Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township 07928.
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19
Nature’s Little Explorers
Ages 2 & 3 with an Adult.
Discover the wonders of nature during six-weeks of walks, activities, and crafts.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. No Class 11/7 or 11/28
Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township 07928.
Cost: $55 per child.
Preregistration is required. To register, 973.635.6629.
This event is happening on:
Thursday, November 21 : 10 AM - 11 am
Thursday, December 5 : 10 AM - 11 am
Thursday, December 12 : 10 AM - 11 am
Thursday, December 19 : 10 AM - 11 am
Upcoming Events
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Wednesdays, October 30 through December 4 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Puddle Jumpers
Wednesdays, October 30 through December 4 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Learn about the natural world through...
Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building
Wednesday, November 20 Outdoor Skills: Shelter BuildingAges 10 - 15. Learn about wilderness and survival skills, primitive shelters,...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Puddle Jumpers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler,...
Home School Day: Author! Author!
Thursday, November 21 Home School Day: Author! Author!Ages 7 & Up. View different artifacts and have the opportunity...
Talkin’ Turkey
Thursday, November 21 Talkin’ TurkeyAges 5 & Up. Enjoy an interactive lesson with a Naturalist while learning...
Make & Take a Gourdgeous Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Thursday, November 21 Make & Take a Gourdgeous Thanksgiving CenterpieceDesign and create a Thanksgiving centerpiece using gourds...
Backyard Forestry: Pest Invasives
Thursday, November 21 Backyard Forestry: Pest InvasivesThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum is pleased to partner with the NJ Forestry...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
D-I-Friday
Friday, November 22 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program.Time: 3 p.m....
Campfire Cooking: A Taste of Thanksgiving
Friday, November 22 Campfire Cooking: A Taste of ThanksgivingAges 5 & Up. Learn outdoor cooking techniques and...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Wonderful Waterfall Hike
Saturday, November 23 Wonderful Waterfall HikeAges 16 & Up. Hike to the cascading waterfall on the Turkey Mountain...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 24 Thanks for ThanksgivingAges 6 & Up. Use a variety of fresh-cut, seasonal greens and flowers...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Holiday Morning Stroll
Monday, November 25 Holiday Morning StrollAges 18 & Up. Get moving before the holiday weekend with an early...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Pre-Holiday Hike: Moderate
Tuesday, November 26 Pre-Holiday Hike: ModerateAges 18 & Up. Enjoy a morning hike. Bring water and a snack. ...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, November 26 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Wednesdays, October 30 through December 4 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Puddle Jumpers
Wednesdays, October 30 through December 4 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Learn about the natural world through...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 Gallery Exhibit ‘Arboretum Inspirations’Young artists from The Frelinghuysen Arboretum...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday December 1 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday December 1 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Scarecrows in the Garden
Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, December 1 Scarecrows in the GardenTake a stroll through the gardens to see...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, December 1 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this season...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday December 1 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Turkey Mountain Hike: Moderate
Sunday, December 1 Turkey Mountain Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up. Join a guided hike with a naturalist on...
Apple Cidering
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday December 1 Apple CideringAll Ages. Discover the reasons you’ve been looking...
Nature Tots & Tykes: All About Bears
Monday, December 2 Nature Tots & Tykes: All About BearsAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Enjoy a story...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, December 3 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many...
Build a Bug
Tuesday, December 3 Build a BugAges 2 - 6 with an Adult. Learn the different parts of an insect,...
Origami Snowflakes
Tuesday, December 3 Origami SnowflakesAges 7 & Up. Learn about the amazing properties of snowflake crystals, and take...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Wednesdays, October 30 through December 4 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread Village
Wednesday, December 4 Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread VillageAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Create a simple gingerbread village, learning...
Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread Village
Wednesday, December 4 Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread VillageAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Create a simple gingerbread village, learning...
Puddle Jumpers
Wednesdays, October 30 through December 4 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Learn about the natural world through...
Edible Holiday Terrarium
Wednesday, December 4 Edible Holiday TerrariumAges 8 - 12. Turn Gingerbread Cookies into a Woodland Wonderland Holiday Display.Time: 4...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Puddle Jumpers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler,...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Outdoor Skills: Hiking Basics
Saturday, December 7 Outdoor Skills: Hiking BasicsAges 10 - 15. Learn wilderness and survival skills, such as preparing...
Woodstove Holiday Pie Class
Saturday, December 7 Woodstove Holiday Pie ClassAges 12 & Up. Learn to cook a selection of savory...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Currier and Ives Christmas at Speedwell
Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8 Currier and Ives Christmas at SpeedwellCelebrate the holidays Victorian-era style. Visit...
Glacial Erratic Hike: Strenuous
Saturday, December 7 Glacial Erratic Hike: StrenuousAges 18 & Up. Join a guided hike to visit some...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Currier and Ives Christmas at Speedwell
Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8 Currier and Ives Christmas at SpeedwellCelebrate the holidays Victorian-era style. Visit...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Animal Hatchlings!
Monday, December 9 Animal Hatchlings!Ages 3 - 6 with an Adult. From birds to reptiles, explore the wonderful world...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, December 10 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Pyramid Mountaineers
Tuesday, December 10 Pyramid MountaineersSeniors. Enjoy a moderate hike on a variety of trails throughout Pyramid and...
Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread Party
Wednesday, December 11 Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread PartyAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Celebrate the season with an all...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread Party
Wednesday, December 11 Garden Sprouts: Gingerbread PartyAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Celebrate the season with an all...
Home School Adventures: All About Deer
Wednesday, December 11 Home School Adventures: All About DeerAges 5 & Up. Enjoy an in-depth study of New...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Puddle Jumpers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler,...
Home School Day: Dickensian Christmas
Thursday, December 12 Home School Day: Dickensian ChristmasLearn the interesting and various aspects of Charles Dickens famous...
Minecraft in New Jersey
Thursday, December 12 Minecraft in New JerseyAll Ages with an Adult. Explore the types of natural resources...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Campfire Cooking: Winter Treats
Friday, December 13 Campfire Cooking: Winter TreatsAges 5 & Up. Learn outdoor cooking techniques and create special...
Weekend Family Walk
Saturday, December 14 Weekend Family WalkAll Ages with an Adult. Take to the trails with a guide...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15 Gingerbread WonderlandThousands of families make it a tradition to attend this...
Trail Treasure Hunt
Sunday, December 15 Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages with an Adult. Enjoy a seasonal nature scavenger hunt where...
Winter Wildlife Survival: Easy
Sunday, December 15 Winter Wildlife Survival: EasyAll Ages with and Adult. Learn about the adaptations that help...
Nature Tots & Tykes: Getting Ready for Winter
Monday, December 16 Nature Tots & Tykes: Getting Ready for WinterAges 2 - 5 with an Adult. Learn about...
Wild Animal Experts
Monday, December 16 Wild Animal ExpertsAll Ages with an Adult. Become a wildlife expert by learning amazing...
Holiday Hustle Hike
Tuesday, December 17 Holiday Hustle HikeAges 18 & Up. Take a break from the holiday obligations and celebrations...
Baby and Me Hike
Tuesday, December 17 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore one of many...
Snowy Snowflakes
Tuesday, December 17 Snowy SnowflakesAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Learn the reason no two snowflakes are exactly...
Family Science Day: Nocturnal Animals
Tuesday, December 17 Family Science Day: Nocturnal AnimalsAll Ages with an Adult. Learn about nocturnal animals while...
Nature’s Little Explorers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult. Discover the wonders...
Puddle Jumpers
Thursdays, October 31 through December 19 Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult. Explore the trails with your preschooler,...
Welcome Winter
Friday, December 20 Welcome WinterAll Ages with an Adult. Usher in the winter season on the eve...
Winter Solstice Celebration
Friday, December 20 Winter Solstice CelebrationAges 6 & Up. Join a woodland gathering around a campfire to experience...