Intermittent fasting, the practice of withholding food for specific periods of time, has been used for religious reasons for many centuries. Recently, it has gained popularity as a weight loss strategy, compared to more traditional calorie restriction. This webinar will review the current research on the main types of intermittent fasting for improved metabolic outcomes, …
When trees lose their leaves, they are not hibernating or sleeping, but are still actively producing energy to survive! On this hike we will learn how to recognize trees without leaves, and learn about what trees are doing throughout these quiet months. We will also discuss a star winter species – the sugar maple – …
Built in 1786, the Van Riper-Hopper House in Wayne, NJ has been home to four generations of the Van Riper family as well as several paid and enslaved laborers. This Women’s History Month, Tessa Payer will be focusing on the female members of the household, presenting the house as a case study for researching and …
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CELEBRATE NEW JERSEY MAKER’S DAY MARCH 25-27, 2022 Participants will learn how to be an archaeologist! The project will include decorating and breaking miniature terracotta flower pots, and learning archaeological terminology and methods on cataloging, measuring, and drawing artifacts. Maker's Day Kits will include one (1) miniature terracotta flower pot, a diameter chart, and a …
Lokai Rose will help each child select their own seeds, plant them and take home their own garden nursery. They will talk about how and where to plant their nursery once it outgrows their carton and how to care for their plants. Register at www.PassaicCountyRec.org
Did you purchase something for home or wardrobe during the pandemic, only to be disappointed in the fabric’s quality or performance? The Clifton Arts Center and the American Sewing Guild North Jersey Chapter will help you learn how to be a smarter buyer and a smarter user. And we’ll take a peek at some unexpected …
Tuesday, April 1 6:00 PM Camp Hope Join a trained college counselor to learn about how to tackle the college search and plan for the fall! Register at www.PassaicCountyRec.org
Join The Paterson Museum in celebrating Paterson’s poetry legacy. Word Seed Inc., and the Paterson Museum invite you to join them on Saturday, April 2nd as they commemorate the beginning of National Poetry Month with the program, Power of Words: Paterson Poetry, Past and Present. Beginning at 5pm, the celebration will include readings by Paterson …
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