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Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 1, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Thursday, September 3, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:00 am Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Friday, September 4, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 4, 2026 10:00 am Friday, September 4, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:00 am Saturday, September 5, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 6, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 6, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 6, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 7, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 7, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 7, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Friday, September 11, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 am Friday, September 11, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 am Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 13, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 14, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 14, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 15, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 16, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Thursday, September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00 am Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Friday, September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00 am Friday, September 18, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 am Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 20, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 21, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 21, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 23, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:00 am Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Friday, September 25, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 am Friday, September 25, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 28, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 28, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 29, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 30, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize.

For KidsFor Families

Little History Explorers: Tie Dye Sun Catchers

Thursday, September 3, 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:30 am America/New_York Little History Explorers: Tie Dye Sun Catchers Welcome back young learners for a new season of Little History Explorers! This hour-long program encourages creativity and introduces group activities with a story time and age-appropriate craft activity. This week we create a sun catcher after learning about where colors in our clothes come from. Historic Speedwell

Welcome back young learners for a new season of Little History Explorers! This hour-long program encourages creativity and introduces group activities with a story time and age-appropriate craft activity. This week we create a sun catcher after learning about where colors in our clothes come from.

For Adults

Beginner Embroidery

Thursday, September 3, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:30 pm America/New_York Beginner Embroidery September is the time to learn new things! Celebrate back-to-school month with our beginner embroidery class! Participants will learn a variety of fun stitches, and bring home a sample piece to display. This class is great for teens and adults. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

September is the time to learn new things! Celebrate back-to-school month with our beginner embroidery class! Participants will learn a variety of fun stitches, and bring home a sample piece to display. This class is great for teens and adults.

For Adults

Community Yoga

Saturday, September 5, 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:30 am America/New_York Community Yoga 45 minutes of slow-flow yoga, followed by some time for socializing over a cup of tea and exploring the park. Leave feeling grounded, at peace, and with new connections to members of your community. Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

45 minutes of slow-flow yoga, followed by some time for socializing over a cup of tea and exploring the park. Leave feeling grounded, at peace, and with new connections to members of your community. Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

For Families

Heritage Breeds of the Farm Tour

Saturday, September 5, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:00 pm America/New_York Heritage Breeds of the Farm Tour Take a guided tour of the farm to meet some heritage breed animals that were frequently used on farms in the past. Discover why preserving the breeds is important for agricultural history and biodiversity. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Sunday, September 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 6, 2026 12:00 pm America/New_York Heritage Breeds of the Farm Tour Take a guided tour of the farm to meet some heritage breed animals that were frequently used on farms in the past. Discover why preserving the breeds is important for agricultural history and biodiversity. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Take a guided tour of the farm to meet some heritage breed animals that were frequently used on farms in the past. Discover why preserving the breeds is important for agricultural history and biodiversity.

Free

[SOLD OUT] Jersey Tomatoes: Tomato Tasting

Saturday, September 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 5, 2026 1:00 pm America/New_York [SOLD OUT] Jersey Tomatoes: Tomato Tasting Please note: This event is SOLD OUT. New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason, and we sure know how to grow tomatoes! Join a tomato tasting where we highlight several Jersey-bred tomato varieties as well as some iconic heirlooms. This event is free, but registration is required. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Please note: This event is SOLD OUT. New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason, and we sure know how to grow tomatoes! Join a tomato tasting where we highlight several Jersey-bred tomato varieties as well as some iconic heirlooms. This event is free, but registration is required.

For Kids

Toddler Trek: Ladybugs

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Toddler Trek: Ladybugs Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Learn what they eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and a guided trail walk. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 9, 2026 3:30 pm America/New_York Toddler Trek: Ladybugs Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Learn what they eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and a guided trail walk. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Learn what they eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and a guided trail walk.

For Kids

Garden Sprouts: Serious about Salsa

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Garden Sprouts: Serious about Salsa It’s harvest season, and what better way to celebrate than with salsa! We’ll harvest tomatoes, try out different varieties, and make some garden-fresh salsa to take home! Come dressed for outdoor weather. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

It’s harvest season, and what better way to celebrate than with salsa! We’ll harvest tomatoes, try out different varieties, and make some garden-fresh salsa to take home! Come dressed for outdoor weather.

For Kids

Homeschool Days: Flower Arranging

Thursday, September 10, 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Homeschool Days: Flower Arranging Let’s check out to the gardens and harvest flowers! Young florists will chose a color scheme, theme, or idea to create their one-of-a-kind garden bouquet. This is a drop-off program. Dress for outdoor time. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Let’s check out to the gardens and harvest flowers! Young florists will chose a color scheme, theme, or idea to create their one-of-a-kind garden bouquet. This is a drop-off program. Dress for outdoor time.

For Adults

Dipped Candle Making

Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 pm America/New_York Dipped Candle Making Create four dipped candles with beeswax during this relaxing evening program at the Cooper Gristmill. Box included, these candles are perfect as a hand-crafted gift idea. Cooper Gristmill

Create four dipped candles with beeswax during this relaxing evening program at the Cooper Gristmill. Box included, these candles are perfect as a hand-crafted gift idea.

For Families

Little Farm Friends: My First Museum

Friday, September 11, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Friday, September 11, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York Little Farm Friends: My First Museum Did you know our farm is also a museum?! Check out our exhibits and learn from a collections expert how we take care of our old treasures. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Did you know our farm is also a museum?! Check out our exhibits and learn from a collections expert how we take care of our old treasures.

For Kids

*SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out!

Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring.

For Adults

Tour: History and Gardens of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Tour: History and Gardens of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Did you know the history of Frelinghuysen Arboretum dates back to 1891? Join us to explore the grounds and history with a guided tour. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Did you know the history of Frelinghuysen Arboretum dates back to 1891? Join us to explore the grounds and history with a guided tour. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.

For Kids

Wiggling Worms

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Wiggling Worms Earthworms are fascinating creatures with interesting bodies and ways of life. Let’s look closely at some, and discover why our old garden buddies are causing some trouble for New Jersey’s forests. We’ll also discover some cool critters that live along with them. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Earthworms are fascinating creatures with interesting bodies and ways of life. Let’s look closely at some, and discover why our old garden buddies are causing some trouble for New Jersey’s forests. We’ll also discover some cool critters that live along with them. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part.

For Families

Spectacular Snakes

Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 12, 2026 1:00 pm America/New_York Spectacular Snakes Warm summer days are a great time to look for our scaly friends squiggling about and sunning themselves. Explore the spectacular world of snakes while looking for the snakes of the swamp on the trail. Meet our LIVE resident corn snake up close. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Warm summer days are a great time to look for our scaly friends squiggling about and sunning themselves. Explore the spectacular world of snakes while looking for the snakes of the swamp on the trail. Meet our LIVE resident corn snake up close.

For Families

Family Nature Stroll

Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 13, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Family Nature Stroll Bring the whole family out on this nature-filled guided walk to learn about the wildlife along the beautiful trails of the Great Swamp. There’s always something new to discover, no matter the season! Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Bring the whole family out on this nature-filled guided walk to learn about the wildlife along the beautiful trails of the Great Swamp. There’s always something new to discover, no matter the season!

For Families

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, September 13, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 13, 2026 3:00 pm America/New_York Family Nature Walk Bring the whole family out on this guided walk to learn about the wildlife along the trails of Pyramid Mountain. There’s always something new to discover, no matter the season! Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Bring the whole family out on this guided walk to learn about the wildlife along the trails of Pyramid Mountain. There’s always something new to discover, no matter the season!

For Families

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, September 13, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 13, 2026 3:00 pm America/New_York Family Nature Walk Bring the whole family out on this guided walk to learn about the wildlife along the trails of Pyramid Mountain. There’s always something new to discover, no matter the season! Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Bring the whole family out on this guided walk to learn about the wildlife along the trails of Pyramid Mountain. There’s always something new to discover, no matter the season!

For Kids

Homeschool Days: The Science of Soil

Sunday, September 13, 2026
11:41 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 13, 2026 11:41 pm America/New_York Homeschool Days: The Science of Soil Soil gives life to all the plants we grow and eat, but how do we know good soil from bad? Let’s “dig in” to the fascinating science of soil. This is a drop-off program. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Soil gives life to all the plants we grow and eat, but how do we know good soil from bad? Let’s “dig in” to the fascinating science of soil. This is a drop-off program.

For Kids

Tot Trek:Ladybugs

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Tot Trek:Ladybugs Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Young children will have fun learning what ladybugs eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and an easy guided trail walk. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Young children will have fun learning what ladybugs eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and an easy guided trail walk.

Homeschool Program

Homeschool Explorers: Garden Harvest

Thursday, September 17, 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Homeschool Explorers: Garden Harvest Having more veggies than we can eat is a good problem to have! Let’s get into the garden and harvest fresh tomatoes, herbs, and more, then work in the kitchen to turn these veggies into salsa and more! This is a drop-off program. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Having more veggies than we can eat is a good problem to have! Let’s get into the garden and harvest fresh tomatoes, herbs, and more, then work in the kitchen to turn these veggies into salsa and more! This is a drop-off program.

Homeschool Program

Homeschool Days: Dirt Details

Thursday, September 17, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Homeschool Days: Dirt Details Learn about the nutrients needed in soil to successfully grow crops. Help test some soil samples on the farm to figure out what plants will best grow there! Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Learn about the nutrients needed in soil to successfully grow crops. Help test some soil samples on the farm to figure out what plants will best grow there!

For Adults

Beginner Crochet

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:30 pm America/New_York Beginner Crochet Get ready for cool fall days by learning how to crochet your own scarf! Materials will be provided, including yarn and a hook to take home. This class is great for teens and adults. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Get ready for cool fall days by learning how to crochet your own scarf! Materials will be provided, including yarn and a hook to take home. This class is great for teens and adults.

For Families

Little Farm Friends: Plant Parts We Eat

Friday, September 18, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Friday, September 18, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York Little Farm Friends: Plant Parts We Eat Did you know that we eat roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds? Learn what foods come from which parts and sample different fruits and vegetables. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Did you know that we eat roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds? Learn what foods come from which parts and sample different fruits and vegetables.

For Adults

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins at Willowwwood

Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:30 am America/New_York Forest Bathing with Rich Collins at Willowwwood Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Willowwood Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Willowwood Arboretum

Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Willowwood Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Special Events, For Adults

Great Swamp Partners Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Great Swamp Partners Scavenger Hunt Join this weekend-long, Great Swamp-wide event, visiting as many Great Swamp partners’ sites as you can, answer questions to complete your scavenger hunt booklet, and get tickets for a raffle to win prizes! The more sites you visit, the better your chances of winning! The culminating event will be held on Sunday afternoon, 2 pm – 3 pm at the Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, where the prizes will be announced at 2:15pm! Preregistration is not required. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Great Swamp Partners Scavenger Hunt Join this weekend-long, Great Swamp-wide event, visiting as many Great Swamp partners’ sites as you can, answer questions to complete your scavenger hunt booklet, and get tickets for a raffle to win prizes! The more sites you visit, the better your chances of winning! The culminating event will be held on Sunday afternoon, 2 pm – 3 pm at the Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, where the prizes will be announced at 2:15pm! Preregistration is not required. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Join this weekend-long, Great Swamp-wide event, visiting as many Great Swamp partners’ sites as you can, answer questions to complete your scavenger hunt booklet, and get tickets for a raffle to win prizes! The more sites you visit, the better your chances of winning! The culminating event will be held on Sunday afternoon, 2 pm – 3 pm at the Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, where the prizes will be announced…

For AdultsFor Families

Hands On! Relics From the Black River

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Hands On! Relics From the Black River Dig into the past by handling artifacts found through amateur and professional archaeology around the Cooper Gristmill and along the Black River Trail. This program is intended for all ages and excellent for families interested in experiencing history in a new way. Cooper Gristmill

Dig into the past by handling artifacts found through amateur and professional archaeology around the Cooper Gristmill and along the Black River Trail. This program is intended for all ages and excellent for families interested in experiencing history in a new way.

For Adults

Active 50+ Hiking Series

Saturday, September 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 pm America/New_York Active 50+ Hiking Series Join our group of active 50 plus for guided hikes on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey Mountains. These moderate level hikes are on rocky, uneven ground with some steep sections, so experienced hikers are preferred. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome too. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Join our group of active 50 plus for guided hikes on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey Mountains. These moderate level hikes are on rocky, uneven ground with some steep sections, so experienced hikers are preferred. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome too.

For Adults

Paranormal Evenings: The Frelinghuysen Mansion

Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:00 pm America/New_York Paranormal Evenings: The Frelinghuysen Mansion Take part in a unique paranormal investigation at the historic Frelinghuysen Mansion. The Mansion was built in 1891 by George Griswold Frelinghuysen, President of Ballantine Brewing Company. Explore the rooms of the mansion and use different techniques to reach out to the other side. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Take part in a unique paranormal investigation at the historic Frelinghuysen Mansion. The Mansion was built in 1891 by George Griswold Frelinghuysen, President of Ballantine Brewing Company. Explore the rooms of the mansion and use different techniques to reach out to the other side.

For Kids

Programs for Littles: Marvelous Mushrooms

Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Programs for Littles: Marvelous Mushrooms Mushrooms come in such crazy shapes and colors, but what are they, exactly?! Learn the fungi-facts, what they eat, how they grow and more. Then hit the trail to search for them! Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Mushrooms come in such crazy shapes and colors, but what are they, exactly?! Learn the fungi-facts, what they eat, how they grow and more. Then hit the trail to search for them!

For Adults

Forest Bathing at Frelinghyusen Arboretum

Sunday, September 20, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00 pm America/New_York Forest Bathing at Frelinghyusen Arboretum Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

For Kids

Day Off with Nature: Foxes and Coyotes

Monday, September 21, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 21, 2026 9:00 am America/New_York Day Off with Nature: Foxes and Coyotes Kids off from school for the Yom Kippur holiday can spend their day off at the Great Swamp being a student of nature! We have 2 wild canines living in the Great Swamp: red foxes and eastern coyotes. During this program, we will learn about these wily predators, search for tracks on a hike, make a craft, play games and more! Be prepared for lots of outdoor time and bring a snack, lunch and water bottle. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Kids off from school for the Yom Kippur holiday can spend their day off at the Great Swamp being a student of nature! We have 2 wild canines living in the Great Swamp: red foxes and eastern coyotes. During this program, we will learn about these wily predators, search for tracks on a hike, make a craft, play games and more! Be prepared for lots of outdoor time and bring a snack, lunch and water…

Homeschool Program

Homeschool Hikers: Terrific Trees

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 22, 2026 9:30 am America/New_York Homeschool Hikers: Terrific Trees This program for older homeschoolers features a hike of 2-3 miles on the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! In this session, we will learn the basics of tree identification and fascinating facts about them! Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

This program for older homeschoolers features a hike of 2-3 miles on the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! In this session, we will learn the basics of tree identification and fascinating facts about them!

For Kids

Toddler Trek: Who Lives in the Forest?

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Toddler Trek: Who Lives in the Forest? Long-legged deer, fuzzy gray squirrels, and slimy salamanders all live in the forest! But who else? Discover the answer with a story and a guided trail walk. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 23, 2026 3:30 pm America/New_York Toddler Trek: Who Lives in the Forest? Long-legged deer, fuzzy gray squirrels, and slimy salamanders all live in the forest! But who else? Discover the answer with a story and a guided trail walk. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Long-legged deer, fuzzy gray squirrels, and slimy salamanders all live in the forest! But who else? Discover the answer with a story and a guided trail walk.

For Kids

Garden Sprouts: Grasses

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Garden Sprouts: Grasses Amber waves and leaves of green — what is prettier than a meadow of tall grass? Grasses can come in all shapes, sizes, and textures. Let’s see how many we can find! Come dressed for the outdoors. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Amber waves and leaves of green — what is prettier than a meadow of tall grass? Grasses can come in all shapes, sizes, and textures. Let’s see how many we can find! Come dressed for the outdoors.

For Adults

*SOLD OUT* Silver Maples: Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Silver Maples: Terrific Terrariums Join us for a relaxing and creative mini terrarium workshop designed especially for seniors. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of terrarium building and create your own small glass terrarium to take home. All materials are provided, and our instructor will guide you step by step at a comfortable pace. No experience is needed— come ready to enjoy a calm, social afternoon and leave with a beautiful, low-maintenance plant creation. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Join us for a relaxing and creative mini terrarium workshop designed especially for seniors. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of terrarium building and create your own small glass terrarium to take home. All materials are provided, and our instructor will guide you step by step at a comfortable pace. No experience is needed— come ready to enjoy a calm, social afternoon and leave with a beautiful, low-maintenance plant creation.

Homeschool Program

Homeschool Days: Mission Opossum-ble

Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 24, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Homeschool Days: Mission Opossum-ble This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Cooper Gristmill, and everyone at the Mill is ready to celebrate – but someone’s been left out! We love our herons and snakes and bears, but what about the opossums? If we work together to solve puzzles about the local opossums and their ecosystem, we can help everyone appreciate the opossums among us. Cooper Gristmill

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Cooper Gristmill, and everyone at the Mill is ready to celebrate – but someone’s been left out! We love our herons and snakes and bears, but what about the opossums? If we work together to solve puzzles about the local opossums and their ecosystem, we can help everyone appreciate the opossums among us.

For Families

Little Farm Friends: Build a Barn

Friday, September 25, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Friday, September 25, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York Little Farm Friends: Build a Barn Help take care of our farm animal toys! Build a mini-barn out of arts and crafts supplies. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Help take care of our farm animal toys! Build a mini-barn out of arts and crafts supplies.

Special Events, Free

Expressions of Nature

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Expressions of Nature Take a stroll through the gardens and watch local artists bring the landscape to life. Learn their techniques, motivations, and styles, and view their work available for purchase. Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Please find the ‘Call for Artists’ form here. Deadline for Entry is Aug 14 Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Take a stroll through the gardens and watch local artists bring the landscape to life. Learn their techniques, motivations, and styles, and view their work available for purchase. Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Please find the ‘Call for Artists’ form here. Deadline for Entry is Aug 14

For Families

Hiking Adventures

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Hiking Adventures Join this ranger-led hike that is great for adults and families with older kids! Trails are rocky and may traverse steep sections in these approximately 3-mile hikes. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Join this ranger-led hike that is great for adults and families with older kids! Trails are rocky and may traverse steep sections in these approximately 3-mile hikes.

For Kids

Yoga for Littles

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Yoga for Littles Enjoy our nature-inspired yoga class for little ones! Each class will revolve around a nature theme and include a story, movement games, and mindfulness techniques. If the weather is nice, we’ll get outside for a nature walk or hold class entirely outdoors. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Enjoy our nature-inspired yoga class for little ones! Each class will revolve around a nature theme and include a story, movement games, and mindfulness techniques. If the weather is nice, we’ll get outside for a nature walk or hold class entirely outdoors.

For Families

Bark Marks

Saturday, September 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 2:00 pm America/New_York Bark Marks Tree trunks are full of holes, chips, dents and scratches that reveal the identities and behaviors of the wildlife that depend on them. Learn to see the forest in a new way along the trails on this naturalist-led walk. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Tree trunks are full of holes, chips, dents and scratches that reveal the identities and behaviors of the wildlife that depend on them. Learn to see the forest in a new way along the trails on this naturalist-led walk.

For Adults

Fosterfields Barn Dance

Saturday, September 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Fosterfields Barn Dance Come to Fosterfields for a stomping good time! Learn how to line dance with DJ Norm Daly and enjoy beer from Glenbrook Brewery while we dance the night away in our historic barn. 18 to enter, 21 to drink. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Come to Fosterfields for a stomping good time! Learn how to line dance with DJ Norm Daly and enjoy beer from Glenbrook Brewery while we dance the night away in our historic barn. 18 to enter, 21 to drink.

For Adults

Baskets from Invasives

Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Baskets from Invasives Invasive plants cause problems for ecosystems across the world. Discover a use for these problem plants, learn a little about their effect on our local forests, and make a small basket from them to take home! Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Invasive plants cause problems for ecosystems across the world. Discover a use for these problem plants, learn a little about their effect on our local forests, and make a small basket from them to take home!

For Kids

Tot Trek: Who Lives in the Forest?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 am America/New_York Tot Trek: Who Lives in the Forest? Long-legged deer, fuzzy gray squirrels, and slimy salamanders all live in the forest. But who else? Discover the answer with a story and a guided trail walk. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Long-legged deer, fuzzy gray squirrels, and slimy salamanders all live in the forest. But who else? Discover the answer with a story and a guided trail walk.

Homeschool Program

Homeschool Days: Weathering and Erosion Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Homeschool Days: Weathering and Erosion Scavenger Hunt Earth has been moving, changing, and being recycled for over 4.5 billion years. We can see evidence of the processes that make this happen every day. Sharpen your eyes in this naturalist-led program and walk. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Earth has been moving, changing, and being recycled for over 4.5 billion years. We can see evidence of the processes that make this happen every day. Sharpen your eyes in this naturalist-led program and walk. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part.

✕ Reset

Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business

Friday, September 11, 2026
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 11, 2026 10:30 am Saturday, October 17, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 13, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 14, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 14, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 15, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 16, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Thursday, September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00 am Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Friday, September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00 am Friday, September 18, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 am Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 20, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 21, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 21, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 23, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:00 am Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Friday, September 25, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 am Friday, September 25, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Monday, September 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 28, 2026 10:00 am Monday, September 28, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 am Tuesday, September 29, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:00 am Wednesday, September 30, 2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall— giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perfect time for people to look for seeds, too, in this month’s photo scavenger hunt, “Seedy Business”. Complete the hunt and get a prize.


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Little History Explorers: Tie Dye Sun Catchers

Thursday, September 3, 2026
9:30 am -
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:30 am America/New_York Little History Explorers: Tie Dye Sun Catchers Welcome back young learners for a new season of Little History Explorers! This hour-long program encourages creativity and introduces group activities with a story time and age-appropriate craft activity. This week we create a sun catcher after learning about where colors in our clothes come from. Historic Speedwell

Historic Speedwell 333 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

Welcome back young learners for a new season of Little History Explorers! This hour-long program encourages creativity and introduces group activities with a story time and age-appropriate craft activity. This week we create a sun catcher after learning about where colors in our clothes come from.


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Beginner Embroidery

Thursday, September 3, 2026
6:30 pm -
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:30 pm America/New_York Beginner Embroidery September is the time to learn new things! Celebrate back-to-school month with our beginner embroidery class! Participants will learn a variety of fun stitches, and bring home a sample piece to display. This class is great for teens and adults. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road
Morristown, NJ 07960

September is the time to learn new things! Celebrate back-to-school month with our beginner embroidery class! Participants will learn a variety of fun stitches, and bring home a sample piece to display. This class is great for teens and adults.


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Community Yoga

Saturday, September 5, 2026
9:30 am -
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:30 am America/New_York Community Yoga 45 minutes of slow-flow yoga, followed by some time for socializing over a cup of tea and exploring the park. Leave feeling grounded, at peace, and with new connections to members of your community. Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 247 Southern Boulevard
Chatham Township, NJ 07928

45 minutes of slow-flow yoga, followed by some time for socializing over a cup of tea and exploring the park. Leave feeling grounded, at peace, and with new connections to members of your community. Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike.


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Heritage Breeds of the Farm Tour

Sunday, September 6, 2026
12:00 pm -
Add to Calendar Sunday, September 6, 2026 12:00 pm America/New_York Heritage Breeds of the Farm Tour Take a guided tour of the farm to meet some heritage breed animals that were frequently used on farms in the past. Discover why preserving the breeds is important for agricultural history and biodiversity. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road
Morristown, NJ 07960

Take a guided tour of the farm to meet some heritage breed animals that were frequently used on farms in the past. Discover why preserving the breeds is important for agricultural history and biodiversity.


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[SOLD OUT] Jersey Tomatoes: Tomato Tasting

Saturday, September 5, 2026
1:00 pm -
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 5, 2026 1:00 pm America/New_York [SOLD OUT] Jersey Tomatoes: Tomato Tasting Please note: This event is SOLD OUT. New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason, and we sure know how to grow tomatoes! Join a tomato tasting where we highlight several Jersey-bred tomato varieties as well as some iconic heirlooms. This event is free, but registration is required. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

Please note: This event is SOLD OUT.

New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason, and we sure know how to grow tomatoes! Join a tomato tasting where we highlight several Jersey-bred tomato varieties as well as some iconic heirlooms. This event is free, but registration is required.


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Toddler Trek: Ladybugs

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
3:30 pm -
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 9, 2026 3:30 pm America/New_York Toddler Trek: Ladybugs Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Learn what they eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and a guided trail walk. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 247 Southern Boulevard
Chatham Township, NJ 07928

Have you seen any beautiful red and black beetles creeping along a leaf lately? Learn what they eat and how they grow with a ladybug story and a guided trail walk.


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Garden Sprouts: Serious about Salsa

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
1:30 pm -
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Garden Sprouts: Serious about Salsa It’s harvest season, and what better way to celebrate than with salsa! We’ll harvest tomatoes, try out different varieties, and make some garden-fresh salsa to take home! Come dressed for outdoor weather. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

It’s harvest season, and what better way to celebrate than with salsa! We’ll harvest tomatoes, try out different varieties, and make some garden-fresh salsa to take home! Come dressed for outdoor weather.


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Homeschool Days: Flower Arranging

Thursday, September 10, 2026
1:30 pm -
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:30 pm America/New_York Homeschool Days: Flower Arranging Let’s check out to the gardens and harvest flowers! Young florists will chose a color scheme, theme, or idea to create their one-of-a-kind garden bouquet. This is a drop-off program. Dress for outdoor time. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

Let’s check out to the gardens and harvest flowers! Young florists will chose a color scheme, theme, or idea to create their one-of-a-kind garden bouquet. This is a drop-off program. Dress for outdoor time.


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Dipped Candle Making

Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00 pm -
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 pm America/New_York Dipped Candle Making Create four dipped candles with beeswax during this relaxing evening program at the Cooper Gristmill. Box included, these candles are perfect as a hand-crafted gift idea. Cooper Gristmill

Cooper Gristmill 66 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930

Create four dipped candles with beeswax during this relaxing evening program at the Cooper Gristmill. Box included, these candles are perfect as a hand-crafted gift idea.


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Little Farm Friends: My First Museum

Friday, September 11, 2026
10:30 am -
Add to Calendar Friday, September 11, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York Little Farm Friends: My First Museum Did you know our farm is also a museum?! Check out our exhibits and learn from a collections expert how we take care of our old treasures. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road
Morristown, NJ 07960

Did you know our farm is also a museum?! Check out our exhibits and learn from a collections expert how we take care of our old treasures.


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*SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out!

Friday, September 11, 2026
10:30 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Friday, September 11, 2026 10:30 am Friday, September 11, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:30 am America/New_York *SOLD OUT* Fall Branching Out! Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring. Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

Learning (and growing!) doesn’t end when summer does! Young gardeners will reap the end of summer bounty by tending and harvesting from their gardens, as well as planting and preparing for next spring.


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