May 2019 Events
Garden Buds
Tuesdays, April 16 through June 18 Garden BudsAges 4 - 5 with an Adult. Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and dust...
Spring Migration Bird Walk, Meadows and Edges
Wednesday, May 1 Spring Migration Bird Walk, Meadows and EdgesJoin Naturalist Bill Lynch, and explore the meadows and forest edges...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt, ...
Sprouts: Let There Be Light
Wednesday, May 1 Sprouts: Let There Be LightAges 3 - 4 with an Adult. Discover how plants put sunlight to work and...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders of nature together...
Puddle Jumpers
Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler, and learn about...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Thursdays, May 2 through June 6 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders of nature through...
Home School Day: Math in the Mill
Thursday, May 2 Home School Day: Math in the MillGet ready to use your brain! This hunt is one mathematical...
Puddle Jumpers
Thursdays, May 2 through June 6 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails of the Great Swamp with your...
Arboretum Artists: Beautiful Bouquets
Thursday, May 2 Arboretum Artists: Beautiful BouquetsAges 8 - 12. Paint, cut, and build your own mixed media bouquet fit for framing. ...
D-I-Friday
Friday, May 3 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m....
Plant Sale by the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5 Plant Sale by the Friends of The Frelinghuysen ArboretumTrees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vines, herbs,...
Little Farm Friends: Wake Up Baby Animals!
Saturday May 4 Little Farm Friends: Wake Up Baby Animals!Ages 3 - 5 with an Adult. Meet the cutest new babies that...
Hitch a Ride!
Saturday May 4 Hitch a Ride!Join the farm staff for a leisurely, narrated open-air wagon ride around the historic farm. ...
Building Speedwell
Saturday, May 4 Building SpeedwellTransform into a preservation specialist, and use your problem solving skills to build and move a...
Wildflower Walk: Easy
Sunday, May 5 Wildflower Walk: EasyAges 5 & Up. Find out what all the buzz is about, at least for bees...
First Sunday Tour of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, May 5 First Sunday Tour of The Frelinghuysen ArboretumMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a...
Oh, Ship! A Talk about the SS Savannah
Sunday, May 5 Oh, Ship! A Talk about the SS SavannahJoin this presentation on Speedwell’s contribution to transportation...
May Flowers: Spring Ephemerals
Sunday, May 5 May Flowers: Spring EphemeralsAdults. Enjoy a walk and talk around the Great Swamp OEC to learn...
Toddlers & Tykes: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Monday, May 6 Toddlers & Tykes: April Showers Bring May FlowersAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Enjoy a story read aloud...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, May 7 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Tremendous Trees
Tuesday, May 7 Tremendous TreesAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Enjoy a walk along the trails, and learn fun facts about...
Toddlers & Tykes: Wiggly Worms
Tuesday, May 7 Toddlers & Tykes: Wiggly WormsAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Learn about the creatures that live beneath our...
Pyramid Mountaineers
Tuesday, May 7 Pyramid MountaineersSeniors. Enjoy a moderate hike on a variety of trails throughout Pyramid and Turkey Mountains while...
Spring Migration Bird Walk, Forest Interior
Wednesday, May 8 Spring Migration Bird Walk, Forest InteriorJoin a guided bird walk, and search for Scarlet Tanagers, Ovenbirds, Woodpeckers,...
Sprouts: Plant Zoo
Wednesday, May 8 Sprouts: Plant ZooAges 2 - 4 with an Adult. Dogwood, Pig Squeak, and Pussy Willow…why do some...
Sprouts: Plant Zoo
Wednesday, May 8 Sprouts: Plant ZooAges 2 - 4 with an Adult. Dogwood, Pig Squeak, and Pussy Willow…why do some...
May Flowers: Spring Ephemerals
Wednesday, May 8 May Flowers: Spring EphemeralsAges 5 & Up. Enjoy a walk and talk around the Great Swamp OEC to...
Home School Day: Form, Function, Fashion
Thursday, May 9 Home School Day: Form, Function, FashionDiscover how society influences what we wear. Try on fashion from the...
Swampy Critter Crochet
Thursday, May 9 Swampy Critter CrochetAdults. Join a naturalist for a special crochet session while learning to make critters found...
A Bouquet for Mom
Thursday, May 9 A Bouquet for MomAges 6 - 10. Create a beautiful floral masterpiece for Mothers’ Day.Time: 4 p.m....
D-I-Friday
Friday, May 10 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m....
Industrial Heritage Tours: Waterloo Valley Trail
Saturday, May 11 Industrial Heritage Tours: Waterloo Valley TrailExplore a portion of the trail in search of canal and industrial...
Speedwell Goes…National (1800’s & 1810’s)
Saturday, May 11 Speedwell Goes…National (1800’s & 1810’s)Explore the hidden histories of Stephen Vail, former owner...
Wonderful Waterfall Hike
Saturday, May 11 Wonderful Waterfall HikeAges 16 & Up. Hike to the cascading waterfall on the Turkey Mountain side with a...
Homemade Clay
Saturday, May 11 Homemade ClayFlour can be used for so much more than eating. Use clay made from stoneground flour...
Farm to Table: Spring Shoots & Fruits
Saturday, May 11 Farm to Table: Spring Shoots & FruitsJoin a costumed interpreter cooking on the woodstove, and celebrate the...
Piglet Weigh-In!
Saturday, May 11 Piglet Weigh-In!Meet the piglets born this spring, and help the farmers round them up for weighing. Guess...
Piglet Weigh-In!
Saturday, May 11 Piglet Weigh-In!Meet the piglets born this spring, and help the farmers round them up for weighing. Guess...
National Public Gardens Week Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, May 12 through Sunday, May 19 National Public Gardens Week Scavenger HuntCelebrate this event with a special free scavenger hunt....
Mother’s Day at Willowwood Arboretum
Saturday, May 11 Mother’s Day at Willowwood ArboretumTour of beautiful gardens at Willowwood Arboretum. Enjoy light refreshments courtesy...
Trail Treasure Hunt
Sunday, May 12 Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages. Enjoy a seasonal nature scavenger hunt where families work together to follow clues...
Mother’s Day Fairy Homes
Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day Fairy HomesAll Ages. Get outdoors with mom, and create a mystical house made...
Home School Days: Herbals
Monday, May 13 Home School Days: HerbalsGrades 1 - 4. Discover the fascinating history of herbs, plant your own to take home,...
Awesome Animal Artists
Monday, May 13 Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9. Learn about and how to draw a new native NJ animal each month...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, May 14 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Mountain Critter Crochet
Tuesday, May 14 Mountain Critter CrochetAdults. Join a naturalist for a special crochet session while learning to make critters found...
Birding By Ear
Wednesday, May 15 Birding By EarListen for the Wood Thrush, Hooded Warbler, and the other birds as the leaves start...
Birding By Ear
Wednesday, May 15 Birding By EarListen for the Wood Thrush, Hooded Warbler, and the other birds as the leaves start...
Sprouts: Are You My Mother?
Wednesday, May 15 Sprouts: Are You My Mother?Ages 2 - 4 with an Adult. Discover how plants make new plants, and search...
Sprouts: Are You My Mother?
Wednesday, May 15 Sprouts: Are You My Mother?Ages 2 - 4 with an Adult. Discover how plants make new plants, and search...
Home School Adventures: Fascinating Flowers
Wednesday, May 15 Home School Adventures: Fascinating FlowersAges 5 & Up. Discover the functions of various parts of a flower through...
Awesome Animal Artists
Wednesday, May 15 Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9. Learn about, and how, to draw a new native NJ animal each month...
Harbingers of Spring Bus Trip to the Mt. Cuba Center
Thursday, May 16 Harbingers of Spring Bus Trip to the Mt. Cuba CenterJoin a bus trip to Mt. Cuba Center...
Harbingers of Spring Bus Trip to the Mt. Cuba Center
Thursday, May 16 Harbingers of Spring Bus Trip to the Mt. Cuba CenterJoin a bus trip to Mt. Cuba Center...
Home School Day: Spring Critters
Thursday, May 16 Home School Day: Spring CrittersStop by the farm, and meet the newest spring arrivals. Learn different facts...
Make and Take Workshop: Edible Container Garden
Thursday, May 16 Make and Take Workshop: Edible Container GardenAdults. Get tips on how to create your own edible container...
Make and Take Workshop: Edible Container Garden
Thursday, May 16 Make and Take Workshop: Edible Container GardenAdults. Get tips on how to create your own edible container...
D-I-Friday
Friday, May 17 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m....
Little Farm Friends: Horses and Carriages
Saturday, May 18 Little Farm Friends: Horses and CarriagesAges 3 - 5 Meet, and pet your ‘neigh-borhood’ horses at this...
Black River Furnace Walk
Saturday, May 18 Black River Furnace WalkJoin Industrial Archaeologist Joe Macasek, and discover early industries along the Black River on...
Nature Photography in the Garden
Saturday, May 18 Nature Photography in the GardenJoin a team of professional nature photographers, and discover how to capture the...
National Public Gardens Week Family Seed Starting
Saturday, May 18 National Public Gardens Week Family Seed StartingAges 5 & Up. Plant spring flower seeds in honor of National...
National Public Gardens Week Family Seed Starting
Saturday, May 18 National Public Gardens Week Family Seed StartingAges 5 & Up. Plant spring flower seeds in honor of National...
Yarn Dolls and Button Whirligigs
Saturday, May 18 Yarn Dolls and Button WhirligigsCreate a yarn doll and button whirligig. See how much fun these toys...
National Public Gardens Week Tours
Sunday, May 19 National Public Gardens Week ToursTour one or more of the Morris County Park Commission’s exceptional...
The 11th Annual Historic Fashion Show-Fashion Wars!
Sunday, May 19 The 11th Annual Historic Fashion Show-Fashion Wars!Battle stations! March through the history of American fashion during war...
Toddlers & Tykes: Wiggly Worms
Monday, May 20 Toddlers & Tykes: Wiggly WormsAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Learn about the creatures that live beneath our...
Home School Days: Herbals
Monday, May 20 Home School Days: HerbalsGrades 1 - 4. Discover the fascinating history of herbs, plant your own to take home,...
Wild Animal Experts
Monday, May 20 Wild Animal ExpertsAll Ages. Become a wildlife expert by learning amazing facts about New Jersey wildlife. Each...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, May 21 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Family Science Day: Macros and Water Quality
Tuesday, May 21 Family Science Day: Macros and Water QualityAll Ages with an Adult. Learn about macroinvertebrates and assessing water...
Sprouts: Going Buggy
Wednesday, May 22 Sprouts: Going BuggyAges 2 - 4 with an Adult. Go on a bug hunt around the Arboretum, and discover...
Pots with Pizzazz
Wednesday, May 22 Pots with PizzazzJazzy containers are the ‘jewelry’ of a garden. Learn to brighten shady spots...
Nature Walk with the State Director of The Nature Conservancy
Thursday, May 23 Nature Walk with the State Director of The Nature ConservancyJoin State Director Barbara Brummer on a guided...
Mosaic Master Class
Saturday, May 18 Mosaic Master ClassAges 16 & Up. Discover the joys of mosaic, and create a unique night light. No...
Make and Take Workshop: Hummingbird and Butterfly Container Garden
Thursday, May 23 Make and Take Workshop: Hummingbird and Butterfly Container GardenAdults. Create a beautiful planter to take home that...
D-I-Friday
Friday, May 24 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m....
**REGISTRATION CLOSED** Outdoor Skills: Campfire Cooking I
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**Friday, May 24 Outdoor Skills: Campfire Cooking IAges 10 - 15. Satisfy your appetite for adventure while learning wilderness and...
Weekend Family Walk
Saturday, May 25 Weekend Family WalkAll Ages. Walk along the trails to discover the unique animals and plants found at...
Plant Pole Beans
Saturday, May 25 Plant Pole BeansHelp farmers stake poles and plant a variety of beans. Once harvested and dried later...
Memorial Day Tour: Call of Duty
Saturday, May 25 Memorial Day Tour: Call of DutyJoin museum senior staff for a special guided tour of the exhibit, ...
Meet the Servants at the Willows
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 Opening Weekend: Sunrise LakeBeach ClubKickoff summer at the beautiful Sunrise Lake Beach Club. Relax...
Plant Pole Beans
Saturday, May 25 Plant Pole BeansHelp farmers stake poles and plant a variety of beans. Once harvested and dried later...
Meet the Servants at the Willows
Saturday, May 25 Meet the Servants at the WillowsDuring a special hands-on guided tour, learn about the domestic help at...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, May 28 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County...
Sprouts: Tree Travels
Wednesday, May 29 Sprouts: Tree TravelsAges 2 - 4 with an Adult. Explore the Arboretum, and look for plants that traveled from...
Science and Nature: Soil Sleuths
Wednesday, May 29 Science and Nature: Soil SleuthsAges 5 - 10. Learn how to observe and study different parts of the natural...
D-I-Friday
Friday, May 31 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program.Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location:...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change