May 2022 Events
Virtual Plant of the Month Club
Ages 6 - 12. April 4: Swinging Vines - Climbers or clamberers, vines are some of the most interesting plants...
Garden Sprouts
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Wednesday, April 6: Daffy Down Dilly - One of the best signs of...
Awesome Animal Artists
Ages 5 - 10.Learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece in this virtual program! Guess...
Toddler Trek
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.April 13: Earth Day - Every year in April, we celebrate the Earth and...
What’s In Bloom Tour
Adults.April 13 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, May 18 at Willowwood Arboretum and June 15 at Bamoboo Brook Outdoor Education Center.Explore the gardens...
Toddler Trek
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.April 13: Earth Day - Every year in April, we celebrate the Earth and...
Toddler Trek
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.April 14: Move Like the Animals - How do different animals move through nature?...
Pre-K Nature on the Farm
Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.Families with pre-K aged kids will take a walk on the trails and around the...
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide
Adults. Saturday, April 16 & Saturday, June 18 at Bamboo Brook Environmental Education Center, 170 Longview Road, Chester Township, NJ 07931.Sunday,...
Virtual Ask the Expert
Adults.Thursday, April 21: Champion Trees - Morris County Park Commission Plant Records Curator, Zinnia Cheetham, will talk about...
Wetland Weirdos
Ages 6 & up with an adult. Be it frozen frogs, busy beavers or hunting herons, the creatures of the...
Wild Animal Experts
Ages 6 - 10.After school is a great time to take a nature walk and discover new facts about New Jersey'...
Photo Scavenger Hunt: The Nose Knows
All Ages.Grab your camera and follow your nose. Use your senses to find all kinds of scents and smells...
Keys to Trees
Ages 9 & up.Discover the tricks to identifying common trees found in the Great Swamp using their leaves and...
Tree Identification for Adults
Ages 18 & up.Curious about how botanists identify trees? Join a naturalist to learn how to use a dichotomous key ...
Keys to Trees
Ages 9 & up.Discover the tricks to identifying common trees found around Pyramid Mountain using their leaves and branches. Head...
Spring Migration Bird Walk, Forest Interior
Adults.Spring migration continues as we venture into the forest to search for migrants and breeding birds. We’ll...
Alien Invaders!
Ages 9 & up.They may not fly around in UFOs and abduct cattle, but the aliens we have here in...
Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers for Teens
Ages 10 - 17.In this in-person class, young arrangers will create a centerpiece perfect for Mother's Day. Greens, container and...
Little Farm Friends: Game Day!
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. It's play time for Pre-K kids! See what all the fun is about...
Mother’s Day Gift Workshop: Soap Making
Ages 7 & up with an adult.Happy Mother’s Day! Adult and child pairs will create three bars of...
Adult Spring in Full Swing Walk
Adults. Adults can enjoy some quiet time in the woods on this informative, guided nature walk. Find signs of...
The Willows Mansion Grand Reopening!
All Ages. Come to The Willows Mansion grand re-opening! The Willows has been re-envisioned incorporating sights, sounds and smells...
Mother’s Day Gift Workshop: Soap Making
Ages 7 & up with an adult.Happy Mother’s Day! Adult and child pairs will create three bars of...
The Willows Mansion Grand Reopening!
All Ages. Come to The Willows Mansion grand re-opening! The Willows has been re-envisioned incorporating sights, sounds and smells...
The Willows Mansion Grand Reopening!
All Ages. Come to The Willows Mansion grand re-opening! The Willows has been re-envisioned incorporating sights, sounds and smells...
Mother’s Day Gift Workshop: Soap Making
Ages 7 & up with an adult.Happy Mother’s Day! Adult and child pairs will create three bars of...
Mother’s Day Stroll
All ages with an adult.Bring your mom out for a guided stroll led by a naturalist and enjoy the...
Early Morning Bird Walk
Ages 18 & up.May is peak time for the arrival of colorful migrant birds to our area. Join a naturalist...
Foxes and Coyotes
Ages 6 & up with an adult. Did you know we have three species of wild canines right here New...
Birding by Ear
Adults.As more and more leaves cover the trees and understory of the forest, it becomes increasingly difficult to see...
Nature Walk with the State Director of The Nature Conservancy
Adults.Join State Director Barbara Brummer on a guided walk through the woods surrounding the Kay Center. Learn about and...
Introduction to Bird Song
Ages 10 & up.If you want to see the most birds on your spring bird walks, it's crucial to...
Birds Study Merit Badge Workshop
Scouts ages 11 & up.Learn all about the world of birds while completing your Bird Study Merit Badge. Use a...
Born to be Shorn
All Ages. It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how...
Home School Hikers: Glacial Geology
Ages 9 & up with an adult.This program for older homeschoolers features a 2-3 mile hike on the rugged trails...
Home School Hikers: Glacial Geology
Ages 9 & up with an adult.This program for older homeschoolers features a 2-3 mile hike on the rugged trails...
Introduction to Bird Song
Ages 10 & up.If you want to see the most birds on your spring bird walks, it's crucial to...
Plant Science Merit Badge
Scouts, ages 11 & up. Curious about how scientists study and work with plants? Attend our Merit Badge workshop and...
Terrific Turtles!
Ages 5 & up with an adult.Come "shellebrate" World Turtle Day with us at the Great Swamp and learn about...
Kids in the Wild: Finding Your Way
Ages 7 - 11.Get into the woods with like-minded kids to learn different outdoor skills while building confidence! In this...
Birds’ Nest Challenge and Craft
Ages 5 & up.How hard is it to build a nest that is sturdy, comfortable and camouflaged? After examining real...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change