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Traction Line to be closed from Convent Station to Danforth Road during the week of April 3 for trail paving work.

Traction Line to be closed from Convent Station to Danforth Road during the week of April 3 for trail paving work.

April 2023

All Activities and Events are Subject to Change

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Branching Out! 9 –10 am
Lamb Frolic! 9 –10 am
Lamb Frolic! 10 :30 –11 :30 am
Branching Out! 10 :30 –12 pm
Lamb Frolic! 1 –2 pm
Lamb Frolic! 9 –10 am
Lamb Frolic! 10 :30 –11 :30 am
Lamb Frolic! 1 –2 pm
Frog Night Walk 7 –8 pm
WWI Tour of the Willows 1 –2 :30 pm
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Branching Out! 9 –10 am
Lamb Frolic! 9 –10 am
Lamb Frolic! 10 :30 –11 :30 am
Branching Out! 10 :30 –12 pm
Muffin Mania 11 –12 :30 pm
Muffin Mania 12 :30 –2 pm
Lamb Frolic! 1 –2 pm
Lamb Frolic! 9 –10 am
Lamb Frolic! 10 :30 –11 :30 am
Lamb Frolic! 1 –2 pm
Homeschool Hikers: Amphibians 9 :30 –11 :30 am
Plant Science Merit Badge 12 :30 –4 pm
Woodland Weirdos 4 –5 pm
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Farmer Friday 10 –3 pm
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Branching Out! 9 –10 am
Branching Out! 10 :30 –12 pm
Lenape Life 1 :30 –3 pm
Beginner’s Crochet 6 :30 –8 pm
Woodland Weirdos 4 –5 pm
Arbor Day Trees 9 –1 pm
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Bird Nerds! 8 :30 –9 :30 am
Branching Out! 9 –10 am
Batter Up! 10 –4 pm
Branching Out! 10 :30 –12 pm
Golden Hour Photography 6 :30 –8 pm
Garden Sprouts: Bird Buddies 1 :30 –2 :30 pm
Terrific Turtles 4 –5 pm
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Hitch a Ride 1 –2 pm
Arbor Day Orchard Planting 2 :30 –3 :30 pm
Branching Out! 9 –10 am
Branching Out! 10 :30 –12 pm
Leave No Trace Family Hike 1 :30 –2 :30 pm
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Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
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Branching Out! 9 –10 am
Branching Out! 10 :30 –12 pm

April 2023 Events

Saturday, April 1 : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt:  April Fools!

All ages.Plants offer some of the best camouflage in the garden. Use your eyes and camera to spot some...

Saturday, April 1 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lamb Frolic!

All ages.Meet the newest arrivals to the farm! Help the farmers socialize the baby lambs by playing with them...

Saturday, April 1 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Branching Out!

Ages 6 - 9. Celebrating it's 50th year, “Branching Out!” offers hands-on gardening for young people who are...

Saturday, April 1 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Opening Day at Historic Speedwell

All ages.Historic Speedwell is back for the 2023 season! Join us in exploring the fascinating history of the Vail family,...

Saturday, April 1 : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Lamb Frolic!

All ages.Meet the newest arrivals to the farm! Help the farmers socialize the baby lambs by playing with them...

Saturday, April 1 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Branching Out!

Ages 10 - 13. Celebrating it's 50th season, "Branching Out!" offers young green thumbs (kids who love nature and plants,...

Saturday, April 1 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lamb Frolic!

All ages.Meet the newest arrivals to the farm! Help the farmers socialize the baby lambs by playing with them...

Sunday, April 2 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Opening Day at the Cooper Gristmill

All ages.Join us in celebrating the reopening of the Cooper Gristmill for the 2023 season! We are keeping our nose...

Tuesday, April 4 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Frog Friends for Littles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult. Bring your little ones to hear the music of the spring frogs as they...

Tuesday, April 4 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers

Adults.Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with supermarket bouquets for any...

Tuesday, April 4 : 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Homeschool Days: Amazing Adaptations

Ages 6 - 12.All animals and plants must adapt to survive in the natural world, whether they have unusual body parts...

Wednesday, April 5 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toddler Trek: Cheerful Chipmunks

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.The striped chipmunks have woken up after their winter's nap. What are they up...

Wednesday, April 5 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Toddler Trek: Cheerful Chipmunks

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.The striped chipmunks have woken up after their winter's nap. What are they up...

Wednesday, April 5 : 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Frog Night Walk

Ages 7 & up with an adult.Listen for the songs from our froggy friends on this nighttime guided walk to...

Thursday, April 6 : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Active Seniors Hiking Club

Ages 50 & up.Join our group of active seniors for a guided hike on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey...

Thursday, April 6 : 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Little History Explorers at Historic Speedwell

Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.Kids and a parent sit for a story and a snack! Afterwards, enjoy an age-appropriate...

Thursday, April 6 : 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WWI Tour of the Willows

All ages.Join a WWI Doughboy for a guided tour through the Willows. Explore the impact of the conflict on...

Thursday, April 6 : 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Along the Black River: A New Season at the Cooper Gristmill

Ages 12 & up. This lecture will explore the fascinating connections between people and the natural world. During the discussion,...

Friday, April 7 : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Day off with Nature: Frog Frenzy!

Ages 6 - 10.Come spend a day off from school learning about our froggy friends through fun, interactive activities! Discover what...

Friday, April 7 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Flour Fridays

All ages.Baking enthusiasts can take home a 1 lb bag of stone ground pastry flour or cornmeal with their Cooper...

Saturday, April 8 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Saturday

All ages. Visit Fosterfields for our new Sensory Friendly Saturdays. This event is designed to be less overwhelming to...

Saturday, April 8 : 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Muffin Mania

Ages 4 - 12 with an adult.Do you know the muffin man? Mix and bake muffins; decorate your own cloth flour...

Saturday, April 8 : 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Muffin Mania

Ages 4 - 12 with an adult.Do you know the muffin man? Mix and bake muffins; decorate your own cloth flour...

Saturday, April 8 : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Children’s Tour of the Willows

Ages 4 - 12 with an adult.Step back in time at the Willows Mansion! Learn about the people who lived there,...

Monday, April 10 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual Plant of the Month Club for Kids: Popped for Poppies

Ages 6 - 12. Travel the world and back in time with one of the garden's showiest flowers -- the...

Tuesday, April 11 : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Homeschool Hikers: Amphibians

Ages 8 & up with an adult. This program for older homeschoolers features a hike on the rugged trails of...

Tuesday, April 11 : 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Plant Science Merit Badge

Scouts ages 11 & up.Curious how scientists study and work with plants? Attend our Merit Badge workshop and learn how...

Wednesday, April 12 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Garden Sprouts: Topsy Turvy Tulips

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Garden Sprouts will discover what is inside a bulb, take a walk to see...

Wednesday, April 12 : 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Garden Sprouts: Topsy Turvy Tulips

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Garden Sprouts will discover what is inside a bulb, take a walk to see...

Wednesday, April 12 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Woodland Weirdos

Ages 6 & up with an adult.Be it frozen frogs, busy beavers, or clever coyotes, the creatures of the Great...

Thursday, April 13 : 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Homeschool Days: Rockin’ Roots

Ages 6 - 12. What’s happening under the ground that we can’t see? Students will discover the...

Thursday, April 13 : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

D.I.Y. Bath Bombs & Shower Steamers

Adults.Join us for making some selfcare bath bombs and shower steamers! Create your own unique blend of scents to...

Friday, April 14 : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Farmer Friday

All ages.Join the Fosterfields Farmers to learn about the farm!Cost: Included w/ price of admissionContact: ...

Friday, April 14 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Garden Buds

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off your own...

Friday, April 14 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Little Farm Friends: Egg to Chick

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Visit with the newest additions to the farm: baby chicks! Learn how they hatch,...

Friday, April 14 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wild Animal Experts: Bats

Ages 6 - 10.After school is a great time to take a nature walk and discover new facts about New Jersey'...

Saturday, April 15 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Kids in the Wild: Tracks

Ages 8 - 13. Join us to get into the woods, learning different outdoor skills, meeting other like-minded kids, and building...

Saturday, April 15 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Dig It! A Junior Archaeology Field Day

Ages 6 - 12 with an adult.Learn the basic skills of archaeology and discover the treasures we walk over each day...

Sunday, April 16 : 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Lenape Life

Ages 7 & up with an adult.Get a feel for what life in New Jersey was like hundreds of years...

Tuesday, April 18 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Adventures in STEM: Dynamic Dirt

Ages 6 - 10.Young scientists explore different parts of the natural world through experiments and activities in this series. Science will...

Wednesday, April 19 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toddler Trek: Colorful Nature

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Spring is full of beautiful colors…can you name them all? We'll walk...

Wednesday, April 19 : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Delightful Daffodils at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Adults.Explore the daffodils and other early spring bloomers at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Meet by the main kiosk near the...

Wednesday, April 19 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Toddler Trek: Colorful Nature

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Spring is full of beautiful colors…can you name them all? We'll walk...

Wednesday, April 19 : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Beginner’s Crochet

Adults.Spring is the time to learn new things! Come out and learn how to make a scarf. Materials will...

Thursday, April 20 : 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Homeschool Days: Woodstove Cooking

Ages 6 - 12 with an adult.Work together to prepare a meal on the farmhouse woodstove as they would have in...

Thursday, April 20 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Woodland Weirdos

Ages 6 & up with an adult.Be it frozen frogs, busy beavers, or clever coyotes, the creatures of the Great...

Friday, April 21 : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Arbor Day Trees

All ages.Just in time for New Jersey's Arbor Day, celebrated on the last Friday of April, The Frelinghuysen...

Friday, April 21 : 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Little History Explorers at the Cooper Gristmill

Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.We sit or squirm Friday mornings for a story and a snack with young learners...

Friday, April 21 : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Engines For Everyone

All ages. Guests get a chance to learn about a variety of the tools used throughout farm life.  ...

Friday, April 21 : 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Start the Weekend Family Hike

Ages 7 & up with an adult.The week is finally over! Start your weekend right with a guided hike just...

Saturday, April 22 : 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Bird Nerds!

Ages 8 - 13. Join this fun new series all about birds and meet other birding kids! Each month, we'll...

Saturday, April 22 : 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults. Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the...

Saturday, April 22 : 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Sunshine Yoga for Kids: Planet Earth

Ages 4 - 7.An awesome class for kids who want to play games, use their imaginations and have FUN! Each class...

Saturday, April 22 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Batter Up!

All ages.Celebrate America’s pastime at Fosterfields! Come to the farm to experience a day of fun including...

Saturday, April 22 : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Black River Walk and Mill Tour

All ages.Discover early industries along the Black River with industrial archeologist Joe Macasek. This is a 3-mile moderate walk...

Saturday, April 22 : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Meet the Amazing Raptor Trust!

Ages 8 & up.The Raptor Trust is an amazing organization in our own backyard that is renowned across the country...

Sunday, April 23 : 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults. Enjoy a combination of Japanese-oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths...

Sunday, April 23 : 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Rutgers University Dogwood Breeding Program: A Long History Supports an Exciting Future

Adults.Associate Professor of Plant Biology at Rutgers University, Tom Molnar, will speak on the university's long history of...

Sunday, April 23 : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Golden Hour Photography

Adults.Join Fosterfields staff as "golden hour" begins on the farm and take photos of our amazing farm animals, landscapes,...

Monday, April 24 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Puddle Jumpers: Who Lays Eggs?

Ages 5 - 7.Birds are not the only animals who lay eggs! Find out who else does as you hunt for...

Tuesday, April 25 : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Homeschool Hikers: Hiking Prep Skills

Ages 8 & up with an adult. This program for older homeschoolers features a hike on the rugged trails of...

Tuesday, April 25 : 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Turkey Mountain Waterfall Hike for Adults

Adults.What better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon? This 4 mile hike goes to the overlook of Lake Valhalla, to...

Wednesday, April 26 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Garden Sprouts: Bird Buddies

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Garden Sprouts will look for signs of birds around the garden and make their...

Wednesday, April 26 : 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Garden Sprouts: Bird Buddies

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Garden Sprouts will look for signs of birds around the garden and make their...

Wednesday, April 26 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Awesome Animal Artists

Ages 5 - 10.Learn to draw an NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece in this virtual program! Guess the...

Wednesday, April 26 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Animal Antics: Sheep

All ages.Come to the farm for this afternoon program and learn all about our farm animals. Cost: $10...

Thursday, April 27 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Terrific Turtles

Ages 5 & up with an adult.Come "shell-ebrate" the turtles of the Great Swamp and discover which ones live here....

Thursday, April 27 : 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Beginner’s Embroidery: Weeping Cherry

Ages 16 & up.Learn the fundamentals of embroidery during this beginner’s level workshop. Participants will create and take...

Friday, April 28 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Little Farm Friends: Wagon Ride

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Take a wagon ride around the farm and see the sights! See different parts...

Friday, April 28 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hitch a Ride

All ages.Take a wagon ride around the farm and see the sights! Learn some history of the farm and...

Friday, April 28 : 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Arbor Day Orchard Planting

All ages.Celebrate Arbor Day on the farm! Help farm staff plant various trees around the farm and in the...

Saturday, April 29 : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Merit Badge Workshop: Wilderness Survival

Scouts ages 11 & up.Take advantage of a weekend day to complete most of this complicated merit badge. Learn first...

Saturday, April 29 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tour at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Adults.Visit the beautiful gardens and grounds of the historic Frelinghuysen Arboretum with a guided tour. Meet by the main...

Saturday, April 29 : 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Mrs. Woods’ Herb Garden

Adults.Learn how herbs were used in the early American household for culinary, medicinal, and dye stuffs. After visiting our...

Saturday, April 29 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Homestead Gardening Day

Ages 4 - 12 with an adult.Enjoy a Spring day in Historic Speedwell’s new historic garden. Explore how a...

Sunday, April 30 : 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Leave No Trace Family Hike

Ages 5 & up with an adult.We hear the term "Leave No Trace" all the time, but what does it...

All Activities and Events are Subject to Change