of the Garden! Discover the toad and beneficial insects in the garden. Help evict non-beneficial insects from the plants and soil. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Independence Day Celebration Bring a picnic lunch and blanket, and enjoy a slice of complimentary watermelon. Tour the gristmill where grains are ground into flour and meal. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. Donation appreciated.

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Hedden Park, Dover. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Sunday, July 5

Sail, Sail Your Boat Children can assemble and decorate sailboats and then race them in the mill’s tailrace! Boats can be purchased for $7 or borrowed for FREE. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear water boots. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. Patriotic Celebrations Continue! Bring a lunch to enjoy in the picnic shelter, and join in the fun of playing old-fashioned games. Help decorate the horse-drawn wagon, and hop on

Tuesday, July 7

Scottie Dog Topiary Demonstration: Focus on Scotland Floral designer Marge Hulstrunk demonstrates how to plant a topiary dog. Dog frames are for sale. Complete instructions are included. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8 (frames cost $30; supplies are limited).*

Wednesday, July 8

Stream and Exploration Ages 4 - 8. Discover the critters living in a stream! Wear water shoes or boots. Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Lewis Morris Park, Morris Twp. Cost: $3.* Call 973-635-6629.

Cart Roll Out: Electricity Look into the history of and many uses for electricity every Wednesday in July. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Awesome Animal Artists Ages 5 - 8. 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. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Thursday, July 9

Home School Day: Totally Telegraphs Tap out the code and save your fellow soldier! The telegraph was a great tool for both the Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War. Students and their instructors are divided into groups representing the North and the South and given real war scenarios in which their ability to send Morse Code is vital. This program teaches students about communication technology, the history of the Civil War, local history, the electromagnetic telegraph, and much more! Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $5 students, $4 adults.

Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12

Military Timeline Living History Explore military camp life beginning with The French and Indian War through the Civil War eras. Time: Saturday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (candlelight tour) Sunday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. See 5 5 SeePage Page

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Tri-State Hosta Society Show & Sale This year’s theme is “Hostas on Parade.” The show includes displays of Hosta foliage and flowers and vendors are on hand to sell the newest and most popular Hosta varieties. Time: Saturday; 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE admission to show and vendor rooms.

Saturday, July 11

Little Engine That Could The gasoline engine was an important power source at Fosterfields. Talk with the farmers about the care, upkeep, and many functions of the one-cylinder gas engine. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Threshing and Winnowing Oats Watch the thresher and winnower in action! Separating the oat seeds from the stalk and chaff are important steps in preparing oats for human and animal consumption. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Rocking and Rolling a House Ages 10 & Up. Find out what it takes to move a house from one place to another. Using scale models and maps, see if you could move the L’Hommedieu house from Historic Speedwell to the Morristown Green. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Campout on the Beach Enjoy camping out on the beach along with swimming, boating, campfire stories, and more! Time: 7 p.m. Location: Sunrise Lake Beach, Lewis Morris Park. Cost: $ 30 for four people. See 2 2 SeePage Page

PATHWAYS - SUMMER EDITION www.morrisparks.net Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, July 12

Morning Bird Hike: Moderate Ages 18 & Up. The early bird gets the worm. Join a hike to see who’s up early and what they’re up to! Time: 9 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. Let’s Make Horseradish! July is National Horseradish Month! Find out how to make this tastebud awakening condiment. Easily preserved, horseradish is still used today in sauces and to flavor meats. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Carriage House Craft Series: Victorian Games Ages 6 & Up. How can light and colors deceive the eye? Victorians were fascinated by this idea. Come find out why as you create a toy popular during the midnineteenth century. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Tuesday, July 14 Through Friday, July 17

Travels in Time Summer Camp: Apprentice Guild Ages 7 - 10. Campers can “apprentice” at the Speedwell Iron Works, the Cooper

Morris County Park Commission

BOATING AREAS

OPEN MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY Silas Condict County Park

100 Kinnelon Road, Borough of Kinnelon OPEN SATURDAY, SUNDAY, & HOLIDAYS 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Last boat leaves dock 5:30 p.m.

Lewis Morrris County Park

270 Mendham Road, Harding, Mendham and Morris Townships OPEN SATURDAY, SUNDAY, & HOLIDAYS Monday - Friday (6/29 - 7/31) Wednesday - Friday (8/3 - 9/4) 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Last boat leaves dock 5:30 p.m. Information: 973-326-7616

Gristmill, and Fosterfields Farm to experience some of the jobs that were done in the 19th and 20th centuries. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $75.

Tuesday, July 14

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Kay Center, Chester Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, July 15

“Heather: From the Moors to Morristown”: Focus on Scotland Jane Murphy, owner of Hickory Hill Heath and Heather in Oxford, PA, discusses heather, one of Scotland’s more abundant plants and a great choice for your garden. Plants are available to purchase. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8.* Cart Roll Out: Electricity Look into the history of and many uses for electricity every Wednesday in July. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Awesome Animal Artists Ages 5 - 8. 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 take part. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Thursday, July 16

Wonderful Wildflowers Walk Ages 18 & Up. Adults learn how to identify the varieties of wildflowers found in the meadows of the scenic Kay Center. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Kay Center, Chester. Cost: $3.* Call 973-635-6629.

Friday, July 17 Through Sunday, July 19

Charcoal Burning Charcoal was the world’s first industrial fuel and was used in the early Morris County iron industry. See how charcoal is made. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. See 5 5 SeePage Page

Saturday, July 18

Family Insect Search: Easy Ages 5 & Up. What has 6 legs and 3 body parts? Learn this and more on this kidfriendly hike! Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. Art in the Making: Oil Painting Enjoy an art historian’s tour of the Vail home and its art collection. Afterwards participate in a beginner’s oil painting workshop. No previous experience required. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $10 per person. * See 4 4 SeePage Page Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.* Meet the Broody Hen Learn how a hen is selected, how the nest is set up, and where the hen is placed for sitting on the eggs. Progressive farmer, Charles Foster once used an incubator on his farm. Become acquainted with the “modern” method of hatching eggs. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Sunday, July 19

Thrifty Gardeners Art Swap: Focus on Scotland Calling all thrifty gardeners! Trade your unwanted garden art for some “new-to-you” treasures. See

www.arboretumfriends.org for a complete list of what is acceptable including: statues, whirligigs, containers, gnomes, and yes, pink flamingoes. Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $3.* Speaker Day: Focus on Scotland Scotland’s legendary beauty is brought to you in two engaging 45-minute long talks—“Gardens of Scotland” and “Take the High Road to Scotland.” This is followed by a lovely spread of Scottish food specialties. Time: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8.* Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.* Hay Trolley Swings into Action! Watch as the overhead hay trolley in the upper barn transfers fresh cut hay into its storage area. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Ice Cream Making Celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Make homemade ice cream the same way that the Vail’s did in the mid-nineteenth century. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission.

Tuesday, July 21

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Hacklebarney State Park, Chester Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

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Tuesday, July 21

Night Hike: Bats and Bugs: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Join a night stroll and learn about the evening insect chorus while looking for the flying mammals that feast on them. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.* Black River Hike: Moderate Ages 8 & Up. Hike from the Kay Center into the Black River Gorge along cool scenic waterway, and through wildflower meadows! Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Kay Center, Chester. Cost: $3.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, July 22 Through Friday, July 24

Jr. Smithy Camp Ages 14 -17. Join the blacksmith and learn the art and technique of shaping iron into useful and decorative items. Campers are given the opportunity to create different items that they can take home each evening. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $75. *

Wednesday, July 22

Cart Roll Out: Electricity Look into the history of and many uses for electricity every Wednesday in July. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Mission: Monarch Search All Ages! Visit Pyramid Mountain to learn all about the amazing monarch butterfly and help search the butterfly garden to tally the monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and butterflies that are found. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. See 8 8 SeePage Page

Thursday, July 23

Blueberry Muffin Baking: Children’s Workshop Tour the gristmill, and then make blueberry muffins using flour that was just ground. Decorate cloth bags to hold the muffins. Pre-register by July 16. Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: $10 per family.*

Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26

Wash and Wear Sheep! Help the farmers wash and comb a lamb born this past spring. This process would prepare the lamb for showing and judging at local fairs. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Saturday, July 25

Industrial Heritage Tour: Morris Canal Western Division On this walk, led by Joe Macasek, explore some of the western division’s outstanding canal sites including the partially restored Plane 9 West, Bread Lock Park, and the Delaware River Arch at the western end of the canal. This moderate, full day walk involves several stops and some offtrail exploration. Come equipped with sturdy shoes and lunch. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Call 973-285-6542 for meeting location. Cost: $5.

“Preserving Your Past: Furniture” In this “how-to” session, learn the proper techniques in handling, caring for, and storing furniture. Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.* See 5 5 SeePage Page Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, July 26

Wildflowers on the White Trail Hike: Easy Ages 5 & Up. Learn about local wildflowers and their habitats on a family-friendly hike. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1.

Garden State Iris Society Sale A wide selection of Iris to help enhance your garden! Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Family Day: Focus on Scotland Enjoy crafts, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, tours, and talks on Scotland’s cultural, and especially horticultural heritage. A concert by the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch fills the Great Lawn at 4 p.m. Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $5 per person, $10 per car. Note: The arboretum will be open by paid admission only on this day. In the event of rain, the concert is to be held at the Morristown-Beard School, adjacent to the Arboretum, and all other activities are held indoors at the Haggerty Education Center. See 9 9 SeePage Page

Summer Cooking Series with Chef Cynthia Triolo: Peaches There’s nothing better than a fresh, juicy, ripe peach, and July is the time that Jersey peaches come into season. We use Jersey Fresh peaches to make a peach pie, a peach cobbler, and a peach kuchen. We also taste different varieties to determine what we like best. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $20. *

Tales of Scotland, Family Day: Focus on Scotland The Whispering Bench of the shady Fern Garden is the perfect backdrop for storyteller Jesslyn Wheeless. Together they weave a web of enchantment with Scottish tales and tunes for families. Time: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: Included in price of admission; $5 per person, $10 per car.

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour, Family Day: Focus on Scotland Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Extra tours take place on this day. Time: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: Included in price of admission, $5 per person, $10 per car. Concert by the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch: Focus on Scotland Fasten your seatbelt, or your kilt! The rich and powerful sounds of bagpipes fill the arboretum and your heart. Bring your family to this rousing musical treat. Refreshments are available. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: Included in price of admission; $5 per person, $10 per car.

Tuesday, July 28 Through Friday, July 31

Travels in Time Summer Camp: Apprentice Guild Ages 11 - 14. Campers can “apprentice” at the Speedwell Iron Works, the Cooper Gristmill, and Fosterfields Farm to experience some of the jobs that were done in the 19th and 20th centuries. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $125.

Tuesday, July 28

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Lewis Morris Park, Morris Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, July 29

Cart Roll Out: Electricity Look into the history of and many uses for electricity every Wednesday in July . Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission.

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“Treasure Island” Movie Night for Kids: Focus on Scotland Ages 5 & Up. Ahoy there lads and lassies! Scotsman Robert Lewis Stevenson wrote Treasure Island in 1883 on an island off the coast of Scotland. We are showing the modern Muppets version that has plenty of pirates, buried treasure, and adventure. We are serving butterscotch sundaes and oatmeal cookies. Wear your pirate gear or prepare to walk the plank! Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $7 per person.*

Saturday, August 1

Reservoir Views Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Take a cool reservoir walk. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: FREE. “Explore the Farm” Wagon Ride Enjoy an interpretive horse-drawn wagon ride while discovering the importance of sustainable farming. Learn about the methods, equipment, crops, and enterprises of Charles Foster’s farm in the early 1900s. Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.* Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, August 2

Garden on the Grow: “Sunflower, this summer day…” with cheerful looking yellow ray.” Help make bird seed mix using the sunflowers from the garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

PATHWAYS - SUMMER EDITION www.morrisparks.net Dig Spuds! Weather permitting, join the farm staff in digging potatoes that were planted this past spring. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Sail, Sail Your Boat Children can assemble and decorate sailboats and then race them in the mill’s tailrace. Boats can be purchased for $7 or borrowed from the mill. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Monday, August 3

Stream Exploration Ages 4 - 8. Discover the critters living in a stream! Wear water shoes or boots. Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Lewis Morris Park, Morris Twp. Cost: $3.* Call 973-635-6629.

Tuesday, August 4

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Dismal Harmony, Mendham Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629. Pond Critter Kids Ages 6 - 10. Dig in the pond mud and discover all the little critters that call it home! Learn to determine the water quality by which animals we find there, and have fun doing it! Dress for getting dirty. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.*

National Night Out FREE food, entertainment, ice skating, giveaways, and more! Join the Morris County Park Police and over 40 law enforcement and community agencies to learn about crime and drug prevention. Special feature, N.J. Devil, mascot for the New Jersey Devils. Time: 5 p.m. - 9 pm. Location: Mennen Sports Arena Cost: FREE. See 11 11 SeePage Page

Wednesday, August 5

Cart Roll Out: Magnetism Examine the role magnets have played throughout history and their uses in the modern world every Wednesday in August. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Mission: Monarch Search All Ages! Visit Pyramid Mountain to learn all about the amazing monarch butterfly and help search the butterfly garden to tally the monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and butterflies that are found. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. See 8 8 SeePage Page Awesome Animal Artists Ages 5 - 8. 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 take part. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Saturday, August 8

Breakfast with the Vails What types of food did the Vails have for breakfast, was it similar to what we eat today? Join the staff to prepare the type of breakfast that Stephen Vail and his family would have enjoyed. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Art in the Making: Watercolor Painting Learn about Fosterfields’ watercolor collection, and then try your hand at watercolor painting. Using basic techniques, complete a project to take home. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: $10 per person. * See 4 4 SeePage Page

Tuesday, August 11

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Schooley’s Mtn., Washington Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, August 12

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Awesome Animal Artists Ages 5 - 8. 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 take part. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Sunday, August 9

Thursday, August 13

Turkey Mountain Trot: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. See what wildlife wonders Turkey Mountain has to offer. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: FREE. Checking the Hives: the Latest Buzz Gather at the hives when the farmers check the progress of the bees and honey production. Learn more about these industrious insects. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Home School Day: Museum School Home School students and instructors are invited for an educational, interactive program that teaches the students about how museums work. What does a curator do? How are objects kept so that they will be able to be displayed for years to come? How should museum educators tell others about the objects? Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $5 per student. NJ’s Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Ages 12 & Up. Did you know that New Jersey is home to over 70 endangered and threatened species? Come and learn about New Jersey’s rare wildlife and help to keep wildlife in the future. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Friday, August 14

Dazzling Dragonflies! Ages 6 & Up. The fastest flying insects in the world are easy to spot at this time of year. Join a naturalist to identify common NJ species and learn amazing facts about their lives. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.*

Saturday, August 15

History of Pyramid Mountain Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Hear some local history as we delve into Pyramid Mountain’s past. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: FREE. Industrial Heritage Tour: Paterson Water Power Alexander Hamilton believed that the water power at the Great Falls of the Passaic River would make Paterson one of America’s greatest industrial cities. On the walk led by Joe Macasek, visit the Great Falls, explore the city’s multileveled water power system, and walk through the historic mill district. This moderate four-hour walk is along city streets and ends at the Paterson Museum in the restored Rodgers Locomotive works. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Call 973-285-6542 for meeting location. Cost: $5. Ails of the Vails During this interactive guided tour, learn about mid-nineteenth century methods of practicing medicine through the experiences of the Vail family. Excerpts from home-owner Stephen Vail’s journal, doctors’ accounts, and historical artifacts within the Vail Mansion tell stories of early healing practices. Re-enact 19th century disease symptoms and be treated by a “doctor” with early American medicine remedies. Recipes for healing candies are also provided! Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission.

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Saturday, August 15

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Tuesday, August 18

Lace Creations Watch the nimble fingers of the Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey as they perform the centuries-old arts of bobbin lace-making and tatting. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE.

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn, Montville Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Dig Spuds!

Weather permitting, join the farm staff and dig potatoes planted this past spring.

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

Sunday, August 16

Butterflies for You & Me! Ages 5 & Up with an adult. Use nature journaling to really look at these special creatures. Weather permitting. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Summer Cooking Series with Chef Cynthia Triolo: Tomatoes New Jersey is renowned for its tomatoes. In this class, we taste many different varieties, including the famous Ramapo. Make fresh tomato soup, a green tomato pie, and a traditional Sicilian pasta dish using a raw tomato sauce. This class is part of the Summer Cooking Series. Sign up for all three classes to receive a $5 discount! Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $20.* Carriage House Craft Series: Tin Punching Come out to Historic Speedwell and spend the afternoon learning how to make decorative crafts from tin! Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission.

Wednesday, August 19

Autumn Urn Made of chicken wire and lined with moss, this urn is ready to plant your ornamental millet or chrysanthemums. Bring a pair of thick gloves, a pair of thinner garden gloves, wire cutters, and needle nosed pliers. All else is supplied for creating this charming touch of autumn outdoor décor. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $20.* Cart Roll Out: Magnetism Examine the role magnets have played throughout history and their uses in the modern world every Wednesday in August. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Mission: Monarch Search All Ages! Visit Pyramid Mountain to learn all about the amazing monarch butterfly and help search the butterfly garden to tally the monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and butterflies that are found. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. See 8 8 SeePage Page

Saturday, August 22

Historic Metal Crafts: Beginners Blacksmithing Ages 13 & Up. This workshop starts with a discussion about the impact ironworking had on history. Then, learn basic blacksmithing techniques and work on projects that you can take home. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $15. Out to the Pasture Spring! Charles Foster’s journal mentions several springs that once supplied his farm with water. Join the farmers on a short walk to learn about the Fosterfields water system and to see a spring that still exists. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. 1890s Music Day Enjoy an interactive program reminiscent of musical events performed in Milltown/Chester over a century ago. Children can play fiddlesticks and animated dancing puppets called limber jacks. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, August 23

Reptiles of Pyramid Mtn. Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Learn about the scaly friends that call Pyramid Mountain home. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. Watch Them Grow! Watch the weigh-in of the new piglets! Time: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Sail, Sail Your Boat Children can assemble and decorate sailboats then race them in the mill’s tailrace. Boats can be purchased for $7 or borrowed from the mill. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Tuesday, August 25

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Schiff Natural Lands Trust, Mendham Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, August 26

Saturday, August 29

Tyke Hike Ages 2 - 5 with an adult. Young kids take to the trails to discover what animals and plants are hiding along the way and get all their burning nature questions answered by a naturalist. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.* Bear Rock Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. “Grin and bear it” on this hike to one of New Jersey’s largest glacial erratics. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: FREE.

Miller’swww.morrisparks.net Pancake Join in this adaptation of Eric Carle’s Pancakes, Pancakes! Learn where flour comes from, and then watch the miller make a golden brown pancake. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: Donation appreciated. Inspired by Goodey’s The nineteenth century saw some of the most bombastic women’s clothing in history. Enjoy a review of some of nineteenth century’s more notable clothing styles. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p. m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. See 4 4 SeePage Page Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.* Sunday, August 30 Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.* Monday, August 31 Tai Chi Demonstration Instructor Brian Coffey demonstrates Tai Chi. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.

Tuesday, September 1

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Buttermilk Falls, Mendham. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

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Saturday, September 5

“Explore the Farm” Wagon Ride Enjoy an interpretive horse-drawn wagon ride while discovering the importance of sustainable farming. Learn about the methods, equipment, crops, and enterprises of Charles Foster’s farm in the early 1900s. Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.* Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, September 6

Early Morning Laurel Trail Hike Ages 18 & Up. Take a walk on the Laurel Trail in the National Wildlife Refuge and discover the wildlife that call the Great Swamp home. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: FREE.* Singles Hike: Moderate Ages 18 & Up. Looking for someone to hike with? Search no more - our singles hikes may be the answer. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: FREE.

Garden on the Grow: Happy Harvest, but Save the Seeds It’s time to pick and pull the vegetables that are still growing in the garden. Looking ahead, help save the ripe seeds that are used to plant the garden next spring. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Tuesday, September 8

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Scherman Hoffman, Bernardsville. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629. Wednesdays, September 9 Through October 14 Nature’s Little Explorers Ages 2 & 3 with an adult. Toddlers enjoy discovering the 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: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $50.* Registration starts Wednesday, August 19 at 8 a.m. Thursdays, September 10 Through October 15 Nature’s Little Explorers Ages 2 & 3 with an adult. Toddlers enjoy discovering the wonders of nature through 6 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: $50.* Registration begins on Thursday, August 20 at 8 a.m.

Thursday, September 10

Home School Day: Garden Series: The Harvest Home School students and instructors are invited for the third and final part of the Garden Series. During this program, students harvest many of the fruits and vegetables that have been growing all season and talk about the importance of the harvest in history. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $5 students.

Saturday, September 12

Annual Meet a Monarch Butterfly Festival All Ages! No need to curtsy to these monarchs! Come on out and learn all about these fabulous butterflies and the miraculous 2,000 mile journey they make. Games, crafts, music, activities, and so much more!! Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $4. See 8 8 SeePage Page What is Ensilage? Watch and help as ensilage (cornstalks) is prepared as winter food for the animals. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. National Milling Day Celebrate the birthday of Oliver Evans, a 1780s inventor, who created the first automatic flour mill, amphibious vehicle, and highpressure steam engine! Learn about gristmills across the country. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: Donation appreciated. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, September 13

BUS TRIP: Morris Arboretum of The University of Pennsylvania The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum travel to the Morris Arboretum of The University of Pennsylvania. The group enjoys docent-led small group tours of the extensive gardens and a catered lunch in a private tent. Then, revisit areas of special interest, such as the Garden Railway display. Please wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. The bus departs from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum at 10 a.m. SHARP! Please be prompt and please register in advance. Space is limited. Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $85.* Tomato Day Sample many kinds of tomatoes grown by Rutgers University, area farmers, and us. Learn how to grow healthy tomatoes, save tomato seeds, pick the right variety, and prepare delicious, easy tomato dishes. Walks, talks, tastings, and demonstrations are offered throughout the day. Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $5 per person; $2 for children under 7. See Page 6

1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival Join the festivities as an old-fashioned country fair is recreated! Enjoy wagon rides, farm animals, period music, crafts, exhibits, a farmers market, and hands-on activities. Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. See Page 10

Fall into Fall! Ages 5 & Up. Get ready for autumn and explore the swamp searching for the first signs of the changing season. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.* Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.* Monday, September 14 Tai Chi in the Moment with Brian Coffey Start a new healthy cycle this summer or continue your path to health. Instructor Brian Coffey is a graduate of the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Session meets 9/14, 9/21, 9/28. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $40 for all three classes.*

Monday, September 14

Toddler Trek: Butterflies are Fluttering Ages 2 & 3 with an adult. This is a great time to look for butterflies out in the meadows. Come join a naturalist and learn about these beautiful, winged insects. Also, hear a butterfly-themed story. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, September 15

Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Tourne Park, Boonton. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

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Tuesday, September 15

Toddler Trek: Butterflies Are Fluttering Ages 2 & 3 with an adult. This is a great time to look for butterflies out in the meadows. Join a naturalist and learn about these beautiful, winged insects. Listen to a butterfly-themed story. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, September 16

Woodland Adventures: Green Grocer Ages 4 - 6 with an adult. Plants don’t have to travel to the market to get their food. Find out about photosynthesis and what is happening in the leaves through a guided walk, story, and activities. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $8.*

Thursdays, September 17 Through October 15 (No class on October 8)

Nature’s Classroom Fall Session Science Education for Home-Schoolers Ages 8 - 12. Join four weeks of fun-filled science classes with a new topic each class. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $45.*

Thursday, September 17

Woodland Adventures: The True Green Grocer Ages 4 - 6 with an adult. Plants don’t have to travel to the market to get their food! Find out about photosynthesis and what is happening in the leaves through a guided walk, story, and activities. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $8.* Amazing Adaptations Ages 7 - 10. Kids learn about a variety of plant and animal adaptations through a walk and fun-filled activities. Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

Evening Canoe Paddle Ages 12 & Up. Enjoy a late-summer paddle along the Rockaway River in search of local flora and fauna. Canoes, life vests, and paddles are provided. Time: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: Tourne Park, Denville. Cost: $20.* Call 973-334-3130.

Saturday, September 19

Industrial Heritage Tour: Clinton and Wawayanda Furnace Today, few stone blast furnaces survive to help tell the story of an industry that once dominated the New Jersey Highlands. On this walk, join Joe Macasek and Bierce Riley in visiting two locations to see the archaeological remains that the workers left behind. This moderate hike involves some off-trail exploration. Please come equipped with sturdy shoes. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Call 973-285-6542 for meeting location. Cost $5. Open Hearth Cooking Class Learn to cook on the open hearth using period cooking equipment with Past Master Susan McLellan Plaisted. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $50. Saturday, September 19 Fall Wildflowers Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Join a naturalist to enjoy some of the last wildflowers of the season. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1. Let’s Talk Historic Turkeys! Domestic turkeys are valued yearround on the farm! Meet the resident Narragansett turkeys and learn about their unique characteristics. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Hacklebarney Mines From retired miners, learn first-hand what iron mining was like in times past in Chester. Rock samples can be tested for the presence of iron veins.

Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill. Cost: FREE. Almost Autumn Farm Walk: On the Wing Ages 5 & Up with an adult. Come for an easily-paced walk to discover Fosterfields’ natural resources and how they were used by farm families. During this walk, look for the many beneficial birds and butterflies that can be found around the farm. Wear sturdy shoes for this easily-paced walk, which should last about 45-minutes. Time: 1:45 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, September 20

Lenape Day Special Family Event! Find out what life was like for the Lenape Indians hundreds of years ago as you play their games, try their crafts, visit their shelter, and much more! Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $4. See 7 7 SeePage Page Summer Cooking Series with Chef Cynthia Triolo: Preserving your Harvest We give demonstrations on canning, freezing, drying, and pickling so that all your hard work in the garden won’t go to waste. Don’t know what to do with all the zucchini and tomatoes you’ve grown, or all the basil that is taking over? This class aims to answer many of your questions and is part of the Summer Cooking Series. Sign up for all three classes to receive a $5 discount! Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $20.*

Family Activity Center During a visit to the farm, families can make toy sheep and play games from long ago. Parental supervision required. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission. Dig It 2! An Archaeology Program for Kids Ages 7 - 11. Archaeology has always fascinated children of all ages. Everyone dreams of finding an arrowhead, or a musket ball dropped by a soldier during the Revolution in their backyard, or maybe one day becoming a famous archaeologist, traveling the globe to discover the world’s hidden treasures. Historic Speedwell offers the junior archaeologist the chance to learn the basic skills and unearth treasures of! Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: Admission. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Monday, September 21

Tai Chi in the Moment with Brian Coffey Start a new healthy cycle this summer or continue your path to health. Instructor Brian Coffey is a graduate of the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Session meets 9/14, 9/21, 9/28. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $40 for all three classes.*

Tuesdays, September 22 Through October 13

Nature’s Classroom Fall Session Science Education for Home-Schoolers Ages 6 - 8. Join four weeks of fun-filled science classes on a new topic each class. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $45.*

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Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Jockey Hollow, Harding Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629. Preschool Walk: “Going Nuts” Ages 4 & 5 with an adult. Join a naturalist for a walk to discover all the kinds of seeds and nuts found in the woods. Finish with a fun craft! Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.* Herbal Vinegars Workshop Make a trio of tasty herbal vinegars to last all winter long using herbs grown at the Arboretum and 3 different types of vinegar. Handsome bottles, personalized labels, and matching ribbon make this a nice hostess gift for the upcoming holidays - but you won’t want to give them away! Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon or 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $14 includes all materials.* Autumnal Equinox Hike: Moderate Ages 7 & Up. Join us for trivia and a hike as day and night are equal and autumn officially begins. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, September 23

Woodland Adventures: Autumnal Equinox Celebration Ages 4 - 6 with an adult. Join the fun as we ring in the new season with a guided walk, story, and activities. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $8.*

PATHWAYS - SUMMER EDITION www.morrisparks.net Awesome Animal Artists Ages 5 - 8. 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 take part. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Thursday, September 24

Woodland Adventures: Autumnal Equinox Celebration Ages 4 - 6 with an adult. Join the party as we ring in the new season with fun activities and a walk. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $8.*

Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27

Let’s Make Sauerkraut! Gather at the Farmhouse to discover how sauerkraut is made. Cabbage is grated and combined with water and salt. Fermented and stored in ceramic crocks, this food can be used in the winter months. Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.

Saturday, September 26

Tyke Hike Ages 2 - 5 with an adult. Take to the trails to discover what animals and plants are hiding along the way and get all their burning nature questions answered by a naturalist. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.*

Girl Scout Badge Day: Museum Discovery Learn what happens behind the scenes at a museum! Girl Scouts can complete the Museum Discovery Interest Project during this day-long event. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $10. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, September 27

Historic Metal Crafts: Intermediate Blacksmithing Ages 13 & Up. Individuals with some skill can take on a more challenging project. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $15. Trees of the Great Swamp Ages 12 & Up. Become familiar with native trees and learn interesting facts about how they are used by humans and wildlife. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.* Fungus Fest The New Jersey Mycological Association hosts their annual Fungus Fest - a giant “science fair of mushrooms” that includes mushroom walks, mushroom identification, cooking demonstrations, educational

exhibit, mushroom growing displays, and much more. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE. $2 suggested donation for adults. $1 suggested donation for children under 16. Hike and Yoga: Moderate Hike to a peaceful place in the park to practice yoga with a registered instructor. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $20.* See 7 7 SeePage Page Frelinghuysen Arboretum Garden Tour Join a garden guide to hear the history of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and see the seasonal blooms. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: FREE.*

Monday, September 28

Tai Chi in the Moment with Brian Coffey Start a new healthy cycle this fall or continue your path to health. Instructor Brian Coffey is a graduate of the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $40 for all three classes.* Toddler Trek: Pond Life Ages 2 & 3 with an adult. Stroll to the pond to see the amazing critters that live in the water! Enjoy a story read by the pond’s edge. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5.*

* For program and registration information, please contact the appropriate facility: Cooper Gristmill/ Black River Park 908-879-5463 Fosterfields Living Historical Farm & The Willows 973-326-7645 Industrial Heritage 973-288-6542

Reservation

Park Police 973-326-7632

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum 973-326-7601

Great Swamp OEC 973-635-6629

Kay Environmental Center 973-635-6629

Golf Information 973-326-7602

TTY Relay 7-1-1 Historic Speedwell 973-285-6550

Park Reservations 973-326-7631

Pyramid Mountain Natural

973-334-3130

Mennen Sports Arena 973-326-7651

Mahlon Dickerson 973-663-0200

Morris Trails Partnership 973-829-8256

Tuesday, September 29 Baby and Me Hike Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails! Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Patriots’ Path, Mendham Twp. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629. Preschool Walk : Going Nuts Ages 4 & 5 with an adult. Join a naturalist on a walk to discover all the kinds of seeds and nuts that can be found in the woods. Finish with a fun craft! Time: 10 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*

Going Batty! Bat Program and Hibernaculum trip Ages 8 & Up. Join Dr. Lance Risley of the William Paterson University Biology Department for a discussion on the bats of North America followed by an excursion to a local bat hibernaculum where bats feed around the mouth of a cave. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: Ages 8-12, $10. Ages 13 & Up, $15.* See 7 7 SeePage Page

Pathways Pathways is a publication of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Gene Feyl, Director William J. Chegwidden Deputy Director, Douglas R. Cabana, John J. Murphy, James W. Murray, Margaret Nordstrom, Jack J. Schrier Published by the Morris County Park Commission P.O. Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 07962-1295

Judith Schleicher, President John R. Sette, Vice President Julie C. Baron Nicholas A. Cameron Jack Kelly Betty Cass-Schmidt Richard Seabury, III David R. Stivers Tim Tweed

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

The Morris County Park Commission invites everyone to visit the parks and participate in the programs.

If you have special needs, please contact the Administrative office for assistance, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 973-326-7600 or TTY Relay: 7-1-1. If you require an interpreter for the deaf, please provide two weeks notice.

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Brick Paver Project The first bricks have been ordered for the commemorative paver project at Mennen Sports Arena. Watch for the installation of this first set of pavers in the patio area at the front of the Arena. A second oppurtunity to order will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.parkalliance.org or call 973-631-5273

REI, The Park Alliance, and the

Morris County Park Commission

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have formed a partnership in advance of REI’s newest store opening in September in East for the new Central Park Hanover. REI, (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is a Canine Activity Center at nationally recognized supplier of a wide variety of The Barn in Randolph July active wear and equipment. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The partnership includes a gift of $5,000 to Tickets: 973-326-7615 support volunteers who work on the miles of trails managed by the Commission. “This donation permits us to supply good tools and equipment to our volunteers. With safety in mind, we are purchasing appropriate shovels, rakes, etc. to assist our volunteers with maintenance of trails in Morris County, and we thank REI for their support” said David Helmer, Executive Director. An additional $5,000 has been presented to the Environmental Education division so that they Dr. James Howard, of County College of Morris, has graciously may continue to offer educational opportunities to students and teachers. Jenny Gaus-Myers, provided a beautiful artists’ rendering of the new Canine Activity Center, Superintendent stated, “this gift helps to underwrite the operating expenses of these programs so including a dog park. A sub-committee of the Park Alliance is excited to that they can be offered at little or no charge to the participants.” have this document to support its fundraising efforts for the new area. For more information, go to REI’s Website, www.REI.com

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