January 2022 Events
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Let It Snow
All ages. Trees and plant can survive all kinds of crazy winter weather. Hunt through the gardens...
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Black & White
All ages. There’s a lot of beauty to be seen in Frelinghuysen Arboretum's winter garden just...
Virtual Plant of the Month Club: Awesome Avocados
Ages 6 - 12. One fruit, one seed, one tree. Learn all about this single seeded fruit and start your...
Owls of NJ Walk and Talk
Ages 5 & up.Walk out into the darkening trails of Pyramid Mountain to learn about and look for owls. ...
Garden Sprouts: Snow What?
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. What does snow do for plants and what happens if it doesn’t...
Owls of NJ Walk and Talk
Ages 5 & up.Walk out into the darkening trails of the Great Swamp to learn about and look for owls....
Pre-K Nature on the Farm
Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.Families with pre-K kids take a walk on the trails and the farm, learning about...
Little Farm Friends: Cozy Critters
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Join us on the farm to see our fuzzy animals and learn how their...
Wild Animal Experts: Owls
Ages 6 - 10.After school is a great time to take a nature walk and discover new facts about New Jersey'...
Winter Golden Hour Photography
Adults.See Fosterfields like never before. The beauty of a chilly January morning is brought to life by the...
Toddler Trek: Welcome Winter!
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.The winter cold has crept in and it could snow at any moment - let'...
Toddler Trek: Welcome Winter!
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.The winter cold has crept in and it could snow at any moment - let'...
Home School Days: Every Tree Has A Story
Ages 6 - 12. Students will learn about herbaceous and woody growth, the parts of the tree's stem and their...
Wonderful Winter Birds
Ages 8 & up.If you love birds, there's no reason to despair! Many of our favorites are still...
Starting the Apple Orchard
Ages 13 & up. Even though it's cold, the work on the farm doesn't stop. Come assist...
Hands-On History: Decorative Stenciling Workshop
All ages. Explore the art of decorative stenciling in this workshop! Discover what stenciling was used for and...
Maple Sugaring Demos
Ages 5 & up.Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make real maple syrup over a...
Maple Sugaring Demos
Ages 5 & up.Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make real maple syrup over a...
Garden Sprouts: Winter Sleep
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Sure, it’s cold out, but there’s a lot going on...
Winter Weeds
Adults.Take a closer look at the dried stalks, leaves, and seeds of meadow plants to learn how to identify...
Virtual Awesome Animal Artists
Ages 5 - 10.Learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece in this virtual program! Guess...
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Surviving the Winter World
Adults.Snooze, Cruise, Choose, or Lose? All of our NJ animals must select one of these behavioral adaptations to...
Home School Days: Winter Chores
Ages 6 - 12. Fosterfields might close for the season, but our farm chores continue all winter long. Join us...
Little Farm Friends: Cozy Critters
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Join us on the farm to see our fuzzy animals and learn how their...
Wonderful Winter Birds
Ages 8 & up.If you love birds, there's no reason to despair! Many of our favorites are still...
Kids in the Wild: Shelter Building
Ages 7 - 11.In this after school program, kids will learn different outdoor skills. This program focuses on learning how...
Toddler Trek: Maple Sugaring for Seedlings
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.This is the time of year when we can tap the trees to get sap...
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Birds in the Winter
Adults.Discover the birds that live in our backyards during winter, and what seed and shelter plants can attract them...
Home School Days: Owls and their Pellets
Ages 6 - 10.Winter might seem like a strange time to talk about owls, but it's actually the best time...
Hands-On History: Hand Spinning with Wool, Flax, and Cotton
Adults.Learn traditional ways to create yarn from wool, flax, and cotton! See how the fibers are prepared for...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change