Horticultural Events From The Morris County Park Commission
Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, October 31
Gallery Exhibit: Landscapes Near and Away
Visit beautiful landscapes through the wonderful photography of well-known area artist Michal Barkai. Her scenes of spectacular places both in our area and in distant national parks are a delight to see. Ms. Barkai was born and raised in Israel and has travelled extensively, taking her camera along to capture the beauty of every scene. She also depicts these stunning places in pastels and is a member of several art organizations such as the Pastel Society of New Jersey and the Livingston Arts Association. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, October 5
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Gesneriad Society Annual Show and Sale
The best known member of this plant family is the African Violet but there are many others. Come see a room full of these diminutive beauties. The theme for this year’s show is “Gesneriads on Broadway”. There will be plant experts on hand to answer all your growing questions and lovely plants for sale. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 5
Arboretum Tour
Meet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a free tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn some of the history and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 5
Willowwood Arboretum Open House
Celebrate the changing seasons at Willowwood Arboretum. There will be staff-led garden tours, music, refreshments, crafts for children and much more. We can’t think of a better way to spend an autumn afternoon. For more information, please visit www.willowwoodarboretum.org, 908.234.1815
Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd., Far Hills, NJ 07931.
Cost: $5 per car.
Sunday, October 5
Out of Context: Flowers of the Aster Family and Their Butterfly Visitors
Learn about the various ways flower heads of the Aster family can be put together. With clues, the audience will have the opportunity to guess the name of the flowers depicted. Asters provide nectar for many butterflies and for each aster flower discussed there will be beautiful photos of their butterfly visitors. Speaker Tom Halliwell is a retired chemistry and earth science teacher. He has been an avid birder and field botanist in the state for 40 years and coauthored “Birds of New Jersey”. In the last 15 years Tom has obsessed over butterflies. He is a past president of The North Jersey chapter of the North American Butterfly Association and for six years edited their annual publication, “The Pearly-Eye”. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $15.*
Monday, October 6
Garden Sprouts: Here Comes Fall
The calendar says fall but the weather may say different. Young explorers will look for signs the seasons are changing. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, October 11
New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show and Sale
You’ve never seen more beautiful or unusual Chrysanthemums than at this fabulous flower show. Meet expert growers, learn what goes into growing and showing flowers to be judged and purchase some lovely specimens to take home. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 12 Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 12
New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show and Sale
You’ve never seen more beautiful or unusual Chrysanthemums than at this fabulous flower show. Meet expert growers, learn what goes into growing and showing flowers to be judged and purchase some lovely specimens to take home. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 15
Grow, Cook, Eat: Potatoes
In our very popular monthly gardening series, Horticultural Program Specialists Gwen Montgomery and Cynthia Triolo will provide growing instructions, planting tips and take a close look at this versatile tuber. Seeds, recipes and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant something. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $20.*
Saturday, October 18
Ornamental Grasses
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about ornamental grasses will be covered in this lecture presented by Marc Zukovich, President of Sterling Horticultural Services. Learn how to prepare the soil, choose the best plants for your site, incorporate them into your landscape design and perhaps most importantly, how to care for them for many years of enjoyment. Weather permitting, we take a walk outside to see the beautiful specimens on the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Marc is an adjunct professor at County College of Morris and teaches at the New York Botanical Gardens. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $20.*
Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Sunday, October 19
Scarecrows in the Garden
Few things say “Fall” like apples, pumpkins and scarecrows and all of these will be arriving at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum for the second year in a row. Join in the fun and make a scarecrow to be “planted” on the lawn. To make a scarecrow, bring your own clothing and accessories or use some of ours. We’ll have the forms and the hay on hand for stuffing. Scarecrow forms will be available for pick up during the week of October 6th for those families or groups that prefer to make them elsewhere and deliver them on October 19 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Scarecrows aren’t the only things being planted that day--Todd Pugsley, an expert pumpkin carver from Madison, NJ will work his magic on some pumpkins that we’ll place in the garden. Participate in an apple tasting and vote on your favorite, make an apple craft, and join us for some delicious local cider and donuts to cap off these fun Fall festivities.
Scarecrows will be on display until November 2. For more details, rules and a registration form, see www.arboretumfriends.org. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $30 per scarecrow.*
Monday, October 20
Garden Sprouts: Go Away, Green!
Leaves change color in the fall and they change for a reason. Learn why and collect as many different colors as you can. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.* 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photo scavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, October 25
Grow Great Garlic
Plant one clove, harvest one whole head! Learn how simple it is to grow great garlic. Practice by planting garlic in the Arboretum’s gardens. Sample gourmet varieties and buy some of these unusual garlic cultivars to plant in your own garden. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AND 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $12.* (gourmet garlic cloves will be sold for $1.00 each, please bring a check or cash)
Sunday, October 26
The Living Landscape with Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy
Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy, two of America's leading voices in sustainability and horticulture, are on a mission to inspire home gardens that are vibrant and integrated with their surrounding environments. Don't miss this in-depth talk associated with their new book, The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden, as they share their insights on beauty and biodiversity, plants and pollinators, and new design strategies for personal gardens large and small. The conversation concludes with an audience Q&A. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by the co-authors. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $85.*
Monday, October 27
Garden Sprouts: Who’s Got The Pumpkin?
Did you know that pumpkins are a fruit? Learn about this fall fruit and other fall fruits we love - and eat - every autumn. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 30
Gallery Exhibit: Exit Zero
Enjoy a beautiful trip to Cape May through the gorgeous oil paintings of popular area artist Gerry Heydt and the nine participants of her annual Outdoor Landscape Painting workshop. Participating artists are Sara Bass Aspe, Pat Flaherty, Katrin Helgadottir, Gail Driscoll, Ginger Johnson, Thaddea Kuchera, Stefanie Lalor, Karen Matte and Gerry Heydt. Nocturnal harbor scenes, neighborhood streets, and beach areas are among the subjects included. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, November 1
Tri-State African Violet Council Annual Show and Sale
Treat yourself to a room full of award winning African Violets and ask the experts for tips and advice on their care and feeding. Beautiful specimens will be for sale throughout the show. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 2
Tri-State African Violet Council Annual Show and Sale
Treat yourself to a room full of award winning African Violets and ask the experts for tips and advice on their care and feeding. Beautiful specimens will be for sale throughout the show. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 3
Garden Sprouts: Seeds, Seeds, Seeds
Plants are losing their seeds like crazy. Why do they drop now and how do they travel from place to place? Learn how and why and then collect some seeds to plant and start your own forest. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, November 8
Gingerbread Tips and Techniques
If you’ve always wanted to have an entry in our Gingerbread Wonderland Exhibit but don’t know where to begin, this is the class for you! Learn some tips and techniques from a professional baker to get you on your way. It’s a great family, scout or school group activity and it is definitely not too early to get started. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $15.*
Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Monday, November 10
Garden Sprouts: Last One Standing
Leaves are hanging on the trees but soon they’ll all be gone. Walk around the gardens to discover what is still in bloom, what still has color and what might last long into winter. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Sunday, November 16
Cooking Demonstration: Buche de Noel
Learn the techniques for making this traditional yule log for all your guests to enjoy in this cooking demonstration. Filled with a chestnut buttercream, finished in chocolate and decorated with marzipan holly leaves and mushrooms, it is the quintessential holiday dessert. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $25.*
Monday, November 17
Garden Sprouts: Nuts to You!
Squirrels love acorn and other tree seeds. Think like a squirrel and collect nuts then go nuts. Learn how both these seeds and the squirrels and other furry friends survive the winter. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Tuesday, November 18
Beads For Peace – Natural Jewelry Making
Artist Maya Bloom leads this beading workshop using natural materials and dove beads symbolizing peace.
Maya’s love of beads has led her around the world and her collection includes beads from Morocco, Israel, Africa and South America. Maya will demonstrate a variety of knots and simple beading techniques. She will provide all materials needed to create your unique necklace. Participants are welcome to bring their own beads to incorporate into the design. Beginners are welcome! Examples of Ms. Blooms’ designs will be on display at the Haggerty Education Center beginning August 1. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $25.*
Wednesday, November 19
Grow, Cook, Eat: Winter Roots-Turnips, Rutabagas and Parsnips
In our very popular monthly gardening series, Horticultural Program Specialists Gwen Montgomery and Cynthia Triolo will provide growing instructions, planting tips and take a closer look at some new and unusual varieties of these wonderful winter root vegetables. Seeds, recipes and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant something. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $20.*
Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, November 22
Holiday Swag Workshop with Sue and Steve George
Got swag? You will after Sue and Steve get through with you! Get a jump on your holiday decorating by making your own outdoor swag under the expert tutelage of the Georges, former owners of Old Brookside Greenhouses and Nurseries in Mendham Township. All materials are provided, but please bring your own pruners and a box in which to carry home your creation. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $40.*
Monday, November 24
Garden Sprouts: I’m Cold!
Winter is on its way. Discover how plants survive during the cold months and look for signs they are still growing in spite of winter’s onset. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Monday, November 24
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
Back by popular demand…here is one item you can cross-off your Thanksgiving to-do-list, because Marge Hulstrunk, Instructor and Professional Floral Designer will design an original centerpiece that you will be proud to display on your holiday table, where ever that may be. With her guidance and expertise you will make a stunning low arrangement in an attractive container using a selection of autumn foliage, seasonal berries, pods, wheat, vegetables, and of course flowers. Register early as space is limited. Bring your flower arranging clippers and a box to safely carry your creation home in. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $75.*
Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 14
Gingerbread Wonderland
This December marks the 23rd Annual Gingerbread Wonderland. Guests, young and old, marvel at the creativity, skill and sense of optimism that characterizes this charming and ecumenical exhibit of over 200 edible structures. Past year’s “gingerbreads” have included models of Notre Dame Cathedral, Hanukah menorahs, Japanese temples, Chinese pagodas, European castles and neighborhood sweet shops. Groups of 8 or more must make a reservation to visit by calling 973-326-7601. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, Fridays until 7:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $2 admission per person, children under 2 FREE.
Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7
Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show
Holiday shopping is easy at our Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show, now in its fourth year. You’ll find local crafters offering beautiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect for that special person on your list. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $2 admission per person gains entry to both the Craft Show and Gingerbread Wonderland.
Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14
Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show
Holiday shopping is easy at our Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show, now in its fourth year. You’ll find local crafters offering beautiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect for that special person on your list. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $2 per person gains entry to both the Craft Show and Gingerbread Wonderland.
Friday, December 26 through Wednesday, December 31
A Special Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Head over to the arboretum for this special scavenger hunt designed to “Take it Outside.” Bring your camera or cell phone as well as a good set of observant eyes. Find most of the items on the list and take home a prize for the entire family. There’s a lot going on out in the gardens during the winter. You just have to look for it. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Gallery Exhibit: Landscapes Near and Away
Visit beautiful landscapes through the wonderful photography of well-known area artist Michal Barkai. Her scenes of spectacular places both in our area and in distant national parks are a delight to see. Ms. Barkai was born and raised in Israel and has travelled extensively, taking her camera along to capture the beauty of every scene. She also depicts these stunning places in pastels and is a member of several art organizations such as the Pastel Society of New Jersey and the Livingston Arts Association. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, October 5
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Gesneriad Society Annual Show and Sale
The best known member of this plant family is the African Violet but there are many others. Come see a room full of these diminutive beauties. The theme for this year’s show is “Gesneriads on Broadway”. There will be plant experts on hand to answer all your growing questions and lovely plants for sale. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 5
Arboretum Tour
Meet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a free tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Learn some of the history and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 5
Willowwood Arboretum Open House
Celebrate the changing seasons at Willowwood Arboretum. There will be staff-led garden tours, music, refreshments, crafts for children and much more. We can’t think of a better way to spend an autumn afternoon. For more information, please visit www.willowwoodarboretum.org, 908.234.1815
Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd., Far Hills, NJ 07931.
Cost: $5 per car.
Sunday, October 5
Out of Context: Flowers of the Aster Family and Their Butterfly Visitors
Learn about the various ways flower heads of the Aster family can be put together. With clues, the audience will have the opportunity to guess the name of the flowers depicted. Asters provide nectar for many butterflies and for each aster flower discussed there will be beautiful photos of their butterfly visitors. Speaker Tom Halliwell is a retired chemistry and earth science teacher. He has been an avid birder and field botanist in the state for 40 years and coauthored “Birds of New Jersey”. In the last 15 years Tom has obsessed over butterflies. He is a past president of The North Jersey chapter of the North American Butterfly Association and for six years edited their annual publication, “The Pearly-Eye”. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $15.*
Monday, October 6
Garden Sprouts: Here Comes Fall
The calendar says fall but the weather may say different. Young explorers will look for signs the seasons are changing. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, October 11
New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show and Sale
You’ve never seen more beautiful or unusual Chrysanthemums than at this fabulous flower show. Meet expert growers, learn what goes into growing and showing flowers to be judged and purchase some lovely specimens to take home. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 12 Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 12
New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show and Sale
You’ve never seen more beautiful or unusual Chrysanthemums than at this fabulous flower show. Meet expert growers, learn what goes into growing and showing flowers to be judged and purchase some lovely specimens to take home. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 15
Grow, Cook, Eat: Potatoes
In our very popular monthly gardening series, Horticultural Program Specialists Gwen Montgomery and Cynthia Triolo will provide growing instructions, planting tips and take a close look at this versatile tuber. Seeds, recipes and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant something. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $20.*
Saturday, October 18
Ornamental Grasses
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about ornamental grasses will be covered in this lecture presented by Marc Zukovich, President of Sterling Horticultural Services. Learn how to prepare the soil, choose the best plants for your site, incorporate them into your landscape design and perhaps most importantly, how to care for them for many years of enjoyment. Weather permitting, we take a walk outside to see the beautiful specimens on the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Marc is an adjunct professor at County College of Morris and teaches at the New York Botanical Gardens. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $20.*
Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Sunday, October 19
Scarecrows in the Garden
Few things say “Fall” like apples, pumpkins and scarecrows and all of these will be arriving at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum for the second year in a row. Join in the fun and make a scarecrow to be “planted” on the lawn. To make a scarecrow, bring your own clothing and accessories or use some of ours. We’ll have the forms and the hay on hand for stuffing. Scarecrow forms will be available for pick up during the week of October 6th for those families or groups that prefer to make them elsewhere and deliver them on October 19 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Scarecrows aren’t the only things being planted that day--Todd Pugsley, an expert pumpkin carver from Madison, NJ will work his magic on some pumpkins that we’ll place in the garden. Participate in an apple tasting and vote on your favorite, make an apple craft, and join us for some delicious local cider and donuts to cap off these fun Fall festivities.
Scarecrows will be on display until November 2. For more details, rules and a registration form, see www.arboretumfriends.org. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $30 per scarecrow.*
Monday, October 20
Garden Sprouts: Go Away, Green!
Leaves change color in the fall and they change for a reason. Learn why and collect as many different colors as you can. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.* 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photo scavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, October 25
Grow Great Garlic
Plant one clove, harvest one whole head! Learn how simple it is to grow great garlic. Practice by planting garlic in the Arboretum’s gardens. Sample gourmet varieties and buy some of these unusual garlic cultivars to plant in your own garden. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AND 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $12.* (gourmet garlic cloves will be sold for $1.00 each, please bring a check or cash)
Sunday, October 26
The Living Landscape with Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy
Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy, two of America's leading voices in sustainability and horticulture, are on a mission to inspire home gardens that are vibrant and integrated with their surrounding environments. Don't miss this in-depth talk associated with their new book, The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden, as they share their insights on beauty and biodiversity, plants and pollinators, and new design strategies for personal gardens large and small. The conversation concludes with an audience Q&A. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by the co-authors. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $85.*
Monday, October 27
Garden Sprouts: Who’s Got The Pumpkin?
Did you know that pumpkins are a fruit? Learn about this fall fruit and other fall fruits we love - and eat - every autumn. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 30
Gallery Exhibit: Exit Zero
Enjoy a beautiful trip to Cape May through the gorgeous oil paintings of popular area artist Gerry Heydt and the nine participants of her annual Outdoor Landscape Painting workshop. Participating artists are Sara Bass Aspe, Pat Flaherty, Katrin Helgadottir, Gail Driscoll, Ginger Johnson, Thaddea Kuchera, Stefanie Lalor, Karen Matte and Gerry Heydt. Nocturnal harbor scenes, neighborhood streets, and beach areas are among the subjects included. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, November 1
Tri-State African Violet Council Annual Show and Sale
Treat yourself to a room full of award winning African Violets and ask the experts for tips and advice on their care and feeding. Beautiful specimens will be for sale throughout the show. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 2
Tri-State African Violet Council Annual Show and Sale
Treat yourself to a room full of award winning African Violets and ask the experts for tips and advice on their care and feeding. Beautiful specimens will be for sale throughout the show. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 3
Garden Sprouts: Seeds, Seeds, Seeds
Plants are losing their seeds like crazy. Why do they drop now and how do they travel from place to place? Learn how and why and then collect some seeds to plant and start your own forest. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, November 8
Gingerbread Tips and Techniques
If you’ve always wanted to have an entry in our Gingerbread Wonderland Exhibit but don’t know where to begin, this is the class for you! Learn some tips and techniques from a professional baker to get you on your way. It’s a great family, scout or school group activity and it is definitely not too early to get started. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $15.*
Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Monday, November 10
Garden Sprouts: Last One Standing
Leaves are hanging on the trees but soon they’ll all be gone. Walk around the gardens to discover what is still in bloom, what still has color and what might last long into winter. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Sunday, November 16
Cooking Demonstration: Buche de Noel
Learn the techniques for making this traditional yule log for all your guests to enjoy in this cooking demonstration. Filled with a chestnut buttercream, finished in chocolate and decorated with marzipan holly leaves and mushrooms, it is the quintessential holiday dessert. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $25.*
Monday, November 17
Garden Sprouts: Nuts to You!
Squirrels love acorn and other tree seeds. Think like a squirrel and collect nuts then go nuts. Learn how both these seeds and the squirrels and other furry friends survive the winter. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Tuesday, November 18
Beads For Peace – Natural Jewelry Making
Artist Maya Bloom leads this beading workshop using natural materials and dove beads symbolizing peace.
Maya’s love of beads has led her around the world and her collection includes beads from Morocco, Israel, Africa and South America. Maya will demonstrate a variety of knots and simple beading techniques. She will provide all materials needed to create your unique necklace. Participants are welcome to bring their own beads to incorporate into the design. Beginners are welcome! Examples of Ms. Blooms’ designs will be on display at the Haggerty Education Center beginning August 1. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $25.*
Wednesday, November 19
Grow, Cook, Eat: Winter Roots-Turnips, Rutabagas and Parsnips
In our very popular monthly gardening series, Horticultural Program Specialists Gwen Montgomery and Cynthia Triolo will provide growing instructions, planting tips and take a closer look at some new and unusual varieties of these wonderful winter root vegetables. Seeds, recipes and a tasting sample make this a fun and inspirational evening to give you the motivation to get out there and plant something. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $20.*
Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Saturday, November 22
Holiday Swag Workshop with Sue and Steve George
Got swag? You will after Sue and Steve get through with you! Get a jump on your holiday decorating by making your own outdoor swag under the expert tutelage of the Georges, former owners of Old Brookside Greenhouses and Nurseries in Mendham Township. All materials are provided, but please bring your own pruners and a box in which to carry home your creation. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $40.*
Monday, November 24
Garden Sprouts: I’m Cold!
Winter is on its way. Discover how plants survive during the cold months and look for signs they are still growing in spite of winter’s onset. For pre-schoolers 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10.*
Monday, November 24
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
Back by popular demand…here is one item you can cross-off your Thanksgiving to-do-list, because Marge Hulstrunk, Instructor and Professional Floral Designer will design an original centerpiece that you will be proud to display on your holiday table, where ever that may be. With her guidance and expertise you will make a stunning low arrangement in an attractive container using a selection of autumn foliage, seasonal berries, pods, wheat, vegetables, and of course flowers. Register early as space is limited. Bring your flower arranging clippers and a box to safely carry your creation home in. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $75.*
Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Theme and prizes change monthly. Enjoy a great way to get the family outdoors year round. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 14
Gingerbread Wonderland
This December marks the 23rd Annual Gingerbread Wonderland. Guests, young and old, marvel at the creativity, skill and sense of optimism that characterizes this charming and ecumenical exhibit of over 200 edible structures. Past year’s “gingerbreads” have included models of Notre Dame Cathedral, Hanukah menorahs, Japanese temples, Chinese pagodas, European castles and neighborhood sweet shops. Groups of 8 or more must make a reservation to visit by calling 973-326-7601. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, Fridays until 7:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $2 admission per person, children under 2 FREE.
Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7
Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show
Holiday shopping is easy at our Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show, now in its fourth year. You’ll find local crafters offering beautiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect for that special person on your list. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $2 admission per person gains entry to both the Craft Show and Gingerbread Wonderland.
Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14
Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show
Holiday shopping is easy at our Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show, now in its fourth year. You’ll find local crafters offering beautiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect for that special person on your list. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $2 per person gains entry to both the Craft Show and Gingerbread Wonderland.
Friday, December 26 through Wednesday, December 31
A Special Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Head over to the arboretum for this special scavenger hunt designed to “Take it Outside.” Bring your camera or cell phone as well as a good set of observant eyes. Find most of the items on the list and take home a prize for the entire family. There’s a lot going on out in the gardens during the winter. You just have to look for it. For more information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $10 per family.
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