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  • 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 flow. Families will learn the hows and whys of tapping trees and gain hands-on experience by helping with the process. The cost is per child.…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Winter Weather – Cancelled due to parking and safety concerns

    (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 -Cancelled due to parking and safety concerns

    (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…

  • Discover Tuscany Through Wine: Tenuta Torciano Wine School – SOLD OUT

    (adults) Enjoy an authentic Tuscan tasting experience featuring Tenuta Torciano wines, artisanal olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, thoughtfully paired with traditional appetizers. Guided by a Tenuta Torciano sommelier, you’ll explore the art of wine and food pairing while learning how to engage your senses to fully appreciate each flavor in this friendly and educational tasting.…

  • Let’s Get Growing – Plan, Plant, Watch it Sprout

    (ages 5-10) Snow on the ground? No problem! It’s the perfect time to start planning your veggie garden. Join us to pick out tasty vegetables and fun plants to grow this season! The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is limited. Member registration begins on Friday,…

  • 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 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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 to your yard, identify birds at the Arboretum’s feeders, and discover how to become bird “citizen scientists.” We’ll even make a bird feeder for you…

  • 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…

  • 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 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: Pinecone 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…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Flavors of Springtime

    (ages 5-10) Do you know which foods awaken our taste buds and tell us that it’s springtime? Let’s explore the flavors and the colors of springtime as we create a savory dish and a refreshing treat in the Wisner House kitchen. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Flavors of Springtime

    (ages 5-10) Do you know which foods awaken our taste buds and tell us that it’s springtime? Let’s explore the flavors and the colors of springtime as we create a savory dish and a refreshing treat in the Wisner House kitchen. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early…

  • 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 and teens 13 yrs+) 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 of the best times to start learning about birds because there are fewer species to tackle, and they are more readily visible. Discover…

  • 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…