Pathways December 2015 Daily Record

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
WINTER | 2016
Pathways
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Summer Camps
A Winters Day
on the Farm
Snowshoeing Fun
Maple Sugar Festival
MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016
Get Sappy with Maple

Sugaring at the Great Swamp
The trees are tapped and the firewood is chopped
- its maple sugaring season at the Great Swamp
Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township!
There are many opportunities for learning how to tap
maple trees and make syrup.
Experience the entire process from tree to pancaketopping treat, complete with a delicious syrup taste
test, including our own homemade syrup. Maple
Sugaring Demonstrations are held on most Saturdays
and Sundays in January and February (All dates
listed in the calendar). The hour-long demonstrations
begin at 2 p.m. and at the peak of the season, on
February 27 and 28, demos are held 1 p.m and
2:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per person age 3 and older.
Seating is limited and filled on a first come, first
served basis, so it is recommended that you
arrive early.
MAPLE SUGAR
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Celebrate the peak of the maple sugaring

season with the annual Maple Sugar Festival,
from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March
5, at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education
Center. There is so much to enjoy, with a
wide variety of planned activities, including
tree tapping demonstrations, maple cream
making and tasting, games, crafts, and plenty
of sugaring information while you experience
all the facets of the syrup making process
firsthand.
According to Jenny Gaus-Myers,
Superintendent of the Morris County Park Commission facility, People dont look at the maple syrup on their
table the same way after experiencing this festival! They begin to appreciate the quality differences, as well as the
process required to make this tasty treat. Its a fun and educational day for everyone!
So head outside on a crisp winter day and take a guided Hike Through Maple Sugaring History to discover
how sugaring has changed over time since it was started by the Native Americans hundreds of years ago.
Afterwards, you will be ready to enjoy a cup of hot, homemade cider by the fire while watching the engaging
demonstration of the evaporation process on an authentic wood-burning evaporator. If you are thinking of
making your own syrup at home, spiles are on sale along with easy instructions on how to get started. A maple
sugar farmer is on hand selling fresh syrup treats. Event admission is $4 per person age 3 and older.
For more information, please visit morrisparks.net or call 973.635.6629.
Bald Eagle Trips

Along the Delaware River
hough you may not think of New Jersey

as a great place to view these magnificent
birds of prey, it actually is, and winter
is the perfect time to spot them. Each winter,
bald eagles congregate along major waterways,
including the Delaware River to fish the open
waters all season. At this time, its easy to find
eagles soaring overhead or diving into the icy
waters for prey.
Take advantage of the perfect time for
an eagle watching expedition, and join the
environmental education staff of the Great
Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham
Township on these popular annual Bald Eagle
Watching Trips. With knowledgeable staff, travel
by van to locations along the Upper Delaware
River in New York and Pennsylvania. Along the
way, learn all about the amazing natural history
of the eagles, enjoy complimentary hot cocoa,
and receive educational hand-outs. At each stop,
guides set up a high-powered spotting scope to
enhance viewing. Dont miss out on seeing our
nations majestic symbol in the wild!
Trips, for ages 18 and older, are scheduled
for Sunday, January 3, Saturday, January 16,
and Sunday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please wear warm clothing, and bring a lunch
and binoculars. Binoculars are also available to
borrow. The cost is $35 per person, and space
is strictly limited to 9 participants per trip.
Preregistration is required. Trips leave at 9 a.m.
from the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center,
247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township.
For more information and to register,

please call 973.635.6629.
Snowshoe Sundays
With a forecast for a snowy winter, this is the ideal time to experience the fabulous sport of snowshoeing.
Guided by a naturalist, move quietly through the winter landscape, looking for signs of wildlife and viewing
beautiful scenery, all while getting a workout.
Snowshoe Sundays are scheduled for select Sundays in January, February, and March (see calendar
for specific dates), when the weather and snow conditions are favorable. No experience is necessary, and
if you are a snowshoe novice, you can test out the various snowshoes to rent, practice your technique, and
have your questions answered by arriving at 1 p.m. For those using their own snowshoes, please arrive at
1:30 p.m. when the group takes to the trails for a guided, 90-minute adventure. These programs are designed
for ages 10 and older, and there is a general admission fee of $5 per person. For those who need to rent
snowshoes, there is an additional $10 fee for the rental.
Snowshoe Rentals for 2016!
If you already know how to snowshoe or want to venture on your own, there are various sizes, including
childrens sizes, available for a one-day rental at Pyramid Mountain NHA. You must be 18 years or older to
rent shoes. A photo ID or rental deposit is required, and the cost is $10 per pair, paid by cash or check only.
Shoes can be rented between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and must be returned the same day between 3:30 p.m. and
4:30 p.m. Please call in advance to ensure that shoes are available and conditions are suitable.
For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.

Join our email list to find out when snow conditions are favorable for Snowshoe Sundays by emailing jgodin@morrisparks.net.
Cooking the Books: 18th Century Recipes for 21st Century Palates
at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Drams, gills, pecks measurements are not the only things that have changed in the kitchen over the
past 300 years! Cooking the Books, the new cooking series at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum explores
recipes of the past from the Elizabeth Donnell Kay Rare Book Collection housed at the Haggerty Education
Center. Programs begin with a talk by Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education, about
the selected book, and some pertinent food history. Then, Chef Cynthia Triolo, Horticultural Program
Specialist, demonstrates preparation of these recipes, explaining the unusual ingredients and cooking
techniques updated for modern-day cooks. Finally, enjoy sampling a variety of dishes.
The first of the series, scheduled for Sunday, March 13, is Custards, Quaking Puddings, and a
Sillybub will whet your sweet tooth and shine a new light on these dessert favorites.
For more information, please contact arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603.
Kids! Take a Day Off

with Nature!
Dont sit at home, bored out of your mind these

winter holidays! Join the environmental education staff
for fun, interactive, and educational programs on Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and Good Friday.
If you are in kindergarten through third grade, spend
a day of fun with indoor and outdoor nature-themed
activities. Have a blast and bring your friends!
On Monday, January 18, come and be a part
of the exciting program, A Day Off with Nature:
Tracking! at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
in Montville Township. Winter is the best time of year
to learn about animal tracks and signs as they are so
readily visible in the snow. Learn how to decode clues
that animals leave behind to determine who has been
roaming the woods and what they are busy doing.
You will practice moving your body through the four
mammal gaits, make and paint your own track mold,
hear nature stories read aloud, and best of all, snowshoe
or hike on the trails to look for animal signs.
On Monday, February 15, experience A Day Off
with Nature: Skull-astic at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township. Learn
the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates,
predators and prey. You can compare the real skulls and
teeth of wild animals and examine how your own teeth
look and function, too! After a walk and bone-y craft,
the day finishes with a LIVE animal presentation.
On Friday, March 25, come to the Great Swamp
Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township for
A Day Off with Nature: Frog Frenzy! Spring is the
perfect time to learn about amphibian friends as they
are emerging from their winter hibernation and calling
for mates. Using props and touchable artifacts, start by
learning about the differences between reptiles and amphibians. Act out the lifecycle of an amphibian, learn
to sing like a frog, and take a walk through the swamp
to the amphibian breeding grounds to listen for their
unique calls.
The programs run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a
nut-free lunch and snack. Preregistration is required as
space is limited. Each program costs $30 per child.
For more information or to register, call

the Great Swamp OEC at 973.635.6629, or
Pyramid Mountain NHA at 973.334.3130.
Getting Froggy This Spring!

After a long, cold winter, the wood frogs and spring peepers, which have been frozen for months, emerge en masse from the warming spring ground and move into
their breeding pools. By late March, the forests and marshes of Morris County are teeming with the sounds of peeping and quacking as these frogs sing their love songs.
This is always a popular time to join one of the many naturalist-guided frog programs, which are often jam-packed with eager frog fans. This year the Great Swamp
Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Twp. and Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville Twp. are offering additional programs to ensure that you can enjoy
the frog experience. Listening to these frogs is absolutely something you have to hear yourself, and it is quite hilarious to realize these strange sounds are made by frogs!
To ensure you have a fantastic experience, if the frogs are not calling on a particular day due to weather, you can still visit their breeding pools in the forest, learn amazing
facts about the different species, and discover myriad and ever-changing signs of spring. These guided walking tours are held rain or shine. Preregistration is required.
GREAT SWAMP OEC: 973.635.6629
Saturday, March 19: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Monday, March 21: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Friday, March 25: A Day Off with Nature: Frog Frenzy Ages 5 - 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., $30 per child.
Saturday, March 26: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Monday, March 28: Toddler Trek: Frog Frenzy Ages 2 & 3 with an adult, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., $5 per child.
Monday, March 28: Tyke Hikes: Frog Frenzy Ages 4 & 5, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., $5 per child.
Wednesday, March 30: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Saturday, April 2: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
PYRAMID MOUNTAIN NHA: 973.334.3130
Saturday, March 19: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Tuesday, March22: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Monday, March 28: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Monday, April 4: Frog Jamboree All Ages, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., $3 per person age 3 & up.
Spring Spotting Challenge!
Its the beginning of spring, and everyone is invited to get outdoors on a guided walk
with a naturalist to be part of an exciting new program. Track the appearance of plants
and animals at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Township and
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville Township, facilities of the Morris County Park
Commission. Learn fascinating information about the plants and animals that are expected to emerge that
week and the latest sightings reports.
You receive a checklist to track when each new event occurs and compare the list to last years dates.
During each walk, work together with the group to spot and record new spring wildlife sightings. Every
walk you join, you have an opportunity to add more sightings to your list. Groups with the most sightings
at the end of the season, get bragging rights!
Programs in this series are open to all ages and cost $3 per person over age 3. Preregistration is
required. Dates, times, and locations for the Spring Sighting Series are detailed in the calendar. The
first events are held at the Great Swamp OEC on Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at Pyramid
Mountain on Tuesday, March 29, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For information and to register at Great Swamp OEC, please call 973.635.6629,
or Pyramid Mountain NHA, 973.334.3130.
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The Sixth Annual Community Garden Conference

at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
The Annual Community Garden Conference, which provides a forum for community
garden managers to obtain and share the latest information will be held at The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum on Saturday, March 5. The Friends of The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum and Rutgers Cooperative Extension have partnered for six years to grow and
enhance the offerings at each annual conference. These full day conferences provide
educational opportunities to learn about New Jerseys community gardens, explore
the best management practices, and provide educational opportunities for vegetable
gardeners.
According to Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education at the Morris
County Park Commission, We are proud to host the states only Community Garden
Conference and to support Community Gardens throughout New Jersey. The keynote
speaker and session presenters are all chosen for their knowledge in this area, which has
grown significantly in response to concerns about food safety, sustainability, and the
increasing awareness of food security issues.
The educational sessions, all taught by experts, address topics, such as Growing
Tomatoes, Beekeeping, Soil Management, Small Space Gardening, Growing Lettuce,
and Best Management Practices for Garden Coordinators.
Keynote speaker Karen Washington, called the Godmother, the Queen, and the
Grande Dame of community gardening has worked tirelessly turning empty lots in the
Bronx into productive community gardens. Washington, previously served as New York
City Community Garden Coalitions (NYCCGC) board president, as well as served on
the board of the New York Botanical Garden. In 2012, Ebony magazine voted her one
of their 100 most influential African Americans in the country, and in 2014 she was
awarded with the James Beard Leadership Award.
Register online at
For a complete list of sessions, speakers, and exhibitors, visit arboretumfriends.org
arboretumfriends.org.
Register before February 1 to receive a $10 discount on admission.
This 973.326.7603
program is
or call
eligible for 5.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEUs.
If you are a star, a musical one that is,

we are holding open auditions for the
2016 Cottage Garden Concert series at
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The search
is on for solo, duo, or event trio that plays
classical, folk, jazz, or country music.
These one-hour concerts will be held every
Friday in June and July from 7 - 8 p.m.
All musicians must be at least 18 years of age, have
their own amplification, be able to perform a 45-minute
set outdoors, and have high resolution images of
themselves/their group for publicity purposes.
OPEN AUDITION
Saturday, January 9 10 am - 4 pm
The snow date is Saturday, January 16, 10 am - 4 pm
No registration is needed.
The auditions will be held on a first come - first performs

basis, so please come prepared to wait a bit. Your audition
should consist of two songs, each not exceeding four
minutes. If you or your group is selected, the compensation
will be $250 per concert (per group).
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Haggerty Education Center
353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ
For more information, please contact
arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603
arboretumfriends.org
Facebook.com/MorrisParksNJ
For more information, please contact arboretumfriends.org

Twitter.com/MorrisParksNJ
or call 973.326.7603.
morrisparks.net
Summer Camps:
Register Now!
Figure Skating
Camp
Beginner through Elite, Children
through Adults
June 20- August 26
Branching Out!
Ages 5 to 13
SPRING: Saturday, April 2 - June 25
(Closed Memorial Day Weekend)
SUMMER: Mondays and Wednesday,
OR Tuesday and Thursday, July 5 - August 18
Fees of $175 - $380 vary by age group and by session.
Branching Out! is the handson, gardening program for young
people who are encouraged to play
in the dirt. This is the 44th gardening season for this hands-on, educational program that takes place
on Saturdays in the spring and
two days a week in the summer,
depending on age level. Gardeners may attend spring, summer,
or both. Children learn by tending
to their own gardens that with a
little work and much patience,
the food you grow yourself is
often better. Time to get dirty
and get digging! Registration
information is available on The Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretums website at arboretumfriends.org. Registration begins
in January. Gardeners are welcome to register for one or both sessions.
For more information, please call 973.631.5004.
Register for an
exciting summer figure
skating camp for all
levels of skaters at
William G. Mennen
Sports Arena in Morris
Township. Beginners,
who can skate
unassisted, through
elite, as well as children
through adults, have an opportunity to develop skills and have fun!
This exceptional camp is flexible for all campers, and there are
many options available. Skaters can choose the number of weeks,
a full-day or half-day camp, and lunch options.
The on-ice portion of the camp allows skaters to develop
their skills and progress to the next level. Sessions include: Power
Stroking, Creative Footwork, Jumps, Spins, Moves, Ice Dancing,
and Artistry in Motion. The off-ice sessions include: Ballet, Jazz,
Leaps n Turns, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Circuit Training, Stretching,
Conditioning, and Plyometrics. Private lessons are available upon
request for both on and off-ice sessions.
Beginner skaters are encouraged to take a private lesson
for an assessment prior to the start of camp to ensure proper
placement. Instruction for these classes is offered by Mennens
elite coaching staff. Mennen also offers special clinics, the Summer
Seminar Series, that are incorporated into Camp Mennen.
Campers can take full advantage of the unique opportunity to
participate in Mennens 12th Annual Summer Extravaganza. This
is an ice show with a collaboration of Learn-To-Skate participants,
Men and Ladies soloists, Pairs, Dance, and professional staff.
Costs and times vary.
For more information, please contact Mennen Sports

Arena at 973.326.7651.
REQUEST A SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE: CALL 973.326.7600 OR MORRISPARKS.NET
Travels in Time: Recipes for Adventure!

Budding chefs discover the recipe for adventure while cooking in three different
time periods. Campers travel through time to the 1840s, 1880s, and 1920s to discover
the ways their food is linked to farming, milling, science, nutrition, and society, as well
as the food preparation involved in the simplest meals.
Campers visit Fosterfields Living
Historical Farm in Morris Township,
Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township,
and Historic Speedwell in Morristown.
While discovering a historic farm,
gristmill, and homestead, kids learn
about life and food on the farm in
the 1920s, experience how grain is
made into flour for food, and learn
about nutrition and early Victorian
manners, as well as open hearth
cooking techniques. The week ends
with a picnic of foods prepared by
the campers, for the campers.
AGES 7 - 10, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 12 - 15 $125/camper per week
*NEW! Five Day Option!
August 8 - 12 OR 22 - 26: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$175/camper per week.
AGES 11 - 14, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 26 - 29
$175/camper per week
Junior Counselor Program:

Graduates, 15 years of age and older, of
Travels in Time are invited to participate in the
Junior Counselor Program. Volunteers work with
the campers and adult staff to help make the
camp experience rewarding for everyone.
For more information, please contact Katie Humphreys at khumphreys@morrisparks.net or 973.631.5077.
Ice Hockey Camp

Group 1: Ages 6 - 9 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Group 2: Ages 10 - 15 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
July 11 - 15
$400/camper $195/goaltender
William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township presents

its 40th Annual Summer Hockey School. This camp focuses on
skating and fundamental hockey skills including balance, agility,
and acceleration, the use of edges, puck handling, passing, and
shooting. The goal of this camp is to lift the player to a more
competitive level so they can have a lifetime of fun enjoying the
great game of ice hockey.
What makes this Hockey Camp so special is that the coaching staff is comprised of some of the
top high school and prep programs in the east. Staff includes, Pete Herms, Head Coach Seton Hall Prep; Rich McLaughlin, Head Coach
Randolph High School; Brian Day, Head Coach Noble and Greenough School (MA); Jamie Plunkett, Head Coach Meadville High School
(PA); Jennifer Perry, Power Skating Instructor; and Mike Valvano, Goalie Coach.
For more information, please call Mennen Sports Arena at 973.326.7651.
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Introduce your kids to the nature camp experience! Little
campers, accompanied by an adult,
explore the trails and a variety
of natural history topics with
stories, games, walks, and
activities.
Ages 2 - 4 with an
adult
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
June 15 - 17 OR July 6 - 8
OR August 24 - 26
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
June 22 - 24
Pyramid Mountain NHA,
Montville Twp.
$40/camper per week
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Experience the natural world

with all five senses and discover
how animals use their senses
to survive.
Ages 5 - 7
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
July 5 - 8 (short session)

OR July 25 - 29
OR August 1 - 5
July 11 - 15 OR August 15 - 19
Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
$175/camper per week ($140/camper for week of July 5)
Enjoy a week of drawing,

journaling, painting, and
crafts with the natural world
for inspiration. Kids create
masterpieces and learn
about wildlife and habitats
at the same time.
Ages 6 - 9
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 27 - July 1 OR
August 8 - 12
Great Swamp OEC,
Chatham Twp.
July 18 - 22
SURVIVOR: Ranger!
The tremendously popular Survivor Camp has been revamped and
expanded so that campers can have new experiences every year. Could
you survive as a ranger patrolling the wilderness? Tracking wildlife,
identifying useful plants, navigating with a GPS, and using wilderness
first aid skills in emergencies? Learn everything you need to know and
finish the week with a back packing adventure at a different park.
Ages 8 - 10 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 27 - July 1 OR July 25 - 29 OR August 1 - 5
July 5 - 8 (Short session) OR August 8 - 12
Wild Explorers

$156/camper for July 5 week
Spend each day of camp on

a different adventure around
northern New Jersey. Swim in
a lake, hike the trails, learn to
canoe, and more! Finish the week
with a campfire and roasted
marshmellows.
Ages 11 - 14
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
July 18 - 22
Great Swamp OEC,
Chatham Twp.
August 15 - 19
AND/OR August 22 - 26
Girls On the Trails

A special week of Wild Explorers camp just for girls. All the same
activities and adventures, but no boys allowed.
Ages 11 - 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 11 - 15 Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
Counselors-in-Training
(CIT)
Teenagers who enjoy the outdoors and working
with young children can gain resume-building
experience and knowledge by becoming CITs!
For two weeks, CITs work with campers, are
mentored by camp staff, and are trained by the
Superintendent of Environmental Education.
Training topics include natural history, how to
work with children, and a final leadership project.
Interested teens must complete an application
and submit a letter of recommendation. Upon
completion, CITs receive a certificate detailing
their hours of service.
Ages 14 - 17 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

July 25 - August 5, weekdays only.
$200/CIT
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Junior Police Academy

Ages 11 to 15 July 11 - July 15 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$125/camper
The annual Junior
Police Academy
is an extremely
popular summer
camp that
provides boys and
girls lessons in
police practices
and the training involved in becoming a police officer. During this
five-day program, activities include physical training, detective work,
handcuffing techniques, motor vehicle stops, and a tour of the county
jail. Special guests have included the Mounted Unit, Sheriffs Office,
and other State and Federal Law enforcement agencies. Each recruit
receives a hat, t-shirt, gym shorts, and bag. Upon completion of the
Academy, recruits participate in a graduation ceremony and earn an
honorary Junior Police Academy certificate. Class size is limited to 50
participants.
Registration will be posted at a later date.
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SUNRISE LAKE BEACH CLUB
MAY 28 SEPTEMBER 5
BOAT ATTENDANTS & CASHIERS

must be at least 14 years old.
LIFEGUARDS
must be 16 years old or older

with a Waterfront Certification.
Lewis Morris County Park 270 Mendham Road, Morris Twp.
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CAMP SUNRISE LAKE
JULY 5 JULY 29
ACTIVITIES LEADERS
must be at least 14 years old
Junior Golf Clinics

Ages 10 to 17
With the Junior Golf Clinic for Player Development and the
Intermediate Junior Golf Clinic, campers can put themselves to
the test with hands-on development and course play. Campers
receive instructions in putting, chipping, driving, rules, scorekeeping, etiquette, and more.
For more information on dates and fees, please visit

morriscountygolfcourses.com in the spring.
CAMP COUNSELORS
must be at least 18 years old
Lewis Morris County Park 270 Mendham Road, Morris Twp.
CONTACT: 973.326.7616 OR
RECREATION@MORRISPARKS.NET
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Camp Sunrise Lake

Campers: Ages 5 - 11
CITs: Ages 12 - 13
July 11 - 15, July 18 - 22 AND/OR July 25 - 29

9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Sibling or Multi-Week Discount:
$200/CIT per week
Camp Sunrise Lake is an adventurous, fun-filled, outdoor
recreation camp your kids will talk about for years! This camp, now
in its 8th year of operation, is situated within 1,000 acres of Lewis
Morris County Park in Morris Township. Each year, counselors
create new activities to enhance each campers experience year
after year.
For kids ages 5 through 11, Camp Sunrise Lake is packed with
a variety of activities to enjoy. Campers play on the sandy beach of
the beautiful Sunrise Lake or cool off after a morning of fun in the
refreshing water. They have a blast running, jumping, and climbing
across the Wibit, an inflatable obstacle course that sits on the lake,
or sliding down the Zoom Floom.
Campers enjoy daily craft sessions and a wide variety of
activities, such as parachute activities, paddle boat rides, and
relay races. Plus, there are special theme days that are designed
around all the activities. Past themes include, Super Heroes, Safari,
Olympics, Pirates, Sports, and many more! Water Wars Day will
have your child talking about all the fun they had.
CIT Program:
The Camper In Transition or CIT program is designed for kids
ages 12 and 13. This program provides a safe opportunity for kids to
explore their developing need for independence and growing maturity
by giving them new experiences and added privileges that they would
not have as a general camper. The CIT program provides opportunities
to develop and expand their leadership skills, to become a role model
for younger children, assist in motivating others, and work as part of a
high-performing team, all while having fun!
Each week is limited to 50 campers and 10 CITs.

For more information, please email recreation@morrisparks.net.
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A Winters Day on the Farm
Put on hats and scarves, and enjoy some cold-weather fun

at A Winters Day on the Farm! The outdoor family adventure
takes place on Sunday, February 7, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.
Experience traditional farm life as it was lived in the early 20th
century when the estate farm opens its doors to offer many handson winter-season activities.
Climb aboard the open-air, tractor-pulled wagon for a
memorable ride around the farm. In the barnyard, meet the Jersey
cows and other farm animals, such as horses, sheep, and chickens.
Discover why ice harvesting was important on the farm, and see
the special tools used to cut ice. Pitch in
and help with another cold-weather job,
and tap maple trees to collect sap. Lend
a hand with on-going daily farm chores,
such as sawing wood. Be sure to visit
the Farmhouse, and follow the inviting scent of seasonal foods cooking
on the wood-burning cook stove.
Stop by the Visitors Center, and make a family-friendly craft to
take home. You can also visit the Transportation Exhibit to see Charles
Fosters Rockaway carriage, and Caroline Fosters Model T Ford and
Hupmobile.
Admission to this event is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6
for children ages 4 -16, and $4 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for
children under age 2. Friends members are half price with a current
membership card.
For more information, please visit morrisparks.net or call 973.326.7645.
Morris Park Alliance Update
The Jets Play 60 All Access Playground located at Central Park of Morris County in
Parsippany has received the 2015 Ruth Hughes Innovative Accessible Recreation Facility
Award from the New Jersey Commission on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities. This
all access playground provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play alongside
their peers. Shade structures are much needed to complete this special facility, and funding
activities for the shade structures are underway with a goal for construction to be completed
for the summer of 2016.
The Park Alliance also recently received a grant from Investors Bank Foundation in the
amount of $2000 for the Central Park Cooperative Garden. This year, several varieties of
tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers, eggplants, potatoes, peppers, kale, melons, and collard greens were
harvested by clients of several area nonprofits for use in community programs. The garden helps
provide fresh vegetables and fruits to individuals and families who may not have regular access
to healthy foods.
Several new members joined the board of the Park Alliance in 2015, including John Van
Brunt of Succasunna, Pamela Fischer of Hackettstown, Adrienne Bliss Brown of Morristown,
and Vincent Maffucci of Montville.
Fundraising efforts continue into 2016, including new exhibits at the Great Swamp Outdoor
Education Center and enhancements to Central Park of Morris County.
For further information contact dlanza@morrisparks.net, or 973.326.7615.
The Blackburn Lecture

Features William Bryant Logan
For more than two decades, The Blackburn Tea raised funds
to support a scholarship for students studying horticulture. This
year, the tea has evolved into The Blackburn Lecture and a
scholarship will be given to selected students in the Landscape
Technology Program at the County College of Morris. The
keynote speaker, William Bryant Logan is award-winning
author and renowned arborist. The event, held on Saturday,
February 13 at The Frelinghuysen Arboretums Haggerty
Education Center in Morris Township, is supported by The
Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
According to The Friends of The Frelinghuysens
Scholarship Chair Betsy Martone, This scholarship allows
interested students the opportunity to explore the different
horticultural, environmental, and design studies offered through
the accredited CCM programs. The increased knowledge
the students acquire in the classroom and through hands-on
programs at CCM will benefit them as they enter their chosen
field in horticulture and landscape design.
William Bryant Logan will speak about his book, Oak - The
Frame of Civilization, in which he deftly relates the delightful
history of the reciprocal relationship between humans and oak
trees since time immemorial. He has won numerous Quill and
Trowel Awards from the Garden Writers of America and won a
2012 Senior Scholar Award from the New York State chapter of
the International Society of Arborists. He is on faculty at New
York Botanic Garden and is the author ofthree books: Air, Oak,
andDirt, the latter of which was made into an award-winning
documentary.
The scholarship is named for Dr.
Benjamin Blackburn, a professor
of Botany at Drew University. His
involvement with the Morris County Park
Commission began with his friendship
with Henry and Robert Tubbs, whose
property Willowwood, eventually became
the Willowwood Arboretum.
Dr. Blackburn published many
articles and wrote a number of books on
gardening, as well as being the host of a
very popular radio gardening program. He generously shared
his vast knowledge and deep love for horticulture with many
staff in the Horticulture Division and with his countless fans
members of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and
area garden clubs.
For more information about this program and to

register, please visit arboretumfriends.org.
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Saturday, January 2
through
Saturday, January 30
Gallery Exhibit:
Florals and Landscapes
Michael J. Martins spectacular

display of oil paintings of florals and
landscapes brings beautiful sunshine
to cold January days. Mr. Martin
has had exhibits in many venues in
the area and studied at the Summit
School of Visual Arts, Art Students
League (NYC), and the Northern
Virginia School of Art. He is a
member of the Chatham Art League,
Portrait Society, and the Livingston
Arts Association.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, January 3
Eagle Watching Trip
Ages 18 & Up.

Join this van trip into NY and PA
to view majestic, wintering Bald
Eagles. Dress warmly and bring
a bag lunch. Space is extremely
limited, so register today.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Meet @ Great Swamp
OEC.
Cost: $35 per person.*
SEE PAGE 2
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate
Ages 10 & Up.

Enjoy an afternoon of guided
snowshoeing and trekking. Call
regarding conditions and to register.
Use your own snowshoes, or rent
them for an additional $10. No
experience necessary.
Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes,
1:30 p.m. if using your own.
Location: Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $5 per person for trek, $15 for
trek and snowshoe rental.*
SEE PAGE 3
Tuesday, January 5
Baby and Me Hike
Put your baby in a backpack and

explore one of many wonderful
Morris County area trails. All adults
are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain,
Montville Twp.
Cost: $2 per adult.* Call
973.635.6629.
Saturday, January 9 &

Sunday, January 10
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. Theme and prizes change
monthly. A great way to get the
family outdoors year-round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 per family.
Sunday, January 10
Snowshoe Sundays:
Moderate
Ages 10 & Up.

regarding conditions and to
register. Use your own snowshoes,
or rent them for an additional $10.
No experience necessary.
Cost: $5 per person for trek, $15
for trek and snowshoe rental.*
SEE PAGE 3
Trail Treasure Hunt
All Ages.
Calling all treasure hunters! Enjoy
a seasonal nature scavenger hunt
where families work together to
follow clues and find the answers to
nature riddles along the trails. No
registration required.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 and up.
Monday, January 11
Toddler Trek: Tricky Tracks
Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.

Enjoy a story read aloud and an
interactive game to learn about
different animal tracks. Take a walk
in search of tracks on the trails.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: $5 per child.*
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.
Wednesdays, January 13
through February 17
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.
Frozen Falls Hike: Moderate
Ages 16 and Up.

Enjoy a brisk winter hike with other
adults, and visit the Valhalla Brook
Falls to see if it is frozen in time.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12
Baby and Me Hike
Puddle Jumpers

Sunday, January 17

Explore the trails of Pyramid
Mountain 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.

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pre-School Walk:
Nighty Night Bear
Thursdays, January 14
through February 18
Sunday, January 17

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Mt. Hope Historical
County Park, Rockaway Twp.
973.635.6629.

Learn if bears actually sleep all
winter long, then create a bearthemed craft.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Toddler Trek: Frigid Flyers

Enjoy a story read aloud, nature
walk, and fun activities about
feathered friends in winter.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 13
Outdoor Skills for Teens:
Shelter Building
Ages 11 - 14.
In this new series, older kids
can satisfy their appetites for
adventure, and learn wilderness
and survival skills. Each months
program features a different theme.
In this class, construct various
types of shelters to keep warm and
dry.Practice building debris huts and
tent set up.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per child, per class.*

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

Explore the trails of the Great
Swamp with your preschooler and
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Eagle Watching Trip
Ages 18 & Up.

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OEC.
SEE PAGE 2
Ages 10 & Up.

SEE PAGE 3
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
Learn how to identify and tap
maple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.
Taste-test different delicious syrups,
including syrup made right at the
Great Swamp OEC. No registration
is required, but it is first come, first
served seating.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.
SEE PAGE 2
Register for
SUMMER CAMP
Today!
*Preregistration required
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Monday, January 18
A Day Off with Nature:
Tracking!
Grades K - 3.
Enjoy spending the day off from
school learning about animal
tracks. Play tracking games, make
your own track molds, practice
moving like animals, and take a
hike (or snowshoe trek, if theres
enough snow) to find tracks on
the trails.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SEE PAGE 3
Tuesday, January 19
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Hacklebarney State Park,
Chester Twp.
973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk:
Nighty Night Bear

Discover if bears actually sleep all
winter long, and create a bearthemed craft.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 20
Home-School Adventures:
Sleep, Stay, Fly Away
All Ages.
Discover where all the animals
go during the winter through
educational activities, touchable
nature objects, and a walk on the
trail.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 per child age 3 & up.*
Ages 5 - 9.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Weekend Family Walk
All Ages.
Take to the trails to discover the
unique animals and plants found at
the Great Swamp. Everyones sure
to learn some amazing new nature
facts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Sunday, January 24
Grab a camera or phone and stop by

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
served seating.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Register for
SUMMER CAMP Today!
Sunday, January 24
Ages 10 & Up.

Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes, 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
SEE PAGE 3
Monday, January 25
Tyke Hikes: Frigid Flyers
Ages 4 & 5.
Drop off your preschooler to learn
about the birds that visit the feeders
at this time of year. Listen to a story
and take a walk outside to look
for feathered friends. Please note
that parents who also have a 2 or
3-year-old can attend a simultaneous
Toddler Trek while the 4 or 5-yearold participates in this program
without a parent.
Time: 10a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: $5 per child. *
Toddler Trek: Frigid Flyers

Enjoy a story read aloud and a walk
outdoors while learning about all the
winter birds that visit the feeders.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, January 26
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Hedden County Park,
Dover.
973.635.6629.
Visit Morrisparks.net
Family Science Day: Owls
All Ages with an adult.

Learn about owls while rotating
through hands-on activity stations
designed to challenge families
to work together to 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, and
$5 per child age 3 & 4.*

Sunday, January 31

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
served seating.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Sunday, January 31
Cooking Demonstration:
Galettes, Croustades, and
Crostatas
Is there a difference? Discover in

this cooking demonstration, and taste
some delicious sweet and savory
free-form tarts.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages 10 & Up.

Time: 1 p.m. if renting shoes, 1:30
p.m. if using your own.
SEE PAGE 3
Monday, February 1
through
Monday, February 29
Gallery Exhibit: Mandala
Carol Nussbaum uses colorful

photography to transform flowers
and other plant material into an
ancient symbol called the Mandala.
A Mandala is traditionally used to
signify a sacred space containing
a circle with a center point that
offers balancing visual elements,
symbolizing unity and harmony.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 2
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Dismal Harmony,
Mendham Twp.
973.635.6629.
Groundhog Day:
The Real Story
All Ages.
Learn the truth about these furry
creatures, and the reason they have
come to symbolize winters end.
Enjoy a story, an indoor activity, and
a walk in the winter woods.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Visit
Morrisparks.net
Groundhog Day
Ages 5 - 9.
What do you know about
groundhogs? Join Pyramid
Mountain Phil and separate facts
from fiction through games and
activities. Parents are welcome to
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 7
Eagle Watching Trip
Ages 18 & Up.

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OEC.
SEE PAGE 2
Saturday, February 6
Meet the Animals
All Ages.
Learn about the resident LIVE
animals at the Great Swamp OEC
during this indoor program. See
them up close, discover amazing
facts about them, and touch them if
you wish.
Time: 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
served seating.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Saturday, February 6 &

Sunday, February 7

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, February 8
Toddler Trek: Hoot, Hoot
Hooray for Owls

Enjoy a story read aloud and a
walk on the trails to look for owl
neighbors.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Natures Playground
Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.

The natural world is the best place
to play, especially with a naturalist
and some friends along. Children use
their imaginations as they explore
the wonders of the forest through
guided free play.
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Winters Day
On the Farm
Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon

ride, maple tapping, wood
sawing, and watching the
farmers harvest ice on the pond,
weather permitting. Meet the
Jersey cows and other farm
animals. Visit the Farmhouse
where food is being prepared on
the wood-burning cook stove.
Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Fosterfields.
Cost: $8/adult; $7/senior (65+);
$6/child age 416; and $4/
child age 2 & 3. FREE/child
under age 2. Friends members
are half price with a current
membership card.
SEE PAGE 12
Ages 10 & Up.

SEE PAGE 3
Ages 5 - 9.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Buttermilk Falls,
Mendham Twp.
973.635.6629.
Toddler Trek: Let It Snow!

Enjoy a story read aloud, activities,
and a walk as we learn about
snowflakes.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursday, February 11
Beads For Peace:
Natural Jewelry Making
Artist Maya Bloom leads this

beading workshop using natural
materials and dove beads
symbolizing peace. Mayas love of
beads has led her around the world,
and her collection includes beads
from Morocco, Israel, Africa, and
South America. Maya demonstrates a
variety of knots and simple beading
techniques. All materials needed
to create your unique necklace are
provided. You are welcome to bring
your own beads to incorporate into
the design. Beginners are welcome.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Winter Birds Hike: Moderate
Ages 7 & Up.

Hit the trails to learn about the birds
that live in New Jersey in the winter
and to recognize some common NJ
birds by their songs. This weekend is
the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Benjamin Blackburn
Scholarship Lecture
William Bryant Logan will speak

about his book, Oak-The Frame
of Civilization, in which he deftly
relates the delightful history of the
reciprocal relationship between
humans and oak trees since time
immemorial.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SEE PAGE 12

Sunday, February 14

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
served seating.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Monday, February 15

Skull-astics!
Ages 5 - 9.
Spend a day off from school
learning about skulls and bones
through fun, interactive activities.
Examine and identify real wildlife
skulls, take a hike, and meet some
LIVE animals.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SEE PAGE 3
Children Plant With the

Presidents
Grades 3 - 5.
Presidents George Washington
and Thomas Jefferson, as active
gardeners, found new ways to plant
and invent new farm machines
at their homes, Mt. Vernon and
Monticello. Learn what Washington
grew besides apples, and how
Jefferson brought french fries to
America. Create an early American
craft and sample some Founding
Father snacks.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Register
for
SUMMER
CAMP
Today!
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Tuesday, February 16
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Schiff Nature Preserve,
Mendham Twp.
973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk: Sap to Syrup

Learn how maple tree sap is turned
into sweet syrup for a tasty breakfast.
Enjoy a syrup taste test and a maplethemed craft.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 17
Ages 5 - 9.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Keeping Warm
Ages 11 - 14.
adventure, and learn wilderness
program features a different
theme. In this class, learn why
cotton kills and different
techniques for keeping your body
temperature at a safe level.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Weekend Family Walk
All Ages.
facts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Plant Breeding for the Home
Gardener
Rutgers professor and plant

geneticist, Tom Orton, introduces
the basics of plant breeding in a way
that everyone can understand. Learn
flower parts, cross-pollination, and
how plants inherit genes through
their DNA. Gain knowledge of
the breeding strategies for some
common domestic plant species. You
will be able to plan and execute your
own backyard breeding program
with the skills learned in this class,
and even develop and name your
own plant variety. Dr. Orton earned
his PhD in Genetics and Botany at
Michigan State University and is
currently a Professor and Extension
Specialist at Rutgers University. This
program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers
Master Gardener CEUs.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday, February 21

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
served seating.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Sunday, February 21
Ages 10 & Up.

SEE PAGE 3
Monday, February 22
Tyke Hikes: Let It Snow!
Ages 4 & 5.
Drop off your preschooler for an
hour to learn about snow how it
forms, how it falls, and its special
shape. Children listen to a story and
take a walk outside. Please note
that parents who also have a 2 or
3-year-old can attend a simultaneous
Toddler Trek while the 4 or 5-yearold participates in this program
without a parent.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: $5 per child. *
Toddler Trek: Let It Snow!

Enjoy a story read aloud, fun
activities, and a walk outdoors as we
learn about snowflakes.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike:

Moderate
Ages 16 & Up.

Catch a winter sunset followed by
a view of the full moon. If all goes
well, you may even hear some owl
calls. Rent snowshoes, or bring your
own. If theres no snow, well hike
instead.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person, additional
$10 per person for snowshoe
rental.*
Visit Morrisparks.net
Tuesday, February 23
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Kay Center, Chester Twp.
973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk:
Keeping Warm

Discover the ways animals keep
warm during the cold winter months,
and create a winter-themed craft.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 24
The Web of Life
All Ages.
Learn about food chains and how
everything in nature is important
with fun-filled, educational activities.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 28

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Demo
All Ages.
served seating.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Sunday, February 28
Snowshoe Sundays:
Moderate
Ages 10 & Up.

regarding conditions and to
register. Use your own snowshoes,
or rent them for an additional $10.
No experience necessary.
Cost: $5 per person for trek, $15
for trek and snowshoe rental.*
SEE PAGE 3
Monday, February 29
Natures Playground

guided free play.
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Tourne County Park,
Boonton Twp.
973.635.6629.
Family Science Day: Tracking!

All Ages with an adult.
Theres a lot more to tracking than
you may think.Learn about signs
animals leave behind and what they
mean while rotating through handson activity stations designed to
challenge families to work together
to 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, and
$5 per child age 3 & 4. *
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Tuesday, March 1
through
Wednesday, March 30
Gallery Exhibit: Butterflies,
Birds, and Flowers: Mosaics in
the Garden
Eleanor Parr-DiLeo, award winning

mosaic artist exhibits her magnificent
mixed media mosaics. She is well
known for her wall art pieces using
this unique art form, and has been a
professional artist for over ten years.
Her works are exhibited around the
region, and she has been the recipient
of awards for her mosaics at several
juried shows.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 5
Sixth Annual Community
Garden Conference
The Friends of The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum and Rutgers Cooperative
Extension are teaming up to
present their Annual Community
Garden Conference. The keynote
speaker is the Karen Washington,
Urban Farmings Grand Dame,
according to the New York Times.
The impressive lists of session
speakers, all experts in their field,
address topics both relevant and
pertinent to community gardeners,
garden managers, and those trying
to establish a new community
garden. Its a full day of education,
networking, and camaraderie. This
Master Gardener CEUs.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person before
February 1; $60 per person after
February 1.* For complete details,
visit aboretumfriends.org. Lunch is
provided, and the snow date for this
conference is Sunday, March 6.
SEE PAGE 5
Bus Trip to the Philadelphia

Flower Show
Maple Sugar
Festival
All Ages.
Enjoy Hikes Through Maple
Sugaring History, games, maple
syrup snow cones, crafts, and
syrup taste tests. Rain or shine.
Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
Saturday, March 5 &

Sunday, March 6
Explore America: 100 Years of The

National Park Service is the theme
for the 2016 Philadelphia Flower
Show. Celebrate the centennial
anniversary of the National Park
Service and explore the beauty and
history of national parks through
the eyes of the worlds greatest
floral and garden designers. The
largest flower show in the Northeast
offers something for everyone; awe
inspiring gardens, a chance to see the
newest plants that will be available
at nurseries this spring, stunning
floral arrangements, lectures, and
shopping. Enjoy lunch and/or
dinner on your own at the show, in
Chinatown, or the Reading Terminal
Market.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bus leaves from The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Wednesday, March 9
get a prize. Theme and prizes change Wilderness First Aid
Ages 11 - 14.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. adventure, and learn wilderness
program features a different
Sunday, March 6
theme. In this class: What do
you do if you cut your foot on a
hike far from help? How about
Ages 10 & Up.
a blister?Twisted ankle?Learn
the basic techniques for getting
yourself or a friend out of the
woods safely.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 10
Growing Iris in the Home
Garden
Suzanne Broullon, Communications

& Donor Manager at the Presby
Memorial Iris Gardens in Upper
Montclair, NJ, discusses bearded and
beardless iris in the home garden.
Topics include culture and care of
iris, and landscape design including
planting companions. Suzanne
curates the iris collection and can
often be found weeding the beds.
Suzanne is an Essex County Master
Gardener who inherited her green
thumb from her grandmother. This
master Gardener CEUs.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 12
Weekend Family Walk
All Ages.
facts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 12 &

Sunday, March 13

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 13
Cooking Demonstration:
COOKING THE BOOKS:
Custards, Quaking
Puddings, and a Sillybub
Explore recipes of the past from

cookbooks of the 18th and 19th
century. The afternoon begins
with a talk about the selected book
from the Rare Book Collection
and some pertinent food
history, followed by a cooking
demonstration and ending with a
tasting sample.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum.
SEE PAGE 3
Ages 10 & Up.

SEE PAGE 3
Trail Treasure Hunt
All Ages.
Calling all treasure hunters! Enjoy
a seasonal nature scavenger hunt
where families to work together to
follow clues and find the answers to
nature riddles along the trails. No
registration required.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $2 per person age 3 and up.*
SEE PAGE 3
Tuesday, March 8
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Jockey Hollow National
Park, Harding Twp.
973.635.6629.
The Time to Register is NOW!

Adventures in Nature Travels in Time Sunrise Lake
Figure Skating Hockey Jr. Police Academy Branching Out!
visit morrisparks.net
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Monday, March 14
Toddler Trek:
Spring is Almost Here

interactive walk as we search for
signs, sounds, and smells of spring.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 5 - 9.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Lewis Morris County
Park, Morris Twp.
Cost: $2 per person.* Call
973.635.6629.
Toddler Trek: Sense-ational

Spring!

interactive walk as we search for
signs, sounds, and smells of spring.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, March 16
through April 20

Discover the wonders of nature
together through six weeks of walks,
Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Puddle Jumpers

Explore the trails of Pyramid
Mountain 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, March 17
through April 21

Toddlers 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 of the Great
Swamp with your preschooler and
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, March 19
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
The spring peepers and wood frogs
are calling from the vernal pools.
Learn about these two frogs while
listening to their chorus.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
My Home is a Tree
Grades 1 - 2.
Many animals live in trees! Learn
about the tree-dwelling creatures,
and create a puppet craft and a
nesting bag for your backyard birds.
Take a walk on the Arboretums
grounds to spot some winter tree
dwellers.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pruning Workshop with the

Gardeners of Bamboo Brook
The gardeners at Bamboo Brook

really know their stuff, and when
it comes to pruning, no one does it
better. Learn the hows and whys
from the experts, the science behind
it all, and what tools to use. Practice
your new skills on the trees and
shrubs in the gardens. Dress for
the weather, and bring your garden
gloves. This program is eligible for
2.0 Rutgers master Gardener CEUs.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4

Sunday, March 20

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 20
Spring Spotting Challenge
All Ages.
Be the first at the Swamp to
sight the new plants and animals
appearing throughout the season.
Join a naturalist to observe as many
emerging plants and animals as
possible. Groups with the most
sightings get bragging rights.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Monday, March 21
Natures Playground

guided free play.
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Tuesday, March 22
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Patriots Path, Mendham
Twp.
973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk:
Spring Ahead

Search for the signs of spring and
create a spring-themed craft.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Plant Label Making Workshop
Using vintage spoons and letter

stamps make plant labels for your
vegetable and herb garden.
All materials are supplied, as well
as some other great crafty ideas for
labelling your plants.
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
Spring into Action
All Ages.
Become scientists searching for the
first signs of spring. Record your
findings and take photos! Bring
binoculars or borrow ours.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 5 - 9.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Mountain
Friday, March 25
Frog Frenzy
Ages 5 - 9.
Spend the day off from school
learning about froggy friends
through fun, interactive activities.
Discover what makes amphibians
different from reptiles, learn about
frogs amazing metamorphosis,
and listen for the calls of spring
peepers and wood frogs on the
trails. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Saturday, March 26
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
SEE PAGE 4
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Sunday, March 27

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, March 28
Toddler Trek: Frog Frenzy

Enjoy a story read aloud and then
hop along the trails to look for
amphibious friends.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
SEE PAGE 4
All Ages.
Be the first at the Swamp to sight the
new plants and animals appearing
throughout the season. Join a
naturalist throughout the season to
observe as many emerging plants and
animals as possible. Groups with the
most sightings get bragging rights.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Tuesday, March 29
Baby and Me Hike

are welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Scherman Hoffman
Sanctuary, Bernardsville.
973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk:
Spring Ahead
Tyke Hikes:
Frog Frenzy

Ages 4 & 5.
Join us on the trails to search for the
Drop off your preschooler for an
signs of spring, and create a springhour to learn about amphibious
themed craft.
friends. Children enjoy a story
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2
and walk outside to listen for frog
p.m.
sounds. Please note that parents who Location: Great Swamp OEC.
also have a 2 or 3-year-old can attend Cost: $5 per person.*
a simultaneous Toddler Trek while
the 4 or 5-year-old participates in
this program without a parent.
All Ages!
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Be the first at Pyramid Mountain
to sight the new plants and animals
SEE PAGE 4
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
The spring peepers and
wood frogs are calling from the
vernal pools. Learn about these two
frogs while listening to their chorus.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Wednesday, March 30
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
The spring peepers and
wood frogs are calling from the
vernal pools. Learn about these two
frogs while listening to their chorus.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Thursday, March 31
Meet the Animals
All Ages.
Learn about the resident LIVE
animals at the Great Swamp OEC
during this indoor program. See them
up close, discover amazing facts, and
touch them, if you wish.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Monday, April 4
Frog Jamboree
All Ages.
Once a month, join a naturalist to
observe as many emerging plants and Learn about these two frogs while
animals as possible. Groups with the listening to their chorus.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
most sightings get bragging rights.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
Nature Journaling
Ages 6 & Up.

With the natural environment as
inspiration, use your senses to
explore your surroundings and
record your discoveries through
writing and sketching. No drawing
experience necessary. Bring a small
notebook, or paper will be provided.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $8 per person.
All Ages!
Be the first at Pyramid Mountain
to sight the new plants and animals
Join a naturalist to observe as many
emerging plants and animals as
possible. Groups with the most
sightings get bragging rights.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SEE PAGE 4
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
Dr. Philip T. Santiago Louis A. Valori, Jr., EdD
Richard Seabury, III Kim M. Wentworth
David D. Helmer, Executive Director
Lois McClellanWnek, Executive Editor
The Morris County Park Commission invites people with

disabilities to our sites and programs. If you or a family member
info@morrisparks.net or 973.326.7600.
Published by the Morris County Park Commission
P.O. Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 079621295.
*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
973.326.7603
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
TTY Relay
711
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Friday Night Skate

8pm-10pm
Every Friday
with DJ Earl
Ice Skating,
Music, Lights,
Arcade Games,
Snack Bar,
and more!
Mennen Sports Arena

161 East Hanover Ave
Morris Township
973.326.7651
$8 General
Admission
$3.50 Skate
Rental
Classes year-round from kids to adults,

and beginners to advanced.
Elite coaching staff includes Olympians.

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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

Maple Sugar Festival

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016

Get Sappy with Maple

Celebrate the peak of the maple sugaring

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

Bald Eagle Trips

hough you may not think of New Jersey

For more information and to register,

Snowshoe Rentals for 2016!

For more information or to register, please call 973.334.3130.

For more information, please contact arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603.

Kids! Take a Day Off

Dont sit at home, bored out of your mind these

For more information or to register, call

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016

Getting Froggy This Spring!

GREAT SWAMP OEC: 973.635.6629

PYRAMID MOUNTAIN NHA: 973.334.3130

Spring Spotting Challenge!

The Sixth Annual Community Garden Conference

If you are a star, a musical one that is,

The auditions will be held on a first come - first performs

For more information, please contact arboretumfriends.org

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016

For more information, please call 973.631.5004.

For more information, please contact Mennen Sports

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

Travels in Time: Recipes for Adventure!

AGES 7 - 10, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Junior Counselor Program:

For more information, please contact Katie Humphreys at khumphreys@morrisparks.net or 973.631.5077.

Ice Hockey Camp

William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township presents

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

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

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016

Experience the natural world

July 5 - 8 (short session)

$175/camper per week ($140/camper for week of July 5)

Enjoy a week of drawing,

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

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

$195/camper per week

Spend each day of camp on

$300/camper per week

Girls On the Trails

Ages 11 - 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ages 14 - 17 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016

Junior Police Academy

Registration will be posted at a later date.

BOAT ATTENDANTS & CASHIERS

must be 16 years old or older

Junior Golf Clinics

For more information on dates and fees, please visit

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

Camp Sunrise Lake

July 11 - 15, July 18 - 22 AND/OR July 25 - 29

Each week is limited to 50 campers and 10 CITs.

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

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION WINTER 2016

A Winters Day on the Farm