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  • Toddler sitting in a pumpkin patch wearing an orange knit hat with a cream pom, surrounded by pumpkins in a golden hay field.

    Little Wonders: Halloween Fun!! – 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…

  • Orange pumpkin resting among dried wheat stalks in a秋 harvest display.

    Oaks and Acorns: Pumpkins

    (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…

  • Young girl drawing at a table with colorful supplies blurred in the foreground, focusing on her activity.

    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 the woods and grounds with an Environmental Educator. This program offers a fun blend of creativity and outdoor exploration. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Female artist wearing a dark apron and gloves, using a blue rotary tool to work on a colorful painting in her studio.

    Encaustic Art Demonstration with Pascale Bouchard

    (adults and teens 16 yrs+) Join exhibiting artist Pascale Bouchard for an intimate, interactive demonstration of the encaustic techniques behind her work in Féminin Pluriel. During this approximately 1½-hour presentation, Pascale will introduce participants to the history of encaustic, the materials and tools she uses, and the many ways this ancient medium can be transformed…

  • Smiling woman in a blue floral dress stands at a studio table with a large yellow-green abstract painting in progress.

    Meet the Artist & Closing Reception: Pascale Bouchard in Action

    (adults and teens 16 yrs+) Join us for an afternoon with artist Pascale Bouchard as we celebrate the closing of her exhibition, Féminin Pluriel. Enjoy refreshments while meeting Pascale and getting a firsthand look at her encaustic process. Pascale will be working with encaustic in the gallery, giving visitors the opportunity to watch her create,…

  • Child walking away through a park blanketed in orange autumn leaves, with orange and gold trees in the background.

    Little Wonders: We Love Nature – 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 designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and inspire a love of the outdoors. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our…

  • Group of children standing on a grassy lawn in a sunny park with tall trees behind them in greenery and shade.

    Mini Camp: Nature Inspired Dance Camp with BOLD Arts

    (ages 5-10) Create, dance, and collaborate with BOLD Arts in this energetic and imaginative nature-inspired camp! Campers will work together to create an original mini performance featuring dances co-created by everyone in the group. Throughout the camp, participants will explore movement, choreography, creative games, and hands-on art projects, all inspired by the beauty and wonder…

  • Three young owls perched together on a branch in a leafy tree, fluffy gray-brown plumage and large yellow eyes.

    Oaks and Acorns: Owls

    (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…

  • Three young owls perched together on a branch in a leafy tree, fluffy gray-brown plumage and large yellow eyes.

    Oaks and Acorns: Owls

    (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…

  • A grid of colorful children's paintings on white paper, featuring rainbows, flowers, and houses.

    NJEA Mini Camp: Take a Walk on the Creative Side!

    (ages 5-10) BREAK FREE from classroom learning and join us on a journey through the woodlands at the Arboretum! We’ll discover nature’s gifts and create amazing art inspired by the treasures we find along the way. Of course, we’ll also play games, make music, and maybe even read a book together! The cost is per…

  • Orange full moon glowing in a dark sky, framed by silhouetted tree branches in the foreground.

    NJEA Mini Camp: Our Marvelous Moon

    (ages 5-10) Join us for this Mini Camp to explore the many ways we think about the moon and how it affects us here on Earth! We’ll learn about nocturnal animals, talk about lunar exploration, and create a moon-themed craft. We’ll also head outside to play games and enjoy the outdoors here at the Arboretum.…

  • Owl with bright yellow eyes peeking from a hollow in a weathered log.

    NJEA Mini Camp: Animal Hideaways!

    (ages 5-10) From mammals to fish, insects to birds, every creature on Earth has a place to call home. At this Mini Camp, we’ll explore different animals and discover how each has a unique habitat and home. Learn where their hideaways are located and how they are built. Is it a den, a nest, or…

  • 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…

  • Row of rainbow-colored tree trunks in a park with green grass behind them.

    Little Wonders: Nature as Art – 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 designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and inspire a love of the outdoors. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our…

  • Close-up of an orange leopard gecko with bumpy skin resting among rocks

    Oaks and Acorns: Geckos

    (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…

  • Two children sketching at a table, focusing on hands guiding pencils over a drawn page with notebooks nearby.

    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…

  • Forest trail blanketed in orange and yellow leaves with fallen logs and sunlit trees.

    Fall Woodland Walk

    (adults, teens 12 and over w/adult) Join Woodland Horticulturist Daniel Phillips for a guided fall walk through the woodlands of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Discover the fundamentals of native plant identification as you explore both overstory trees and understory shrubs. Along the way, learn about the ongoing restoration efforts that are helping to enhance and preserve the…

  • Close-up of a dip pen and nibs resting on layered calligraphy practice sheets with elegant cursive writing.

    Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of modern calligraphy in this relaxed and fun class. Grounded in the traditional use of ink and nib, you’ll learn how to use an oblique pen and practice key calligraphy strokes demonstrated live to help you build confidence and skill. With practice, you’ll learn to write…

  • Close-up of vibrant red and yellow autumn leaves on thin branches, creating a colorful foliage scene

    Outdoor Adventures – Fall Leaf Fun

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

    Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM November 14th – Fall Leaf Fun  December 12th – Winter Birding Families, come explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and educational displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family…

  • Two children walk away holding hands in a grassy field, wearing colorful outfits—one in a patterned jumpsuit and the other in a floral dress.

    Little Wonders: Connections – 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…