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Oct. 9, 2024

Anne 'Dede' Neal Petri Program

Attendees at the Saturday, September 28 program were treated to a very interesting, entertaining and educational program presented by Ms. Petri on the Olmsteds' work in the United States, with a special focus on Olmsted designed properties in New Jersey. Ms. Petri is the President and CEO of the Olmsted Network, an organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring Olmsted parks and landscapes across the country. More information on this organization is available here: https://olmsted.org/.

Attendees enjoyed light refreshments and conversation following the program.

Thanks to all the volunteers who made things run smoothly; special thanks to Marge Hulstrunk and Russell Gatzke for the lovely floral arrangements. Click to enlarge an image.

Creative Writing Workshop –Place and Setting in Nature

For All levels, from beginners and beyond, With Ryder S. Wyatt, writer

Thursday, October 24 - 10:00 AM

In the Mansion at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Do you remember the first time you ran barefoot through the grass as a child? Probably not, but your body remembers. It remembers young and carefree days of playing tag on the lawn, the smell of the freshly cut grass- its bright emerald color in May, and the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Those sensory “memories” remain with you and when recalled, can whisk you back to images of days you spent in nature throughout your life.

In this workshop, you will be guided into remembering those special places and settings, then shaping them into a cohesive narrative on the page.

WHAT TO EXPECT: An hour and a half of discussion, guided writing with prompts, and feedback.

WHAT TO BRING: Pad, pen, or computer; water; - A photo or tangible item as a reminder of your favorite place or setting

Ryder S. Wyatt has been a writer for more than four decades. She holds MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is a member of the Somerset Hills Garden Club in Zone Four.

For more information and to register, click on the photo of Ms. Wyatt

2024 TREE SYMPOSIUM

Saturday, November 2 - 8:30 AM

In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

The Friends will be hosting our Annual Tree Symposium on Saturday, November 2. Beginning with registration and coffee at 8:30 AM, attendees will be welcomed to a series of five presentations by a wide variety of speakers:

• 9:15 – 10:15 AM – A Designer’s Love Affair with Trees - Bruce Crawford
• 10:15 – 11:15 AM - Grafting Methods for Tree Propagation - Ted Hildebrant
• 11:15 – 12:15 PM - Trees Are Big, Spaces Can Be Small - Dr. Jason Grabosky
• 12:15 – 1:00 PM - LUNCH BREAK - ASSORTMENT OF SANDWICHES
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM - The Trouble with Beech: Beech Leaf Disease - Richard Buckley
• 2:00 – 3:00 PM - The Versatile Ornamental Small Tree - Steven Kristoph

For more information on the speakers and their presentations, and to register, please click on the tree icon.

AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

Fall is here and so is the annual Morris County Park Commission's Scarecrows in the Garden exhibit. This free exhibit is available through the end of October, so bring the family, stroll the gardens and see how many you can find - there are dozens of ghoulish, historic and colorful creations! Here's a small sampling.

Click an image to see them all in our website's picture gallery.

WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONS

Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.

See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.

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PARK INFORMATION

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a facility of
the Morris County Park Commission

• Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta grounds are open 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk
• The Haggerty Education Center is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily except holidays.
• Parking is limited.
• HUNTING IN THE PARKS - See the Morris County Park Commission website.

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