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Family Special Events
2nd Annual Cornhole ThrowDown Sunday, September 22, 2024 12-4 PM Location: Boxcar Bar and Grill Join us for our second annual cornhole tournament fundraiser at the Boxcar Bar and Grill in Short Hills. This family-friendly event is for people of all ages interested in sports, the outdoors, friendly competition,
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Children Toddler and Pre-School
Early Childhood Education Classes Arboretum Sprouts: 18 months to 3 year old children with a caregiver Turtle Tots: 4 year old – Kindergarten (drop off) Our early childhood education programs are weekly classes where your youngest learners can explore the natural world through stories, songs, hikes, and hands-on learning.
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Citizen Science Citizen Science
Here at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum we believe in leading the way to a more sustainable future, but we can’t do it alone! Citizen science is a volunteer-based opportunity that empowers YOU to be the scientist. From in-the-field experience to data collection we aim to equip all our volunteers with
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Children Birthday Parties
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Birthday Parties are offered on each Saturday and Sunday: 11:30AM-1:00PM or 2:00PM-3:30PM from September through the first week of June. Ninety minute birthday parties are available for children ages 4 and above and up to 22 of their friends. Birthday parties are offered exclusively to individuals with
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Children Camps
We have nine weeks of summer camp plus multiple mini camps throughout the year! Squirrel Scouts (Previously Turtle Tots) Explorers Naturalists (Previously Trailblazers) 4 year olds to Kindergarteners 1st and 2nd graders 3rd and 4th graders Fall Mini Camp November 4-8, 2024 As the weather cools and
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Children School Programs
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum (CHA) offers field trips and classroom programs for grades Pre-K-5. Each lesson has been designed to correlate to NJCCCS and supplement science curriculum as schools implement the NGSS. Students learn about a nature-themed topic through observation, discussion, teamwork, and hands-on activities. Field Trips Our 90 minute
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Children Scout Programs
Scout Programs The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum provides many opportunities to observe biofacts, meet a naturalist, and learn to share your world with wildlife. Our educators offer a variety of programs specifically designed to meet the requirements of many Boy Scout and Girl Scout Badges. Most programs are typically 60-90 minutes
