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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Assortment of Christmas cards with pine, holly, and snowflake designs on a rustic wooden table.

    Holiday Botanical Block Printing: Cards & Gift Tags

    (adults and teens) Celebrate the season with creativity and handmade charm. Inspired by winter botanicals, evergreens, pinecones, and other seasonal motifs, participants will learn block-printing techniques to create custom holiday cards and gift tags. Leave with beautiful handcrafted creations ready for gift-giving and festive holiday correspondence. No experience necessary. Member Price: $65 | Non-Member Price: $70

  • Colorful chameleon clinging to a branch among green leaves on a sunny day.

    Homeschool Adventures: Adaptations

    (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,…

  • Close-up of an orange bouquet with roses and orchid petals, accented by spiky blue-thistle and red foliage.

    Thankful for Autumn Floral Arrangement Workshop

    (adults) Practice gratitude by creating a personalized piece for a loved one! Play with the floral bounty of autumn and create a beautiful arrangement with blooms such as sunflowers, astilbe, celosia, kale, thistle, calla lilies, and various fall foliage and berries. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for…

  • A collage of festive evergreen wreaths adorned with large bows and ribbons in various colors in a doorway and indoors.

    Holiday Wreath Workshop

    (adults) Get into the holiday spirit with our final workshop of the year! Create your own lush wreath and festive holiday centerpiece to add the perfect seasonal touch to your…

  • Two clear round ornaments with white script text reading 'Luna', 'Our first Christmas together', and 'World's best Dad', accompanied by a pink curling ribbon and markers on a dark textured surface.

    Beginner Ornament Lettering Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of marker calligraphy lettering while exploring a new skill in a relaxed and fun class. Learn how to use a bullet-tip marker to create beautiful calligraphy lettering on a variety of surfaces. You’ll practice key cursive lettering strokes demonstrated during class and personalize acrylic ornaments and…

  • Red cardinal foraging on snow-covered ground among fallen autumn leaves.

    Tales on the Trails – Cardinals in the Winter

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

    Tales on the Trails Wednesdays, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM December 16 – Cardinals in the Winter Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. …