For children ages 6-8 at the Reeves-Reed arboretum
Learn about this famous native bird and Arboretum resident that was almost our national symbol!
Wednesday, 11/24 – Let’s Talk Turkey!  4 to 5:30 pm
Cost:
$15/child (members) for a class and $20 per child (non-members)
or you can sign up for the entire 6-week Environmental Explorers series.

Don't miss Turkey Time at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. From10:30 am to 12 pm on Nov. 13, families with children ages 4 to 8 will see turkey feathers and try to make turkey sounds with a “turkey caller.” After a short walk to find what turkeys like to eat, children will create a turkey decoration for their Thanksgiving table. The cost for members is $5 per child and for non-members $7 per child.

TURKEY TIME

Saturday, November 13

2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

For families with children ages 4 to 8.

Have you ever seen a wild turkey? Ben Franklin wanted it to be our national bird. We will see turkey feathers and try to make turkey sounds with a “turkey caller.” After a short walk to find what turkeys like to eat, children will create a turkey decoration for their Thanksgiving table. Limit 15.

Cost:members $5 per child, nonmembers $7 per child.
at the Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
For more info

Got Leftovers? Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into works of art the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill. Paint with cranberries and make bread birdfeeders, and feel free to bring your recyclables to continue the “green art” trend. This event is scheduled for noon to 3 pm on Nov. 26.

Visit the Newark Museum for the Thanksgiving Family Festival: Design It! program from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Nov. 26. Through hands-on activities explore the building blocks of design, find out how things are made and invent something new!  Enjoy Family Fun Tours of all the Museum's collections and more. This event is free with suggested museum admission.

Don't miss the Autumn Hike and Wreath Making Workshop from 1 pm to 4 pm on Nov. 20 at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve in Pennginton. Join guest naturalist Tara Miller for a brisk hike on the Reserve to collect greenery, vines and dried flower heads. Then head back to the nature center for creative time – make wreaths and/or ornaments.

This event, which costs $25 per person, is recommended for adults and children 12 and older.

Turkey Time
(Ages infant-5 with parent)
Where is Tom? Turkeys are great birds; not only for eating. We will talk turkey basics and then create a turkey on our own. A taste test is included if you are interested. Get ready for your holiday meal by learning about the main dish.
$10 per pair/$5 per additional Child
Course Code: 51039
EEC-8     Monday, November 22
      10:30am-11:30am

Thanksgiving Day Craft Workshop
Saturday, November 20
You and your family will create a colorful turkey centerpiece that your guests will “gobble” over as they enjoy their meal on Thanksgiving Day.
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Price: $10 per child, includes all workshop materials
Reservations required, (Recommended for ages 7 to 12)

At Liberty Hall Museum, Kean University
http://www.kean.edu/libertyhall/calendar/november.html