The information on this page is for events and programs provided by organizations within the community, not events or programs provided by the Borough. If you would like to post an event on this webpage, please submit your request by e-mail to webteam@franklinlakes.org.
Summer Camps: June 24th – August 31st, pre-k-8th grade.
New Jersey Audubon’s Lorrimer Sanctuary offers 9 weeks of awesome camp experiences for your child! Each week is a different nature topic for our campers, with opportunities for pre-k kids and teens!
Summer Nature Camps | New Jersey Audubon (njaudubon.org)
Tiny Tots – Summer Series: Thursdays 3:00pm for toddlers and their grownups, 18m to 3.5yrs. $6/member $7/nonmember
We welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for this "grown-up-and-me" style program. We will read books, explore outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles!
Registration ends at 5 pm the day before each event!
To Register: Tiny Tots - Summer Series Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Summer Sendoff Campfire: Thursday August 29th at 6:00 pm, $8/member child, $9/nonmember child
Join the Lorrimer Sanctuary staff for a campfire summer sendoff! We’ll be roasting marshmallows and making s’mores over an open fire while we tell tales of fun at summer camp! We’ll be playing camp favorite games with kids and parents alike, and searching for clues along the trails during our scavenger hunt.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, this is not a drop-off program.
To participate in the scavenger hunt and some games, participants must be able to hike roughly 0.5 miles over gravel trail terrain.
To Register: Summer Sendoff Campfire Tickets, Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Nature Book Club: Tuesday August 27th at 6:30 pm, FREE
Currently Reading: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Copies of this book are available through BCCLs and in audiobook format on Hoopla/Libby.
All are welcome.
Registration not required. Nature Book Club | Facebook
Fall Break at Lorrimer Sanctuary: $65; Kindergarten to 3rd grade, November 7th and 8th 9am-1pm
Join us for a fun-filled Fall Break at Lorrimer Sanctuary – a perfect way to enjoy the autumn season with outdoor activities and nature. Get ready for exciting outdoor activities, nature walks, and hands-on experiences for kids in kindergarten to 3rd grade. Explore the wonders of the sanctuary, learn about local wildlife, and make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories this fall break!
This program is geared for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade (roughly 5y-9y). This program will take place mainly outdoors and participants should dress appropriately for weather conditions including closed-toed shoes. Participants should bring a lunch and reusable water bottle.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday 11/7: Outdoor Survival
Friday 11/8: Colors of Nature
Cars and Coffee gatherings on the 2nd and 4th Saturday morning of the month. Come with your classic car, modern car, or come to see what everyone else brings and join the conversation. Coffee/Refreshments, inside space available in case of inclement weather. Please click https://patch.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/calendar/event/20220326/1790310/cars-at-the-crossroads for more information.
