• Square Foot Gardening 101: Learn the Basics! – VIRTUAL

    (for adults) Have you been thinking about growing some of your own vegetables, but don’t know how to get started. Join Director of Education, Althea Llewellyn from the comfort of your home to learn a simple and efficient method of gardening called Square Foot Gardening. This gardening method takes less effort and is the most…

  • Spring is for the Birds – Part 1

    (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…

  • Spring is for the Birds – Part 2

    (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…

  • Passaic River/Great Swamp Paddle

    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…

  • Tend Your Light by Lightcraft Studio

    (for adults and teens) Step into a little pocket of magic—where science sparkles and plants have stories to tell. 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 a personalized…

  • Late Spring Bird Walk

    (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…