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March 20, 2024

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR GENERAL ASSISTANCE AND TALLYING

Want to get involved and learn more about the plants at this year's Plant Sale? Volunteer to help us set up prior to the sale April 29 - May 3, as well as during the sale May 4 - 5.

See all the opportunities available and sign up here: 2024 Plant Sale Volunteers.

If you're a Member of the Friends, don't forget to register for the Members Only Plant Sale Preview on Friday, May 3 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. More information and registration here.



Many thanks to New Jersey State Senator Cory A. Booker for his inspiring introduction to this year's Community Garden Conference.

You can listen to his message here: https://f.io/XuxrdPnU



Native Ferns for Northern New Jersey with Jean Epiphan

Wednesday, April 3 - 7:00 PM

Goldie's & Xmas Ferns

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

WE HAVE INCREASED OUR ZOOM CAPACITY TO ACCOMMODATE MORE REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM

This presentation will share the diversity of ferns indigenous to Northern New Jersey as well as their ecological importance and environmental benefits. Each species' characteristics will be reviewed in detail, including how exactly to identify and differentiate them, what their site preferences are and their tolerances, plus how to best incorporate them into your garden and landscape.

Jean Epiphan is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Associate Professor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County.

For more information and to register please click on the photo of Goldie's and Christmas ferns by Jean Epiphan.



Native Plants You Love for the Northeast with Carolle Huber

Wednesday, April 10 - 7:00 PM - Free program

Carolle Huber

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

This presentation will showcase some of the most important native plants for suburban gardens, why they're important, where to plant them, their deer tolerance, and some of Carolle's favorite combinations for your own garden. Carolle will discuss why planting natives is crucial and how to understand cultivars.

Carolle is a Landscape Architect practicing 'Suburban Ecology' in New Jersey. She holds degrees in both Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture, has won numerous professional awards and has been published in many magazines, including Edible Jersey and Wild Ones.

For more information and to register, please click on the photo of Carolle.



Cooking Demonstration: Springtime Favorites with Cynthia Triolo

Rhubarb

Saturday, April 20 - 1:00 PM

In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate the season than with some recipes to take advantage of early spring produce. We’ll be using lavender, arugula, rhubarb and other spring veggies to make some new and interesting recipes that you’ll want to add to your repertoire.

Join us for a fun afternoon, sample the goodies and take the recipes home to try your hand at them.

For more information and to register, please click on the rhubarb photo.



Starting Perennial Flowers From Seeds

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAM

Starting Perennial Flowers from Seed

Saturday, April 6 - 10:00-11:00 AM

In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum


For more information and to register, click on the flyer.



AT THE ARBORETUM

Spring has officially arrived and with it the flowering trees we love so much. Several Prunus cv. Okame trees (Flowering Cherry) are in full bloom, one to the right as you come up the driveway from Hanover Avenue and another in the upper parking lot. The beautiful white flowers on the Loebner Magnolia are beginning to open on the tree to the left as you come up the driveway. Also in the upper parking lot a large Salix chaenomeloides (Giant Pussy Willow) is putting on quite a show, full of fuzzy, young catkins. There are also many other plants blooming, i.e., Daffodils, early Irises, Crocuses, etc.

Make plans to visit soon.

Salix Chaenomeloides Prunus cv Okame Magnolia Loebner

Click an image to see them all in our website's picture gallery. Picture credits: Margery Ennist.


WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONS

Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.

See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.


Retail Partners

When 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.



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CONTACT US HERE

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Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Post Office Box 2267
Morristown, NJ 07962
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Voicemail: 973-937-8803


PARK INFORMATION

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The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a facility of
the Morris County Park Commission
  • Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta grounds are open 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk
  • The Haggerty Education Center is now open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The building remains closed on Sundays and Mondays.
  • Parking is limited. Other buildings remain closed. Portajohns are available.
  • HUNTING IN THE PARKS - See the Morris County Park Commission website.


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