Morris County Park Commission 300 Mendham Road Morris Township, NJ 07960 973-326-7600
Can you tell a ladybug’s age by its spots? If you cut a worm in half, do you get two worms? Is the Daddy Long Legs the most venomous spider? You’ll be amazed at the things you thought were true and true facts that are hard to believe about New Jersey animals! Our naturalist will wow you with facts while you walk the trail.
Rich Collins is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), based in Morristown & Barnegat Light, New Jersey. His company, Friendly Territory, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and retreats. He is a husband, proud father and grandfather, entrepreneur, and daily meditator.
Saturday, November 20, 2021: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931.
Sunday, November 21, 2021: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Adults.
Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Location: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931.Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7601.
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Morris County Park Commission 300 Mendham Road Morris Township, NJ 07960 P: 973-326-7600
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