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October 7, 2026Cooking Demonstration: Hassle Free Holidays with Chef Paul Gatzke Saturday, October 3 - 1:00 PMIn person at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumONLY THREE SEATS LEFT - DON'T MISS IT!Chef Paul will prepare a collection of easy, quick and make ahead of time holiday party fare. Together you'll make baked Brie, a festive holiday charcuterie board and some other hassle free yummies for easy and stress-free holiday entertaining. For more information and to register, click on Chef Paul's photo.  2026 Annual Tree SymposiumSaturday, November 7 - 9:00 - 3:30 PMIn person at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumJoin us for our Annual Tree Symposium, generously sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts. This week we're featuring the fourth and last speaker in our distinguished lineup:  2:00 PM - Trees in the Landscape, Importance and Selection for our Community and the Environment, presented by Steven KristophTrees are the backbone of the landscape. When properly planted and maintained, their value is measured both economically and aesthetically. The cooling shade they provide is a given, but some of the other benefits include reducing runoff, intercepting particulates, and providing habitat for migratory songbirds and other animals. What may be considered most important though, is their ability to sequester carbon for years or longer. Emerald Ash Borer, Bacterial Leaf Scorch, Spotted Lantern Fly and now Beech Leaf Disease are wreaking havoc on some of our most popular and significant trees. It is time to look at what tree options there are for the landscape going forward. The discussion will highlight trees that remain strong and worthy of continued use and some lesser-known species that are likely to play a key role in maintaining a beautiful, healthy and sustainable landscape.  Steven Kristoph owns and operates the Steven Kristoph Nursery in Millstone Township, NJ where he grows many types of ornamental trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. Known for their expertise and quality, the nursery has become a trusted destination for gardening enthusiasts. Steven has also been an adjunct instructor at Rutgers for over 44 years. Please note that the Tree Symposium has just been granted 4.0 CEUs by the New Jersey Arborists Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).For more information about the other presentations, the speakers, additional CEUs and to register, please click on the tree icon. Cooking Demonstration: Learn to Make Fresh Mozzarella Cheese with Chef Sal Pisani Saturday, November 14 - 1:00 PMIn person at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumChef Sal Pisani, owner of Jersey Artisan Co. brings his considerable skill as a cheesemaker to the Arboretum in this class where we will learn to make mozzarella cheese. His Jersey Artisan Cafe, located right here in Morris Plains, was born from a deep passion for the time-honored traditions of Southern Italy, passed down through generations. He is committed to using locally sourced ingredients that support the region's ecosystem and farming community. For more information and to register, click on the photo of Chef Sal. BUS TRIP TO CHANTICLEER GARDENOur bus trip to Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania last Friday could not have provided a better experience, even the weather cooperated: we enjoyed a perfect mid-70s, partly sunny day with no rain! As we exited the bus, we were met by a Visitor Services representative who handed out maps and provided information on where to go to find picnic tables for lunch. We were also asked to return to the entrance for our 1:30 PM guided tour. Our tour guides were terrific, full of information about the property, the house and the horticultural staff. The gardens were in their early fall glory with many plants blooming and just a hint of fall in the air: Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Japanese Anemone or Windflower), Tricyrtis hirta (Japanese Toadlily), a fantastic looking pitcher plant, and a lovely floating flower arrangement were just a very few of the blooming plants we saw. Also the Chanticleer Hillside looking down toward the Serpentine and perennial gardens and a lovely garden bench created by one of the very talented Chanticleer gardeners. Following the 1-1/2 hour tour, we had plenty of time to explore the property on our own. A tired but happy group boarded the bus and departed for the Arboretum at 5:00 PM. 
Thanks to Margery Ennist for the pictures -- click on any of them to see them (and many others) in our website's Photo Gallery. FRIENDS VIDEOS AT THE ARBORETUMClick here for a brief video by Lisa Bencivengo featuring Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture Division of Cultural and Environmental Resources at the Morris County Park Commission in which he discusses the All American Garden at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Be sure to subscribe to our channel. You can view all our videos in our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe. WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONSSeveral of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line. See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.Retail PartnersWhen shopping at our fine Retail Partners, please remember to present your Membership card at the beginning of your check out transaction. Our Retail Partners need to enter the discount at the beginning of that process. If you have not yet used this wonderful Member Benefit, you can view our full list of Retail Partners by clicking here. You can register and pay on line on our Events page and Membership page and subscribe to this newsletter here: complete directions for subscribing. CONTACT US HERE
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