Spring Break Mini Camp: Hopping into Spring! – Morning
(ages 5-10) Ready to go outside after a long winter? Join us at the Arboretum as we welcome Spring!! We’ll have a fun day full of wonderful stories, crafts, games,…
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Spring Break Mini Camp: Lunch Buddies
(ages 5-10) Campers attending morning or afternoon sessions can bring their lunch and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun, and friends! The cost is per child.…
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Spring Break Mini Camp: Springtime in Nature – Afternoon
(ages 5-10) HOORAY Spring is HERE!! Let’s go outside and explore nature as flowers, trees, insects, and animals prepare for the new season. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of…
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Little Wonders: We LOVE Spring Flowers!! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Spring. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to each other…
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Oaks and Acorns: Daffodils, Daffodils All Around Us!
(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…
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Oaks and Acorns: Chasing Rainbows
(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…
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Little Wonders: Let’s Learn about Honey Bees – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to visit the Ponds and Daffodil Bowl to learn about the plants, animals, and insects that visit there. Explore flower gardens/woodlands and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add…
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Oaks and Acorns: Celebrate Earth Day at RRA
(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…
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Little Wonders: Learn How our Gardens Grow – 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 your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to each other and the…
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Oaks and Acorns: Fuzzy Bunnies
(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…
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Little Wonders: Trees, Trees, Trees are all around us!! – 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 play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to…
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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 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…
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Little Wonders: Sharing Time with Friends and Nature – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators as we picnic under the trees. We’ll play cooperative games, visit the flowers, sing, dance, and laugh the day away. All the while exploring the many wonders of nature in Springtime …… like how the grass feels beneath our bare feet. The cost…
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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 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…
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Passaic River/Great Swamp Paddle – SOLD OUT
Kayak Tour on the Passaic River (All ages, 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult, children ages 8-12 years must share a tandem kayak with an adult) Bordering Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, this section of the Passaic River boasts beautiful scenery and plenty of wildlife. You’ll feel at one with nature as…
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The Ryan Hernandez Jazz Trio Summer Concert
(adults and family) Ryan Hernandez began his musical journey in Huntington Beach, California, studying with acclaimed blues musician Walter Trout. After moving to New Jersey in 2010, he immersed himself in the New York metro jazz scene, performing with the New Jersey Youth Jazz Orchestra alongside artists such as Christian McBride, Jon Faddis, and Stefon…
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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 sleeping bag, and settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum. Enjoy live entertainment, guided night hikes, and, of course, s’mores!…
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Ginger Winn Summer Concert
(adults and family) Ginger Winn is a songwriter, musician, and producer from Charleston, South Carolina, now based in the Hudson Valley of New York. Her music is dreamy and wistful—both intimate and cinematic—blending folk-pop warmth with evocative lyrics and rich, atmospheric production, all crafted to nourish the soul. DETAILS: The grounds open at 6 p.m.…
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The Vintage Vibe Tribe Summer Concert
(adults and family) The Vintage Vibe Tribe will bring fresh yet timeless energy to the gardens this summer, blending beloved jazz standards with retro-inspired takes on modern favorites—think the elegance of Ella Fitzgerald meets the bold flair of Lady Gaga. Featuring vocalist Casey Sky, alongside Kenny Tam on piano and Joe Peterson on upright bass,…
