Moss & Mingle
2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
(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 guide you!) and a variety of beautiful botanicals to create your own framed masterpiece. Perfect for beginners, plant lovers, art dabblers, and anyone looking to shake up their weeknight plans.
Great for a creative date night, a fun outing with friends or coworkers, or a unique self-care night out. Your ticket includes snacks, a hexagon wood frame, preserved materials, and step-by-step instruction. You’ll also enjoy the perfect craft-night backdrop at a beautiful local arboretum. Bring a drink you love and let’s make a beautiful mossterpiece together!
Spots are limited.
Member Price: $70 | Non-Member Price: $85

Register here.
Notice: Due to ongoing construction for the Path for All project, Arboretum parking will be unavailable Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please use street parking during these hours. Handicap parking will remain available.

Floral Workshop: Mother-Child Bouquets
2026-05-07 11:00 - 13:00
(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 with your child over floral design.
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. Tools will be provided for use during the workshop.
Member Price (RRA Member Coupon RRA226): $180 | Non-Member Price: $195
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This workshop is hosted by Daica Skrobala, owner and floral designer of Polycarp Flowers, a studio florist based in Summit, NJ. Daica is a graduate of NYU and the New York Botanical Garden Floral Design Program, and she is also a member of the Summit Garden Club.

Mini Terrarium Workshop: Exploring Small Ecosystems in Glass
2026-05-15 10:00 - 23:30
(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, and plant interactions support a balanced environment. Using live mosses and plants, participants will design and build a self-sustaining terrarium while learning about plant selection, design basics, and ongoing care. The workshop will meet in the Wisner House sunporch.
All supplies are included, and each participant will go home with a finished 5” glass terrarium and care instructions. No experience necessary.
The cost is per person. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is limited.
Member Price: $100 | Non-Member Price: $110
Notice: Due to ongoing construction for the Path for All project, Arboretum parking will be unavailable Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please use street parking during these hours. Handicap parking will remain available.

Floral Workshop: Tropical Summer
2026-06-04 11:00 - 13:00
(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. Tools will be provided for use during the workshop.
Member Price (RRA Member Coupon RRA226): $160 | Non-Member Price: $175
Click here to register.
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This workshop is hosted by Daica Skrobala, owner and floral designer of Polycarp Flowers, a studio florist based in Summit, NJ. Daica is a graduate of NYU and the New York Botanical Garden Floral Design Program, and she is also a member of the Summit Garden Club.
