Astronomy Nights feature fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family!Important information: This is not a ticket into the museum. You do not need to bring this the night of the program. This is just for a reminder for Astronomy Night. It is not a ticket. Please note only the Space Shuttle Pavilion and Flight…
(for adults) Join us at Moss & Mingle, a 1.5-hour hands-on crafting experience where you’ll design your own preserved moss art panel using real, naturally preserved moss, foliage, and flowers. No watering, no sunlight, no maintenance — just gorgeous, everlasting greenery to take home and show off. You’ll work with hot glue (don’t worry, we’ll…
View the night skies with the park rangers and S.T.A.R. Astronomy!⭐ Join the S.T.A.R. Astronomy Association and park rangers for a unique experience under the dark skies and beneath stars at Sandy Hook. 🔭 Some telescopes will be set up for viewing. Please bring your own binoculars and/or telescopes, as well!🅿️ Parking at Lot E🌛…
11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive…
(adults and teens 13 yrs+) The first colorful migrant birds are arriving in New Jersey from their wintering grounds down south. It’s time to break out your binoculars and hit the trails with our new birdwatching expert. Early spring is the ideal time to spot these travelers and hear their melodious songs before the trees…
Birdwatch with experts from Saw Mill River Audubon Society and contribute to global bird count data!
Ms. Gwen returns with a fun Chinese heritage program. Learn about traditional Chinese kitemaking and make your very own kite to take home!Chinese Kites! (Kids Ages 3-8)Ms. Gwen from Culture Tatertots returns to Denville with another fun program featuring Chinese heritage! Ms. Gwen was so sorry to miss her last program due to a family…
Join us for the second class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the second installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…
(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 indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering,…
Come along on a 1.25 mile hike designed to be accessible to people with disabilities and mobility devices.This 1-hour Roll & Stroll, 1.25-mile hike is a relatively level route with…
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…
(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.
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See the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense!Guided tour of the Nike Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Area will allow you to see the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense of the New York…
Learn about Ticks at the Preserve!Once temperatures creep above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, ticks go questing in search of a bloodmeal! Come learn all about ticks from Park Educator Martha, who has a backround in tick disease ecology research. The program will cover the life cycle of New York's ticks, their role in our local ecology,…
Take a well-deserved pause and join us for our Rest and Restore yoga session led by Six of Sensate Wellness.
(adults) Join us for a special Earth Day pop-up at Rothy’s at Short Hills Mall on Saturday, April 25, from 1–4 PM! While you shop, stop by our table for nature-inspired children’s activities, pick up practical sustainable gardening tips, and learn more about what’s blooming and happening at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Rothy’s commitment to sustainability—transforming recycled…
Discover how to take part in the City Nature Challenge at Sandy Hook!Discover how to take part in the City Nature Challenge! This global citizen science initiative invites people around the world to document biodiversity by observing and recording plants and animals in their community. Visitors can contribute by uploading their own species observations during…
