• Goat Yoga in the Garden

    (Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy 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…

  • 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…

  • Let’s Get Growing! Creativity in the Garden

    (ages 5-10) If 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…

  • Tales on the Trails – What’s Hopping in the Garden

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

    Wednesdays, 10:30AM – 11:15AM August 12 – What’s Hopping in the Garden Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one.  This program…

  • 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…

  • Nature Explorers

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

    Nature Explorers June 27, July 18, August 1 & 15, 10:30AM – 12:30PM Introducing our new family program, Nature Explorers. This is a free program offered on select Saturdays. Each session…

  • Let’s Get Growing! Tastes in the Garden

    (ages 5-10) As 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…

  • Garden to Table – August

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

    Garden to Table Summer Sessions: Wednesday Mornings, 10:30am – 11:30am  August 19 – Lemonade & Watermelon Salad Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the…

  • Fall Wreath Workshop

    (adults) Embrace the season’s colors with a new arrangement that feels rich and cozy! We will be working with beautiful blooms such as sunflowers, mums, astilbe, celosia, thistle, calla lilies,…

  • Oaks and Acorns: 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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: 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…

  • Homeschool Adventures: Exploring Nature with all our Senses

    (ages 5-12) This class is a unique opportunity for Homeschoolers to go outside and explore the wonders of nature with experienced environmental educators as their guide. Through hands-on, creative activities,…

  • Plein Air Painting Workshop

    (adults and teens 16 yrs+) Experience the joy of painting outdoors at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in this plein air painting workshop led by artist Eric Alexander Santoli. Surrounded by the rich…

  • 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…

  • Little Wonders: Goodbye Summer – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Animal Houses

    (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…

  • Amazing Animal Artists

    (ages 5-10)  Each week, children will explore local New Jersey wildlife by creating step-by-step drawings of a mystery animal. Afterward, they’ll color their artwork and enjoy a guided hike through…

  • Homeschool Adventures: Seasons Change

    (ages 5-12) This class is a unique opportunity for Homeschoolers to go outside and explore the wonders of nature with experienced environmental educators as their guide. Through hands-on, creative activities,…

  • Goat Yoga in the Garden

    (Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy an early morning yoga class in our garden and experience what goat yoga is all about! This joyful class will help you clear your…

  • Little Wonders: Hooray!! Fall is Here – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play…