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Mon Feb 1, 2021 |
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED EVENTSThe Friends have recorded a number of events over the past year which are available on our Pre-recorded Events page. Go there, follow the instructions and sit back and enjoy from our growing catalog. Here is our list:
So, go to our on our Pre-recorded Events page to find out all about these. Cost: See pre-recorded events page Location: Pre-recorded Sponsor: FOFA |
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Mon Mar 1, 2021 |
VIRTUAL COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Risi e BisiA RECORDED PROGRAM
PLEASE NOTE THAT MARCH IS THE LAUNCH DATE FOR THIS RECORDING. SINCE THIS IS A RECORDED PROGRAM, YOU CAN REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND WATCH THE PROGRAM AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. Once received, you can view it at any time. Questions? Contact lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net. Cost: 10 members / 15 non-members Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Thu Apr 1, 2021 |
COOKING DEMONSTRATION: LOVELY LEEKSRECORDED ZOOM PROGRAM Leeks are one of those vegetables we don't use often enough. They pair beautifully with a number of foods and are at their best this time of year. Take them on in this cooking demonstration with Cynthia Triolo, because once you know how to handle them you'll be using them regularly! PLEASE NOTE THAT APRIL 1 IS THE LAUNCH DATE FOR THIS RECORDING. SINCE THIS IS A RECORDED PROGRAM, YOU CAN REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND WATCH THE PROGRAM AT YOUR CONVENIENCE AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. Once received you can view it at any time. Questions? Contact lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net Cost: $10 / $15 Location: RECORDED ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Thu Apr 15, 2021 |
 SUBURBAN ECOLOGY: EASY GARDENING PRACTICES FOR A HEALTHY PLANETVIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Carolle Huber, local landscape architect, will discuss some easy practices that can help you make your landscape more eco-friendly. Not only the how, but the why. From choosing plants in the spring to your fall cleanup. Plants, lawn, birds and insects and more. Sustainable design is simply good design guided by solid environmental goals. We can all have landscapes that inspire awe, while still doing right by the environment. Carolle calls this Suburban Ecology. This program is eligible for 1.0 Master Gardener CEU. Registration closes at 4pm the day of the event. Cost: $10 / $15 Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu Apr 22, 2021 |
THE JOY OF BACKYARD BIRD FEEDING AND WATCHINGVIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Jim Walker, owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Denville, New Jersey, will provide our audience with the necessary information to make the hobby of bird feeding more enjoyable. Topics will include the best food to offer to attract the widest variety of birds, the different types of feeders available, why water and nesting boxes are so important, as well as ways to thwart those pesky squirrels. Jim will also pay special attention to nesting, migrating birds and hummingbirds. Cost: $10 / $15 Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Sat May 1, 2021 |
COOKING DEMONSTRATION: BREWED TO PERFECTIONRECORDED ZOOM PROGRAM Tea is not just for drinking. Chef Cynthia Triolo will explore some unusual ways to cook with diferent types of tea, such as Earl Grey, Oolong, and Mint. Perfect for Mother's Day or any day really! PLEASE NOTE THAT MAY 1 IS THE LAUNCH DATE FOR THIS RECORDING. SINCE THIS IS A RECORDED PROGRAM, YOU CAN REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND WATCH THE PROGRAM AT YOUR CONVENIENCE AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. Once received, you can view it at any time. Questions? Contact lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net Cost: $10 / $15 Location: RECORDED ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Thu May 13, 2021 |
A VIRTUAL GARDEN TOUR OF IRELAND IN MAYVIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM In May of 2013, the Friends traveled to Ireland to visit some of the most beautiful gardens in the southern part of the Emerald Isle. Join Judy Snow, past President of the Friends, for a reprise of that memorable trip. Well-known public gardens like Bantry House (in the photo at right), Powerscourt and the National Botanical Gardens will be featured, along with lesser known gems and a sample of private gardens. From castles and grand estates to cottages and ruins, and from towering Rhododendrons and South American trees to Mediterranean succulents and petite rock garden specimens, we'll sample them all! MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM - please use this link to register. Non-Members please register below via the 'add to cart' button highlighted in yellow. Registration will close by 2pm the day of the event. A Zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the event. Cost: Free to Members, $10 for non-Members Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Tue Jun 1, 2021 |
COOKING DEMONSTRATION: RUBY RED RHUBARBRECORDED ZOOM PROGRAM Technically a vegetable, we've come to think of rhubarb as a fruit because of the way it's used in most kitchens. It became extremely popular in England in the 19th Century when a new variety named 'Victoria' was introduced as a commemorative of Queen Victoria's coronation in 1837. Chef Cynthia Triolo will teach you some recipes, both old and new, that star this versatile vegetable/fruit. PLEASE NOTE THAT JUNE 1 IS THE LAUNCH DATE FOR THIS RECORDING. SINCE THIS IS A RECORDED PROGRAM, YOU CAN REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND WATCH THE PROGRAM AT YOUR CONVENIENCE AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. Once received, you can view it at any time. Questions? Contact lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net Cost: $10 / $15 Location: RECORDED ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Thu Jun 3, 2021 |
VIRTUAL TOUR OF GARDENS IN CORNWALL AND DEVON IN JUNEVIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM England is a "must see" destination for garden lovers, so the Friends set off again in June of 2017 for a visit to Cornwall and Devon. In this program, Judy Snow, past President of the Friends, relives an unforgettable tour through large estates such as Mount Edgcumbe, Lanhydrock, Heligan and Trebah, as well as smaller private gardens. You'll learn about the rich history of the gardens while enjoying views of the lush borders in early summer. MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM - please use this link to register. Non-Members please register below via the 'add to cart' button highlighted in yellow. Registration will close by 2pm the day of the event. A Zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the event. Cost: Free to Members, $10 for non-Members Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Sun Jun 13, 2021 |
FRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL MEETINGVIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Peter Nitzsche, Morris County's Agricultural Agent and New Jersey's small fruit expert, presents "Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden". Nothing quite compares to the flavor of a fresh, ripe, locally grown stawberry. Luckily, strawberries are one of the easier fruits to grow in the home garden. Learn a bit more about growing strawberries, a few tips and tricks to maximize the harvest, and about pests and problems you might encounter along with how to manage them. Members of the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, please register here by Friday, June 11 at 2pm. You should receive a confirmation on your screen after you submit your registration. Please make a note of it in your calendar. A Zoom link will be sent to you the day of the event. This program is eligible for 1.0 Master Gardener CEU. Following Peter's talk, enjoy a new Strawberry Cooking Demonstration just for members with resident chef, Cynthia Triolo. Cost: Free to Members, but registration is required Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu Jun 24, 2021 |
GOOD BUGS OR - BAD BUGS! WHO'S WHO?VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Figuring out who the beneficial insects are and who the pests are can be confusing. Join Dr. Randi Eckel of Toadshade Wildflower Farm in Frenchtown, New Jersey, as she helps sort it out and discusses some management strategies that may help you strike the right balance. Cost: $10 / $15 Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM PROGRAM Sponsor: FOFA
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Chef Cynthia Triolo will make Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas), a traditional Italian dish similar to risotto. It is best made in early spring when fresh peas and their tendrils are available.