Pathways June 2016 Daily Record

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
SUMMER | 2016
Pathways
1920s
COUNTRY FAIR
& FESTIVAL
SUNRISE LAKE
BEACH CLUB
Cottage
Garden
Concerts
National
NIGHT OUT
Evening
Canoe Paddle
MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2016
Lights in the Night

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he trails at Pyramid Mountain NHA light up at night during the summertime

with twinkling stars and frenzied fireflies. Exploring the trails during this
magical time is an adventure for all ages.
Firefly Fireworks
Families are invited to explore the trails together with a naturalist and reminisce
about past evenings of summer spent catching fireflies. On Saturday, July 9
at 8p.m., come to Pyramid Mountain NHA in Montville Township to spend an
evening discovering these idyllic critters and head out on the trails to search for
them. With stops for hands-on activities and games, this is certain to be a night
of fun, wonder, and light! This easy walk traverses some gentle slopes across the
trails on the Turkey Mountain side of the park and explores habitats where we may
find fireflies. Come prepared with comfortable shoes and a flashlight. This hike is
approximately 1 hour, and costs $5 per person age 5 and older.
Sunrise Lake
Beach Club
Stargazing
On warm summer nights, you may also look up to the sky and witness the beauty
of bright stars in the dark sky. On Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. learn through a brief
presentation about the constellations that light up the sky. Build your own star
chart, which can be set to show which constellations are visible on any given night.
Gaze at the stars with a naturalist and identify constellations. Bring along a blanket
and be ready to spend a fun evening with friends. This program is 90 minutes with
both indoor and outdoor portions, and the fee is $5 for age 5 and older.
For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Sat., May 28 Mon., May 30
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND

Sat., July 2 Mon., July 4
11:00 am 5:30 pm
For more info, please call 973.326.7616
or email recreation@morrisparks.net
Silas Condict County Park
100 Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Matildas
AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM
othing compares to a fun summer afternoon celebrating the day with ice cream. The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, once the home of Matilda Frelinghuysen, graced with its
magnificent Colonial Revival mansion and scenic gardens, is the setting for Matildas
Ice Cream Social. On Sunday, July 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate the life and times of
Matilda Frelinghuysen, and explore the customs and traditions of her childhood.
On the Mansions Great Lawn, join us for the turn of the century games and crafts that
Matilda would have enjoyed. Cool down with an ice cream sundae or cone from Cliffs
Homemade Ice Cream of Ledgewood while you listen to a period-perfect performance by
barbershop quartet, Gimme Four.
Admission is $20 per person and children under 2 years of age are FREE. Reservations
are required for this special event.
For information and to register,

visit arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603.
Morris County Community Gardens
Open Gates Weekend
F lowers Galore
Tea and Tour
he latest buzz around the hot topics of food and health centers on
the growing number of community gardens across the county. Many
Community Gardens throughout Morris County will be open to the
public on Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, July 31,
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.for the event Open Gates Weekend. Take a tour of many
Morris County Community Gardens, and explore whats growing at your
local Community Garden, learn how to start a Community Garden in your
town, and discover more about growing your own food.
This event showcases the beauty and diversity of Morris Countys
Community Gardens, and highlights the people, plants, and planting
techniques that make these gardens thrive.The connection to local food
pantries is another important feature at Morris County Community Gardens.
According to Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education
at the Morris County Park Commission, Each garden has found a unique
way to help address the issues of hunger here in Morris County.Garden
tours, food tastings, and garden related demonstrations will be offered at the
various Community Gardens.
Admission is FREE, and no registration is required for this rainor-shine program.This program is sponsored by The Friends of The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, with additional support from Whole Foods
Market of Morristown.
For complete event details and a map of Open Gates

Community Gardens, visit arboretumfriends.org.
Wednesdays:
July 13 & Sept. 14
11 a.m.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

353 East Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ
$40 per person. To register, call 973.326.7603.
Step onto the beautiful grounds for a leisurely one-hour tour
focusing on seasonal blooms. Enjoy a delicious tea, prepared
by classically trained German baker, Christian Renfer, at the
charming Matildas Caf. A sumptuous selection of scones,
traditional tea sandwiches, baked from scratch pastries, and
teas from around the world and our herb garden are offered.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes!
Register online at
arboretumfriends.org
or call 973.326.7603
arboretumfriends.org
morrisparks.net
National Night Out

AT MENNEN SPORTS ARENA
orris Countys annual National Night Out, hosted by the Morris County Park Police and the Morris County Park
Commission, returns to Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township on Tuesday, August 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with
more FREE attractions. There will be FREE food, drinks, entertainment, ice-skating, giveaways, and attractions offering
attendees one of the nations best Nights Out.
This year, National Night Out overflows with amusements. Explore police, fire, and emergency and rescue vehicles, such as
motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad cars. Dozens of municipal, county, and state law enforcement
agencies participate, and are available for questions. Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Polices award-winning Mounted
Equestrian Unit. Groove to the tunes of a DJ and live performances. The Morris County Park Police are once again offering the
most popular FREE Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than
1,000 children annually.
Each year since 2007, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) named Morris
Countys National Night Out event a National Award Winner. The Morris County National
Night Out, for the past seven years, has received national recognition because it offers a
comprehensive array of participating agencies to educate the public on available community
services, says Chief Gabe DiPietro of the Morris County Park Police.
Chief Gabe DiPietro 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, please visit morrisparks.net or contact Park

Police at 973.326.7632.
TUESDAY
August 2
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FREE
FOOD, DRINKS, ENTERTAINMENT,
ICE SKATING, GIVEAWAYS,
AND ATTRACTIONS
Traditional Master Class Craft Courses
AT HISTORIC SPEEDWELL
ecently, the trend of creating and selling handmade crafts is exploding. Whether you are familiar with the trend, or a
newcomer to this specialized form of art, a series of unique craft courses for adults will be held at Historic Speedwell in
Morristown. These courses are led by experts in their respective craft, who have dedicated their lives to traditional and
lost arts of the past.
On Saturday, July 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., join artist Cindy Au-Kramer of Panda Paper, for an interesting modern
perspective on the classic art of Bookmaking. In this Master Class, students use stone paper, a new material that cannot be
ripped, is practically waterproof, and is made from stone and glue. This class is intended for artists ages 13 and older. This
program is sponsored by the Friends of Historic Speedwell, and cost $30 per person, which includes materials.
On Saturday, July 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., join the Paper Marbleizing and Decoupage workshop. You are invited to
explore the Victorian arts of decorating paper through marbleizing and decorating small containers with decoupage.
Cost is $10 per person.
Here is the opportunity to try your hands at the art of mosaics which has been around for centuries.
On Saturday, August 13, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., join honoree artist Eleanor ParrDiLeo of Designs by Eleanor in Towaco, as she teaches a Master Class in Mosaics.
Learn the basics of cutting techniques, placement of tiles and gluing to create a
one-of-a-kind, six-inch trivet. No art or mosaic experience is required. This class is
intended for artists ages 13 and older. Program cost is $30 per person, and includes
materials.
Prepare to get a little dirty during the Blacksmithing Class: Hammerin! on
Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
William Barrett, of Bill Barrett Custom Knives, leads this two-day intermediate
blacksmithing class. This Master Class focuses on more advanced blacksmithing
techniques. Prior experience is helpful, but not required. All supplies are provided
and you can work on a project to take home. This class is intended for artists ages
13 and older, and is sponsored by the Friends of Historic Speedwell, and costs $30
per person, which includes materials.
All classes require preregistration and are limited in size to allow for a truly
unique, hands-on experience.
For more information, or to register, contact

Maressa McFarlane at 973.285.6537,
or mmcfarlane@morrisparks.net.
INDUSTRIAL CRAFTS DAY
at the Cooper Gristmill
iscover the art and science of early industrial crafting at the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township
during Industrial Crafts Day, on Saturday, August 27, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations
of tinsmithing, tin piercing, blacksmithing, weaving, and spinning. Try your hand at weaving and
spinning, and create a tin-pierced craft to take home. Crafters will have items available for sale. The suggested
donation for this program is $3 per adult, $2 per senior (age 65+), and $1 per child age 4 through 16. Children
under age 4 are admitted FREE.
For more information, please call 908.879.5463, or visit morrisparks.net.
Cottage
Garden
Concerts
FRANTIC FUN RUN 2016
Evening is a lovely time in the

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Cottage Garden.
Enjoy an intimate concert here along with
save the date!
complimentary refreshments.
5K Race and 1-Mile Fitness Walk/Run
NEW AND IMPROVED RACE COURSE
Tuesday, June 28
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Kahdena Road, Morris Township
For Info & Registration
raceforum.com/frantic
973.326.7616 recreation@morrisparks.net
www.morrisparks.net
Cherry Lane
7 pm - 8 pm
$15 per person, per concert
Refreshments & seating provided
Dani Zanoni
July 15 Cherry Lane - Coffee House

facebook.com/CherryLaneAcoustic
Aubrey Anne Trio
July 22 Dani Zanoni - Eclectic Pop

facebook.com/DaniZanoniMusic
BREAKFAST SPONSORED
July 29 Aubrey Anne BY
Trio - Brazilian Jazz
Appropriate for ages 12+WHOLE FOODS MARKET

facebook.com/aubreyanneduo
OF
MORRIST OWN
Preregistration is required.
Register at arboretumfriends.org
or 973.326.7603
CAMPOUT ON T HE BEACH
AN OVERNIGHT EVENT !
F RIDAY,
AUGUST 5
(rain date: Sat. August 6)
Sunrise Lake Beach Club

Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.
Registration Required
by June 19 at morrisparks.net
$45 per tent site

Tent rental is $10 (limited availability)
GAMES, SWIMMING, CAMPF IRE

ST ORIES, MARSHMALLOWS
OVER A CAMPF IRE.
BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY
WHOLE FOODSMARKET OF MORRIST OWN
1920s
and
HARVEST FESTIVAL
ome one, come all, to the 1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival with farm animals, wagon
rides, live music, a variety of food trucks, a first-floor walk-thru tour of the Foster mansion
and the Farmhouse, dance lessons, wood-burning cook stove demonstrations, old fashioned
games, and so much more! Join the hundreds of visitors who come each year to this spectacular
recreated country fair at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.
On Sunday, September 18, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., visit the farm animals including the
Belgian and Percheron draft horses, Jersey cows, chickens, sheep, ducks, turkeys, and pigs. Hop
aboard the open air wagon for a ride around the farm. See a sidesaddle rider, milk the wooden cow,
and watch a blacksmith perform his craft. Lend a hand churning butter and pressing apples into
cider. Enjoy the live foot-tapping music of the Long Hill String Band, and move to Charleston
dance steps!
Stop at the 1920s Farmhouse where wood-burning cook stove demos and sewing on a treadle
sewing machine take place. See where the farm foreman once lived, and compare it to the 1854
Gothic Revival-style mansion, The Willows, once home to the Foster family, the previous owners
of Fosterfields. At the Visitors Center, view an array of hand crafts, and vegetable and floral
displays. Dont forget to stop by the food trucks for delicious lunch and treat options!
Special event fees are $8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+), $6 per child age 4
through 16, and $4 per child age 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2. Friends
members are half price with a current membership card.
For more information, please call 973.326.7645.
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EVENING PADDLE
ON SPLIT ROCK RESERVOIR
heres nothing like gliding across a

scenic lake in a canoe while herons fish
along the shoreline and turtles bask on
rocks. On Wednesday, September 28, the
staff of Pyramid Mountain NHA is offering a
guided Evening Canoe Paddle from 5 p.m. to
7 p.m. at the beautiful Split Rock Reservoir in
Rockaway Township.
All paddlers must have completed the
Basic Canoe Skills Class as it is a prerequisite
for the Evening Canoe Paddle and all other
Morris County Park Commission canoeing
programs.
During the paddle, naturalists point out
wildlife and provide information about the animals and their habitat as you leisurely glide across the
water, finishing around sunset. The cost for this paddling excursion is $20 per person.
All Morris County Park Commission Paddling Programs are designed for ages 12 and up, and
children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so advanced registration is
required. Please dress for the weather and bring a snack and water. You must be able swim and carry
canoes and gear.
For more information or to register,

please call 973.334.3130 or visit morrisparks.net.
Park Alliance Corner
he Morris Park Alliance was recognized by Northern NJ

Safe Kids/Safe Communities at their 2016 annual meeting
for the grant funded Concussion Awareness project at
Mennen Sports Arena. Brochures for parents, skaters, and staff are
available at the Arena to provide information on protecting against
concussions and what to look for if an injury occurs. The project
also includes signs at the Skate Rental window, staff training, and
revisions to the facilitys Emergency Action Plan. The Alliance is
grateful to Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities for the grant
of $1000 to support the project.
Appreciation is extended to Novartis Pharmaceuticals for a
$7500 donation to support Novartis employee volunteer projects
at the Park Commission. Novartis employees regularly come out
on Community Partnership Day to work on trails, in parks, and
at facilities to enhance the visitor experience. We recognize the
generous contribution of Novartis and its employees.
During this time of year when parks are the busiest, the Park
Alliance continues to accept donations for facilities and programs.
Some of the places to support include historic sites, Great Swamp
Outdoor Education Center (exhibits), the All Access Playground at
Central Park of Morris County, (site of new shade structures), and
Mennen Arena (programs).
To donate and for more information,

please contact Denise Lanza at
dlanza@morrisparks.net.
Lewis Morris
County Park
Morris Township
Enjoy swimming, volleyball, beachside

activities, and sliding on the Zoom Floom.
For an extra fee, explore Sunrise Lake
on a paddle boat, or jump and climb
across the Wibit, an inflatable
obstacle course.
Hours of Operation:
Weekends:
May 28 September 5
11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Weekdays:
Tuesday Friday | June 28 August 26
10 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
*Tuesdays in July 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
You dont have to travel far

to enjoy a day at the beach!
Tiny Tot Tuesdays
Tuesdays in July
(9:00am-10:45am)
Together parents and toddlers
can explore the beautiful
water and sandy beach
of Sunrise Lake.
FREE for toddlers 4
973.267.4351 (in season)| 973.326.7616 (off season)
and under.
Information:
recreation@morrisparks.net
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Fly by Night
n late summer and early autumn, New Jerseys bats use

echolocation to forage for thousands of flying insects and
bulk up before their winter hibernation. Since Northern New
Jersey is home to one of the states largest overwintering sites,
the Hibernia Hibernaculum, this is the perfect time and place to
go batty!
On Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Pyramid
Mountain NHA in Montville Twp., join Dr. Lance Risley of
the William Paterson University Biology Department for a
slideshow and discussion of North Americas bats. Dr. Risley is
involved in the latest bat research. Become updated on current
bat populations, and hear the latest on the devastating White
Nose Syndrome.
After the presentation, join a guided walk on the darkening
trails of Pyramid Mountain NHA with Dr. Risley and a staff
naturalist. An echolocation device is used to aid in the search for
foraging bats. This bat detector makes the bats high-frequency
sounds audible to human ears.
This program is designed for ages 8 and up and the cost is
$6 per person. Space is limited so call early to register!
For more information or to register,

please call 973.334.3130.
Friday, July 1 through

Sunday, July 31
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop
by the Haggerty Education Center
for this months nature Photo
Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of
every item and get a prize. The
theme for July is America, the
Beautiful. Enjoy a great way to
get the family outdoors yearround.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
Cost: $10 per family.
Gallery Exhibit: See It: Dont

Just Look At It
Photographer Kam Ko believes

that every photo should tell a story.
His use of macro photography
makes his botanical photos come
alive. A chemist by profession, Mr.
Ko has been photographing for
over 35 years.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, July 2
Explore the Farm
Wagon Ride
Enjoy a leisurely wagon ride

through the farm. Make a special
Independence Day craft.
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.
Location: Fosterfields.
Cost: Admission.
Saturday, July 2 through

Monday, July 4
Boating at Silas Condict Park
Paddle Boat Rentals Open to the

Public.
Time:11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Silas Condict County
Park, Kinnelon.
Cost: $5 per boat for 30-minute
rental. For info, 973.326.7616.
Sunday, July 3
Introduction to Safe
Hiking: Easy
All Ages.
First-time hikers learn the basics
of safe hiking for both people and
wildlife during this relaxing hike
along Turkey Mountain Trails.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*
Huzzah for King George!
Loyalists! Visit the Ogden

Farmhouse for a spot of tea, and
help a genteel colonist with her
textile projects.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Arboretum Tour
Meet in the lobby of the Haggerty

Education Center for a tour of the
grounds of The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum. Learn the history
and enjoy the beauty of this
exceptional horticultural site with
a knowledgeable tour guide.
Time: 2 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: $3 per person. Exact
change, please.
Wednesday, July 6
Experiments in the Attic:
Engineering for Everyone
The National Historic Landmark

Factory Building is the setting for
this unique, hands-on program
that uses chemical and physical
engineering practices to create
exciting experiments.Put on your
lab coat and see what happens.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Historic Speedwell.
Cost: Admission.
Pond Explorations
Ages 6 & Up.

Get your feet wet while exploring
the pond of the Great Swamp
OEC. Uncover the animals and
plants that call this habitat home.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $5 per person.*
Saturday, July 9
Summer Botanicals
Photography Workshop
This workshop, led

by professional nature
photographer Richard Sherman,
(richardshermanphotography.
com) starts in the classroom.
Learn the keys to improving your
floral and nature images with a
packed session covering color,
balance, light/shadow, and macro
photography.Then, put what you
have learned into practice while
shooting the Arboretums grounds
and gorgeous summer flowers.
The workshop concludes back in
the classroom with a review the
images you have taken.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: $100 per person, and $95
per Veterans of the
Armed Forces.*
Sail, Sail Your Boat
All Ages with an adult.

Children decorate boats and sail
them in the tailrace. Boats can
be purchased for $10 (Friends
members $5) or borrowed for
FREE. Please wear enclosed-toe
shoes or boots.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Cooper Gristmill.
Cost: FREE.
Firefly Fireworks
Ages 5 & Up with an adult.

Enjoy a hike along Turkey
Mountain Trails in search of
fireflies. Learn about these critters
through hands-on activities and
watch their natural fireworks
display light the trail. Bring a
flashlight.
Time: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Sunday, July 10
Cooking Demonstration:
Crudo
Crudo means raw in Italian, and

in this cooking demonstration,
learn to make four raw or
uncooked pasta sauces, including
Sicilian carrettiera, arugula pesto,
and more. When its too hot
to cook, these recipes are your
salvation. Deliziosa!
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arboretum.
Hay There!
Weather permitting, watch as the

farmers make hay while the sun
shines.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Stream Exploration
Ages 6 & Up.

the streams and uncover the
animals and plants that call this
habitat home. Wear boots and be
ready to wade into the water to
explore.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Carriage House Craft Series:

Weaving
The Factory Building was once
intended to house looms. Make a
project on the mini loom to take
home.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Monday, July 11
Awesome Animal Artists
Ages 5 - 9.
Budding young artists mix nature
and art in this indoor/outdoor
program. Each class features a
different NJ animal to learn about
and draw. Parents are welcome to
stay and participate.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, July 12
Baby and Me Hike
Put your baby in a backpack and

explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All
adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Dismal Harmony,
Mendham Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* To register,
973.635.6629.
All About Bees!
All Ages.
Learn to love honeybees, or at least
understand them better, during this
fun, interactive program.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Thursday, July 14
Wednesday, July 13
Flowers Galore
Tea and Tour
Ages 13 & Up.
What could be more pleasant
than a leisurely stroll amidst the
flowers of The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum?
In the cool of the morning, take
a tour of the grounds under the
expert tutelage of horticulture
staff.
Then, on to the charming
Matildas Caf for a sumptuous
selection of scones, traditional
tea sandwiches, baked from
scratch pastries, and teas from
around the world and our own
herb garden. Gentlemen are
most welcome!
Tour, tea, gratuities, and
tax are included. Tours start
promptly at 11 a.m. and
meet in the lobby of the
Haggerty Education Center.
Please wear comfortable
walking shoes, as you will
be exploring the grounds.
Time: Tour: 11 a.m.

Tea: 12 noon.
Arboretum.
SEE PAGE 3
Blueberry
Muffin Baking

Make blueberry muffins using
flour ground at the Gristmill.
While the muffins are baking,
take a tour of the Gristmill.
Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 per family; Friends
members $5.* Preregister by
June 30.
Friday, July 15
Cottage Garden
Concerts
Evening is a lovely time in

the Cottage Garden. Its bright
colors and many textures
take on a special glow as
the sun fades. Enjoy this
intimate garden, a concert of
live coffee-house style music
by Cherry Lane, (facebook.
com/CherryLaneAcoustic),
and a cold beverage and
tasty cookie from Matildas
Caf. For information about
the musicians and to register
for each concert, visit
arboretumfriends.org. Seating
for this very special evening
event is limited. This program
is presented with the generous
support of The Friends of The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Arboretum.
SEE PAGE 7
Saturday, July 16
Dragonfly Days
All Ages.
Learn about dragonflies and their
fascinating life cycle. Go outside
for an easy hike in search of these
fantastic flyers.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Nature Art

Use grain and natural items to
create artwork. Explore painting,
printmaking, rubbings, and
collage/mosaic while designing
art items to take home.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Suggested donation of $2
per person for art supplies.
Carolines Special Place:

Cottage and Garden Craft
Get to know Caroline Foster,

her Temple of Abiding Peace
cottage, and its colorful flower
garden. Make a paper replica of
the cottage, and pot seeds to take
home.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Bookmaking Master Class
Ages 13 & Up.

Cindy Au-Kramer of Panda Paper
is back for a fourth year. Create
a project with stone paper, a new
material that cannot be ripped,
is practically waterproof and
made out of stone and glue. This
program is sponsored by the
Friends of Historic Speedwell.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person, plus $5 for
materials paid to the instructor.*
To register, 973.285.6537 or
mmcfarlane@morrisparks.net.
SEE PAGE 6
Sunday, July 17
Staycation Hike for Adults
Ages 18 & Up.

Relive the good old days of
summer camp with fun games and
team-building activities during
this easy and interactive hike.
The Broody Hen
Visit morrisparks.net
Discover the special traits of a

broody hen, and learn how she
hatches her chicks.
Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
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Sunday, July 17
Matildas
Ice Cream Social
All Ages!
Summer, ice cream, special
games, and crafts are all
planned to take place on
the Great Lawn of The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
to celebrate the life of its
former owner, Matilda
Frelinghuysen. Enjoy all this
with the background music of
a barbershop quartet, Gimme
Four! Rain date is July 23.
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: $20 per person, children
under age 2 are FREE.*
SEE PAGE 3
Junior Engineer Day
Its a fine day for science at

Historic Speedwell where you
can come and be an engineer for
the day.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Monday, July 18
Snake School!
All Ages.
Enjoy a fun, interactive crash
course about the snakes that live
in New Jersey during an easy hike
along the Acorn Trail.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Kay Center,
Chester Twp.
973.635.6629.
Saturday, July 23
New and Exciting Trees
and Shrubs for the Forward
Thinking Gardener
Creepy Crawlies
All Ages.
Discover the reasons insects are
so unique, and learn which bugs
inhabit the swamp. Meet LIVE
insects up close.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.
Wednesday, July 20

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Friday, July 22
Butterflies in the Meadow
Join experts from the North

American Butterfly Association as
we walk the meadows of Bamboo
Brook in search of mid-summer
butterfly species. Many different
species have been observed
during past walks including
Monarch, Summer Azure, and
Wild Indigo Duskywing. Bring
water, sun protection, and a
camera.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.
Cost: FREE.* To register,
njconservation.org.
Cottage Garden
Concerts
Evening is a lovely time in

the Cottage Garden. Its bright
colors and many textures
take on a special glow as
the sun fades. Enjoy this
intimate garden, a concert
of live music by the talented
singer-songwriter Dani
Zanoni, (facebook.com/
DaniZanoniMusic), and a cold
beverage and tasty cookie from
Matildas Caf. For information
about the musicians and to
register for each concert, visit
Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Arboretum.
SEE PAGE 7
1880s Music Day at Milltown
Enjoy an interactive program

reminiscent of musical events
performed in Milltown over a
century ago. Children can join the
musicians by playing fiddlesticks,
and animating dancing puppets
called limber jacks.
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE. Donations
appreciated.
Go With the Flow!
Streams provided an important

water supply to farms. With a
guide, follow a stream to see
where it goes, and what life
it sustains.
Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
morris county
park commission
take a
peek.
Trashy History: Pollution in

the 19th Century
a new experience.
morrisparks.net
Each year hundreds of new

species, varieties, and cultivars
of plants are introduced into
commerce. These choice plants
offer superior flowers, foliage,
fruit, greater vigor and cultural
adaptability. This lecture,
presented by Vincent Simeone,
Director of Planting Fields
State Historic Park, focuses on
the newest and most promising
selections of trees and shrubs for
gardeners with a true appreciation
for the best and brightest plants
available. This program is eligible
for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener
CEUs.
Arboretum.
Pollution isnt a modern

invention. Join us for a talk to
learn about the causes of pollution
over a hundred years ago and
what was done to correct and
prevent it.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Sunday, July 24
Best Dressed in the

Vail House
Costumed interpreters lead

tours of the Vail House.
Experience a realistic depiction
of life in an historic place.
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Snake School!
All Ages.
Enjoy a fun, interactive crash
course on the snakes that live in
New Jersey during an easy hike
along the Acorn Trail.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
At the pond, cast a fishing line to

see if any fish respond. Catch of
the day will be thrown back.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Wednesday, July 27

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Ages 5 - 9.
Time:4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Meet the Irish Servant and the
Cook at The Willows
Cottage Garden
Concerts
Evening is a lovely time in the

Cottage Garden. Its bright colors
and many textures take on a
special glow as the sun fades.
Enjoy this intimate garden,
a concert of live music by
Brazilian Jazz artists, Aubrey
Anne Trio, (facebook.com/
aubreyanneduo), and a cold
beverage and tasty cookie from
Matildas Caf. For information
about the musicians and to
register for each concert, visit
Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Arboretum.
SEE PAGE 7
Stargazing
Ages 5 & Up.

Spend a night under the stars.
Learn about the night sky, build
your own star chart, and head
outside to identify summer
constellations.
Time: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
During a special hands-on guided

tour, learn about the domestic help
at the Foster home, The Willows.
Help the maid with household
chores. At the end of the tour,
assist the cook and prepare
historic foods using the woodburning cook stove.
Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Cost: Admission.

be purchased for $10 (Friends
FREE. Please wear enclosedtoe shoes or boots.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE.
Adult Craft: Paper

Marbleizing and Decoupage
Explore the Victorian arts

of decorating paper through
marbleization and decorating
small containers with decoupage.
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person.* To
register, 973.285.6537 or
SEE PAGE 2
Now
SEE PAGE 6
Pathways
CONVENIENTLY AVAILABLE!
morrisparks.net
Saturday, July 30 &

Sunday July 31
Morris County
Community Garden
Open Gates Weekend
The Morris County Park

Commission and The Friends
of The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum invite you to
participate in the Morris
County Community Garden
Open Gates Weekend.
Discover the beauty and
diversity of Morris Countys
Community Gardens through
the people, plants, and
planting techniques that make
gardens thrive. These gardens
also foster civic engagement,
support local food pantries,
and enhance our quality of
life. Visit arboretumfriends.org
for maps and directions.
Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Community
Gardens throughout Morris
County.
Cost: FREE.
SEE PAGE 3
Monday, August 1
through
Wednesday, August 31
for this months nature Photo
Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of
theme for August is 90 Degrees.
Enjoy a great way to get the
family outdoors year-round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Gallery Exhibit: MillburnShort Hills Art Center

Member Show
Enjoy the exhibit of the talented

members of the Millburn-Short
Hills Art Center. The exhibit
features both professional and
amateur artists working in a
variety of media.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 2
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome to join.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain,
Montville Twp.
973.635.6629.
Thursday, August 4
Corn Muffin Baking

Make corn muffins using
cornmeal ground at the Gristmill.
While the muffins are baking, take
a tour of the Gristmill.
Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
members $5.* Register by
July 21.
Friday, August 5
NATIONAL
NIGHT
OUT
FREE food, entertainment, ice
skating, and giveaways! Join
the Morris County Park Police,
and over 40 law enforcement
and community agencies
for an evening of awareness
and fun. Explore a variety of
emergency vehicles: fire trucks,
police motorcycles, squad
cars, ambulances, all-terrain
vehicles, and more!
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Mennen Sports
Arena, 161 Hanover Avenue,
Morris Township.
Cost: FREE!
Contact: 973.326.7654.
SEE PAGE 4
Wednesday, August 3
Food Science
Learn what makes your favorite

foods taste so delicious. We are
opening doors to new flavors in
August. Experiment with food to
unlock its secrets.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
CAMPOUT
ON THE BEACH
Under the stars, enjoy a

campre, storytelling, and
smores at this overnight
event. A continental breakfast
is provided by Whole Foods
Market of Morristown.
Time:7 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis
Morris County Park
Cost: $45 per family.* To
register, 973.326.7616.
SEE PAGE 7
Saturday, August 6
Butterfly Search
All Ages.
Learn about the life cycle and
habits of butterflies. Search
the butterfly gardens and tally
how many eggs, caterpillars,
chrysalides, and butterflies can
be found. Monarch butterflies
are a migratory species of special
concern. Search for evidence of
visiting monarchs, too.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Explore the Farm
Wagon Ride

through the farm, thanks to the
newest draft horses,
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.
Cost: Admission.
Busy Hands, Happy Hands
Try out seasonal activities from

The American Boys and Girls
Handy Books, the Victorian-era
recreational guides for children.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
The Many Colors of Food
Food can be art. During this talk,

some of the most beautiful aspects
of food are discussed.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Sunday, August 7
The Potting Shed
Join Horticultural Education

Assistant Lily Mehl as she
demonstrates the art of
Kokedama. By wrapping a plant
in a layer of bonsai materials
and moss, then tying it up with
various strings, an artistic whole
is formed that is more than the
sum of its parts! Get busy with
all your little plantlings and make
some Kokedama!
Time: 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Arboretum.
change, please.
Wash and Wear Sheep

Help the farmers wash lambs
that were born in the spring.
Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Arboretum Tour
Meet in the lobby of the

Haggerty Education Center
for a tour of the grounds of
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Learn the history and enjoy
the beauty of this exceptional
horticultural site with a
knowledgeable tour guide.
Time: 2 p.m.
Arboretum.
change, please.

Pot Holders
Historically, people didnt let

anything go to waste. Use rags to
make a very useful pot holder.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Monday, August 8
Ages 5 - 9.
Time:4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Food Science

foods taste so delicious.
Experiment with food to unlock
its secrets.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Saturday, August 13
Dig Spuds!
Dig in, and find the potatoes from

the crop that was planted this past
spring. At the Farmhouse kitchen,
see how potatoes are prepared.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. &
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Admission.

be purchased for $10, (Friends
FREE. Please wear enclosed-toe
shoes or boots.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE.
Bead Weaving Workshop:

Chevron Poppy Bracelet
Janet Palumbo and Reem Iversen

have been teaching bead weaving
for many years with a devoted
following and rave reviews.
They lead workshops at Bead
Fest Philadelphia, the biggest
bead event on the east coast.
Using the tools and materials
provided, create a dainty bracelet,
while learning the basics of
bead weaving. A flower button
clasp with a Swarovski crystal
center, adds the finishing touch
to this garden trellis for your
wrist. Learn both flat and
circular chevron stitch.Topics
include: tools, materials, and
resources; bead colors and
finishes; understanding beading
patterns and terminology; and
making creative decisions.Class
is suitable for beginner and
intermediate beaders.
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Arboretum.
Mosaic Master Class
Ages 13 & Up.

Learn the basics of cutting
techniques, placing and gluing
tiles to create a 6-inch trivet.
No art or mosaic experience
is required. This program is
sponsored by the Friends of
Historic Speedwell.
Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person, plus
$5 for materials paid to
the instructor.* To register,
973.285.6537 or mmcfarlane@
morrisparks.net.
SEE PAGE 6
Sunday, August 14
Family Staycation Hike
Tuesday, August 16
Baby and Me Hike
Cooking the Books:

Summer Fruits
Food Science
All Ages.
Having a busy summer? Enjoy
a family fun hike along Turkey
Mountain Trails reminiscent
of summer camp days gone by
with interactive team games and
activities.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $2 per person age 3
and up.*
Drams, gills, pecks

measurements are not the only
things that have changed in the
kitchen over the past 300 years!
Explore recipes of the past from
the Elizabeth Donnell Kay Rare
Book Collection. Begin with a talk
by Lesley Parness, Superintendent
of Horticultural Education, about
fruit breeding in the 1700s and
enjoy the selected botanical
art. Then, Chef Cynthia Triolo,
Horticultural Program Specialist,
demonstrates preparation of
summer fruit recipes, explaining
the unusual ingredients and
cooking techniques updated for
modern-day cooks. Finally, enjoy
sampling a variety of dishes.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arboretum.
The Art of Preserves
In the days before refrigeration,

foods were preserved using a
variety of methods. Enjoy a
demonstration of preserving
techniques and get recipes to take
home.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC,
Chatham Twp.
973.635.6629.

its secrets.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Ages 5 - 9.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
Apple Muffin Baking

Make apple muffins using flour
ground at the Gristmill. While the
muffins are baking, take a tour of
the Gristmill.
Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
members $5.* Register by
August 4.
morris county park commission
take a peek.
a new experience.
morrisparks.net
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Friday, August 19
Butterflies in the Meadow
Join experts from the North

American Butterfly Association as
we walk the meadows of Bamboo
Brook in search of mid-summer
butterfly species. Many different
species were observed during
past walks including Monarch,
Summer Azure, and Wild Indigo
Duskywing. Bring water, sun
protection, and a camera.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
njconservation.org.
Saturday, August 20
Bear and Tripod Rock Hike:
Moderate
Ages 16 & Up.
Explore the trails to view these
glacial erratic wonders. Learn
about these glacial rocks, how
they got here, and the unique
geology of the area.
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lace Creations
Watch the nimble fingers of the

Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey as
they perform the centuries-old arts
of bobbin lacemaking and tatting.
Try your hand at bobbin lacing.
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
appreciated.
Deliciously Disgusting!
During this talk, we will highlight

some of the most disgusting
recipes from the 19th century.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Sunday, August 21
Butterflies for You and Me!
Ages 5 & Up with an adult.

Charles Foster kept a journal
about everyday life at Fosterfields.
Meet at the cottage garden to
try nature journaling, and record
the butterflies found there. This
program is weather dependent.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.

The Route of Clean Water
Local historian Joe Macasek talks

about the Morris Aqueduct and
the 19th century project to bring
clean water to Morristown.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Butterfly Search
All Ages.
Learn about the life cycle and
habits of butterflies. Search
the butterfly gardens and tally
how many eggs, caterpillars,
chrysalids, and butterflies
can be found. Monarch
butterflies are a migratory
species of special concern,
search for evidence of visiting
monarchs, too.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, August 22
Fabulous Dragonflies!
Ages 5 & Up.

Discover amazing facts about
these fascinating mini-predators,
and join a naturalist to search for
various species around the pond
and meadow.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Lewis Morris County
Park, Morris Twp.
973.635.6629.
Yoga for Nature Kids
Ages 2 - 6 with an adult.

In this indoor/outdoor program,
little ones learn yoga-like poses
and movements to represent
the animals and plants around
them. A walk on the trails
and childrens literature
compliment the poses.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Life Under the Leaves
Ages 4 & Up.

There are so many interesting
creatures living just under the leaf
litter on the forest floor. Explore
their world with a naturalist and
see how many different critters
you can find.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Food Science

its secrets.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Meet the Critters
All Ages.
Take a closer look and touch the
LIVE resident animals in this
indoor program.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*
Stream Exploration
Ages 6 & Up.

the streams to uncover the
animals and plants that call this
habitat their home. Wear boots
and be ready to wade into the
water to explore.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 25
Pond Explorations
Ages 6 & Up.

Get your feet wet while
exploring the pond. Uncover
the animals and plants that call
this habitat home.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 27
Industrial Crafts Day
Discover early industrial

crafts with demonstrations by
a blacksmith, a tinsmith, tin
piercers, weavers, and spinners.
Crafters have items for sale.
Cost: Suggested donation is $3
per adult, $2 per senior (65+),
$1 per child age 4 - 16. FREE
per child under age 4.
SEE PAGE 6
Meet the Irish Servant and

the Cook at The Willows

tour, learn about the domestic
help at the Foster home, The
Willows. Help the maid with
household chores. At the end
of the tour, assist the cook and
prepare historic foods using the
wood-burning cook stove.
Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
The Cure to What Ales You
Join the discussion on the varied

and controversial relationship
between alcohol and people
during the 19th century.
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Sunday, August 28
Ice Cream Sunday
Lend a hand by cranking

homemade ice cream. Enjoy a
sample while supplies last!
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Tuesday, August 30
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Tourne County Park,
Boonton Twp.
973.635.6629
Thursday, September 1
through
Friday, September 30
Gallery Exhibit: Watercolors
by the Musconetcong
Watercolor Group
The spectacular watercolors by

the Musconetcong Watercolor
Group are on display this month.
The 21 members, under the
direction of artist Doris Ettlinger,
meet in a 19th century gristmill
overlooking the Musconetcong
River, from which they draw
much inspiration.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, September 3
Explore the Farm
Wagon Ride

through the farm, thanks to the
newest draft horses.
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.
Cost: Admission.
Go With the Flow!
Streams provided an important

water supply to farms. With a
guide, follow a stream to see
where it goes, and what life it
sustains.
Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
& Sunday, September 4
Family Photo
Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and

stop by the Haggerty Education
Center for this months nature
photo scavenger hunt. Take a
photo of every item and get a
prize. The theme for September
is Cool Off! Theme and prizes
change monthly. Enjoy a great
way to get the family outdoors
year-round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
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Sunday, September 4
Labor Day Hike: Moderate
Ages 7 & Up.

As the summer season concludes,
join a hike through the cool,
forested trails.
Best Dressed in the Vail

House
Costumed interpreters lead tours

of the Vail House. Experience a
realistic slice of life in an historic
place.
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Arboretum Tour
Meet in the lobby of the Haggerty

Education Center for a tour of the
grounds of The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum. Learn the history
and enjoy the beauty of this
exceptional horticultural site with
a knowledgeable tour guide.
Time: 2 p.m.
Arboretum.
Cost: $3 per person.
Farm Know-How on the Go:

Granary & Ensilage Pits
Discover how the Granary and

Ensilage Pits were used. Help
prepare ensilage, a livestock feed
made by chopping green corn.
Time: 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Tuesday, September 6
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Jockey Hollow
National Park, Harding Twp.
973.635.6629.
Wednesday, September 7
Read and Create:
Kids Industrial Craft
and Story Time

Spend an afternoon in the Factory
Building to hear a story and create
a mechanical craft.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Weekend Family Walk
All Ages.
Take to the trails to discover the
unique animals and plants found
at the Great Swamp. Everyone is
sure to learn some amazing new
nature facts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Turkey Mountain
Exploration: Easy
Ages 5 & Up.

Take an easy stroll through
lesser-known Turkey Mountain
Trails. Discover new trails and the
beautiful views of the woods as
you walk with a naturalist.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lifting and Dividing

Perennials at Bamboo Brook
When dividing perennials, timing

and technique are important.
Learn how to rejuvenate even
the oldest residents of a garden
by occasionally dividing them.
The Gardeners at Bamboo Brook
demonstrate this technique at this
hands-on workshop. This program
is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master
Gardener CEUs.
National Milling Day
Celebrate the 261st birthday

of Oliver Evans, a 1780s
inventor, who created the first
automatic flour mill. See some
of his inventions at work at the
Gristmill. View a collection of
antique printed flour bags.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
appreciated.
Caras Cottage
Visit Caroline Fosters Temple

of Abiding Peace, where she
entertained friends and enjoyed
her nearby garden. Sample light
refreshments.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Family Activity Center:

Corn Husk Dolls
Make a family-friendly craft of

corn husk dolls. Play games that
were popular long ago. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
for this months nature photo
scavenger hunt. Take a photo of
theme for September is Cool
Off! Theme and prizes change
monthly. Enjoy a great way to get
the family outdoors year-round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Hammerin!:
Blacksmithing Master Class
Ages 13 & Up.

William Barrett, of Bill Barrett
Custom Knives, leads a twoday, intermediate blacksmithing
class on advanced
blacksmithing technique.
Prior experience is helpful. All
supplies are provided, and you
work on a project to take home.
This program is sponsored
by the Friends of Historic
Speedwell.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person, plus
$10 for supplies paid to
the instructor.* To register,
973.285.6537 or
SEE PAGE 6
Monday, September 12
Toddler Trek:
Life on the Pond
Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.

Enjoy a story read aloud and
head out to the pond to see what
animals and plants call it home.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Mt. Hope Historical
County Park, Rockaway Twp.
973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk:
Fluttering
Butterflies
Explore the trails in search of
butterfly friends. Finish with a
butterfly-themed craft.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Family Science Day: Habitats

Learn about habitats while
rotating through hands-on activity
stations designed to challenge
families to work together and
make new discoveries.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up, $5
per child age 3 & 4.*
Wayward Warblers
Songbirds are on their way south
for the winter, and September is
a wonderful time to see the most
colorful warblers as they pass
through New Jersey.American
Redstarts, Black-Throated Green
Warblers, and Magnolia Warblers
are just a few of the species we
might observe.Bring water, sun
protection, and a camera
Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
njconservation.org.
Read and Create: Kids

Industrial Craft and Story
Time

Spend an afternoon in the Factory
Building to hear a story and create
a mechanical craft.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
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Wednesdays,
September 14
through October 19
Natures Little Explorers

Discover the wonders of nature
together through six weeks of
walks, activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Puddle Jumpers

Explore the trails with your
preschooler and learn about the
natural world through the season
during six weeks of walks,
activities, and crafts.
Time: 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Thursdays, September
15 through October 20
Natures Little Explorers

Enjoy discovering the wonders
of nature through six weeks of
walks, activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Puddle Jumpers

Explore the trails with your
preschooler and learn about the
natural world through the season
during six weeks of walks,
activities, and crafts.
Time: 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Millers Pancake
Join in this live adaptation

of Eric Carles Pancakes,
Pancakes! Learn where the
ingredients for making a pancake
come from, see grain ground
into flour or meal, and watch the
Miller make a pancake.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
appreciated.

Baby and Me Hike
Stream Exploration
Ages 6 & Up.

Get your feet wet while
exploring the streams and
uncover the animals and plants
that call this habitat home. Wear
boots and be ready to wade into
the water to explore.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Family Photo Scavenger
Hunt
Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a
year-round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Sunday, September 18
Willowwood Open House
Enjoy autumns splendor at

Willowwood Arboretum. Take a
guided tour of the gardens and
meadows, or stroll the grounds
using your cell phone to guide
you. The Tubbs house is open
for a rare peek at the home life
of botanizing brothers, Henry
and Robert Tubbs. Curated talks
about some of the decorative
arts in the house, such as the
fine collection of Willowware,
are given throughout the day.
Horticultural staff share tips on
how to properly put your garden
to bed and which trees, shrubs,
and flowers are fall-performers.
Light refreshments are provided
by the Willowwood Foundation.
Location: Willowwood
Arboretum.
Cost: $5 per car.*
1920s Country
Fair & Harvest
Festival
Come one, come all to the

country fair with farm animals,
wagon-rides, food trucks,
live music, crafts, exhibits,
demonstrations, period games,
wood-burning cook stove
demos and hands-on activities.
This annual event attracts
hundreds of people! Fun for
the entire family.
Cost: $8 per adult, $7 per
senior (65+), $6 per child age
4 - 16, $4 per child age 2 & 3.
FREE per child under age 2.
Friends members are half price
with a current membership
card.
SEE PAGE 8
Trail Treasure Hunt
All Ages.
Enjoy a nature scavenger hunt
where families work together to
follow clues and find the answers
to nature riddles along the trails.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 and up.*
Ages 5 - 9.
program. Each class features
a different NJ animal to learn
about and draw. Parents are
welcome to stay and participate.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Schiff Nature
Preserve, Mendham Twp.
973.635.6629.
Toddler Trek: Beautiful

Butterflies

Enjoy a story read aloud and take
a walk in the butterfly garden to
look for our butterfly friends.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tyke Hike:
Beautiful Butterflies
Ages 4 & 5.
Drop off your preschooler for an
hour to enjoy a story read aloud
and a walk in the butterfly garden
to look for fluttering friends.
Please note that parents who
also have a 2 or 3-year-old can
attend a simultaneous Toddler
Trek while the 4 and 5-yearolds participate in this program
without a parent.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fly by Night!:
Bat Presentation
and Evening Walk
Ages 8 & Up.

Join Dr. Lance Risley of the
William Paterson University
Biology Department for an
update and discussion on the bats
of North America, including the
latest on White Nose Syndrome.
Finish with a walk on the trails
searching for bats using an
echolocation device.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 11
Read and Create:
Kids Industrial Craft
and Story Time
Spend an afternoon in the
Factory Building to hear a story
and create a mechanical craft.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Ages 5 - 9.
program. Each class features
a different NJ animal to learn
about and draw. Parents are
welcome to stay and participate.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fall Foliage Hike: Moderate
Ages 7 & Up.
Walk along the ridge of Pyramid
Mountain and return along the
reservoir. View the breathtaking
fall foliage from the mountain at
this stunning time of year.
Speedwell Games Day
Join us for an exciting day of

tournaments and triumphs at
the first ever Speedwell Games
Day. During the day, families
and children of all ages are
invited to participate in games
and play with toys that were
used in the bygone era of the
Vail Family. At 5 p.m., the
adult card tournaments begin.
Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
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Meet the Irish Servant and
the Cook at The Willows

tour, learn about the domestic
help at the Foster home, The
Willows. Help the maid with
household chores. At the end
of the tour, assist the cook and
prepare historic foods using the
wood-burning cook stove.
Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Family Photo Scavenger
Hunt
photo scavenger hunt. Take a
year-round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Arboretum.
Sunday, September 25
Glacial Erratics: Strenuous
Ages 16 & Up.

Join a hike that passes the major
glacial erratic in the park and
includes some great autumn
views.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30.

Make a Victorian Toy
Use optics to make some

deceptively simple toys that were
enjoyed by adults and children
alike over 100 years ago.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Toddler Trek:
Going on a Seed Hunt

Enjoy a story read aloud and
during a trail walk, learn how
seeds move to new places
to grow.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Baby and Me Hike

adults are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain
NHA, Montville Twp.
973.635.6629.
Autumnal Evening Canoe

Paddle
Ages 12 & Up.

Enjoy a leisurely paddle on
this first evening of autumn.
Canoes, life vests, and paddles
are provided. Children under
16 must be accompanied by an
adult. Register today as space is
limited. Canoe skills course is a
prerequisite for this program.
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Split Rock Reservoir,
Rockaway Twp.
Cost: $20 per person.* To
register, 973.334.3130.
SEE PAGE 10
Saturday, October 1
Pathways
Pathways is a publication of the
Morris County Park Commision
Morris County Park Commissioners
Betty CassSchmidt, President

Barbara Shepard, Vice President
Julie C. Baron Edward McCarthy Stuart Lasser
Matthew Tal Louis A. Valori, Jr., EdD
Richard Seabury, III Kim M. Wentworth
David D. Helmer, Executive Director
Lois McClellanWnek, Executive Editor
Home-School Adventures:
Amazing Adaptations
All Ages.
Learn all about the amazing
physical and behavioral
adaptations that help wildlife
survive. After a brief
introduction inside, go outdoors
to explore habitats and take part
in hands-on activities.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 per child age 3 & up.*
Read and Create: Kids

Industrial Craft and Story
Time

Spend an afternoon in the
Factory Building to hear a story
and create a mechanical craft.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission.
Now
The Morris County Park Commission invites people with

disabilities to our sites and programs. If you or a family member
info@morrisparks.net or 973.326.7600.
Published by the Morris County Park Commission
P.O. Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 079621295.
LENAPE DAY
Annual event celebrating the

Lenape people with dancing,
drums, vendors, and historical
talks by the Ramapough
Lenape People. Enjoy games,
crafts, touring a replica
wigwam, and more. Great fun
for the entire family!
Time: 12 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp
OEC.
Cost: $5 per person
age 3 & up.
Pathways
CONVENIENTLY AVAILABLE!
morrisparks.net
*For program and registration information,

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

973.635.6629
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
973.697.3140
Mennen Sports Arena
973.326.7651
Park Police
973.326.7632
Park Reservations
973.326.7631
Pyramid Mountain NHA
973.334.3130
Recreation
973.326.7616
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Weddings Special Events
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Birthday Parties
Private Ice Rentals
Snack Bar & Pro Shop
Special Group Rates
Private & Group Lessons
For more information:

973.326.7651 or morrisparks.net
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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2016

Lights in the Night

he trails at Pyramid Mountain NHA light up at night during the summertime

For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND

AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

For information and to register,

Morris County Community Gardens

Open Gates Weekend

For complete event details and a map of Open Gates

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2016

National Night Out

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net or contact Park

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2016

Traditional Master Class Craft Courses

For more information, or to register, contact

INDUSTRIAL CRAFTS DAY

at the Cooper Gristmill

For more information, please call 908.879.5463, or visit morrisparks.net.

FRANTIC FUN RUN 2016

Evening is a lovely time in the

For Info & Registration

July 15 Cherry Lane - Coffee House

Aubrey Anne Trio

July 22 Dani Zanoni - Eclectic Pop

Appropriate for ages 12+WHOLE FOODS MARKET

(rain date: Sat. August 6)

Sunrise Lake Beach Club

$45 per tent site

GAMES, SWIMMING, CAMPF IRE

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2016

For more information, please call 973.326.7645.

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION SUMMER 2016

ON SPLIT ROCK RESERVOIR

heres nothing like gliding across a

For more information or to register,

Park Alliance Corner

he Morris Park Alliance was recognized by Northern NJ

To donate and for more information,

Enjoy swimming, volleyball, beachside

You dont have to travel far

n late summer and early autumn, New Jerseys bats use

For more information or to register,

Friday, July 1 through

Gallery Exhibit: See It: Dont

Photographer Kam Ko believes

Enjoy a leisurely wagon ride

Saturday, July 2 through

Paddle Boat Rentals Open to the

Huzzah for King George!

Loyalists! Visit the Ogden

Meet in the lobby of the Haggerty

The National Historic Landmark

Ages 6 & Up.

This workshop, led

Sail, Sail Your Boat

All Ages with an adult.

Ages 5 & Up with an adult.

Crudo means raw in Italian, and

Weather permitting, watch as the

Ages 6 & Up.