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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Blue bird perched on a weathered wooden post amid green, blurred foliage background.

    Late Spring Bird Walk

    (adults and teens 13 yrs+) Migration season is winding down, and nesting season is well underway, so there are lots of beautiful birds out there to spy.  Join our expert…

  • Tales on the Trails – Magic of Moths

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

    Tales on the Trails Wednesdays, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds June 17th – Magic of Moths What’s flying around the gardens? Is it a butterfly or could it…

  • Forest Bathing Summer Solstice – SOLD OUT

    (for adults) The Summer Solstice is a momentous occasion that transcends cultural boundaries, reminding us of our connection to nature’s rhythms and the cosmos. As the longest day of the…

  • Great American Backyard Campout

    MEMBERS ONLY! Summer is a beautiful time of year to camp out! So why not join us for our members-only campout on Friday, June 26? Pitch your tent, grab your…

  • Woman in a brown athletic outfit smiling while holding a rolled yoga mat in front of a light curtain backdrop; collage-style floral background.

    Connection to Nature Yoga

    (adults and teens) Join us for Connection to Nature Yoga with Bailey Van Schaick, set amid the vibrant beauty of the Azalea Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This all-levels class invites…

  • Smiling girl in a pink shirt holding a leaf of lettuce in a garden field of greens.

    Let’s Get Growing! Our Edible 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…

  • 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…

  • Hands cupping moist soil with several earthworms visible in the dirt grip by green-sleeved arms.

    Let’s Get Growing! Creatures in the Soil

    (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…

  • Wooden planter filled with fresh herbs—basil, rosemary, and a silver Artemisia—sitting on a gravel surface.

    Let’s Get Growing! Garden DIY

    (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…

  • Top-down view of a watercolor painting setup: a white palette with a pink color block, a white case of watercolor pans, brushes, and tubes of paint beside a floral greeting card reading 'water color florals and greetings'.

    Watercolor Florals & Greetings

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing Watercolor Florals & Greetings, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Build a strong foundation in watercolor painting through…

  • Two people gardening in a sunny, lush backyard filled with green shrubs, colorful trees, and blooming flowers in the foreground.

    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…

  • Garden bed with bright green leafy plants growing beneath metal arch supports and a dirt path nearby.

    Outdoor Adventures – Growing in the Garden

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

    Outdoor Adventures  Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm August 4 –  Growing in the Garden Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the…