The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07962.
Ages 6 – 9.
“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged to play in the dirt. This fun, educational program takes place on nine Saturdays mornings in the spring. Each child gardens in their own plot and all tools, seeds, plants and instruction is included. Time to get digging and get dirty.
Cost: $140 per child.
Contact: Preregistration is required. To register, 973.326.7601.
This event is happening on:
Saturday, April 17 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, April 24 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, May 1 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, May 8 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, May 15 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, May 22 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, May 29 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, June 5 : 9 AM - 10 am
Saturday, June 12 : 9 AM - 10 am
Upcoming Events
“Branching Out”
Ages 6 – 9.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide at Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center
Ages 12 & up.Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable...
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Ages 12 & up.Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable...
“Branching Out”
Ages 10 – 13.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Signs of Spring Walk
All ages.Spring signs are popping up all along the trails! Come explore to see what...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Garden Sprouts: Daffy Down Dilly
Ages 3 – 5 with an adult.One of the best signs of spring is the daffodil, and young...
Virtual Awesome Animal Artists
Ages 5 –10.In this virtual program, learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Pre-K Nature on the Farm
Ages 2 – 4 with an adult.Families with pre-K kids take a walk on the trails and farm,...
Lunch and Learn: The Dirt on Tomatoes
Adults.It’s almost time to put tomatoes in the ground. Learn tricks on how...
Home School Days Live: Spring Spotting
Ages 6 – 12.Phenology is the study of seasonal change in nature. Record the changes that you...
Lamb Frolic!
All ages.Help the farm staff socialize our baby lambs! Participants can interact with the lambs one-on-one....
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Lamb Frolic!
All ages.Help the farm staff socialize our baby lambs! Participants can interact with the lambs one-on-one....
Raptor Adaptations
Ages 10 & up.Join The Nature Conservancy virtually on Zoom as The Raptor Trust takes an in-depth...
“Branching Out”
Ages 6 – 9.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
“Branching Out”
Ages 10 – 13.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Merit Badge Workshop: Indian Lore
Boy Scouts, ages 11 & up.Learn about the history of the Lenape people while completing your Indian...
Spring Golden Hour Photography
Ages 18 & up.The farm is in bloom and spring is officially back at Fosterfields. Join staff...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Orienteering for Families
Ages 8 & up.Learn the basics of map and compass use, then try out your skills through...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Spring Bird Walk – Meadows & Edges
Adults.Naturalist Bill Lynch will lead us through the meadows and forest edges of Bamboo Brook as...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Pre-K – Lamb Frolic on the Farm
Ages 2 – 4 with an adult.Families with pre-K kids meet the farm’s new lambs and...
Lamb Frolic!
All ages.Help the farm staff socialize our baby lambs! Participants can interact with the lambs one-on-one....
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden
All Ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day...
Garden Buds
Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off...
Lamb Frolic!
All ages.Help the farm staff socialize our baby lambs! Participants can interact with the lambs one-on-one....
“Branching Out”
Ages 6 – 9.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Born to Be Shorn
All ages.It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn,...
“Branching Out”
Ages 10 – 13.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Garden Buds
Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off...
“Branching Out”
Ages 6 – 9.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
“Branching Out”
Ages 10 – 13.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
Garden Buds
Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off...
“Branching Out”
Ages 6 – 9.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...
“Branching Out”
Ages 10 – 13.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged...