Pre-K – K (4-5 years old) Let’s get “down in the dirt” and learn from the ground up what it takes to grow and care for the magnificent plants at the Arboretum. Have fun mixing soil, sowing seeds, watering gardens, and planting trees, flowers, and vegetables—you get the idea! The best way to learn…
Pre-K – K (4-5 years old) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: June 15 – June 19…
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present Féminin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by Québec-based artist Pascale Bouchard. This exhibition highlights Bouchard’s distinctive encaustic practice, in which pigmented beeswax and heat are used to create richly textured works of art. Rooted in themes of transformation, memory, and the symbolic power of the feminine, her work draws deeply…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Volunteers will reestablish existing trails, plant native trees, identify and remove invasives, as well as other tasks. No experience is…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Switzerland vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaTime: Thursday, June 18, from 3pm - 5pmJoin the Intrepid Museum…
Join us for a fun night of pizza, movies, and crafting! Grades 6+ only.Teen Night: Movie Night! 🎬🍕This event is for our friends in grades 6-10Held in the library AFTER…
Sunset ranger-led tour of Fort Hancock exploring 250 years of Sandy Hook’s defense history.Walk the grounds of Fort Hancock, a National Historic Landmark on a ranger-led tour exploring 250 years…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer…
Enjoy a slower paced walk with a Park NaturalistJoin Park Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a guided senior-friendly hike at our Rockwood Hall section of the Preserve. This relaxed pace walk…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Come explore pollinators in the park!Flutter into the fascinating world of butterflies and moths! In this fun, kid-friendly program, we’ll learn what makes these insects so special, from their colorful…
(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
