Move it Morris Day promotes children’s health & wellness programs in Morris County and educates local residents about childhood obesity prevention.
This fun family day also highlights various community events & activities being planned throughout Morris designed to get kids to ... “Eat Smart & Move More.”
At Loantaka Brook Reservation
11:00am—3:00pm (rain or shine)
Please Join us for
Move It Morris Day! Saturday, May 9th, 2009
A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
*Meet NY Jets #74 Center NICK MANGOLD*
• Obstacle course
• Health exhibits and screenings
• Rock climbing wall
• Family bike rides
• Fun games and fitness activities
For Additional information and directions, please visit www.EatSmartMoveMore.org
contact Denise Lanza at info@EatSmartMoveMore.org or 973-326-7615
• Pony rides
• Hula hoops, jump ropes, volleyball
• Health and wellness education
• Health walk
• Giveaways & prizes
… and much more!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Earth Day 2009 - April 18, 2009 - Location: Lewis Morris County Park
Earth Day
Learn about the wonders of the natural world and how to live in harmony with it by going green! Fun for the entire family, the festival’s entertainment includes live animal shows, interactive displays, crafts, hikes, face painting, canoe rides, games, and much more!
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Lewis Morris County Park
Contact: 973-635-6629
Learn about the wonders of the natural world and how to live in harmony with it by going green! Fun for the entire family, the festival’s entertainment includes live animal shows, interactive displays, crafts, hikes, face painting, canoe rides, games, and much more!
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Lewis Morris County Park
Contact: 973-635-6629
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
April - Frelinghuysen Arboretum Programs
Spring is here! Visit The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and check out these programs scheduled for the month of April. To register for any of the following programs, please call (973) 326-7603.
Tuesday, April 14
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
This workshop is back by popular demand! Learn about the therapeutic properties of plants with course instructors Nancy Orlen Weber, RN, and Peggy DeArmond. Make aromatherapy air freshener, body oil, and bath salts with high-quality materials. Materials fee paid directly to instructors on day of class.
Time: 12:30 p.m. —2:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members for all four classes
Wednesday, April 15
Native Azaleas
Master Gardener Constantine Kallas and his wife, Sally, have created extensive gardens on their Hunterdon County property, the highlight of which is the collection of over one thousand specimens of rhododendrons and azaleas. He will lead you on a photographic tour of his very special garden (featured on The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum/DIG IT! garden tour in June 2008) and provide extensive information on the Azalea genus, including the horticultural information necessary to grow native azaleas.
Time: 1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Wednesday, April 22
Tour of the Emilie K. Hammond Wildflower Trail
Early spring wildflowers are at their peak! Join The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Rockaway Valley Garden Club for a guided tour of the Hammond Wildflower Trail at Tourne County Park, one of the hidden treasures of Morris County. After a brown bag lunch, the tour continues with a view of the beaver den. Directions will be sent with registration confirmation; carpool if possible. Walking shoes are recommended, and don’t forget to pack a lunch! A limited number of participants can be accommodated, so please register early.
Rain Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Sunday, April 26
Spring Cooking Series: Mother’s Day Brunch
Could there be a better Mother’s Day gift than preparing a homemade brunch for that special mom in your life? Most moms we know wouldn’t think so.
We will be making asparagus quiche, salad of baby greens, zucchini basil muffins, fresh squeezed orange juice and chocolate dipped strawberries. Children over 8 years old are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Bring an apron or wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy.
Time: 1 p.m. — 3p.m.
Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members. Sign up for the whole series and get a $5 discount!
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Don't forget— our 14th Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9a.m.— 3p.m. Visit the Plant Sale page at www.arboretumfriends.org for more information and an updated plant list.
Tuesday, April 14
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
This workshop is back by popular demand! Learn about the therapeutic properties of plants with course instructors Nancy Orlen Weber, RN, and Peggy DeArmond. Make aromatherapy air freshener, body oil, and bath salts with high-quality materials. Materials fee paid directly to instructors on day of class.
Time: 12:30 p.m. —2:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members for all four classes
Wednesday, April 15
Native Azaleas
Master Gardener Constantine Kallas and his wife, Sally, have created extensive gardens on their Hunterdon County property, the highlight of which is the collection of over one thousand specimens of rhododendrons and azaleas. He will lead you on a photographic tour of his very special garden (featured on The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum/DIG IT! garden tour in June 2008) and provide extensive information on the Azalea genus, including the horticultural information necessary to grow native azaleas.
Time: 1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Wednesday, April 22
Tour of the Emilie K. Hammond Wildflower Trail
Early spring wildflowers are at their peak! Join The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Rockaway Valley Garden Club for a guided tour of the Hammond Wildflower Trail at Tourne County Park, one of the hidden treasures of Morris County. After a brown bag lunch, the tour continues with a view of the beaver den. Directions will be sent with registration confirmation; carpool if possible. Walking shoes are recommended, and don’t forget to pack a lunch! A limited number of participants can be accommodated, so please register early.
Rain Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Sunday, April 26
Spring Cooking Series: Mother’s Day Brunch
Could there be a better Mother’s Day gift than preparing a homemade brunch for that special mom in your life? Most moms we know wouldn’t think so.
We will be making asparagus quiche, salad of baby greens, zucchini basil muffins, fresh squeezed orange juice and chocolate dipped strawberries. Children over 8 years old are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Bring an apron or wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy.
Time: 1 p.m. — 3p.m.
Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members. Sign up for the whole series and get a $5 discount!
***
Don't forget— our 14th Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9a.m.— 3p.m. Visit the Plant Sale page at www.arboretumfriends.org for more information and an updated plant list.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
FREE Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibition
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibition
Co-sponsored by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, this biennial exhibition features the work of New Jersey artists who have been awarded fellowships by the State in one of fourteen artistic disciplines. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is honored to host the recipients from 2007 and 2008 whose outstanding work falls under the following categories: painting, sculpture, works on paper, crafts, photography, and media. April 10 - June 5, 2009
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street
Summit, NJ
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Co-sponsored by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, this biennial exhibition features the work of New Jersey artists who have been awarded fellowships by the State in one of fourteen artistic disciplines. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is honored to host the recipients from 2007 and 2008 whose outstanding work falls under the following categories: painting, sculpture, works on paper, crafts, photography, and media. April 10 - June 5, 2009
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street
Summit, NJ
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