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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…

  • 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. No watering, no sunlight, no maintenance — just gorgeous, everlasting greenery to take home and show off. You’ll work with hot glue (don’t worry, we’ll…

  • 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…

  • 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 nature-inspired children’s activities, pick up practical sustainable gardening tips, and learn more about what’s blooming and happening at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Rothy’s commitment to sustainability—transforming recycled…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Yellow songbird with black chest streaks perched on a thin branch against a green blurred background.

    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…

  • 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…

  • Silhouette of a child reaching toward the moon against a night sky with circular star trails around them.

    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…

  • 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,…

  • Garden to Table – Fruit & Veggie Critters

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

    Garden 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…

  • Butterfly with orange and black wings on pink and white flowers in a green garden backdrop.

    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 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. The cost is…

  • Small songbird with bright yellow chest and black head perching on a frosty branch.

    Spring is for the Birds – Part 2

    (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…

  • Tropical Summer Floral Arrangement Workshop

    (adults) Let your creativity flow with amazing tropical blooms. Expect to work with birds of paradise, ginger, parrots, orchids, heloconian, and monstera leaves. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels are welcome. Classes run approximately 2 hours. Prices include all florals and vases.…

  • Glass jar with a wooden lid labeled Lightcraft Studio, filled with dark contents, on a wooden surface beside small spice bottles and dried petals.

    Tend to Your Light: Botanical Self-Care Workshop

    (adults and teens) Step into a little pocket of magic—where science sparkles and plants have stories to tell with Lightcraft Studio. In 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…