• Nature Creations: Woodland Wreaths

    (ages 5-10) We’ll celebrate the textures and colors of the season with our autumn wreaths! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own uniqueness and creativity! The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Mini Camp: Discover the Wonders of Fall! – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) Learn how leaves change color, animals prepare for winter, and other adaptations of the season. Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts, and games that celebrate Fall!! The cost is per child. Registration is required. Member registration begins on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Non-member registration begins on Friday,…

  • 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…

  • Floral Workshop: Thankful for Autumn

    (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, celosia, kale, thistle, calla lilies, various fall foliage and berries. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them.…

  • Early Winter Garden Walkabout

    (adults only) Join John Beirne, Director of Horticulture, for an early winter walk through our gardens and woodlands—a seasonal exploration of nature’s quiet beauty. Discover how plants adapt to survive the cold months ahead, and take in the striking silhouettes of bare branches set against the pale, slanting light of early December in New Jersey.…

  • Holiday Candlelight Yoga

    (ages 15 and up) Immerse yourself in the calming embrace of yoga, set in a serene winter landscape, bathed in moonlight and gently falling snow. Led by yogi Suzanne Henry, this special holiday session will guide you through mindful practices to support breath, flexibility, strength, and inner balance—inviting relaxation, emotional clarity, and a deeper connection…

  • Forest Bathing Walk, Finding Calm Before the Holidays

    (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 of connecting deeply with the natural world. This practice engages the senses rather than the intellect, helping to calm the mind and restore balance.…

  • Holiday Traditions Scavenger Hunt

    (ages 4 and up with an adult) Grab your map and sense of adventure! Families will search high and low on the Arboretum grounds to solve clues and learn about the many ways people celebrate the holidays. Families can check in at the Wisner House anytime between 10am and 1pm to receive their map and…

  • Little Wonders: Holiday Fun!! -SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers celebrate the holidays with music, active nature play, and sensorimotor activities designed to deepen our connections to each other and the natural world. We’ll make a holiday-themed craft, go for a hike, and share lots of laughs along the way. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Gilded Age Holiday Mansion Tour – SOLD OUT – Join the Waitlist!

    (adults only) Join the waitlist by contacting Doreen at d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Step back in time and experience the magic of the holiday season—Gilded Age style! Join us this December for a festive day trip to the Hudson Valley, where we’ll tour two historic estates: Locust Grove Estate and Staatsburgh State Historic Site. Both mansions will be…

  • Moss & Mingle

    (for adults) Think moss is boring? Wait ‘til you add wine and a glue gun! Create your own preserved 12” x 12” moss holiday art panel using real, naturally preserved moss, foliage and flowers. No watering, no sunlight, no maintenance. Great for a creative date night, fun with friends or co-workers, or a self-care night…

  • Oaks and Acorns – Hands-on Hanukkah!

    (ages 3-5) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in this engaging class. Join us for a special edition of Oaks and Acorns: Hands-on Hanukkah, where we’ll get crafty, share special Hanukkah stories, and explore the Arboretum together. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to…

  • Owl Prowl

    (ages 6 and up) Discover the secret life of one of nature’s most fascinating nighttime hunters—the owl! Learn about the amazing adaptations that make owls such skilled predators and find out why winter is the perfect time to spot them. Then, get hands-on by dissecting an owl pellet to uncover what these birds eat, and…

  • Holiday Reset and Restore – SOLD OUT

    (for adults) Decompress and connect with your inner wisdom in this yoga, Reiki, and sound healing session. Led by a Healing Arts Gallery instructor, this is the perfect opportunity to relieve holiday stress during the busy month of December. We’ll also enjoy some warm calming tea and biscuits at the end of the session. Meet…

  • Winter Solstice Celebration!

    (ages 4 and up with an adult) Celebrate the shortest day of the year with stories and cocoa around the campfire as we reflect on the ancient traditions surrounding the first day of winter. A wonderful opportunity to pause and regroup heading into the hectic holiday weekend. Please dress warmly, as we will be outdoors!…

  • Forest Bathing Winter Solstice

    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