During the shut down for COVID, I was very fortunate to have done a container garden. I brought all my containers in, stocked up on grow bulbs and was able to supplement our food supply.
Sign up for this lunch and learn about container gardening with @MorrisParksNJ !
Thursday, May 20: Tips and Tricks of Patio Container Planting – Learn the secret of putting together a spectacular summer planter for your porch or patio.
Our @denvillelibrary has be with us virtually every step of the way during this pandemic with curb side pickup and #distancelearning activities; but, they are starting to open up!
Welcome back ! We have missed you ! Thank you for all the support with your services and programs during the shut down!
121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834 | (973) 627-6555
What’s a homeowner to do when wildlife gets too close for comfort? Discover the reasons for wild animals’ behavior and simple solutions for peacefully living side by side in this LIVE, virtual presentation.
“At its lowest “yogurt setting” at 91°F, the Instant Pot is able to provide a controlled, consistent greenhouse-like environment, producing germinated seeds in as little time as 24 hours to seven days. “ Read more at Modern Farmer
Horticulture – Register here. For more information, 973-326-7601.
April 8: How’d That Get There? – Explore the gardens of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and look for plants that are not where they should be. Learn seed dispersal methods and other ways that plants move throughout the environment. This class will be held outside, so please dress for the weather.
May 6: Seeds: Perfect Plant in a Package – Seeds come in all sizes and shapes but they all have only one job – to create a new plant. Explore how seeds do what they do and plant some spring crops and flowers to take home. This class will be held outside so dress for the weather.
June 3: Gardener’s Best Friend – Take your composting to the next level and learn how vermiculture and raising worms is an important part of the life cycle. This class will be held outside so dress for the weather.
Environmental Education – Register here. For more information, 973.635.6629.
April 22: Spring Spotting – Phenology is the study of seasonal change in nature. Record the changes that you see as you walk the trails with a naturalist, and compare them to the arrival of the same phenomena in years past. Learn to keep a record of the changes that spring brings and how to become a part of a phenology citizen science project!
May 27: Symbiosis – The natural world is filled with relationships between living things. In some, both parties win. But other times only one wins, while the other definitely loses. Discover the many kinds of symbiosis that exist in nature as you walk the trails to hunt for examples.
June 17: Nifty Nests – Examine and measure a variety of nests to discover what they are made of and a secret relationship between the nest size and its opening. Then try your hand at building your own nest and play a “Birds in the Nest” game to see how hard it is to be a baby bird.
Historic Sites – Register here. For more information, 973.631.5022.
April 15: Spring Babies – Spring has finally sprung! Come to the farm and meet our newest spring arrivals. Learn all different facts about these babies and their parents.
May 13: Seed Bombs Away! – Bombs away! Students are invited to prepare the soil and plant seedlings in the farmhouse garden for use throughout the season. After planting, get your hands even more dirty by creating seed bombs out of clay and seeds for use in your own gardens!
June 10: Art on the Farm – It’s a beautiful time of year on the farm! Use your artistic talents to create beautiful paintings of the flora and fauna of Fosterfields. After learning about landscape paintings, make your way to Cara’s Cottage were the class make their very own masterpieces.
Date: Thursday, April 8
Time:1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Please check the pertinent program page for the program location.
Cost: $10/child per class.
Contact: Preregistration is required. Please contact the pertinent division above for more information.
Horticulture – Register here. For more information, 973-326-7601.
March 23 – The Power of Flower: Flower blossoms have only one job, no matter how pretty or drab they are. Dissect a flower and learn its parts, how it does what it does, and start some flower seeds or early spring plantings. Please pick up supplies at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Environmental Education – Register here. For more information, 973-635-6629.
March 9 – Wondrous Woodpeckers: Play a Jeopardy game to learn everything there is to know about these fascinating creatures. Find out what kinds we have, what their unique adaptations are, and many more fun facts!
Historic Sites – Register here. For more information, 973-631-5022.
March 16 – Food to Faces: Students will learn the basic skills of collage in creating a human form. They will then learn about Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who is famous for creating portraits out of food items. After a discussion of nutrition, the participants will then create their own “portrait a la Giuseppe Arcimboldo,” creating their body out of their favorite foods.
Date: Tuesday, March 9—Tuesday, March 23
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual programs hosted by the Morris County Park Commission.
Cost: $10/child per class. A $2 material fee may apply.
Contact: Preregistration is required. Please contact the pertinent division above for more information.
I highly recommend signing up for this program if you are wondering what to do for a vacation during these uncertain pandemic conditions. The National Parks would be a great destination for an RV Vacation! If you have ever thought about traveling by RV; but, was not sure if it would be right for you. Consider renting one! Rent one, take it on a trip to a National Park; then decide if this is the right way for you to travel!
