(ages 16 and up) With the NYC skyline as a backdrop, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find great paddling in the Meadowlands. The many creeks, sweeping through grassy hills and phragmites, offer an ecological system of tidal waters, where wading birds and other wildlife forage for food in the mud flats at low tide. This…
(Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy an early morning yoga class in our garden and experience what goat yoga is all about! This joyful class will help you clear your mind, relax, and have fun with some playful loveable goats. Goats are calm, even-tempered, social animals – the perfect companions for yoga. Studies have shown…
(for adults) Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Forest Bathing can be…
(adults and teens) Step into a little pocket of magic—where science sparkles and plants have stories to tell with Lightcraft Studio. In this 90-minute immersive experience, we’ll blend a touch of brain science with botanical wisdom to create rituals that feel both meaningful and a little enchanted. Through guided reflection, scent, and story, you’ll uncover…
(adults and family) RRA is installing a new accessible entry gate, and construction will be taking place on-site. There will be no vehicle access to RRA. Please park on the…
(ages 16 and up) The Passaic River meanders through some of the busiest sections of New Jersey. You wouldn’t know it here though. Its slow current and flood prone waters mean many are reluctant to build close to its banks, allowing nature to thrive. Hawks, herons, egrets and turtles are plentiful along the wooded shores…
(adults and family) We apologize for having to cancel the Ginger Wynn concert on July 15 due to the weather. We are pleased to announce that the concert has been…
(adults) Embrace the season’s colors with a new arrangement that feels rich and cozy! We will be working with beautiful blooms such as sunflowers, mums, astilbe, celosia, thistle, calla lilies, and various fall foliage and berries. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels…
(adults) Autumn has arrived, and for the vast diversity of migratory birds that live in North America, the race begins to return to their wintering grounds to the south. The diverse vegetation of Reeves Reed Arboretum provides migratory birds a great opportunity to stop and forage on their flight path as prevailing winds conduct them…
(adults and teens 16 yrs+) Experience the joy of painting outdoors at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in this plein air painting workshop led by artist Eric Alexander Santoli. Surrounded by the rich colors and textures of late summer transitioning into early fall, participants will work directly from the landscape, capturing the beauty, atmosphere, and changing gardens of…
(for adults) Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Forest Bathing can be…
(adults) Autumn has arrived, and for the vast diversity of migratory birds that live in North America, the race begins to return to their wintering grounds to the south. The diverse vegetation of Reeves Reed Arboretum provides migratory birds a great opportunity to stop and forage on their flight path as prevailing winds conduct them…
(Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy an early morning yoga class in our garden and experience what goat yoga is all about! This joyful class will help you clear your mind, relax, and have fun with some playful loveable goats. Goats are calm, even-tempered, social animals – the perfect companions for yoga. Studies have shown…
Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature
(Adults) Relax. Renew. Restore. Escape the everyday and reconnect with yourself during the Rooted in Wellness Retreat at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This intimate experience is limited to just 50 attendees and includes three 1-hour restorative workshops, along with a delicious lunch enjoyed amidst the beauty of the Arboretum grounds. Spend the day immersed in nature, mindfulness,…
(Adults and Teens) Discover. Connect. Thrive. Experience a day of inspiration and well-being at the Rooted in Wellness Fair at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Stroll through a thoughtfully curated vendor marketplace featuring…
(adults and teens) Celebrate the beauty of the gardens through printmaking! Drawing inspiration from the plants, flowers, and foliage throughout the Arboretum, participants will learn block-printing techniques and create their own nature-inspired designs. Leave with a collection of handmade prints and the confidence to continue exploring this creative art form at home. No experience necessary.…
(adults) In the transitional season of Autumn, our native trees become awash in color and develop winter buds to prepare for the next growing season. Our guide will teach the identification of the keystone tree and shrub species using their leaves, buds, bark, and fruit. We will in addition explore how these important woody plants…
(21 yrs + only) Saddle up and join us for our inaugural Country Fest: Boots and BBQ; a lively fall fundraiser filled with great food, music, and fun all set…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing Watercolor Florals & Greetings, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Build a strong foundation in watercolor painting through essential brushwork and color-mixing techniques. Perfect for complete beginners, this class provides hands-on practice painting botanical, fruit, and floral motifs. You’ll learn how to transform…
