Politics & Government
Morris County Government: Don't Miss The Winter Fun & Events At Morris County Parks
$10 per person, under 3 is free Date: Wednesday, February 2 Register here. Thursday, February 10: The Ancient Craft of Weaving - Adults. ...
January 20, 2022
10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
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$10 per person, under 3 is free
Farm activity continues right through the winter! Come to Fosterfields for Winter's Day on the Farm. Learn how to cut and harvest ice, tap trees for maple sugaring, help the staff saw wood, pet the cows and see an outdoor cooking demonstration. Take a wagon ride around the farm to see its wintery splendor!
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Pre-registration required. To register: Scroll to February on this calendar
Photo at right: Carl the Ox likes snow! Visit him at Fosterfields.
In this virtual program, meet with other plant lovers and get your hands dirty! Each month plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual, or rare plant and learn how to take care of it.
Monday, March 7: Ancient Giants - Once thought to be extinct, Dawn Redwoods are now found around the world. Learn its ancient history and discover just how easy they are to grow.
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928.
Cost: $7 per child.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973.635.6629.
Ages 6 - 12.
February 10: Ice, Ice, Baby! - It's ice harvesting season! Learn how ice cutting was historically done and give it a try.
March 17 and March 18: Outdoor Cooking - Learn how to cook over an open flame in this new Home School program! Chop ingredients, stir the pots, and see how cooking can be done anywhere.
Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make real maple syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. This year, the program will be held entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather. Spiles and syrup will be available for purchase, while supplies last.
Learn traditional ways to create yarn from wool, flax, and cotton! See how the fibers are prepared for spinning, then use your own drop spindle to create yarn! Take a whirl on the spinning wheel. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Thursday, February 10: The Ancient Craft of Weaving - Adults.
Create your very own unique textile piece to take home! Learn how the tapestry loom works. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Thursday, March 31: The Art of Tea Blending - Adults.
Join us for a wonderful cuppa tea! Learn the history of tea and create your own original blend to take home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Saturday Programs
Saturday, February 12: Victorian Valentine Craft - All Ages.
Celebrate Valentines Day by creating your own Victorian valentine! Using pressed flowers, Victorian stickers, and other supplies, impress your loved one with this festive craft! No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Saturday, February 19: Natural Dyeing with Flowers and Bugs - Adults.
Come dye with us! Learn how to create natural dyes using flowers and bugs. Everyone gets to take swatches home at the end of program. Please wear older clothes, as the dyes are permanent. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Saturday, March 5: Artisan Soap Making - Adults.
Create your own custom soap blend in this workshop! Learn how soap is made and then craft your own to bring home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
February 17: Maple Sugaring - It's sugaring season! Learn why maple sugaring can only take place during a few weeks in winter and only in the northeastern part of North America. Discover how the process works, from identifying a maple tree all the way to grading the finished syrup, and many other interesting facts along the way.
March 17: Deer Me! - White-tailed deer are both a scourge and a beauty in NJ. How did we get to this point? You'll be amazed to learn the history of deer in NJ and their adaptations for survival. Learn solutions for keeping deer out of gardens.
Horticulture - Register here.
January 27: Birds in the Winter - Discover the birds that live in our backyards during winter, and what seed and shelter plants can attract them and allow them to survive.
February 24: The Dirt on Dirt - Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will discuss the science of soil and and the importance of adding compost or not! Learn easy ways to start or speed up your compost pile and make a simple home soil test.
March 24: The Story of Tulip - Did you know that tulips used to be worth more than gold? Discover their amazing history and botany of this garden favorite.
This press release was produced by the Morris County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
