BORN TO BE SHORN

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

SPRING | 2019

Pathways BORN TO BE SHORN

Civil War Invades Morristown

benefits the Morris County Park Commission

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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION ? SPRING ? 2019

Born to Be Shorn

LIVE SHEEP SHEARING!

Where else can you witness the hand-shearing of sheep, as it was done in the past without using electricity? Celebrate spring at Born to Be Shorn, on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a NEW location, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morris Township. Bring the entire family to a truly unique and fun experience. Meet the baby lambs, and watch as an expert sheep shearer skillfully gives each sheep its own `haircut' to remove its woolen fleece, which has grown thick since last spring.

Be amazed by the various steps that turn the cut fleece into woolen fibers and fashions. Watch as plain fleece turns brilliant natural colors as it is dyed in a pot over an open fire. Enjoy hands-on activities, such as weaving, spinning, or making a fiber craft to take home. Make the day truly memorable with a tour of the Foster family home, The Willows, the 1854 Gothic revival-style mansion.

Admission for Born to Be Shorn is $8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+), and $6 per child age 3 -16, FREE per child age 3 & under, and Friends members are half-price with a current membership card.

For more information, please visit , call 973.326.7645.

Morris County

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20+ FOOD TRUCKS BIERGARTEN LIVE MUSIC

SATURDAY, LEWIS MORRIS APRIL 27 COUNTY PARK 11 AM - 7 PM

tICKETS

online: $5/ADULT $2/CHILD

AT GATE: $10/ADULT $5/CHILD

gardenstate

free parking!

benefits the Morris County Park Commission

Junior Naturalists Program

Brings Kids into the Woods

This special, six-week series is the perfect after school program to get kids outside and exploring. Learn about the habitats and life cycles of New Jersey wildlife through hands-on, outdoor exploration along the trails. Use tools, such as binoculars, to study birds in the tree tops and magnifying glasses to watch critters swimming in the pond.

Ask questions, seek answers, and discover! Each session focuses on a new subject while building on experiments and observations from the weeks prior.

The series costs $55 per child, and is designed for kids ages 6 - 9. The program meets every Tuesday, from April 30 to June 4, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please dress for the weather, as this program is outdoors.

For more information and to register, please call 973.635.6629.

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CAMPOUT

ON T HE BEACH AN OVERNIGHT EVENT ! F RIDAY, JUNE 21 (rain date: Sat. June 22) Sunrise Lake Beach Club Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.

Registration Required

by June 17 $45 per tent site

GAMES, SWIMMING, CAMPF IRE ST ORIES, MARSHMALLOWS OVER A CAMPF IRE, AND CONT INENTAL BREAKFAST !

Enjoy swimming, volleyball, beachside activities, and sliding down the Zoom Floom. For an extra fee, explore Sunrise Lake on a paddle boat, or jump and climb across the Wibit, DQLQ?DWDEOHREVWDFOHFRXUVH

Hours of Operation:

Weekends:

Weekdays:

May 25 ? September 2 11 a.m. ? 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday ? Friday June 25 ? August 23 10 a.m. ? 5:30 p.m. *Tuesdays in July 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Lewis Morris County Park

Morris Township

You don't have to travel far to enjoy a day at the beach!

Information:

973.267.4351 (May 25 - Sept 2) 973.326.7616 (September - May)

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Tiny Tot Tuesdays

Tuesdays in July (9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.) Together, parents and toddlers can explore the beautiful water

and sandy beach of Sunrise Lake.

FREE for toddlers 4

and under.

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MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION ? SPRING ? 2019

CIVIL WAR INVADES MORRISTOWN

Civil War Encampment Weekend

at Historic Speedwell!

Step onto the battlefields and into the action of the American Civil War at Civil War Weekend. On Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, join the Second New Jersey Brigade at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, and enjoy this unique two-day event that vividly showcases the lives of Civil War soldiers.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, speak to the soldiers about their daily life and how they cooked, dressed, and lived. Watch the training drills, daily mail call, and a staged skirmish each day. Cover your ears as the massive period cannon explodes! Learn how important messages were sent between units using colorful flags to send signals.

Discover the basics of battlefield medicine for soldiers who suffered injuries or disease. Visit the medical area where re-enactors care for the `wounded' and demonstrate how these emergency units ran during battles. Around every corner, there is something to experience.

Admission is $7 per adult, $6 per senior, $5 per child age 4 - 16, and FREE ages 4 & under.

For more information, please visit , or call 973.285.6550.

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The Influence of War on Fashion

Take a look at the not-so-subtle, but direct influences that war had on civilian fashion. From military uniforms to the economic factors of supply and demand, men and women's wardrobes were significantly impacted.

On Sunday, May 19, interact with models wearing clothing from before, during, and after memorable conflicts in American history at Fashion Wars at the historic mansion at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. Enjoy as each model describes her clothing in great detail and discusses life during that time period.

Tours are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. The cost is $7 per adult, $6 per senior, and $5 per child. Children under 4 are FREE. Preregistration is required.

For more information, please visit , or call 973.285.6537.

Celebrate Arbor Day

Trees are New Jersey's largest living things! Celebrate Arbor Day at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, and learn to properly plant and care for this important natural resource. Join a knowledgeable gardener for a tour of this magnificent horticultural site on Sunday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and discover how to identify and differentiate between native and non-native trees.

Enjoy a special tree scavenger hunt, and search for the Arboretum's biggest, oldest, and most unusual trees. Campaign for your favorite tree by making and wearing a button, and of course, casting your vote.

Create a tree-themed craft to remind you of the importance of trees throughout the year, and take home seedlings to plant in your yard courtesy of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. The cost for this program is $5 per person.

For more information, visit , or call 973.326.7601.

WANTED: Volunteer Bird Nest Box Monitors!

Chester Township and Morristown Areas

Do you love birds and spending time outdoors? If so, this is a rewarding opportunity for you! Volunteer your time to visit bird boxes weekly, and identify species of birds using the boxes and counting the eggs or young they have. Record the data from April through August. Boxes are cleaned out in early March to prepare for the coming nesting season.

All new volunteers receive training. You must be age 16 or older, have moderate bird identification skills, ability, and willingness to walk distances through high grass meadows in hot weather, and availability to monitor 2 hours (one site visit) every week or two. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center at 973.635.6629.

Park Alliance

The Morris Park Alliance welcomes new officers for 2019! Tom Semler, EI Associates, President, Paul Yarosz, Liberty Mutual, Vice President, Dr. Joe Nazzaro, Leadership Morris, Treasurer, and Vincent Maffucci, CADIA, Secretary.

The board is moving closer to installing a new picnic shelter at Central Park of Morris County to replace the seasonal picnic tent. Funding and in-kind sponsorships have been collected. The Morris Moves Bike Share program that was unveiled late last summer will be back in place at Loantaka Brook Reservation in the spring. In just 2 months of operation, there were 1400 rides! Thanks to the sponsors of the program: Atlantic Health ? Morristown Medical Center, the Community Foundation of New Jersey, and Delta Dental. Submissions for the successful Community Awards program are now being accepted. The awards dinner is held in the fall. Categories include park and recreation facility, program, and supporters. If your community has an exemplary candidate, contact us at morrisparkalliance@. Donations for projects and programs can be made at .

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