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  • Smiling woman in a brown workout set holding a rolled black yoga mat, standing against a light curtain backdrop with a floral collage background.

    Yoga with Bailey Helene Yoga

    (Adults and Teens) Move, stretch, and reconnect with your breath through a mindful, accessible yoga practice in the Azalea Garden. The class will meet in the Azalea Garden. Please dress…

  • Smiling woman in a brown workout set holding a rolled black yoga mat, standing against a light curtain backdrop with a floral collage background.

    Yoga with Bailey Helene Yoga

    (Adults and Teens) Move, stretch, and reconnect with your breath through a mindful, accessible yoga practice in the Azalea Garden. The class will meet in the Azalea Garden. Please dress…

  • Sunlit botanical garden with red flowering shrubs in the foreground, and a stone retaining wall with a wooden bench in the background.

    Late Summer Garden Walkabout

    (adults only) Join John Beirne, Director of Horticulture, for a walkabout the Arboretum grounds as summer begins to give way to autumn. Along the way, we will look for the first signs of fall color as our trees begin to showcase their seasonal hues, while enjoying the garden’s vibrant colors, rich textures, and delightful fragrances…

  • Overview of block printing setup with carved blocks, green ink, and a printed floral design labeled BLOCK PRINTING BASICS.

    Botanical Block Printing 101

    (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.…

  • Close-up of blue berries on a juniper shrub with green, needle-like foliage.

    Autumn Leaves and Keystone Trees

    (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…

  • Brown cowboy hat with a leather band rests on a hay bale beside a tan cowboy boot with decorative stitching.

    Country Fest: Boots & BBQ

    (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 amongst the beautiful gardens at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable afternoon featuring live country music by Country Comfort, all-you-can-eat…

  • Top-down view of a watercolor painting setup: a white palette with a pink color block, a white case of watercolor pans, brushes, and tubes of paint beside a floral greeting card reading 'water color florals and greetings'.

    Watercolor Florals & Greetings

    (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…

  • Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat

    (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…

  • Close-up of a dip pen and nibs resting on layered calligraphy practice sheets with elegant cursive writing.

    Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing the Elegant Basics of Modern Calligraphy, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Grounded in traditional ink and nib techniques, you’ll learn how to use an oblique pen and develop a strong foundation in pointed pen calligraphy. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll…

  • Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat

    (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…

  • Forest trail blanketed in orange and yellow leaves with fallen logs and sunlit trees.

    Fall Woodland Walk

    (adults, teens 12 and over w/adult) Join Woodland Horticulturist Daniel Phillips for a guided fall walk through the woodlands of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Discover the fundamentals of native plant identification as…

  • Close-up of a dip pen and nibs resting on layered calligraphy practice sheets with elegant cursive writing.

    Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of modern calligraphy in this relaxed and fun class. Grounded in the traditional use of ink and nib, you’ll learn how to use an oblique pen and practice key calligraphy strokes demonstrated live to help you build confidence and skill. With practice, you’ll learn to write…

  • Assortment of Christmas cards with pine, holly, and snowflake designs on a rustic wooden table.

    Holiday Botanical Block Printing: Cards & Gift Tags

    (adults and teens) Celebrate the season with creativity and handmade charm. Inspired by winter botanicals, evergreens, pinecones, and other seasonal motifs, participants will learn block-printing techniques to create custom holiday cards and gift tags. Leave with beautiful handcrafted creations ready for gift-giving and festive holiday correspondence. No experience necessary. Member Price: $65 | Non-Member Price: $70

  • Close-up of an orange bouquet with roses and orchid petals, accented by spiky blue-thistle and red foliage.

    Thankful for Autumn Floral Arrangement Workshop

    (adults) Practice gratitude by creating a personalized piece for a loved one! Play with the floral bounty of autumn and create a beautiful arrangement with blooms such as sunflowers, astilbe, celosia, kale, thistle, calla lilies, and various fall foliage and berries. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for…

  • Poster for Holiday Manor Tour with decorative pink frame and ribbon, listing date and locations; side photos show manor buildings and holiday decor in sets.

    Holiday Splendor: Tour Historic Skylands and Ringwood Manor

    (adults) Kick off the holiday season with a festive day of historic homes, holiday markets, and seasonal cheer! Join Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a holiday day trip featuring two beautiful historic properties, each with its own unique character and traditions. Begin at Skylands Manor at the New Jersey Botanical Garden, a stunning Tudor Revival mansion, where…

  • A collage of festive evergreen wreaths adorned with large bows and ribbons in various colors in a doorway and indoors.

    Holiday Wreath Workshop

    (adults) Get into the holiday spirit with our final workshop of the year! Create your own lush wreath and festive holiday centerpiece to add the perfect seasonal touch to your home. We’ll work with a beautiful variety of fresh holiday greens and long-lasting natural elements, including pine and evergreen varieties, brunia, pinecones, and dried orange…

  • Red vintage truck carrying a Christmas tree in its bed, with a blue sign that says 'Decorate a Tree' and festive snowflakes and bow in the background.

    Sponsor & Decorate a Tree for our Holiday Open House!

    (children & adults) Calling local businesses, organizations, families, schools, and scout groups! Sponsor a tree, bring your creativity, and help us fill Reeves-Reed Arboretum with holiday cheer! Decorated trees will be featured at our Holiday Open House, where visitors can vote for their favorites. On Sunday, December 6, 2026, we will be holding our annual…

  • Center poster reads 'Holiday Open House' with festive graphics and snow; event details below (tree, Santa, gifts)

    Holiday Open House 2026

    (all ages) Come celebrate the holidays with community, cheer, and a little magic — only at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Our Holiday Open House is the perfect way to kick off the season with something for everyone in the family! Event Highlights: Sip & Shop Holiday Market – Discover unique boutique vendors offering unique gifts, holiday décor,…

  • Two clear round ornaments with white script text reading 'Luna', 'Our first Christmas together', and 'World's best Dad', accompanied by a pink curling ribbon and markers on a dark textured surface.

    Beginner Ornament Lettering Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of marker calligraphy lettering while exploring a new skill in a relaxed and fun class. Learn how to use a bullet-tip marker to create beautiful calligraphy lettering on a variety of surfaces. You’ll practice key cursive lettering strokes demonstrated during class and personalize acrylic ornaments and…

  • Hand holds a white card featuring a red poinsettia watercolor; other holiday cards with a Christmas tree and holly are in the background on a checkered table.

    Holiday Botanicals Watercolor Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Join Dear Daughter’s Design for a festive watercolor workshop perfect for advanced beginners and anyone who has taken our Introduction to Watercolor Florals & Greetings workshop. Complete beginners are welcome, too! In this fun, relaxed class, you’ll learn to paint loose watercolor holiday botanicals, including poinsettias, evergreen trees, and pine…