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Topics
Welcome Letter
Living History: Sites and Lessons
Cooper Gristmill
Fosterfelds Living Historical Farm
Historic Speedwell
Science and Interdisciplinary:
Sites and Lessons
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Registration and General Information
Professional Development Training
Map/Lesson Grade Level Matrices
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Dear Teachers,
You don’t need to go far to nd exciting and educational eld trip
possibilities! This catalog is full of eld trip ideas offered by the Morris
County Park Commission. I wanted to take this opportunity to
emphasize that the Morris County Park Commission staff is here to
work with you as a partner in educating area youth.
To improve the educational experience for your students, we have closely
correlated lesson topics and objectives to t the NJ Core Curriculum
Standards, as well as the most commonly taught science and social studies
topics of local schools.
Our goal is for these lessons to t seamlessly into your existing
curriculum. As fellow educators, our staff understands the challenge for
teachers to nd time for eld trips when more content is required to be
taught each year. We want to help you accomplish your curricular goals,
and do a little of your work for you! To this end, these programs are
enriched with numerous hands-on activities, pre- and post-trip lessons,
and take home follow-up activities. In addition, professional development
workshops are offered for teachers on a wide variety of topics to help
enrich and support your curriculum.
We are very excited about putting these lessons to work for your
students and are certain that they will be an asset to your school’s
program. We encourage you to take advantage of the Park Commission’s
many excellent eld trip sites that are close at hand and offer a wealth of
educational experiences at an affordable price. Please contact us if youneed any additional information. We look forward to seeing you and your
students soon!
Sincerely,
David Helmer
Executive Director
Morris County Park Commission
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Cooper Gristmill66 Route 513Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: 973-631-5343Email: [email protected]
Behold the power of water! Watchthe 1880s-era Cooper Gristmill usethe nearby Black River to move pulleysand gears to grind grain into our. The
newly-restored upper oors showcasewater-powered elevators, grain cleaners,and our-sifting equipment that explainthis important trade. See technology atwork in the Cooper Gristmill.
Cooper Gristmill is a restored gristmill
originally owned by Nathan Cooper,a well-known gure in Milltown, theommunity which grew up around the stone mill. Built in 1826, the millcontinued to grind farmers’ seeds, including wheat, corn, and buckwheat,into our and meal until 1913, when it shut down. The Morris CountyPark Commission acquired the building, restored it, and has run themill entirely on waterpower since 1978. In addition to the mill, the siteincludes the Abram Cooper Visitors Center with exhibits and displays
relating to the natural, technological, and society of the Black River area.
School programs are offered April through June and September throughNovember on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Tours start at 9:30 a.m.In addition to touring the mill, classes experience the marvelous wonderof machines. Visiting school teachers each receive a free bag of wheatour and/or corn meal.
The Visitors Center and the rst oor (millstone oor) of the mill arewheelchair accessible, as are some of the outdoor areas. The waterwheelis not wheelchair accessible. Please dress appropriately for the weather.The mill is not heated, and the stone walls retain coolness. The CarriageHouse is available by reservation for lunch, but it is not heated.
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History and the Old Mill
Grades: K - 6
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
Experience how grain and other seeds are hand-ground into our andmeal using a mortar and pestle, and saddlestone. Through simple
demonstrations of a waterwheel and a gear model, learn how the power
of the Black River does the same job more easily and faster. Tour the
Cooper Gristmill and see this energy in action as it produces our at the
rate of several hundred pounds per hour.
Miller’s PancakeGrades: Pre-K - 1
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
Experience the process of creating a perfect golden brown pancake.
Begin by learning where our comes from and watch as we make that
breakfast food we enjoy so much. Hear and feel the rumble of the
millstones. Touch the seeds before they are ground and then after they
become our or meal. This program is adapted from Eric Carle’s book,Pancakes, Pancakes!
Family Life in MilltownGrades 1 - 6 (Can be adapted for higher grades)
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
In this interactive program, the concept of community is developed usingMilltown, which once included homes, mills, a store, and a school.
Discover family life in this 1880s community, while engaging in daily family
activities of yesteryear. Teachers choose four of the following activities
for the students to participate in: sawing wood, washing clothes, carding
wool, spinning yarn, sewing with a treadle sewing machine, purchasing
items at an 1880s general store, and learning about an 1880s postal
system.
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Mechanical MarvelsGrades: 3 - 8Duration: 2 hoursOffered in Spring and Fall
Combine science, math, and history techniques to learn how the sixsimple machines make everyday life easier. Students apply hands-onactivities to discover how these machines help to operate the mill’sequipment. They experience how to lift heavy weights with ease by usingpulleys and levers. Watch as one man raises a 2,000-pound millstone withthe assistance of simple machines.
Industrial RevolutionGrades: 9 - 12Duration: 2 hoursOffered in Spring and FallLearn how the advancements in gristmills impacted life in the 1880sthrough technology, construction, and production (of our). Experiencethe use of waterpower to operate Oliver Evans’ fully automatic factoryas the water wheel runs most of the machinery inside. Hear about the
development of millstones, combining simple machines, and the varioustypes of water wheels and water power.
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Explore Fosterelds Living Historical Farm, the 200-acre estate farmdonated by Miss Foster to the Morris County Park Commission.
Fosterelds today is very much as it was when Caroline Foster lived there.Crops are planted in its wide elds, Jersey cows graze in the pasture, andchickens wander about the barnyard. Visitors are invited to discover farmand domestic life as it existed in the early 20th century through hands-onactivities, interactive educational demonstrations, and interpretation bycostumed staff.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
73 Kahdena RoadMorristown, NJ 07960Phone: 973-631-5343Email: [email protected]
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Fosterelds and its historic house, The
Willows, are included on the State and
National Registers of Historic Places. The site
is also designated as a part of the Washington
Valley National Historic District.
The school programs at Fosterelds are
offered April through June and September
through November on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. and the
duration of each class is two hours
(1 ½ hours, if requested). To lend greater
authenticity to the students’ experience,lessons are supported by various “primary
resources” such as Charles Foster’s “Weather Book” journal and
Caroline Foster’s diary.
Programs may be varied according to group needs. Classes are held rain
or shine, and the interiors of some of the historic buildings may be chilly.
Visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately for an outdoors farm
experience. Fosterelds is wheelchair accessible. An on-site picnic
shelter may be reserved, if available, at no extra cost. Also, the Visitors
Center hosts a variety of exhibits focusing on Fosterelds and
Morristown-area history.
Cara’s FarmGrades: K - 3
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
See the farm as it appeared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
through the eyes of a young Caroline Foster, nicknamed “Cara,” and
her cousin, Charlie. Experience rsthand some of the chores of the
time period. Students role-play and participate in activities such as corn
cracking, butter churning, and washing and drying laundry. They learn whycertain crops and vegetables were grown at Fosterelds and meet the
many farm animals including Jersey cows, draft horses, pigs, and chickens.
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Jerseys, Journals, Wagons, and Kernels!Grades: 3 - 8Duration: 2 hoursOffered in Spring and Fall
Learn about early 20th century Fosterelds by experiencing a day in the lifeof the resident farmers and their families. Students will “get in character” andbecome a farm laborer, the farm manager’s wife, or the coachman to discoverhow each person’s work contributed to the farm’s operation. They learn aboutthe innovative agricultural farming methods practiced at Fosterelds and trytheir hands at various farm chores that were typical of the time period.
A Tale of Two HousesGrades: 3 - 12Duration: 2 hoursOffered in Spring and FallBecome acquainted with early 1900s Morristown society. Learn about thepeople who lived and worked at Fosterelds Farm and in the Foster familyhome, The Willows. Through role-playing, students compare and contrast the
lifestyles of the Fosters and their farm laborers and domestics. Explore socialcustoms, effects of immigration, educational opportunities, and the varyingdegrees of economic prosperity as experienced by the former Fostereldsresidents. Both the farm and The Willows are included in this tour.
Historic Speedwell
333 Speedwell AvenueMorristown, NJ 07960Phone: 973-285-6550Email: [email protected]
Experience life during the early years of the
Industrial Revolution at Historic Speedwell.This National Historic Landmark Sitepreserves the restored Homestead Estateof Stephen Vail, proprietor of the SpeedwellIronworks from the early to mid-1800s.
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Witness the story of Vail’s once extensive ironworks located nearby
through exhibits and ironworking artifacts. The most signicant building
at Historic Speedwell is the Factory where Stephen’s son, Alfred,
worked with Samuel F. B. Morse to perfect the telegraph. It was here
on January 11, 1838 that the electromagnetic telegraph was rst
publicly demonstrated making Historic Speedwell the “Birthplace of the
Telegraph.”
School programs are offered April through June and September through
mid-November on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Classes begin at
9:30 a.m. and are offered in morning or afternoon sessions. Each lesson
will last approximately 2 hours, but can be adapted to t your schedule.
Teachers are invited to reserve an entire day and experience more thanone hands-on program. Tours include a new hands-on, interactive exhibit
on the history of the telegraph.
Most of the seven buildings at Historic Speedwell are wheelchair
accessible, with the exception of the Granary, the second oor of the Vail
House and the second oor of the Factory Building. Please dress
appropriately for the weather since some of the buildings at Historic
Speedwell are not heated or air conditioned. Outdoor picnic tables are
available for lunch. In the event of inclement weather, indoor lunch space
is made available. Students can also visit the Historic Speedwell Gift Shop,
offering a variety of souvenirs and gifts starting at 25¢.
Iron, Invention, and Home: Discovering Historic Speedwell
Grades: K - 12
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
Explore Historic Speedwell through a guided tour of exhibits and the
original buildings from the Vail Homestead, including the Factory, where
Alfred Vail and Samuel F. B. Morse held the rst public demonstration of
the telegraph in 1838. Also featured is the Vail Mansion, home of Stephen
Vail and his family from 1844 to 1864. This program features interactiveactivities and discussion to bring the site to life.
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The Dream of Steam: Steam Power in the 19th Century
Grades: 2 - 12
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
Ever wonder why a teapot whistles when the water boils? Visit HistoricSpeedwell and learn how steam revolutionized power in the 19th
century. Also learn how Stephen Vail, owner of the Speedwell Ironworks,
was involved in this cutting edge technology. This program discusses the
evolution of steam power from a novelty to a useful industrial tool. The
program also addresses how steam power makes machines work and
Stephen Vail’s use of this technology in his business ventures.
Students enjoy demonstrations, participate in an exhibit activity,
and experience a hands-on building activity.
Making the Connection: Speedwell and the Telegraph
Grades: 3 - 6
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
Step into the shoes of Alfred Vail. Experiment with electricity, magnets,and wire to discover how a message can be sent over a great distance.
Build a basic telegraph, and send a message using “the code.” After the
workshop, tour the Factory where the telegraph was rst demonstrated
to the public in 1838.
Cast from the Past: Labor and Production at theSpeedwell Ironworks
Grades: 3 - 12
Duration: 2 hours
Offered in Spring and Fall
Work for the Speedwell Ironworks
for a day! In this hands-on workshop,
students learn the historic processes of sand casting,
including making a mold, and creating a casting (with a safe molten ironsubstitute) to take home. While the castings are drying, students visit the
exhibit, “The Speedwell Ironworks: A History of Workers and Work,”
where an interactive activity focuses on the history of the Ironworks and
highlights objects from the collection.
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The Great Swamp
Outdoor Education Center247 Southern Boulevard
Chatham, NJ 07928Phone: 973-635-6629Email: [email protected]
The Great Swamp was created about15,000 years ago when the meltingWisconsin Glacier poured into thePassaic River Valley and formed giant
glacial Lake Passaic. Eventually the lakedrained northward forming the PassaicRiver and leaving behind the GreatSwamp.
In 1960, the Port Authority of New York designated the GreatSwamp as the site for a fourth metropolitan airport. Many local
citizens, spearheaded by the Save the Swamp Committee, fought thedesignation and won. Land in the swamp was purchased and turnedover to the U.S. Department of the Interior, which in turn createdthe 7,235-acre Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
The Refuge preserves the natural environment of the area andserves as a home for many animals, such as turtles, fox, and deer.It is also an important resting place for migrating birds. Because
of its scientic and natural signicance, the Great Swamp NationalWildlife Refuge has been designated a Registered National NaturalLandmark.
Located on over 45 acres of county land adjacent to the GreatSwamp National Wildlife Refuge, the Great Swamp OutdoorEducation Center, a facility of the Morris County Park Commission,
has two classrooms, a large auditorium, a natural history library,interactive educational displays, restrooms, and two miles of hikingtrails. The Education Center and portions of the trails arewheelchair accessible.
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The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center offers walks for
Pre-K through college students on a wide variety of topics.
Lessons in Natural History are designed to stimulate an interest in,
appreciation of, and respect for the environment. Classes generally
begin with an indoor presentation followed by an outdoor guided
walk and activities.
Lessons are offered Monday through Friday year-round, rain or shine.
We can accommodate a maximum of two classes in the morning
and two in the afternoon. Classes may also choose an all-day
plan consisting of two lessons, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a lunch
break. There are no lunch facilities on site, but there are several
sites within a short distance that have outdoor picnic facilities.Information on and directions to these sites will be provided on
request.
Nature NutsGrades: Pre-K - 2
Duration: 1 - 1½ hours
Offered year-round
Curious youngsters learn how to stay safe and have fun while
learning a great deal about the natural environment during this
introductory walk. Hands-on activities emphasize respect for the
natural world and its creatures.
Sense-ationalGrades: K - 2
Duration: 1 - 1½ hours
Offered year-round
This lesson emphasizes the sensory approach to exploring the
natural world. Children enjoy experiencing nature through their ve
senses while learning how animals and plants use senses to survive.
Fantastic ForestGrades: 1 - 4
Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered year-round
Discover the wonders of the forest habitat and its inhabitants
through hands-on activities and exploration. Students focus on
trees as they learn about plant life cycles, as well as the jobs of roots,
leaves, bark, branches, and more.
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Whose Home?Grades: 2 - 5Duration: 1½ - 2 hoursOffered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Students compare and contrast forest, meadow, swamp, marsh, andpond habitats through rsthand observation. Fun activities help thechildren to understand the characteristics of habitats that all animals,plants, and even humans need to survive.
Cool Creepy CrawliesGrades: 3 - 6Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered May 15 through October 15Students study live insects and some of their relatives byexamining body characteristics, habits, and adaptations throughindoor and outdoor activities.
Nature DetectivesGrades: 3 - 6Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and SpringWho’s been roaming the Great Swamp? Students search foranimal signs, homes, sounds, and other clues left behind by wildresidents. During the lesson, the concept of food webs isintroduced.
Amazing AdaptationsGrades: 3 - 6Duration: 1½ - 2 hoursHow do animals avoid predators on the prowl, attract the bestmates, or survive the winter cold? Visit a variety of habitats and takepart in hands-on activities to learn about the amazing physical andbehavioral adaptations that help wildlife survive.
Lenape Life **Interdisciplinary Offering**
Grades: 3 - 8Duration: 1½ - 2 hoursOffered in Fall and Spring
Ever visit a wigwam? Explore the culture of the Lenape Indians of
New Jersey through their food, medicine, shelter, tools, and beliefs
An emphasis is placed on the importance of the natural world in
their daily existence.
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Blazing the Way **Interdisciplinary Offering**
Grades: 3 - 8
Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Could you have survived life in New Jersey in the 1700s? Use of thenatural environment was essential to the pioneers. Students will love
learning about the plants they used, making wooden shingles with
real pioneer tools, and dyeing wool with native berries, nuts,
and owers, among other activities.
Backbone Bonanza
Grades: 3 - 8Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered in Fall and Spring
Who has backbone and who is spineless in the animal kingdom?
Find out about vertebrates and invertebrates as students handle a
multitude of touchable nature objects, view specimens, and take a
hike to categorize all the animal life found.
Get Lost **Interdisciplinary Offering**
Grades: 3 - 12
Duration: 2 hours
Classes discover the basics of orienteering, combining science, math,
and history as they learn about early navigational tools and basic
map and compass use. Following a series of hands-on activities, the
lesson culminates with an orienteering team challenge.
Maple Sugaring **Interdisciplinary Offering**
Grades: 3 - 12
Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered in January and February only
Students discover the sweet secrets of making maple syrup
through a classroom presentation on the history of maple sugaring,identifying and tapping a maple tree, and more. Outdoors, the
students collect sap, observe the evaporation process, and then
sample freshly made maple syrup.
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The World in the WaterGrades: 5 -12Duration: 1½ - 2 hoursOffered in Spring, Summer, and Fall
Students are amazed to discover the many tiny creatures that live inour pond as they collect some for study. They also learn how thesemacroinvertebrates can be water quality indicators.
Great Swamp EcosystemsGrades: 9 - CollegeDuration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered year-roundStudents take part in an in-depth study of the fauna and oraof the major ecosystems in the Great Swamp. Currentenvironmental issues in New Jersey, such as invasive speciesand watershed issues, are also stressed. Lesson content canbe adapted to t class needs.
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 472A Boonton AvenueBoonton, NJ 07005Phone: 973-334-3130Email: [email protected]
During the last glacial period,
Pyramid Mountain Natural HistoricArea (PMNHA) was covered with icea mile thick. About 15,000 years ago,the Wisconsin Glacier retreated andleft the landscape littered with “glacialerratics,” boulders deposited fromother sites. Formations, such as the
balancing Tripod Rock and the massive Bear Rock are some of theunique erratics found on the trails of Pyramid Mountain.
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area boasts more than 1,500acres of scenic forest in Montville Township, Boonton Township,and Kinnelon Borough.
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The headwaters of the Stony Brook, a tributary of the Rockaway
River system, and extensive wetlands are located in this area. The
forests, ridges, swamps, and streams provide prime habitats for more
than 100 species of birds, 30 species of mammals, and more than 400
species of plants. Over 25 miles of trails offer visitors access to this
unique and beautiful area.
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area offers classes for students
from Pre-K through college on a wide variety of topics. Lessons
are designed to stimulate an interest, appreciation, and respect for
natural history and the environment.
Most classes begin with an indoor presentation and are followed bya hike. Due to the nature of the steep and rocky terrain,
accessibility is limited, however, the Visitors Center is wheelchair
accessible. The Visitors Center features a classroom, interactive
natural and historical exhibits, and restrooms.
Lessons are offered Monday through Friday year-round, rain or
shine. Morning or afternoon time slots are available. Classes may
also choose an all-day plan consisting of two lessons, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., with a lunch break. There are no lunch facilities on site,
but there are several sites within a short distance that have outdoor
picnic facilities. Information on and directions to these sites will be
provided on request.
Nature NutsGrades: Pre-K - 2
Duration: 1 - 1½ hours
Offered year-round
Curious students learn how to stay safe and have fun while learning
a great deal about the natural environment during this
introductory walk. Hands-on activities emphasize respect for
the natural world and its creatures.
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Sense-ationalGrades: K - 2
Duration: 1 - 1½ hours
Offered year-round
This lesson emphasizes the sensory approach to exploring thenatural world. Children enjoy experiencing nature through
their ve senses while learning how animals and plants use senses
to survive.
Fantastic ForestGrades: 1 - 4
Duration: 1½ - 2 hoursOffered year-round
Discover the wonders of the forest habitat and its inhabitants
through hands-on activities and exploration. Trees are the focus as
students learn about plant life cycles, and the jobs of roots, leaves,
bark, branches, and more.
Cool Creepy CrawliesGrades: 3 - 6
Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered May 15 through October 15
Students study live insects and some of their relatives by
examining body characteristics, habits, and adaptations through
indoor and outdoor activities.
Bird-BrainedGrades: 3 - 6
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
What’s so special about feathered friends? As they hike through
different habitats, observing and identifying birds, students are
introduced to the amazing adaptations, behaviors, and habits of thesewinged creatures.
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Nature DetectivesGrades: 3 - 6
Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Who’s been roaming Pyramid Mountain? Students search foranimal signs, homes, sounds, and other clues left behind by wild
residents. During the lesson, the concept of food webs
is introduced.
Hiking Through History
Grades: 3 - 8
Duration: Approx. 2 hoursOffered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Travel through a billion years of history in just two hours. Students
take a fascinating journey through the history of the area from
mountain-building events through European settlement and up to
the present.
Rock On!Grades: 3 - 8
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
New Jersey’s geologic history is literally etched in stone! During this
lesson, students hunt for rocks and minerals along the trail, study
glacial formations and climb ridges made of New Jersey’s
oldest rocks.
Backbone BonanzaGrades: 3 - 8
Duration: 1½ - 2 hours
Offered in Fall and Spring
Who has a backbone and who is spineless in the animal kingdom?
Find out about vertebrates and invertebrates as students handle amultitude of touchable nature objects, view specimens, and take a
hike to categorize all the animal life found.
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Get Lost **Interdisciplinary Offering**
Grades: 3 - 12
Duration: 2 hours
Offered year-round
Classes discover the basics of orienteering, combining science, math,and history, as they learn about early navigational tools and basic
map and compass use. Following a series of hands-on activities, the
lesson culminates with an orienteering team challenge.
Lenape Life in Winter **Interdisciplinary Offering**
Grades: 3 - 12
Duration: Approx. 2 hoursOffered in Winter only
The Lenape Indians depended on the wise use of and respect for
the local ora and fauna, especially in the winter. Learn how they
prepared for and lived through the harsh winter season with
nature’s help.
Ecosystem ExplorationGrades: 9 - College
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Offered year-round
Students observe a variety of habitats rsthand and determine their
dening characteristics and species. A special emphasis is placed on
the conservation challenges in these ecosystems, such as invasive
species, erosion, species overpopulation, preservation vs. recreation,
and human impact. Lesson content can be adapted to t
curriculum needs.
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The Frelinghuysen Arboretum53 East Hanover AvenueMorris Township, NJ 07960Phone: 973-631-5004
Email: [email protected]
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,once known as Whippany Farm,was the country home of GeorgeGriswold Frelinghuysen and hiswife, Sara Ballentine Frelinghuysen,
as well as their two children. Themansion, an example of ColonialRevival architecture, was builtin 1891 and the property wasdesigned in the style of an English estate. The Frelinghuysen familyspent forty summers at Whippany Farm. Their daughter, Matilda E.Frelinghuysen, inherited the property from her parents and plannedto have it converted into a public arboretum.
In 1969, Whippany Farm was bequeathed to Morris County, and itis now on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Today,the mansion serves as the headquarters of the Morris County Park Commission.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a 127-acre tract, serves as a regional
center for horticulture featuring gardens, lawns, meadows, andwoods. In 1989, the Joseph F. Haggerty Education Center openedallowing for a year-round calendar of horticultural shows andprograms for adults and children. The Haggerty Education Centerhouses two classrooms for educational programming, and thebeautiful gardens are an integral part of the school class experience.The Haggerty Education Center and the arboretum gardens arewheelchair accessible.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum school programs are available duringthe school year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and areheld rain or shine.
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These workshops are designed to stimulate an appreciation and
interest in plants, horticulture, botany, and the environment. The
exact content of the programs may vary depending on grade level,
season of the year, and the weather. During every lesson, students
pot a plant to take home. Self-guided Backpack Tours are also
available and can be rented year-round. There are no lunch facilities
on site although students are welcome to eat in the various gardens.
Proper picnic behavior is expected.
Plants Around UsGrades: Pre-K - 4
Duration: Pre-K and K: 1 hour
Grades 1 - 4: 1 ½ hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Roots, stems, leaves, and owers – each of these parts has an
important function. This workshop offers a basic introduction
to the world of plants. Children discover the interconnectivity
between plants and themselves through rsthand investigations of
plants. Weather permitting, the class goes outside to explore thearboretum’s gardens and see the diversity of plant life. Every child
will take home a plant that they planted during the program.
Trees - In Your Own BackyardGrades: Pre-K - 5Duration: 1 ½ hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Trees are some of the largest living organisms on earth. Using the
living laboratory of the arboretum grounds, students investigate the
uses, as well as the diversity of these tremendous plants. They learn
the functions and uses of the major parts of a tree and discover the
importance of trees to all of us for homes, shelter, food, and more.
Depending on the season, children plant an indoor tree to take
home or start some trees from seed.
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Seeds – Where it All BeginsGrades: 1 - 5
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Most plants begin their lives as tiny seeds. Under the rightconditions, they grow to produce roots, stems, leaves, owers, and
nally, more seeds so that the cycle begins again. Children explore
questions such as: Are seeds alive? How long can a seed last?
How does a seed know when to start growing? Outside, children
will gather a collection of seeds. Inside, they plant a variety of seeds
to grow at home.
Bulbs - Plant in a PackageGrades: 2 - 5
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Offered from September through November
What makes bulbs so specials? More than just an early sign of
spring, bulbs produce some of the most easily recognizable plants.
This workshop introduces students to a bulb’s uniqueness in the
plant world. Students explore a bulb’s special growth cycle and itsrelationship with the seasons and climate. Outside, children explore
how autumn effects changes in plants. Children plant and take home
a bulb to “force.”
Propagation – No Seed? No Problem
Grades 3 - 8Duration: 1 ½ hours
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Tips, divisions, runners, and offshoots are just a few of the ways that
plants reproduce without seeds. Students examine different
methods of propagation and plant several different types of
specimens to take home. Outside, students explore how
plants reproduce by the vegetative process.
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Backpack Field Trip: I TreesGrades: 1 - 5
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
This self-guided backpack tour gives teachers and chaperones
information, activities, and games for use during a class visit toThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum. These materials help classes to
discover some of New Jersey’s most useful and interesting trees.
Want to measure a tree without a ruler? Learn how! Wondering
what are the most common trees in New Jersey? Discover and
see them up close! Each backpack has supplies and activities for
up to 30 children. Backpack eld trips may be rescheduled due to
inclement weather, availability permitting.
Backpack Field Trip: Math in the GardenGrades: 3 - 5
Offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Explore the different gardens of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
with “multiples” of math games and activities. Students see
rsthand how numbers work in nature as they explore measuring,estimating, symmetry, graphing, and more. Count the number
of leaves on a tree; see patterns in owers and leaves; and search
for triangles everywhere! Each backpack contains materials for
30 children and allows teachers to travel through the gardens
making math come to life. This self-guided tour allows for teachers,
students, and chaperones to move freely throughout the park and
includes follow-up materials to reinforce concepts in the classroom.
Backpack eld trips may be rescheduled due to inclement weather,availability permitting.
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Registration and General Information
All programs are conducted rain or shine and exact contents of the
programs may vary based on season, weather conditions, and grade
level. Students should dress appropriately to be outside and wearsturdy shoes. In case of inclement weather, programs will be adjusted
and indoor activities substituted when possible.
A maximum of 25 students per class is recommended for the
educational benet of the children. Four adults per class, including the
teacher, are permitted to accompany the class as chaperones. If extra
adults, such as a nurse, special aides, or drivers are needed,
accommodations can be made.
To register your class for a eld trip lesson, please call the facility
where the program you prefer is offered. You will receive
conrmation of your reservation, pre- and post-trip lesson
suggestions, and correlations to the New Jersey Standard Core
content in the mail. Payment for programs must be received at least
two weeks prior to trip date. Purchase orders, checks, and cash areaccepted. Please call individual sites for our current pricing. All fees
are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your class, we will
attempt to accommodate you if our schedule permits.
If you are interested in having a program on a different natural
history, horticultural, or historic topic, we are happy to work with you
to create one to t your needs.
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Cooper Gristmill 973-631-5343
Fosterfelds Living Historical Farm 973-631-5343
Historic Speedwell 973-285-6550
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 973-635-6629
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 973-334-3130
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum 973-631-5004
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Professional Development
The Morris County Park Commission is proud to offer a wealth of
professional development opportunities for area educators. Please
call the site which offers the desired workshop for scheduled datesor to arrange for an in-service workshop for your school.
Project WET Great Swamp OEC or Pyramid Mt. NHA
Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is an innovative
program designed to enhance curriculum lessons in all subject
areas through activities emphasizing the awareness, appreciation,
knowledge and stewardship of water resources. Activities suchas “Macro-invertebrate Mayhem,” “A Drop in the Bucket,” and
“The Incredible Journey” examine water’s properties, quantity and
quality issues, and aquatic wildlife and ecosystems. Appropriate
for teachers of grade levels K to 12. Includes a curriculum guide of
nearly 100 lessons.
Project Learning Tree Great Swamp OEC or Pyramid Mt. NHA
Project Learning Tree is an interdisciplinary environmental
education program that uses the forest as a “window on the world”
to increase students’ understanding of our complex environment.
Myriad topics include: natural resources, habitats, ecosystems, energy,
economics, adaptations, diversity, and of course, forests and trees.
This program aims to enable students to apply scientic processes
and higher order thinking skills to resolve environmental problems,
acquire an appreciation for diverse viewpoints, and inspire creativity,originality and exibility. Appropriate for teachers of grade levels
Pre-K to 8. Includes a curriculum guide with nearly 100 lessons.
Flying WILD Great Swamp OEC or Pyramid Mt. NHA
This exciting new program introduces elementary and middle school
students to bird conservation through classroom activities and
school bird festivals. It also supports educators by providinginterdisciplinary opportunities to engage students in real-world
learning that helps them to understand the importance of migratory
birds and their conservation. Flying WILD activities also
complement and support many of the concepts presented in
Project WILD. Appropriate for teachers of grade levels K to 12.
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Project WILD Aquatic Great Swamp OEC or Pyramid Mt. NHA
The waters of the earth, in some form, are within walking distance
from anywhere on the planet. The Project WILD Aquatic curriculum
serves as an invitation to explore and understand the fascinating
world of water and the aquatic habitats it supports. Through these
cross-curricular activities, students learn that water is one of the
basic components of habitat for people and wildlife and that aquatic
species and ecosystems give humans early and clear warning about
the quality of the water environment upon which we all depend.
Appropriate for teachers of grade levels K to 12.
Proyecto WILD Great Swamp OEC or Pyramid Mt. NHA
This workshop is specially designed for bilingual, ESL, and Spanishlanguage teachers. Combining activities from the renowned Project
WILD and Project WILD Aquatic curriculums, teachers learn how to
introduce their classes to environmental issues regardless of their
language background. This workshop is taught in both English and
Spanish, and participants are able to choose in which language they
would like to receive their curriculum guide book.
Get Out! Great Swamp OEC or Pyramid Mt. NHA
Have you wished you could take your students outdoors to do
hands-on science in your schoolyard but been afraid to try? Or
have you been unsure how to use the environment around your
school to enhance instruction? This workshop was designed by the
Morris County Park Commission’s Environmental Education staff to
help you deal with just those issues. During the course of the
workshop, you are exposed to a wide variety of simple, hands-on
activities that relate directly to your science curriculum topics and
make use of any schoolyard habitat, from urban to rural. Basic
natural history background information and species identication are
also be included. Appropriate for teachers of grade levels Pre-K to
8. Includes curriculum materials to take home.
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Living History! Fosterfelds and Cooper Gristmill
At this workshop, teachers of all grade levels discover how to use
living history not only to stimulate students’ interest but also to
provide content that meets the Core Curriculum Content
Standards. We incorporate primary sources and introduce
rst-hand experiences that show history as it truly happened.
Using the resources of our historic sites, teachers learn how to
use role-playing, hands-on activities, and primary sources to
engage the students’ in learning about life as it was in earlier times
and to help develop decision-making, problem-solving, and critical
thinking skills. Participants receive curriculum materials that can
be used in their classrooms to help make history come alive for
the students!
Creating a Schoolyard GardenThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Does your school need an outdoor learning space but you don’t
know where to start? Whether you are starting from scratch
or taking over an existing garden, this workshop helps with
everything from the nuts and bolts of planning to the actualpropagation of appropriate plants for your garden. Topics include
an overview of different types of gardens that can be used in
schools, maintenance and building a “caretaking team,” and the
implementation process of designing and planning your garden.
This workshop also offers tips on linking the garden across the
curriculum and tying it to core curriculum content standards.
All participants start plants for their gardens. Appropriate for
teachers of grade levels Pre-K to 12. Includes planning checklistsand curriculum materials to take home.
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