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Event Codes
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| A | Astronomy | L | Lecture |
| AC | Arts & Crafts | M | Mom's Social |
| AE | Art Exhibit |
ME |
Museum Exhibit/Program |
| B | Benefit | O | Outdoor Activity |
| D | Demonstration | P | Performance |
| E | Special Event | S | Sports |
| F | Fair, Festival | ST | Storytime |
| FS | Fashion Show | V | Video |
| G | Gifts & Decoration Shopping | W | Wildlife |
| HR | Historic | WS | Workshop/Activity |
| H | Holiday Event |
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2006 Events |
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Sep 16-17 | MS Society Bike Tour, Morristown; 100 plus miles over 2 days. Overnight accommodations provided by Parsippany Hilton, including lunch, dinner, comedy show and massage therapists. To register visit www.njbnmss.org |
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Sep 20 | Bones!, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Identify mystery animal skulls and piece a deer skeleton back together. For ages 8 and older. 4 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Sep 21 | Bird Bonanza, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Learn about birds calls and migration through games and activities. For ages 7 to 10. 4 pm. For ages 8 and older. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Sep 21 & 28, Oct 5 & 12 | Nature's Classroom - Science Education for Home Schoolers, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Join us on four afternoons for activity filled science classes for ages 8-12. $40. 1-3 pm. Pre-registration required. 973 334-3130. |
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Sep 24 | Family Nature Scavenger Hunt IV, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Families work together following a new set of clues to find answers to nature riddles. For families with children age 3 and older. $5 per child. 1-2 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Sep 25 | Pre-K Walk, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Ages 4 and 5 enjoy an hour long guided walk and activities including a fun nature craft. $5 per child. 2 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Sept 29 | First Quarter Moon Hike, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Moderate hike in the evening for ages 12 and up. 5 pm. $3. Pre-registration required. 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 1 | Black River Gorge Hike, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Enjoy the autumn colors on this hike down the Black River. All ages welcome. 2 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 1 | On the Path to Yoga, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Introductory class and hike to a peaceful place. 1-4 pm. $15. Pre-registration required. 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 2, 16 | Toddler Trek, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Toddlers ages 2 and 3 learn about nature with a walk through wooded trails and a story. 9:30 & 10:45 am. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 3 | Baby and Me Hikes - Buttermilk Falls, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Put your infant in a pack and join a naturalist for a hike. 9:30 am to 11 am. $1. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 4 | Awesome Animal Artists, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Budding young artists ages 5-7 mix nature and art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features a different NJ animal to learn about and draw. 4-5 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 7 | Bottle Hill Day, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main St, Madison; Annual town festival and family friendly activities. Free. All day. For more information call 973 377-2982 or visit http://www.rosenet.org/metc/ |
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Oct 10 | Baby and Me Hikes - Jockey Hollow, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Put your infant in a pack and join a naturalist for a hike. 9:30 am to 11 am. $1. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 11 and Nov 1 | Awesome Animal Artists, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Budding young artists aged 5-7 mix nature and art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features a different New Jersey animal to learn about and draw. 4 pm. $3. Registration required: 973 334-3130. |
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Oct 13 | Native American Storytelling Stroll, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Enjoy the sights and sounds of the nighttime woods while learning some of the lore and legends of the Native Americans. Light refreshments served. For ages 12 and up. 5-7 pm. Pre-registration required. 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 14 | Black River Parks Hike, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Meet at the Cooper Mill in Chester, hike along the Black River and walk through forests for 7 miles to the Willowood Arboretum. A shuttle will return hikers to their cars. Bring a bag lunch and plenty of water. 10 am to 2 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 15 | Animal Storytime, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Parents with children ages 2 to 4 walk with a naturalist looking for wildlife and enjoying stories about animals along the way. 2 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 17 | Baby and Me Hikes - Hacklebarney State Park, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Put your infant in a pack and join a naturalist for a hike. 9:30 am to 11 am. $1. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 17 | Seeds and Squirrels, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Children ages 4 and up can get a squirrel's eye view of the forest with a walk and fun activities. 4 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 21 | Creepy Crawly Craft Day and Hike, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Creepy critters need love too. Learn to love some not so fuzzy, wuzzy residents. Short hike and craft. Noon to 2 pm. Pre-registration required. 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 21 | Multi-Sensory Hike, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Touch, smell and hear the natural world while meandering through the trails of the Center. 1 pm. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 22 | Mammal Mania, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Presentation on the warm blooded creatures around us including many live animals. First come first served seating. 2 pm. 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 24 | Pre-K Walk, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Ages 4 and 5 will enjoy a guided walk and activities including a nature craft. 9:30 & 10:45 am. Registration required. 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 24 | Baby and Me Hikes - Sherman Hoffman, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Put your infant in a pack and join a naturalist for a hike. 9:30 am to 11 am. $1. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 25 | Stori-Gami Story and Origami Program, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Enjoy a Halloween story and create origami critters. 4 pm. Pre-registration required. For information call 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 26-Dec 7 | Nature Little Explorers, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Toddlers ages 2 and 3 with their parents discover the seasonal wonders of the woods. 9:45-10:30 am. $50. Registration begins Oct 5 at 8 am. 973 635-6629. |
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Wed, Oct 25-Dec 6 | Nature's Little Explorers, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; Toddlers, aged 2 and 3, with an adult discover nature. Pre-registration required. 9:45-10:30 am. Registration begins Oct 4. For information call 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 27 | Quarter Moon Hike, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave, Boonton; For ages 12 and older. 5 pm. Registration required. For information call 973 334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net . |
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Oct 28 | Trail Tales, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Take a night walk and visit storytellers along the way. Groups leave every 15 minutes beginning at 5:30 pm. 5:30-8 pm. Call to register for a time slot. 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 28 | Tricks & Treats: Family Fun Day at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main St, Madison; An afternoon of Halloween Fun - come in costume. Regular admission plus material fee. 1-3 pm. For more information call 973 377-2982 or visit www.www.metc.org |
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Oct 31 | Animal Halloween Stories, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Parents and children ages 3 to 5 will stroll along the trails listening to nature themed Halloween stories. Don't forget your costume. 10 am. $3. Registration required. 973 635-6629. |
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Oct 31 | Baby and Me Hikes - Kay Center, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Put your infant in a pack and join a naturalist for a hike. 9:30 am to 11 am. $1. Registration required: 973 635-6629. |
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