Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
Ages 6 - 12.
Many past presidents were plant and seed collectors. Learn their history and influence on our gardens today and visit many of the heritage trees at the arboretum that are ready to tell their own history.
Cost: $10 per child.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7601.
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