May 2021 Events
“Branching Out”
Ages 6 – 9.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged to play in...
“Branching Out”
Ages 10 – 13.“Branching Out!” is the hands-on gardening program for young people who are encouraged to play in...
Garden Buds
Ages 4 - 5 with an adult.Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off your own green...
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Kinds of Blue
All ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. Take a photo of every item,...
Born to Be Shorn
All ages.It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how to...
Virtual: Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers for Mother’s Day
Adults.Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will demonstrate how to make a simple supermarket bouquet into a gift-worthy Mother...
Spring Migration Bird Walk, Forest Interior
Adults.Spring migration continues as we venture into the forest to search for migrants and breeding birds. We&rsquo...
Picture Perfect
Ages 16 & up.Do you have family photographs at home that you don’t know what to do with? ...
In-Person Home School Days: Seeds: Perfect Plant in a Package
Ages 6 – 12.Seeds come in all sizes and shapes but they all have only one job – to create a...
Geocaching Adventure for Families
Ages 9 & up.Geocaching is a fun way to get outside and participate in a giant treasure hunt. Using...
Early Morning Bird Walk
Ages 18 & up.May is peak time for the arrival of colorful migrant birds to our area. Join a...
Plant Spuds
All ages.Help the farm staff plant potatoes for the upcoming season. Learn how to properly space and dig rows...
Wild Animal Experts: Songbirds
Ages 6 – 10.Spend your afternoon outdoors! Join this after school hike and learn about a different NJ animal each month. ...
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide at the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center
Ages 12 & up.Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. ...
Plant of the Month Club for Kids: Strawberries
Ages 6 – 12.Meet other plant lovers and get your hands dirty! Plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual, or...
Virtual Home School Days: Be Bear Aware!
Ages 6 – 12.Bears can be found in every NJ county, and all NJ residents should know about their life cycles,...
Birding by Ear
As more and more leaves cover the trees and understory of the forest, it becomes increasingly difficult to see birds...
Milling on the Farm
All ages.In this virtual class, learn how milling would have been done throughout the ages. Compare different grains, and...
All Activities and Events are Subject to Change