December 2022 Events
Family Nature Stroll
All ages with an adult.Bring the whole family out on this guided hike to learn about the wildlife along...
Awesome Animal Artists
Ages 5 - 10.Learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece! Guess the animal of the month...
December Scavenger Hunt: Totally Trees
All ages. Don't be fooled by winter! There are lots of trees with winter beauty. Use the clues...
Close to Extinction! Endangered in NJ
Ages 7 - 11.Which animals are endangered in our state, and what does that even mean? Find out which species are...
Close to Extinction! Endangered in NJ
Ages 7 - 11.Which animals are endangered in our state, and what does that even mean? Find out which species are...
Holiday Gift Workshop: Soap Making
Adults.Using essential oils, create bars of melt and pour soap to gift during the holidays. Workshop includes 3 bars of...
Little Farm Friends: Winter Walk
Ages 3-5 with an adult.Take a stroll on the wintery farm. See what changed throughout the seasons and make...
Kids in the Wild: Shelter Building
Ages 7 – 11.In this series, kids get into the woods, learning different outdoor skills, meeting other like-minded kids and building...
Willows Wonderland
All ages.Celebrate the holiday season at Fosterfields! Tour The Willows mansion decorated for different decades of Christmas, talk to...
Merit Badge Workshop: Indian Lore
Scouts ages 11 – 17.Learn about the history of the Lenape people while completing your Indian Lore Merit Badge. Tour an...
Virtual Plant of the Month Club: Evergreens
Ages 6-12. This month Plant of the Month Club will meet in person just for the holidays. Learn about...
Homeschool Days: Staying Warm
Ages 6 - 12.It's cold out there! How do the animals handle it? There are many different strategies and...
Hootin’ Owls
Ages 7 & up.Our nighttime feathery friends come out at dusk to hunt. We'll learn about their unique adaptations...
What’s In Bloom Tour
Adults.Explore The Frelinghuysen Arboretum with Thyra Kelly, Horticultural Program Specialist on this guided tour of the gardens and...
What in the World is a Watershed?!
Ages 7 & up with an adult.Discover what a watershed is by making it rain and watching what happens to...
Homeschool Day: Holiday History
Ages 6 - 12 with an adult.How was Christmas celebrated in the past? Tour The Willows mansion decorated for different decades...
Sleep, Stay, or Fly Away?
Ages 6 and up.Every animal must make a choice in the wintertime in order to survive: hibernate, migrate, or adapt....
Suds and Bubbles for Holiday Gift Giving
Ages 6-12. Let's have some good clean fun! You will use math, science, botany and creativity, to make...
Holiday Gift Workshop: Holiday Ornament Felting
Adults.Tis the season for fiber crafting! Participants will learn the basics of needle felting, while making a festive felted...
Festival of Trees
All ages. Tour the Frelinghuysen Arboretum's Mansion decorated for the holidays in this first annual Festival of Trees....
Wild Animal Experts: Bears
Ages 6 – 10.After school is a great time to take a nature walk and discover new facts about New Jersey'...
Holiday Gift Workshop: Snow Globe Making
Ages 5 & up with an adult.Create a unique snow globe to give as a gift! Each participant creates a...
All About Bald Eagles
Ages 7 & up.During this time of year, bald eagles from far up north begin to migrate south to parts...
Hoot, Hoot, Hooray for Littles
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult. Enjoy a fun owl-themed story and a walk on the trails to hunt for...
Courses in Nature: Surviving the Winter
Adults.In this series, nature-minded adults can take a deep dive into various natural history topics each month with an...
Puddle Jumpers: Feed the Birds!
Ages 5 - 7.Has your child outgrown our Toddler Treks but still craves adventures in nature? Puddle Jumpers is for you!...
Floral Arranging for the Holidays with Supermarket Flowers
Adults.Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with Supermarket Bouquets for any...
Homeschool Days: Staying Warm
Ages 6 - 12.It's cold out there! How do the animals handle it? There are many different strategies and...
Hootin’ Owls
Ages 7 & up.Our nighttime feathery friends come out at dusk to hunt. We'll learn about their unique adaptations...
Toddler Trek: Who’s Sleeping?
Ages 2-5 with an adult.Some animals choose to snooze the winter days away, but which ones? We will find...
Garden Sprouts: Here Come the Holidays!
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Craft a holiday centerpiece out of branches, berries and seasonal greens that are perfect...
Toddler Trek: Who’s Sleeping?
Ages 2-5 with an adult.Some animals choose to snooze the winter days away, but which ones? We will find...
Toddler Trek: Who’s Sleeping?
Ages 2-5 with an adult.Some animals choose to snooze the winter days away, but which ones? We will find...
Home School: The Botany Behind the Holly-Days
Ages 6 -12.Learn about holly, poinsettias and mistletoe. What’s a parasitic plant? How did these plants become part...
Close to Extinction! Endangered in NJ
Ages 7 - 11.Which animals are endangered in our state, and what does that even mean? Find out which species are...
Little Farm Friends: Winter Walk
Ages 3-5 with an adult.Take a stroll on the wintery farm. See what changed throughout the seasons and make...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Adults.Join our expert birders as we participate in a in the oldest nationwide bird counting event! The first Christmas...
Holiday Greens workshop for Daisy and Brownie Scouts.
Daisies and Brownies.With precut, fresh greens, Daisies and Brownies will earn how to create a holiday arrangement perfect for...
Centerpiece Masterpiece for Girl Scouts
Juniors, Cadettes and Senor Girl Scouts.No flowers in the winter? Think again! There are flowers that bloom even...
Bark, Branches, & Buds
Ages 8 & up.Identifying trees in winter gets a bit more complicated without the leaves to help you, but once...
Winter Tree ID for Adults
Adults.Identifying trees in winter gets a bit more complicated without the leaves to help you, but once you begin...
Always Evergreen
Adults. Learn the tips of the trade in making a green centerpiece perfect for the holiday table. All greens,...
Sleep, Stay, or Fly Away?
Ages 6 and up.Every animal must make a choice in the wintertime in order to survive: hibernate, migrate, or adapt....
Homeschool Hikers at Pyramid Mountain: Bears
Ages 8 & up with an adult. This program for older homeschoolers features a hike on the rugged trails of...
Hiking Through History
Adults.Adults can take to the trails to discover the history and geology of Pyramid Mountain on this 2.5 mile hike...
Going Green
Ages 6- 12. Using seasonal greens and festive supplies, young arrangers will create a winter arrangement perfect for the holiday...
Winter Solstice Celebration
Ages 6 & up.Join a woodland gathering around a campfire under the glowing full moon to experience the historical and...
Winter Mini Camp
Ages 6 - 10.Time off from school is a great time to get out in nature and explore! Enjoy walks, crafts,...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change