• Oaks and Acorns: Lincoln’s Hat

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    (ages 5-10 and ages 3-5 with a parent or guardian) Come celebrate the Year of the Horse with crafts, music, and stories! We’ll explore Lunar New Year traditions and learn…

  • Little Wonders: Winter Fun

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the…

  • Tap That Tree!

    (families with children ages 5 and up) February marks the beginning of maple sugaring season. Join us as we tap the Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for the season’s sap…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Winter Weather

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Amazing Animal Artists

    (ages 5-10) In this new art and nature program, a different mystery native wild animal is featured each month. First, participants guess the animal from clues, then learn all about it through pictures, artifacts, and hands-on activities. Finally, they discover how to draw the animal using simple lines and shapes, creating a refrigerator-worthy masterpiece to…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Spring is on its Way

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Spring is on its Way

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Kids Can Feed the Birds!

    (ages 5-10) Watching birds in the winter is a fun way to experience nature without leaving the warmth of your home. Join us as we learn how to attract birds…

  • 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…

  • Little Wonders: It’s All Fun and Games

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Mother’s Day Lovebug

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. Register early since…

  • Amazing Animal Artists

    (ages 5-10) In this new art and nature program, a different mystery native wild animal is featured each month. First, participants guess the animal from clues, then learn all about it through pictures, artifacts, and hands-on activities. Finally, they discover how to draw the animal using simple lines and shapes, creating a refrigerator-worthy masterpiece to…

  • Little Wonders: Here Comes Spring!

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the way, we’ll engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Leprechaun Garden

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. Register early since…

  • Start of Spring Bird Walk

    (adults & teens) Bundle up and join a guided bird walk led by our new birdwatching expert! You may be surprised to hear that winter and early spring are some…

  • Outdoor Adventures: Spring Has Sprung

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    March 21st – Spring has Sprung Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join us as we celebrate the spring equinox at our March Outdoor Adventures program. Together we will explore the changes this season brings, what plants are starting to bloom in the gardens, and what wildlife we find in the springtime.   On our Outdoor…