Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House…
The February artist in our Visitor’s Center Tiny Gallery is Yana Rodin Yana Rodin is a former Montclairian now based in Seattle. Her work investigates a personal connection to the world: how she is both a part of it and an observer at the same time. She likes to shift the interpretation of her art…
Travel Advisor Christy Mahon will help you set your itinerary for cruise vacations in England, France, and Germany. Christy will highlight the history, culture, beer, wine, food, and the best sightseeing options for major cities and pastoral countryside towns. River cruise vacations will be featured. Light refreshments will be served. Please register in advance so…
Outdoor Adventures – Seed Starting Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family…
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! Garden To Table Family Class Tuesday, March 26th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found…
Garden To Table Family Class Tuesday, April 16th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Appropriate for…
Outdoor Adventures – Upcycle Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family…
Our popular Spring Plant Sale always has a wide variety of stunning plants to make your garden beautiful. We have annuals, perennials, herbs, planters and more. The sale is free to visit and is held on The Bingham Formal Garden lawn rain or shine. The rest of the stunning gardens are open dawn to…
Our popular Spring Plant Sale always has a wide variety of stunning plants to make your garden beautiful. We have annuals, perennials, herbs, planters and more. The sale is free to visit and is held on The Bingham Formal Garden lawn rain or shine. The rest of the stunning gardens are open dawn to…
Our popular Spring Plant Sale always has a wide variety of stunning plants to make your garden beautiful. We have annuals, perennials, herbs, planters and more. The sale is free to visit and is held on The Bingham Formal Garden lawn rain or shine. The rest of the stunning gardens are open dawn to…
Outdoor Adventures – Bees and Pollinators Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide…
Garden To Table Family Class June 4th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Appropriate for children…
Outdoor Adventures – Animal Habitats Saturday, June 8th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your…
Join us on Father’s Day for this annual event at Van Vleck Gardens! The Jaguar Touring Club of New Jersey will once again bring a wide array of classic and modern Jaguars for visitors to admire. Our grounds will be filled with beautiful automobiles and blooming flowers for everyone to enjoy. Admission is $10 cash…
Garden To Table Family Class – THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. Please contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple…
Garden To Table Family Class Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but…
Sensory Celebration Family Event Sunday, September 22, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rain Date & Time: Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM This annual event invites you to explore the Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional and focus on using our senses…
Our annual community exhibit returns! Get your group/club/family/team/business/block together and join the fun. The contest is free to enter and prizes will be awarded in 4 categories. Those winners will then choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from The Montclair Foundation. Get planning now and assemble your materials to practice creating your unique…
October 23rd, 4:30-5:30 PM Meet live birds of prey from Flat Brook Rock Nature Center. Discover how incredible these birds are by learning about their behavior and special adaptations. Open to families and individuals. Designed for children ages 5 and older, but all ages are welcome. This program will be held outdoors (indoors only if…
Saturday, November 2, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Rain Date: Sunday, November 3 Spend an afternoon in the gardens of Van Vleck exploring various nature inspired art projects. Outdoor stations will include activities such as painting with natural objects, nature journaling, shadow drawings and more. Families and individuals of all ages (3 yrs. & up) and abilities…
