Morristown, NJ Morris County
Civil War Weekend is back at Fosterfields! Join the NJ 2nd Brigade as they host a reenactment weekend. See skirmishes, camp set-ups, and more during this family-friendly event.
Preregistration is required. Register here.
The piglets have arrived! Help farm staff weigh the piglets by putting them in the crate and onto the scale. How much will they weigh?
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
New continued Craft Programs from Fosterfields Living Historical Farm @MorrisParksNJ
Happy Mother’s Day! Adult and child pairs will create three bars of soap for mom, grandma or anyone special in their life. Using glycerin, herbs and essential oils, everyone will make their own unique soap blend!
Related: How to Make Soap
Learn how herbs were used in the early American household. After visiting our herb garden, you will create a unique herb garden to take home.
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GROWING AND STORING FRESH PRODUCE
Get into the woods with like-minded kids to learn different outdoor skills while building confidence!
Tuesday, May 24: Finding Your Way at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm – In this session, learn the basics of navigation using maps and compasses, the sun and the stars. Register here.
Tuesday, June 14: Camping at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center – In this session, they learn how to set up a camp using a tent and tarp, plus build a small campfire.
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Monday, April 11th, 1pm-2pm: Rain Gauges – Learn why rain is so important to a farm! In this program, create your own rain gauge and see why the Fosters measured the rainfall.
Tuesday, April 12th, 1pm-2pm: Hand Spinning with Wool – Learn traditional ways to create yarn from wool! See how the fibers are prepared for spinning, then use your own drop spindle to create yarn. Everyone will get a chance to take a whirl on a spinning wheel.
Wednesday, April 13th, 1pm-2pm: Spring Seedlings – Join farm staff and plant Heritage seeds for your home vegetable garden. Then tour the site to see how the farm prepares for Spring! Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear for a farm.
Thursday, April 14th, 1pm-2pm: Natural Dyeing with Flowers – Learn how to create natural dyes from colorful flowers. Everyone gets to take swatches home at the end of the program. Please wear older clothes, as the dyes are permanent.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th
Meet the newest arrivals to the farm! Help the farmers socialize the baby lambs by playing with them one on one. Everyone will have a chance to pet and hold a lamb.
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 21 – Game Day!: It’s play time for Pre-K kids! See what all the fun is about by playing a variety of vintage games!
Friday, June 3 and Friday, June 24 – Super Seeds!: Learn all about vegetable seeds and how crops grow in this Pre-K class.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
February 26th @ Fosterfields Living History Farm, help the farmers start their crops!
Register !
How Does Your Garden Grow?
02/26/2022 -02/26/2022 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Saturday
Fosterfields 73 Kahdena Road Morristown, NJ, 07960 (973)326-7645
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
