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Wed Jan 1, 2020 |
Family Photo Scavenger HuntGrab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for a nature photo scavenger hunt. Monthly Themes:
Cost: $10 per family at front desk. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sun Mar 1, 2020 |
In Our Gallery - MarchHigh School Photography ContestantsHigh school students compete in the Frelinghuysen Arboretum High School Photo Contest. They capture and share moments in nature through the lens of their cameras. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Wed Apr 1, 2020 |
Garden Sprouts ProgramAges 2 – 5 with an adultPlant the seeds of love for nature in this preschool program! Each session features a different theme and includes an indoor activity and an outdoor exploration of the Arboretum. Dress for the weather. Dates: Select Wednesdays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am or 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cost: $5 per child. To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Wed Apr 1, 2020 |
In Our Gallery - AprilArboreal ImagesPhotographs, like paintings, are artificially constructed portrayals, carefully composed and properly lit. Come enjoy the diverse works of the Hub Photo Club. The clubs members’ dedication to promoting the craft of photography is mirrored in their photos. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Wed Apr 1, 2020 |
Family Photo Scavenger HuntsGrab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for a nature photo scavenger hunt. Visitors can pick up the list, head outside and shoot away. Take a picture of every item, return to the Education Center and pick up your prize. Scavenger lists will change every month:
Families welcome to participate any time between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm; cost: $10 per family To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Thu Apr 2, 2020 |
 Frelinghuysen Arboretum Gesneriad Society"Gesneridads for the Outdoor Garden", PowerPoint presentation showing how Gesneriad Society members grow various Gesneriads (African Violet cousins) in the outdoor garden. RSVP required to Karyn Cichocki, kdc05@ptd.net as space is limited. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Thursday, April 2 7:30 pm Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Fri Apr 3, 2020 |
The New Jersey State Chrysanthemum SocietyProgram: Be transported back in time and take a journey to Michigan’s unique treasure, Mackinac Island. Discover the history of the island, the famous Grand Hotel and visit the beautiful homes and gardens. Doris Cunniff will share with us her recent visit to The Grand Garden Show on that more-than-picturesque island. Mum topic: Preparing soil and getting ready to receive new plants Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat Apr 4, 2020 |
African Violet Club of Morris CountyAnnual show & plant sale celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the African Violet Club of Morris County. The theme for the 2020 show is “Violets – a Silver Anniversary”. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Tue Apr 7, 2020 |
North American Butterfly AssociationDon’t Skip the Skippers – Sharon Wander’s program will help us identify and appreciate this sometimes cryptic but always fasci- nating family of butterflies. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Wed Apr 8, 2020 |
 Elegant Spring Centerpiece DemonstrationProfessional Floral Designer Marge Hulstrunk demonstrates how to create an elegant spring centerpiece. She will share tips sure to make you confident about creating your own centerpiece at home. There will be a raffle afterward, and the lucky winners will take Marge’s creations home. Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Wed Apr 8, 2020 |
African Violet Club of Morris CountyGeneral Violet Care Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu Apr 9, 2020 |
Make and Take Workshops - Herb Container Garden - Thu May 16Presented by Catherine Allison, MCPC Horticulture Program SpecialistSelect Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, $30 per person. Call 973.326.7601 to register
To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Tue Apr 14, 2020 |
Garden BudsAges 4 - 5 with an adultInstill a love of gardening in preschoolers in this 10-week hands- on gardening series. Little gardeners with their adult helpers plant, harvest, and even taste vegetables straight from their gardens. Dates: Tuesdays, April 14 through June 16 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm; cost: $70 per child To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Tue Apr 14, 2020 |
Great Swamp Bonsai SocietySoils and Repotting Workshop Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu Apr 16, 2020 |
Teeny Tiny TeaAges 6 – 12Just in time for spring’s arrival, young designers will create a flower arrangement in a tea cup. Thursday, April 16 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm; cost: $20 per child To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
 Planting Paradise Gardens for Pollinators, by Gail Di DomenicoFriends’ Plant Sale Gardening Education Extravaganza - Talk #1Create a mini paradise in your backyard with Gail’s help. Learn what is required to attract butterflies, a variety of birds including hummingbirds, bees and dragonflies. Find out what trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals they like and what those plants require for success in your garden. Help to restore native habitats and the environment while you benefit from beautiful plants & creatures in your yard. We’ve put together a day filled with gardening ideas featuring the expertise of Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County. Each talk is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Sign up for as many as you like (to ensure we have enough handouts) and plan to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the garden during our midday break! Cost: FREE, but registration is required Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
Northeast Judging Center of The American Orchid SocietyEducational Program: 10:00 am Orchid Judging 12:00 pm Anyone may bring an orchid to be judged or listen in on the education programs. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
Pruning Workshop at Bamboo BrookTurn to the Morris County Park Commission’s gardeners for their expertise and learn the science behind pruning and what tools to use. Practice your new skills on the trees and shrubs in the gardens. Dress for the weather, and bring your garden gloves and pruners. Rain date Sunday, April 19. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Saturday, April 18 10:00 am – 12 noon $20 per person To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: $20 per person Location: Bamboo Brook Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
Plants that Thrive in the Shade, by Diane LattanzioFriends’ Plant Sale Gardening Education Extravaganza- Talk #2Diane is also back this year focusing on design ideas for the shady areas of your garden. She’ll give helpful advice on plant combinations that will work well together in beautiful vignettes so that you can create a shady retreat and relish the fact that your garden is not parched by the sun all day. We’ve put together a day filled with gardening ideas featuring the expertise of Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County. Each talk is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Sign up for as many as you like (to ensure we have enough handouts) and plan to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the garden during our midday break! Cost: FREE, but registration is required Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
"Black Gold" for Your Garden... Composting Simplified, by Cheri WilczekFriends’ Plant Sale Gardening Education Extravaganza- Talk #3Everyone has kitchen scraps, clippings from house and garden plants, leaves and brush available for recycling. Just a little effort can turn these resources into compost that can nourish your plants better than anything bought in a bag and do it much more cheaply. Gardeners call compost “black gold” and at this talk you’ll learn the science of com- posting and provide easy-to-follow recipes to get started. We’ve put together a day filled with gardening ideas featuring the expertise of Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County. Each talk is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Sign up for as many as you like (to ensure we have enough handouts) and plan to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the garden during our midday break! Cost: FREE, but registration is required Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
Fight Invasives and Plant Natives, by Ilona OntscherenkiFriends’ Plant Sale Gardening Education Extravaganza- Talk #4Ilona will give safe and effective advice for ridding your landscape of common problem plants and offer creative ideas on how to improve your garden and wildlife habitat with native plantings that thrive in this area. We’ve put together a day filled with gardening ideas featuring the expertise of Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County. Each talk is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Sign up for as many as you like (to ensure we have enough handouts) and plan to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the garden during our midday break! Cost: FREE, but registration is required Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 |
Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT GuideA Japanese walking meditation reminds us that we are part of nature not separate from it. This program is a mix of meditation, mindfulness, wellness promotion, and ends with a Japanese Tea Ceremony. Space is limited – Ages 12 & Up. Dates and locations:
9:00 am – 11:30 am $20 per person To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: $20 per person Location: Various Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sun Apr 19, 2020 |
Arbor Day CelebrationCelebrate Arbor Day with New Jersey’s largest living things- trees. Learn how to plant, identify, and appreciate our local trees. Take a tour of the Arboretum’s Big Trees, do a tree craft, and take home some seedlings to grow in your own yard. Sunday, April 19, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Suggested donation $5 per family Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sun Apr 19, 2020 |
The New Jersey Mycological AssociationGuest speaker: Christian Schwarz. Topic: Collecting MushroomsChristian Schwarz is a mushroom enthusiast, taxonomist and citizen science advocate from Santa Cruz, the land of milk (caps) and honey (mushrooms). He studied at UCSC, and now spends his time photographing, teaching about and making scientific collections of macrofungi. He is co-author of Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast, and is slowly building a mycoflora for Santa Cruz County. He also writes a blog called Notes of a Mycophile. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Tue Apr 21, 2020 |
Great Swamp Bonsai SocietyTime of daytime workshop to be announced Workshop (paid) with guest artist Suthin Sukosolvisit, fresh from the Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies’ Spring Festival in Hershey, PA. 6:30p - 9:30p Evening presentation with same Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu Apr 23, 2020 |
Arboretum ArtistsAges 8 – 12 Dates: Select ThursdaysTime: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Cost: $10 per child Thursday, April 23: Spring WatercolorPractice layering different artistic media in this spring inspired watercolor class! Thursday, May 21: Bold BloomsUsing pastels, create a magnified image of a flower in this modern art class! To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sat Apr 25, 2020 |
Tri-State Hosta SocietyAnnual plant sale.This is a members only event, but anyone interested in purchasing the latest in hostas can gain admittance by purchasing a one year membership at the door for $10. Except as noted, Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: See above Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sun Apr 26, 2020 |
Cynthia's Cooking Corner - Lovely LeeksLeeks 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. Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sun Apr 26, 2020 |
6th Annual Tubbs Lecture: Lilac-A Purple HazeThe Tubbs Lecture at Willowwood Arboretum honors the memory of Henry and Robert Tubbs. This year’s guest speaker, Jack Alexander, held the position of Plant Propagator for 40 years at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Jack has had a long interest in the propagation of woody plants and has a special interest in lilacs. He will share his expertise in growing lilacs and give a guided walk through the lilac collection at Willowwood Arboretum. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Sunday, April 26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $30 per person. To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Willowwood Arboretum Sponsor: FOFA |
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Fri May 1, 2020 |
Plant Sale 2020 - MEMBERS ONLY SHOPPINGAs always, members will get first dibs on all the plants, beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday. There will be an amazing selection of vegetables, herbs, annuals and tropicals, perennials, trees, and shrubs and lots of plant advisors on hand to answer questions and recommend which plants will work best in your own garden. Help us celebrate 25 years of our fabulous Plant Sale with prosecco, pellegrino and some light refreshments to add to the fun. Keep watch here and on the Plant Sale Page for lots more information as we get closer to the dates. Volunteers NeededPlease help make our 2020 Plant Sale a success by volunteering for one of the many tasks that go into the Friends’ major fundraising event. Sign up online on our Plant Sale Volunteer Page. It’s easy, and takes just a few minutes. We need help with moving, labeling, pricing, watering, grooming, selling and more. Select the day, time and task that suits you best. Your selection will be confirmed with a subsequent email and a big thank you! Cost: Free for Members -- Registration Required Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Fri May 1, 2020 |
In Our Gallery - MayWatercolorsThe atmospheric effects of light, shadow and mist are captured in the watercolor landscapes of artist, Debbie Tintle. Debbie is a graduate of Middlebury College in Vermont and a past president of the NJ Water Color Society. Come experience the feelings generated by her art. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat May 2, 2020 |
 The 25th Annual Friends Plant SaleSaturday and Sunday SaleMembers are welcome to shop all weekend, of course, but the public sale opens Saturday morning and we’ll have plant advisors available throughout Saturday and Sunday to help shoppers select the best plants for their gardens. Keep watch here and on the Plant Sale Page for lots more information as we get closer to the dates. Volunteers NeededPlease help make our 2020 Plant Sale a success by volunteering for one of the many tasks that go into the Friends’ major fundraising event. Sign up online on our Plant Sale Volunteer Page. It’s easy, and takes just a few minutes. We need help with moving, labeling, pricing, watering, grooming, selling and more. Select the day, time and task that suits you best. Your selection will be confirmed with a subsequent email and a big thank you! Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sun May 3, 2020 |
Garden Tours at the Park Commission’s Horticultural SitesThe Sunday Garden tours begin at 2:00 pm and cost $3 per person (exact change is appreciated). Learn the history of each site and enjoy the changing beauty of these exceptional gardens with a knowledgeable tour guide. Sunday Garden Tours at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for the tour of the grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Dates: Every Sunday from May through October Second Sunday Tours at Willowwood ArboretumMeet in the parking area for the tour of this beautiful garden. Dates: Sunday, May 10 and June 14 Third Sunday Tours at Bamboo BrookMeet in the parking area at the top of the stairs for a tour of the gardens at Bamboo Brook. Date: Sunday, June 21 Cost: See above. Location: Various Sponsor: MCPC |
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Tue May 5, 2020 |
North American Butterfly AssociationMeeting Subject to be determined. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu May 7, 2020 |
Moss Balls for MomAges 6 – 12Science meets art meets history in this hands-on workshop in the ancient, but updated, craft of kokedama or Japanese moss ball gardens. Learn the history as well as the art of this type of garden design. Create a moss ball of your own to give to mom on her day. Thursday, May 7 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm; cost: $20 per child To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Thu May 7, 2020 |
Frelinghuysen Arboretum Gesneriad SocietyProgram to be announced, for more information contact Karyn Cichocki, kdc05@ptd.net Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sun May 10, 2020 |
Mother’s Day at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumCelebrate Mother’s Day with a family tour of the beautiful grounds of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Make a small flower arrangement and craft to give to Mom on her special day. Play some family garden games and enjoy some light refreshments. Date: Sunday, May 10, Noon – 4:00 pm $10 per child. Mom is free (and so is Dad). Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: WW |
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Tue May 12, 2020 |
Great Swamp Bonsai SocietyTopic to be determined. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Tue May 12, 2020 |
African Violet Club of Morris CountyStreptocarpus & Primulina – Growing & Showing These African Violet Cousins with speaker Joe Palagonia Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Fri May 15, 2020 |
The New Jersey State Chrysanthemum SocietyThis is a working meeting during which we pack mum orders for distribution. There is no public program. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat May 16, 2020 |
Northeast Judging Center of The American Orchid SocietyEducational Program: 10:00 am Orchid Judging 12:00 pm Anyone may bring an orchid to be judged or listen in on the education programs. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat May 16, 2020 |
The New Jersey State Chrysanthemum SocietyMum school conducted by Doris Zurcher and Steve Avallone. Learn the details of chrysanthemum cultivation: how to obtain plants; potting up; care and feeding for maximum bloom; grooming your plants for exhibition. Advance registrants receive 6 mum cuttings. If interested, contact Cindy Hedin at cphedinb@icloud.com. Distribution of pre-ordered mums & geraniums Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sat May 16, 2020 |
 An afternoon with Jan Johnsen and her new book GardentopiaDesign Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor SpacesGarden lovers revel in being in an outdoor space where the feeling of wellbeing descends upon you. So how can you transform your backyard into a place where this happens? Jan Johnsen shares little-known design ideas based on her 45 years in the landscape design/build profession. Her beautiful and interactive presentation approach will have you saying, “I can do that!’ This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA
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Sun May 17, 2020 |
Family Edible Garden DayCreate your own edible container or herb garden. Get tips on how to plant and get the most from this small space. Tour the Barkman Garden to experience French Intensive gardening. Bring your garden home and harvest your crops all season long. Sunday, May 17 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm; cost: $30 per garden To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sun May 17, 2020 |
25th Anniversary Lilac Party and Wine Tasting at Willowwood ArboretumEnjoy the intoxicating fragrance of lilacs in bloom at the Willowwood Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Garden Fundraiser. The Lilac Party and Wine Tasting feature artisan Spring wines. Stroll through spring gardens and taste tempting tidbits while listening to a cappella music provided by The Ten and Dixieland Jazz by Dan Levinson. Place your bids at the garden themed silent auction featuring unusual plants. For more information and to RSVP email: wwfoundation@willowwoodfoundation.com Cost: $100 per person, reservations are required. Cost: See above Location: Willowwood Arboretum Sponsor: WW |
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Sun May 17, 2020 |
National Public Gardens Day ToursCelebrate National Public Gardens Day with a tour at one of the Morris County Park Commission’s exceptional horticultural sites. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. Date: Sunday, May 17 Time and Locations:
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Wed May 20, 2020 |
The Home Garden Club of Morristown8:00 am – 5:00 pm - Fundraiser bus trip to NY Conservancy Garden and the Highline with guided tours. Leaving The Frelinghuysen Arboretum at 8:00 am returning at approximately 5:00 pm. Cost is $75. For details or to register contact pdv51@optonline.net Except as noted, Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: See above Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sun May 31, 2020 |
 Cynthia's Cooking Corner - Ruby Red RhubarbTechnically 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. Learn some recipes, both old and new, that star this versatile vegetable/fruit. Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Sun May 31, 2020 |
Great Swamp Bonsai SocietyAnnual bonsai open house. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Mon Jun 1, 2020 |
In Our Gallery - JuneScenes of the Local LandscapeTechniques from old masters of the late 19th through early 20th centuries are brought to life by the skilled hand of artist Francesca Pelaggi. A contemporary realist painter who studied at Du Crete School of Art and the Ringling College of Art & Design. The Chiaroscuro technique is used in her works to represent light and shadow creating a three-dimensional effect. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Tue Jun 2, 2020 |
North American Butterfly AssociationDragonflies and Damselflies of Northwest New Jersey - Damsels and Dragons – what could be more interesting? Tom Halliwell presents a program on odonates. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Fri Jun 5, 2020 |
The New Jersey State Chrysanthemum SocietyProgram: Join Judy Snow for a tour of beautiful gardens in Wales at the peak of early summer bloom. Starting in northern Wales, heading south through Snowdonia National Park and onward to southern Wales. Each of the gardens is unique, and the inspiring people who created them and care for them add much to the experience. Mum topic: How and when to transfer plants to final growing location. When to debranch and disbud. When to shade. Why and how to apply B9. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Fri Jun 5, 2020 |
New Jersey Public Gardens Day ToursCelebrate this event with a tour of one or more of the Morris County Park Commission’s exceptional horticultural sites. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. Date: Friday, June 5 Time and Locations:
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Thu Jun 11, 2020 |
Walk & Talk Shade Perennial GardeningProgram Specialist, Catherine Allison, leads you on a guided tour of the shade gardens of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. This program is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Thursday, June 11 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm $15 per person To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Sun Jun 14, 2020 |
Friends Members-Only Annual MeetingNew Jersey’s Changing ClimateDr. David Robinson, Rutgers Distinguished Professor and New Jersey State Climatologist will talk about ‘New Jersey’s Changing Climate’. Dr. Robinson caught the weather bug during his first week of kindergarten in Tenafly in 1960, when New Jersey got hit by the remnants of Hurricane Donna. The following winter, the state experienced record-setting snowfall. By fourth grade, Robinson had accumulated a cache of “weather kits” complete with rain collectors, barometers and gauges of all sorts. A self-described weather geek, he has for almost 30 years lived his childhood dream as the New Jersey State Climatologist, the person the governor, farmers and home gardeners rely on for weather research and statistics. Light refreshments will be served following Dr. Robinson’s talk. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Please note that this program is for members only. Cost: See above Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA
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Wed Jun 17, 2020 |
The Home Garden Club of Morristown11:30 am Regular meeting 1:00 pm – Lecture entitled “Tempestuous Beauty” by art historian Janet Mandel will feature an astonishing array of images from a variety of historical periods as she describes how flowers and gardens inspire us, give us hope, nourish our souls and elicit pleasure and happiness. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Thu Jun 18, 2020 |
Welcome Tiny FriendsAges 6 – 12Using tiny plants, tiny decorations and big imaginations, young designers will create a fairy dish garden perfect for table top. Thursday, June 18 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm; cost: $20 per child To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
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Thu Jun 18, 2020 |
Bus Trip to Jenny Rose Carey’s Garden and the Morris ArboretumJoin the Friends on a tour of Northview Gardens in Ambler, PA, created by noted author and British plantswoman extraordinaire, Jenny Rose Carey. Jenny is currently senior director of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Meadowbrook Farm, and previously director of the Ambler Arboretum. Jenny’s remarkable 4 1⁄2 acre garden appeals to all five senses with interest in every season. It has 31 distinct areas, each with its own theme, and was originally part of an 1887 Victorian model farm. From there we go on to the Morris Arboretum, where we’ll enjoy a sandwich buffet (included) and a special tour of the rose garden, which should be at its peak. Bus leaves from The Frelinghuysen ArboretumCost: $95.00 members/ $105.00 non-members, no refunds after June 4th. Cost: See above Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA
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Sat Jun 20, 2020 |
Northeast Judging Center of The American Orchid SocietyEducational Program: 10:00 am Orchid Judging 12:00 pm Anyone may bring an orchid to be judged or listen in on the education programs. Affiliate Member Programs are free and open to the public. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA |
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Tue Jun 23, 2020 |
Summer Science: Attracting Birds and InsectsCome learn the importance of supporting our native wildlife within our gardens with Dr. Randi Eckel of Toadshade Wildflower Farm. Learn about some of the creatures that rely upon specific plants, and discuss the complexities of attracting rare wildlife (rare butterflies, for example) to our gardens. A large variety of plants will be for sale. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: FOFA
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Sun Jun 28, 2020 |
Fairy Day is Coming!Fairies will once again be visiting The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. To prepare for their stay, houses need to be built. Families are invited to celebrate the 14th Annual Fairy Day on the Sylvan Terrace and build a home for these visiting wee folk. Sunday, June 28 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm; cost: $30 per house To register, please call 973.326.7601 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Cost: See above. Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: MCPC |
