Rising 1st – 2nd Grade Plants and animals need each other in so many ways, but one of the most important is pollination! Discover what pollination is, why it’s so important, what animals play a part, and how we can help. We’ll explore the gardens, searching for pollinators to study up close;…
Rising 1st- 2nd Grade Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: August 10 – August 14 Time: 12:00 PM…
(ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from seeds and explore the fascinating plants blooming in our Roehm Greenhouse. We’ll take a hike around our historic property, then return to the garden to…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Wednesdays, 10:30AM – 11:15AM August 12 – What’s Hopping in the Garden Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk, and concludes with a simple craft or activity. All programs…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
