Scarecrows in the Garden

Few things say “Fall” like apples, pumpkins and scarecrows and all of these will be arriving at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum for the second year in a row. Join in the fun and make a scarecrow to be “planted” on the lawn. To make a scarecrow, bring your own clothing and accessories or use some of ours. We’ll have the forms and the hay on hand for stuffing. Scarecrow forms will be available for pick up during the week of October 6th for those families or groups that prefer to make them elsewhere and deliver them on October 19 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Scarecrows aren’t the only things being planted that day--Todd Pugsley, an expert pumpkin carver from Madison, NJ will work his magic on some pumpkins that we’ll place in the garden. Participate in an apple tasting and vote on your favorite, make an apple craft, and join us for some delicious local cider and donuts to cap off these fun Fall festivities. Scarecrows will be on display until November 2. For more details, rules and a registration form, see www.arboretumfriends.org. For more information, or to register, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.