(adults and teens 13 yrs+) Migration season is in full swing, and colorful migrants are flitting through the Arboretum’s forest and gardens, singing to attract mates. Many of them are small and speedy, so it helps to go out with a seasoned guide like ours who can teach you the tricks to identifying birds by…
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…
(adults and teens) Step into a little pocket of magic—where science sparkles and plants have stories to tell with Lightcraft Studio. In this 90-minute immersive experience, we’ll blend a touch of brain science with botanical wisdom to create rituals that feel both meaningful and a little enchanted. Through guided reflection, scent, and story, you’ll uncover…
(adults and teens 13 yrs+) Migration season is winding down, and nesting season is well underway, so there are lots of beautiful birds out there to spy. Join our expert guide to search for the birds who have arrived back in New Jersey to mate and nest. Discover how to identify them by sight and…
(adults and teens) Join us for Connection to Nature Yoga with Bailey Van Schaick, set amid the vibrant beauty of the Azalea Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This all-levels class invites you to reconnect—with your body, your breath, and the natural world—through a gentle, grounding flow inspired by the rhythms of nature and the energy of…
(ages 16 and up) With the NYC skyline as a backdrop, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find great paddling in the Meadowlands. The many creeks, sweeping through grassy hills and phragmites, offer an ecological system of tidal waters, where wading birds and other wildlife forage for food in the mud flats at low tide. This…
(Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy an early morning yoga class in our garden and experience what goat yoga is all about! This joyful class will help you clear your mind, relax, and have fun with some playful loveable goats. Goats are calm, even-tempered, social animals – the perfect companions for yoga. Studies have shown…
