Oaks and Acorns: Chasing Rainbows
(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…
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Little Wonders: Let’s Learn about Honey Bees – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to visit the Ponds and Daffodil Bowl to learn about the plants, animals, and insects that visit there.…
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Garden to Table – Butterfly Waffles
Garden to Table Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 20 – Butterfly Waffles When exploring the gardens you are sure to spot monarch butterflies. Join us for our April Garden to Table class to make Butterfly Waffles, and learn more about why monarchs are so important to have in our gardens. Enjoy quality time…
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Oaks and Acorns: Celebrate Earth Day at RRA
(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…
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Moss & Mingle
(for adults) Join us at Moss & Mingle, a 1.5-hour hands-on crafting experience where you’ll design your own preserved moss art panel using real, naturally preserved moss, foliage, and flowers.…
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Early Spring Bird Walk
(adults and teens 13 yrs+) The first colorful migrant birds are arriving in New Jersey from their wintering grounds down south. It’s time to break out your binoculars and hit the trails with our new birdwatching expert. Early spring is the ideal time to spot these travelers and hear their melodious songs before the trees…
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RRA Earth Day Pop-Up at Rothy’s
(adults) Join us for a special Earth Day pop-up at Rothy’s at Short Hills Mall on Saturday, April 25, from 1–4 PM! While you shop, stop by our table for…
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Little Wonders: Learn How our Gardens Grow – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about gardening and plant seeds of your own. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate…
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Oaks and Acorns: Fuzzy Bunnies
(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…
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Full Moon and Floral Libations
(for adults) Join us in celebrating May’s full “Flower Moon” with an evening designed to honor spring in all its blooming beauty. Craft a floral-forward mocktail, raise a toast to the season, and wander on a guided moonlit walk through the Arboretum. Hosted by Friluftsliving Family’s Tacy Quinn, this enchanting gathering welcomes the season of…
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Little Wonders: Trees, Trees, Trees are all around us!! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about the amazing trees living at the arboretum. Hike woodland trails and engage in active nature…
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Floral Workshop: Mother-Child Bouquets
(adults) Celebrate Mother’s Day with two (2) heartfelt floral arrangements made with love! This workshop is perfect for creating a thoughtful, personalized gift for a special person or for bonding…
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Selecting Trees That Thrive in Urban and Suburban Landscapes: Free + 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
(adults) Guest Speaker: Vincent Simeone, Horticulturist, Lecturer, and Garden Writer Selecting the right tree for the right location in urban and suburban settings can be surprisingly challenging. These environments place…
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Spring is for the Birds – Part 1
(adults and teens 13 yrs+) Migration season is in full swing, and colorful migrants are flitting through the Arboretum’s forest and gardens, singing to attract mates. Many of them are small and speedy, so it helps to go out with a seasoned guide like ours who can teach you the tricks to identifying birds by…
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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…
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Oaks and Acorns: The Magnificent Moon
(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…
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Mini Terrarium Workshop: Exploring Small Ecosystems in Glass
(adults and teens 16 yrs+) This engaging terrarium workshop blends science and creativity through hands-on learning. Participants will explore the fundamentals of small-scale ecosystems, gaining insight into how light, moisture,…
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Little Wonders: Sharing Time with Friends and Nature – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators as we picnic under the trees. We’ll play cooperative games, visit the flowers, sing, dance, and laugh the…
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Garden to Table – Fruit & Veggie Critters
Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United StatesGarden to Table Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 18 – Fruit & Veggie Critters We will be preparing some adorable and delicious Fruit & Veggie Critters, and learn about the insects living in our gardens. Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that…
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Oaks and Acorns: Beautiful Butterflies
(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…
