Arboretum Explorers – Meadowlands Sunset Kayak Tour
2026-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
(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 is a great daytime paddle and home to some beautiful sunsets. Witness this unexpected gem right under our noses.
Led by an ACA (American Canoe Association) certified kayak instructor from Kayak East, this tour is rated “Easy” meaning no experience is necessary. This tour is great for paddlers of any skill level. Photographers, bird watchers and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy nature will also love it! Registration is required.
Plan to meet at the Laurel Hill Park boat launch in Secaucus at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour for boat fit. Directions and additional information will be provided upon registration.
Space is limited—register early!
Members: $75 Single Kayak | $105 Tandem Kayak | Non-Members: $85 Single Kayak | $115 Tandem Kayak

Goat Yoga in the Garden
2026-08-08 09:30 - 10:30
(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 that yoga, spending time in nature, and interacting with friendly animals can help reduce blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. What better way to start the weekend!
The class will meet in the Azalea Garden. Please dress comfortably, bring your own yoga mat and water bottle, and arrive a few minutes early to check-in and get settled.
Some answers to questions you might have:

While you are doing yoga, the goats may snuggle beside you, nibble on your hair, climb on your back, make cute sounds, and poop near you.
Goats make small pellets that are not terribly messy and can be shaken off your mat. Cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer will be available.
The goats and yoga instructors are from Totes Goats Farm in Warwick, NY who pride themselves on the meticulous love and care they provide to their animals who have forever homes with them.

CANCELLATIONS: If the class is cancelled due to inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled for a future date or a refund will be given. If you need to cancel your reservation, you will receive a refund less a 20% administrative fee as long as your spot can be filled by another registrant.
Member Price: $40 | Non-Member Price: $50

Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
2026-08-09 09:30 - 12:00
(for adults)
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 and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Forest Bathing can be viewed as an effective strategy to maintain and boost immune strength in human beings.
Enjoy this spiritually and emotionally enriching experience on the beautiful grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Rich Collins will be the guide for this wonderful morning in nature.
A few tips from Rich to make your walk more comfortable:

The walk will last for about 2.5 hours.
We will be moving slowly and using our senses to connect with nature so this will not be an athletic walk.
Please dress in layers so you can be comfortable with temperature changes.
If you wish, you can bring sunscreen, bug spray, and/or water.
Rich will provide small mats to use when sitting.

Rich Collins is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), based in Morristown & Barnegat Light, New Jersey. His company, Friendly Territory, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and retreats. He is a husband, proud father and grandfather, entrepreneur, and daily meditator.
Member Price: $25 | Non-Member Price: $35
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.

Tend to Your Light: Botanical Self-Care Workshop
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:30
(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 a personalized affirmation—something that feels like it was waiting just for you.
You’ll mix and craft your own “potion” (no spells required… or maybe just a few 😉): a luxurious sea salt scrub infused with herbs, oils, and intention to take home and use as part of your ritual. Expect to get your hands involved, your senses awakened, and your imagination gently stirred. You’ll leave with something tangible, something personal, and a simple morning practice that brings a bit of magic into your everyday life.
All materials are included: herbs, oils, salts, notepads, pens, affirmation cards, and your take-home creation.
No experience necessary.
Member Price: $80 | Non-Member Price: $85

Arboretum Explorers – Passaic River Essex County Kayak Tour
2026-08-29 13:00 - 16:00
(ages 16 and up)
The Passaic River meanders through some of the busiest sections of New Jersey. You wouldn’t know it here though. Its slow current and flood prone waters mean many are reluctant to build close to its banks, allowing nature to thrive. Hawks, herons, egrets and turtles are plentiful along the wooded shores of this, NJ’s longest, river.
Led by an ACA (American Canoe Association) certified kayak instructor from Kayak East, this tour is rated “Easy” meaning no experience is necessary. This tour is great for paddlers of any skill level. Photographers, bird watchers and anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy nature will also love it! Registration is required.
Plan to meet at the Essex County Nature Center’s outside lot in Roseland at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour for boat fit. Directions and additional information will be provided upon registration.
Space is limited—register early!
Members: $75 Single Kayak | Non-Members: $85 Single Kayak
