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Patriots’ Path Great Morristown Greenway – Public Information Center

The Great Morristown Greenway, is currently in the Preliminary Engineering phase of work. A virtual Public Information Center (PIC) will be held on Thursday August 26, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for input on the project, review exhibits, ask questions and discuss any concerns. A brief Presentation will be held at 6:05 PM and 7:05 PM.

Weddings

Morris County Parks has a variety of beautiful locations for your wedding ceremonies, photos and reception. With both indoor and outdoor options, you’re sure to find the perfect venue for your special day.

William G. Mennen Sports Arena

The William G. Mennen Sports Arena is a full service ice center with skating year around. It offers public sessions, group lessons, hockey clinics, figure skating clubs and birthday party packages.

Tuesday, April 20

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Meadow RestorationProject

Morris County Park Commission is working on a complete restoration of 12 acres of meadows and 630 linear feet of streambank at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Friday, January 1

Prescribed Burning

The MCPC and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) plan to conduct prescribed burns of MCPC forests and meadows in 2021.

Tuesday, August 4

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive plant hopper first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and later detected in New Jersey in 2018.

Closures

GENERAL PARK CLOSURES

Patriot's Path
- The Bridge on Patriots' Path at Pine Tree Plaza in Hanover is currently out of service due to a vehicle accident.

WEATHER CLOSURES

Central Park of Morris County
- the parking area at the corner of Old Dover Road and North Cottage Street is closed for the winter.
Playgrounds are not safe when surfacing is frozen. Use of playgrounds is at own risk during the winter season.

MAINTENANCE ADVISORY

None at this time.

CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY

Patriots Path
- Beginning the week of October 3, the stretch of Patriots’ Path Main Stem between Tingley Road east to the Cunningham Parking Lot in Lewis Morris Park will be closed until further notice for bridge replacement.
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
- The Orange Trail is closed through April 2023 while new and improved boardwalks are constructed. The Red and Green Trails, Visitor Center, and Wigwam will remain open. Parking will be very limited.

White-tailed deer management

The Morris County Park Commission is currently responsible for the stewardship of 20,437 acres of land with over 232 miles of trails. It recognizes that a controlled hunting program is the most efficient and effective way available to minimize the severe threats posed to the biodiversity of native flora and fauna by overabundant white-tailed deer populations. The MCPC's controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool and do not represent recreational hunting opportunities. The MCPC is no longer accepting applications for the 2022/23 season, hunters interested in participating in the 2023/24 program should reach out in July 2023.

Planning Projects

Park Improvement Projects

Special Events

Wednesday, February 15 —Wednesday, March 29 : 10 am - 11 am or 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Garden Sprouts

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Wednesday, February 15: Heartwood - What better time to look at the &ldquo...

Saturday, February 4 —Sunday, March 12 : 1 pm - 2 pm or 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Maple Sugaring Demos

Ages 6 & up.Saturdays and Sundays: February 4 and 5, February 18 and 19, February 25 and 26, March 4 and 5, March 11 or 12Learn how to identify...

Monday, February 6 —Monday, March 6 : 4 pm - 5 pm

Virtual Plant Of The Month Club

Ages 6 - 13. Travel around the world and through time in this virtual Plant of the Month Club for kids....

Friday, February 17 —Saturday, March 11 : 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Hot Chocolate Walk

All ages.February 17 and 18, March 10 and 11Join Fosterfields staff on a walking tour around the farm and warm up with...

Saturday, February 18 —Saturday, March 18 : 9:30 a.m.- 10-:30 a.m.

Sensory Friendly Saturdays

All ages.February 18 and March 18Visit Fosterfields for our new Sensory Friendly Saturdays. This is an event that is designed...

Thursday, February 9 —Thursday, March 16 : 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hands-On History: Hand Spinning with Wool

Ages 7 & up.Thursdays: February 9 and March 16 We are giving it a whorl at Fosterfields with our hands-on experience...

Sunday, February 12 : 10 am - 3 pm

Winter’s Day on the Farm

All ages. Winter doesn't halt activity on the farm! Come to Fosterfields for Winter's Day on the...

Monday, February 6 —Thursday, March 16 : 1:30

Homeschool Days

Ages 6 - 12.Environmental Education: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928 - Register here.February 7:...

Friday, February 10 —Friday, March 24 : 1 pm - 2 pm

Little Farm Friends

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.February 10: Feeding Day - Have you ever fed a farm animal? Curious about...

Friday, February 3 —Friday, March 17 : 4 pm - 5 pm

Popcorn and S’mores Party!

All ages. Fridays: February 3, February 24, March 3 and March 17Make popcorn the old-fashioned way and learn how they did it...

Saturday, February 4 —Saturday, March 11 : 10 am, 11 am or 1 pm

Hands-On History: Stamping, Stickers, and Stenciling Saturday

All ages. Saturdays: February 4 and March 11Create cards or pictures with stenciling, stamping or stickers. We will be using...

Tuesday, February 21 —Tuesday, March 21 : 4 pm - 5 pm

Adventures in STEM

Ages 6 - 10.Young scientists explore different parts of the natural world through fun experiments and activities. Science will surprise you...

Wednesday, February 22 —Wednesday, March 22 : 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Animal Antics

All ages. February 22 - Goats, March 22 - Poultry PartyCome to the farm for these afternoon programs and learn all...

Wednesday, February 22 —Wednesday, March 22 : 10 am - 11:30 pm

Arboretum Tours

Adults.February 22: A Walk Through the Witch Hazels at Willowwood Arboretum - In this tour you will discover fragrant,...

Saturday, February 25 : 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Sunshine Yoga for Kids

Ages 4 - 7.February 25: Arctic AnimalsMarch 25: BirdsAn awesome class for kids who want to play games, use their imaginations, and have...

Wednesday, February 1 —Tuesday, February 28 : 8 am - 4 pm

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Love Is In The Air

All ages. It's February and love is in the air! Grab your camera or phone and search for...

Sunday, February 5 —Tuesday, February 7 : 10 am - 11 am

Winter Wonderland Walk for Littles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Sunday, February 5 at Great Swamp Outdoor Education CenterTuesday, February 7 at Pyramid Mountain Natural...

Tuesday, February 7 : 10 am - 11 am

Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers for Valentine’s Day for Adults

Adults.In this hybrid class, bring a bunch of supermarket flowers and learn how to use supermarket flowers to make...

Thursday, February 9 : 4 pm - 5 pm

Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers for Valentine’s Day for Kids

Ages 6 - 12. Young flower arrangers will create a floral arrangement using easy techniques to make the perfect for Valentine...

Friday, February 10 : 6:30 pm - 8 pm

HANDS ON HISTORY: Valentine’s Day Felting

Adults. Learn the basics of needle felting while making a gift for your sweetheart! Register here.

Thursday, February 16 : 6:30 pm - 8 pm

HANDS ON HISTORY: The Art of Tea Blending

Adults.Join us for a wonderful cuppa tea! Learn the history of tea and blending teas. Experience the mixing of...

Thursday, February 16 : 12 noon - 12:45 pm

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Plants for Winter Interest

Adults.Winter need not be a season without garden beauty and interest! This program will focus upon the best...

Friday, February 17 : 8 am - 9:30 am

Winter Birding for Adults

Adults.Just because many birds have left for the winter doesn't mean there aren't still lots of birds...

Sunday, February 19 : 10:30 am - 12 noon

Courses in Nature: Maple Sugaring

Adults.Courses in Nature is a monthly series for nature-minded adults lead by an expert naturalist in which a topic...

Monday, February 20 : 9 am - 2 pm

Day Off with Nature: Skull-astic

Ages 6 - 10.Did you know that a turtle's shell is part of its skeleton? Or which bones are the...

Thursday, February 23 : 6:30 pm - 8 pm

HANDS ON HISTORY: Indoor Victorian Dish Garden

Adults.In this workshop, you will put together a Victorian dish Garden and learn how to care for it.Register...

Saturday, February 25 : 10 am - 11 am

Seed Starting for a Spectacular Flower Garden

Adults.Overwhelmed by all the seed catalogs? Wondering what to plant and how to plant it for a beautiful flower...

Saturday, February 25 : 10 am, 12 noon, and 2 pm

HANDS ON HISTORY: Make Your Own Butter

All ages.Join us for this complete butter making workshop. We will make butter in the Crazy Daisy butter churns,...

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