Youth Climate Leaders Program
(ages 10-13, current 4th-8th graders) Calling All Youth Climate Activists! Join our new weekly after-school 5-session class program to create local climate solutions and become a future leader in the…
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Kids Programs
Oaks and Acorns: Earth Day
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create…
Homeschool Adventures: Arbor Day Tree Celebration!
(ages 5-12) An early ARBOR Day at the ARBORetum! Homeschoolers- it is time to celebrate the many trees that call the Arboretum home. We will embark on a tree identification…
BEEhind the Scenes
(ages 5-10) BEEhind the Scenes – an interactive art class about the world of bees, taught by a guest instructor. One day, Althea was all set to go to the…
Arbor Day at RRA
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
Little Wonders: A-Planting We Will Go! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about gardening and plant seeds of your own. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate…
Oaks and Acorns: Arbor Day
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create…
Homeschool Adventures: May Day Celebration!
(ages 5-12) This week, we will celebrate May Day – the European festival that marks the beginning of summer! We will learn about the many holiday traditions, create our very…
Nature Creations: Wonderful Weavers
(ages 5-10) We’ll discover weavers of the animal world and craft our own woven works! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new…
Let’s Get Growing!: Seed to Salad
(ages 5-10) If you like digging in the dirt and finding out how things grow, this interactive, hands-on garden program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from…
Little Wonders: Let’s Go for a Hike Outside! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about the amazing trees living at the Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and engage in active nature…
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 classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create…
Homeschool Adventures: Birds in Springtime
(ages 5-12) Spring marks the time when birds migrate from down south and return north! This week, we will learn about some of the common birds during springtime, their bird…
Little Wonders: Connecting to Nature & Friends – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators as we share a picnic together, play cooperative games, and join in a rhythm circle. We’ll also hike…
Oaks and Acorns: Endangered Species
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create…
Homeschool Adventures: Dirt Detectives
(ages 5-12) For our last Homeschool class, we will get our hands dirty and learn about the many microorganisms and insects in our Arboretum soils. We will discover the world…
Nature Creations: Art in Bloom
(ages 5-10) Can we capture spring’s color and exuberance in art? Let’s experiment with mixed media and see! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials…
Campfire Friends
(for families with children ages 5 and up) Campfire Friends returns this spring! If you love to sing camp songs, eat s’mores, and make new friends, this 1-hour program is…
Passaic River/Great Swamp Paddle
Kayak Tour on the Passaic River (all ages) Bordering the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, this section of the Passaic River offers beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. As the river…
ART in the Garden 2025
The gardens of Reeves-Reed Arboretum will come to life with an evening of spectacular music, captivating art installations, and delicious cuisine as we celebrate our highly anticipated annual fundraiser, ART in the Garden.