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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explorers \nJune 27\, July 18\, August 1 & 15\, 10:30AM – 12:30PM \nIntroducing our new family program\, Nature Explorers. This is a free program offered on select Saturdays. Each session will be host to a different garden or nature inspired activity such as\, planting in our Kitchen Garden\, creating and adding to a community art project\, seasonal scavenger hunts\, bird watching\, and much more! Summer sessions are weather permitting as activities will be held fully outdoors. \nFee: Free\, pre-registration is encouraged. \n \n 
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/nature-explorers/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House & Gardens\, 21 Van Vleck Street\, Montclair\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventures – Growing in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Adventures  \nTuesdays\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nAugust 4 –  Growing in the Garden \nJoin 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 through this interactive learning experience. This program is entirely outdoors\, weather dependent. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Designed for children ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. \nFee: FREE for Members of Van Vleck; $15 per family for General Public \nRegistration required by 1 day prior to each class.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/outdoor-adventures-growing-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House & Gardens\, 21 Van Vleck Street\, Montclair\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get Growing! Garden Palooza
DESCRIPTION:(ages 5-10) \nIf 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 pot a plant or two. \nEach week features a different activity\, so there’s always something new to experience. Join us on Wednesday mornings to get your hands in the soil and create something special together! \n \nMembers: $25 | Non-Members: $35
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/lets-get-growing-garden-palooza/
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(Adults and Teens Age 14+) \nEnjoy 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 that yoga\, spending time in nature\, and interacting with friendly animals can help reduce blood pressure\, stress\, and anxiety. What better way to start the weekend! \nThe class will meet in the Azalea Garden. Please dress comfortably\, bring your own yoga mat and water bottle\, and arrive a few minutes early to check-in and get settled. \nSome answers to questions you might have: \n\nWhile you are doing yoga\, the goats may snuggle beside you\, nibble on your hair\, climb on your back\, make cute sounds\, and poop near you.\nGoats make small pellets that are not terribly messy and can be shaken off your mat.  Cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer will be available.\nThe goats and yoga instructors are from Totes Goats Farm in Warwick\, NY who pride themselves on the meticulous love and care they provide to their animals who have forever homes with them.\n\nCANCELLATIONS:  If the class is cancelled due to inclement weather\, the class will be rescheduled for a future date or a refund will be given.  If you need to cancel your reservation\, you will receive a refund less a 20% administrative fee as long as your spot can be filled by another registrant. \nMember Price: $40 | Non-Member Price: $50
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/goat-yoga-in-the-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,Teen Progrms,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:(for adults) \nForest 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 viewed as an effective strategy to maintain and boost immune strength in human beings. \nEnjoy this spiritually and emotionally enriching experience on the beautiful grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Rich Collins will be the guide for this wonderful morning in nature. \nA few tips from Rich to make your walk more comfortable: \n\nThe walk will last for about 2.5 hours.\nWe will be moving slowly and using our senses to connect with nature so this will not be an athletic walk.\nPlease dress in layers so you can be comfortable with temperature changes.\nIf you wish\, you can bring sunscreen\, bug spray\, and/or water.\nRich will provide small mats to use when sitting.\n\nRich Collins is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT)\, based in Morristown & Barnegat Light\, New Jersey.  His company\, Friendly Territory\, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and retreats. He is a husband\, proud father and grandfather\, entrepreneur\, and daily meditator.  \nMember Price: $25 | Non-Member Price: $35 \nNotice: Due to ongoing construction for the Path for All project\, Arboretum parking will be unavailable Monday through Friday\, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please use street parking during these hours. Handicap parking will remain available.
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get Growing! Creativity in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(ages 5-10) \nIf 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 pot a plant or two. \nEach week features a different activity\, so there’s always something new to experience. Join us on Wednesday mornings to get your hands in the soil and create something special together! \n \nMembers: $25 | Non-Members: $35
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/lets-get-growing-creativity-in-the-garden/
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SUMMARY:Tales on the Trails – What’s Hopping in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 10:30AM – 11:15AM \nAugust 12 – What’s Hopping in the Garden \nAge: Preschool 3-5 year olds \nDiscover 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 focus on the theme listed.  A parent or caregiver must accompany each child.  Programs will be held outdoors\, weather permitting.  \nFee: $10/class per child for Members / $15/class per child for General Public \nRegistration required by 1 day prior to each class \n \nSponsored by The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation 
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/tales-on-the-trails-whats-hopping-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House & Gardens\, 21 Van Vleck Street\, Montclair\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Museums
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SUMMARY:Tend to Your Light: Botanical Self-Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(adults and teens) \nStep into a little pocket of magic—where science sparkles and plants have stories to tell with Lightcraft Studio. \nIn 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 a personalized affirmation—something that feels like it was waiting just for you. \nYou’ll mix and craft your own “potion” (no spells required… or maybe just a few 😉): a luxurious sea salt scrub infused with herbs\, oils\, and intention to take home and use as part of your ritual. Expect to get your hands involved\, your senses awakened\, and your imagination gently stirred. You’ll leave with something tangible\, something personal\, and a simple morning practice that brings a bit of magic into your everyday life. \nAll materials are included: herbs\, oils\, salts\, notepads\, pens\, affirmation cards\, and your take-home creation. \nNo experience necessary. \nMember Price: $80 | Non-Member Price: $85
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/tend-to-your-light-botanical-self-care-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,Seasonal Program/Trips,Teen Progrms,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explorers \nJune 27\, July 18\, August 1 & 15\, 10:30AM – 12:30PM \nIntroducing our new family program\, Nature Explorers. This is a free program offered on select Saturdays. Each session will be host to a different garden or nature inspired activity such as\, planting in our Kitchen Garden\, creating and adding to a community art project\, seasonal scavenger hunts\, bird watching\, and much more! Summer sessions are weather permitting as activities will be held fully outdoors. \nFee: Free\, pre-registration is encouraged. \n \n 
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/nature-explorers-2/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House & Gardens\, 21 Van Vleck Street\, Montclair\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get Growing! Tastes in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(ages 5-10) \nAs the summer growing season winds down\, join us in the garden to harvest colorful vegetables\, herbs\, and edible flowers from our Square Foot Garden. Afterward\, we’ll head to the Historic Wisner House to transform our harvest into a delicious treat. \nDon’t miss the final gardening program of the season—come celebrate the harvest and create something tasty with us! \n \nMembers: $25 | Non-Members: $35
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SUMMARY:Garden to Table – August
DESCRIPTION:Garden to Table \nSummer Sessions: Wednesday Mornings\, 10:30am – 11:30am  \nAugust 19 – Lemonade & Watermelon Salad \nEnjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Kitchen Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water\, plant\, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients inspired by the garden. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  \n \nFee: $15/class per child for Members / $20/class per child for General Public \nRegistration required – Registration Deadline is 1 day prior to each class \n \nSponsored by Montclair State University 
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/garden-to-table-august/
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