Growing in the Garden August Programs: Little Trees, Big Trees & What’s the Buzz on Honey Bees?
August 6-20, 2013 |
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents its hands-on program for preschool-age children “Growing in the Garden” this August. This program meets twice a month, to visit the garden at Macculloch Hall and explore environmental topics through a story, walk in the garden and art projects.
Little Trees, Big Trees
Come out and discover the little trees and big trees growing in the garden at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. Children three to five years old and their caregivers can visit the Museum on Tuesday, August 6th from 1:15 to 2 p.m. to find out about trees, one of the largest living things on earth. Children will hear a story about trees and walk through the garden to find out how trees grow and learn how to figure out how old a tree is. Growing in the Garden program is a year-round program meeting twice a month at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. The program lasts 45 minutes. Pre-registration is required. The cost for the program is $8 per pair (child and caregiver) for Museum members and $12 per pair for non-members. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 16 or email cwinslow@maccullochhall.org to pre-register
What’s the Buzz on Honey Bees?
What happens in a bee hive? Why are honey bees so important? Children three to five years old and their caregivers can visit Macculloch Hall Historical Museum on Tuesday, August 20th from 1:15 to 2 p.m. to find out answers to these questions about honey bees and more. Children will hear a story about life in the beehive throughout the year and make a collage bee hive using paper and beeswax.
The “Growing in the Garden” programs take place from 1:15pm – 2pm. There are limited spaces, pre- registration is required. The cost of the program is $8 per (child and caregiver) for Museum members and $12 per pair for non-members. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 16 or email cwinslow@maccullochhall.org to pre-register.
For details on the education programs or any of the other programs offered by Macculloch Hall Historical Museum or to purchase a membership which offers a variety of benefits including discounts on programs please visit maccullochhall.org
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open for house and exhibit tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The last tour leaves at 3pm. Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The gardens are open (free of charge) during Museum hours. Please check our website for any holiday closings. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.
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Macculloch Hall Historical Museum |
45 Macculloch Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960 |
| Website:
www.maccullochhall.org |
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| Contact Information |
| Email:
cwinslow@maccullochhall.org |
| Phone:
973-538-2404 |
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