October 2021 Events
Fall Farm Fun
All ages. Timed entry: 10 a.m, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.Celebrate the fall season at...
Scarecrows in the Garden
All ages. Scarecrows have returned to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and this year they help celebrate the Morris County Park...
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Scarecrows in the Garden
All ages. The scarecrows are back! Can you use the clues to find all the scarecrows in this...
Animal Antics: Ducks and Geese
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Meet our newest feathered friends: the Cayuga ducks and African goose! Learn what makes them...
Go Native!
Ages 8 & up.Planting native species is the best way to attract wildife to your yard and help the environment...
15th Annual Team Golf Outing
Adults.This year's $150 per player registration fee includes Greens/Cart Fees, Range balls, Goodie Bag, Food before and after...
Virtual Plant of the Month Club: Marvelous Mums
Ages 6 - 12.Meet with other plant lovers, get your hands dirty, plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual or...
All About Seeds
Ages 3-5 with an adult.Plants are dropping seeds like crazy. Young explorers will search for different kinds...
Meadow Flowers Walk
Adults.Walk the scenic meadows at the Kay Center to learn about the wildflowers and grasses that thrive there.Cost:...
Virtual Awesome Animal Artists
Ages 5 - 10.Learn to draw an NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece in this virtual program! Guess...
Pre-K Nature on the Farm
Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.Families with pre-K kids will take a walk on the trails and around the farm,...
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Feeders and Feathered Friends
Adults.Winter is the best time to put up some bird feeders and see who arrives to feed, but you...
In Person Home School Day: Potions Class
Ages 6 - 12.It's spooky season! In this class we are going to create potions and slime using easy to...
Fungus Among Us!
Ages 8 & up.Though we walk right past them most of the time, fungi are fascinating and diverse. Take...
New Wigwam Grand Opening!
Ages 5 & up.Timeslots from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.The wigwam model at the Great Swamp has had a...
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
All ages.Enjoy the crisp autumn afternoon with award-winning NJ wines, fabulous live music, delicious foods, artisan crafters, and relaxing...
Day Off With Nature: Don’t Be Spooked!
Ages 6 - 10.Spend a day off from school learning all about animals that people consider spooky and "unloveable," just in...
Toddler Trek: Sneaky Salamanders
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Young nature lovers learn all about these elusive amphibians with touchable artifacts and a story....
Home School Days: Red. Yellow. Orange. - Plant Chromotograhpy
Ages 6 - 12.Red, orange, and yellow. Learn the hows and whys of leaves turning different colors in the fall...
Life in the Studio and Garden
Adults.In this lecture, ceramics artist and photographer, Frances Palmer will discuss her ceramics, informed by her Art History training,...
What is a Cover Crop?
All ages. Cover crops are an important part of farming. Learn all about them and help farm staff...
Wild Animal Experts: Chipmunks and Squirrels
Ages 6 - 10.After school is a great time to take a nature walk and discover new facts about New Jersey'...
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide at Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center
Adults.Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.Cost: $20...
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Adults.Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.Cost: $20...
Discovering Nature Through Technology
Ages 10 & up.Getting to know the natural world has never been easier with popular apps like ebird and iNaturalist....
Bio-Illustration for Teens
Ages 11 - 17.Stroll through the gardens and observe the plants and scenery with the eye of a scientist. Learn tips...
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Willowwwood Open House
Adults.Enjoy a rare peek inside the Tubbs House, home of botanizing brothers, Henry and Robert Tubbs. Get a special...
Home School Days: Not So Creepy!
Ages 6 - 10.Despite their fearsome reputations, many of the creatures that we consider “creepy” are actually crucial to...
Garlic Galore!
All ages. Get the garlic ready! This fall, our farm staff is planting garlic to get a jumpstart on...
Orienteering Adventure
Ages 8 & up.Learn the basics of map and compass use and then try out your skills through a series...
Kids in the Wild: Tent Camping
Ages 7 - 11.In this after school program, kids learn different outdoor skills. Learn how to find a safe campsite and...
Toddler Trek: Animal Homes
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Where do animals find shelter out in the wild? Hear a story about where...
Toddler Trek: Animal Homes
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Where do animals find shelter out in the wild? Hear a story about where...
Leaf Peeping Hike
Ages 6 & up.The leaves are at the peak of fall colors! Join a naturalist for a trail walk...
Spooky Story Scavenger Hunt
All ages. Timed entry: 10 a.m, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.Explore Fosterfields Living Historical Farm...
Virtual: Not So Creepy!
Ages 5 & up.Despite their fearsome reputations, many of the creatures that we consider “creepy” are actually crucial...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change