March 2020 Events
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 31 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt, ...
Gallery Exhibit: High School Photography Contestants
Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 31 Gallery Exhibit: High School Photography ContestantsHigh school students compete in the Frelinghuysen Arboretum High...
Weekend Family Walk
Sunday, March 1 Weekend Family WalkAll Ages with an Adult. Discover the unique animals and plants found on the trails...
Celebration of Martha Brookes Hutcheson’s 100 year Anniversary
Sunday, March 1 Celebration of Martha Brookes Hutcheson’s 100 year AnniversaryJoin Laura Lawson, Connie Webster, Anette Freytag, and Kathleen...
Maple Sugaring Demo
Saturday, February 29 & Sunday, March 1 Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages. Learn to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and...
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate
Sunday, March 1 Snowshoe Sundays: ModerateAges 10 & Up. Enjoy an afternoon of guided snowshoeing and trekking. No experience necessary.Time: 1...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, March 3 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Bus Trip with the Friends: 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show
Tuesday, March 3 Bus Trip with the Friends: 2020 Philadelphia Flower ShowJoin the Friends on this ever popular and eagerly anticipated...
Home School Days: Creating Plants! Air Layering
Tuesday, March 3 Home School Days: Creating Plants! Air LayeringAges 6 - 12. Become a botanist and discover the different techniques used...
Sprouts: P is for Plant
Wednesday, March 4 Sprouts: P is for PlantAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Every plant has a name, just like people...
Sprouts: P is for Plant
Wednesday, March 4 Sprouts: P is for PlantAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Every plant has a name, just like people...
Arboretum Artists: Printmaking
Thursday, March 5 Arboretum Artists: PrintmakingAges 8 - 12. Learn how to create and use simple block prints inspired by natural subjects. ...
Tenth Annual Community Garden Conference
Saturday, March 7 Tenth Annual Community Garden ConferenceThe Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and Rutgers Cooperative Extension team up to...
Maple Sugaring Demo
Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8 Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages. Learn to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and...
Turkey Mountain Hike: Moderate
Saturday, March 7 Turkey Mountain Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up. Explore the Turkey Mountain side of the park on a guided...
Maple Sugaring Demo
Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8 Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages. Learn to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and...
Snowshoe Sundays: Moderate
Sunday, March 8 Snowshoe Sundays: ModerateAges 10 & Up. Enjoy an afternoon of guided snowshoeing and trekking. No experience necessary.Time: 1...
Nature Tots & Tykes: Owl Power!
Monday, March 9 Nature Tots & Tykes: Owl Power!Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult. Enjoy a story read aloud and a...
Awesome Animal Artists
Monday, March 9 Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9. Budding young artists learn about a new native NJ animal each month with...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, March 10 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Home School Days: Creating Plants! - Grafting
Tuesday, March 10 Home School Days: Creating Plants! - GraftingAges 6 - 12. Become a botanist and discover the different techniques used...
Sprouts: Super Seed
Wednesday, March 11 Sprouts: Super SeedAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Explore seeds big and small, look for seeds outside, and...
Hooray Habitat!
Wednesday, March 11 Hooray Habitat!Ages 3 - 7 with an Adult. Through games and a short hike, discover different animals and their...
Sprouts: Super Seed
Wednesday, March 11 Sprouts: Super SeedAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Explore seeds big and small, look for seeds outside, and...
Home School Day: Making the Connection
Thursday, March 12 Home School Day: Making the ConnectionAges 7 & Up. This hands-on program celebrates Alfred Vail by building a...
Signs of Spring
Thursday, March 12 Signs of SpringAll Ages with an Adult. Explore the trails and discover the first signs of the...
Tip of the Hat
Thursday, March 12 Tip of the HatAges 6 - 12. Using white flowers and green materials, create a centerpiece for St. Patrick...
Make a Macramé Hanging Planter Workshop
Saturday, March 14 Make a Macramé Hanging Planter WorkshopJoin Samantha Matthews to create a beautiful Macramé wall hanging....
Maple Sugar Festival
Saturday, March 14 Maple Sugar FestivalAll Ages. Mark your calendar to come to this very popular family experience! Enjoy everything...
Which House Plants are Right for You?
Sunday, March 15 Which House Plants are Right for You?Discover which houseplants are right for you! Tips on indoor plant...
Caching for Gold
Sunday, March 15 Caching for GoldAges 7 & Up. Use a GPS unit and a map to locate hidden treasure, called ...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, March 17 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Tyke Hike: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, March 17 Tyke Hike: Spring Scavenger HuntAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Enjoy a story read aloud, a walk looking...
Pyramid Mountaineers
Tuesday, March 17 Pyramid MountaineersActive Adults. Enjoy a moderate hike on a variety of trails throughout Pyramid and Turkey Mountains...
Frog Jamboree
Tuesday, March 17 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Wednesdays, March 18 through April 22 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders of nature together...
Sprouts: Spring Is Coming!
Wednesday, March 18 Sprouts: Spring Is Coming!Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult. Spring is on its way, and there are signs...
Sprouts: Spring Is Coming!
Wednesday, March 18 Sprouts: Spring Is Coming!Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult. Spring is on its way, and there are signs...
Home School Adventures: Awesome Adaptations
Wednesday, March 18 Home School Adventures: Awesome AdaptationsAges 5 & Up. Discover all the adaptations that help wildlife survive. Join the...
Puddle Jumpers
Wednesdays, March 18 through April 22 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler and learn about...
Awesome Animal Artists
Wednesday, March 18 Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9. Budding young artists learn about a new native NJ animal each month with...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Thursdays, March 19 through April 23 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders of nature through...
Puddle Jumpers
Thursdays, March 19 through April 23 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler and learn about...
Home School Day: Get the VOTE! (The Ballot at Fosterfields)
Thursday, March 19 Home School Day: Get the VOTE! (The Ballot at Fosterfields)Ages 10 & Up. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of...
Frog Jamboree
Thursday, March 19 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
Welcome Spring!
Thursday, March 19 Welcome Spring!Ages 4 & Up. Walk with a naturalist to find the signs of spring as the snow...
Backyard Forestry: Managing Forests for Wildlife
Thursday, March 19 Backyard Forestry: Managing Forests for WildlifeThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum is pleased to partner with the NJ Forestry Association...
Frog Jamboree
Saturday, March 21 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
NJ Makers Day: Craft and Coast
Saturday, March 21 NJ Makers Day: Craft and CoastCelebrate Makers Day and its culture of hands-on problem solving, by helping...
Family Animal Tracks Bingo
Sunday, March 22 Family Animal Tracks BingoAll Ages with an Adult. Families learn to identify animal tracks in the melting...
Nature Tots & Tykes: Fantastic Frogs
Monday, March 23 Nature Tots & Tykes: Fantastic FrogsAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are...
Wild Animal Experts
Monday, March 23 Wild Animal ExpertsAll Ages with an Adult. Become a wildlife expert by learning interesting scientific facts about...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, March 24 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Signs of Spring
Tuesday, March 24 Signs of SpringAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Take a short walk on the trails to view and...
Sprouts: Out Like a Lamb
Wednesday, March 25 Sprouts: Out Like a LambAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Let’s talk about the weather outside,...
Sprouts: Out Like a Lamb
Wednesday, March 25 Sprouts: Out Like a LambAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Let’s talk about the weather outside,...
Science and Nature: Frog Study
Wednesday, March 25 Science and Nature: Frog StudyAges 5 - 10. Get an in-depth look into the biology and life cycle of...
Outdoor Skills: Worst Case Scenario
Wednesday, March 25 Outdoor Skills: Worst Case ScenarioAges 10 - 15. Satisfy your appetite for adventure and learn wilderness and survival skills....
Frog Jamboree
Thursday, March 26 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
Designing a Garden for Birds
Thursday, March 26 Designing a Garden for BirdsFeed the birds, and enjoy the beautiful flowers. Learn about native perennial plants,...
Frog Jamboree
Friday, March 27 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
Mud Exploration
Friday, March 27 Mud ExplorationAll Ages with an Adult. Explore the animals that call the mud their home. Boots recommended. ...
Frog Jamboree
Saturday, March 28 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
An Afternoon with Paul Meyer, Botanical Adventures in Kazakhstan
Saturday, March 28 An Afternoon with Paul Meyer, Botanical Adventures in KazakhstanJoin Paul Meyer, former F. Otto Haas Executive Director...
Hooray Habitat!
Sunday, March 29 Hooray Habitat!Ages 3 - 7 with an Adult. Through games and a short hike, discover different animals and their...
Trail Treasure Hunt
Sunday, March 29 Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages with an Adult. Enjoy a seasonal nature scavenger hunt where families work together...
Cooking Demonstration: “Are You Ready for Arugula?”
Sunday, March 29 Cooking Demonstration: “Are You Ready for Arugula?”Take advantage of the start of growing season with...
Frog Jamboree
Sunday, March 29 Frog JamboreeAll Ages with an Adult. The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal...
Plant Sale Preview
Sunday, March 29 Plant Sale PreviewJoin Plant Sale Chair Ilona Ontscherenki’s talk featuring plants at the Friends Annual...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, March 31 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Family Science Day: Frogs and Toads
Tuesday, March 31 Family Science Day: Frogs and ToadsAll Ages with an Adult. Learn about these amphibious friends while rotating...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change