The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson. The gourd-geous event features more than 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns arranged in jaw-dropping shapes, including dinosaurs and…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays…
Bird Photography WorkshopLearn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Glenn Harris. The timing should be just right to capture the fall bird migration. We’ll begin with a brief orientation followed by a walk through the Preserve to put your bird photography…
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
(adults) In the transitional season of Autumn, our native trees become awash in color and develop winter buds to prepare for the next growing season. Our guide will teach the identification of the keystone tree and shrub species using their leaves, buds, bark, and fruit. We will in addition explore how these important woody plants…
(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.
Come learn about what critters live in McDonald Pond!What's really happening beneath the surface of a pond? Join us for a hands-on exploration of what creatures call McDonald Pond home! Together we'll uncover how organisms are connected through food webs and how they're important to our ecosystems!This program is free to attend. Reservations are required…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Join us for our fourth annual Abilities Celebration alongside NYS Parks Wildlife Day!Join us for a family-friendly day of live music, food, guided hikes, and wildlife at our fourth annual Abilities Celebration and Wildlife Day!This year, we are proud to present two Distinguished Guests who will be speaking and holding Q & A sessions at…
(21 yrs + only) Saddle up and join us for our inaugural Country Fest: Boots and BBQ; a lively fall fundraiser filled with great food, music, and fun all set amongst the beautiful gardens at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable afternoon featuring live country music by Country Comfort, all-you-can-eat…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and up. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember…
Join a wildlife walk with our Stewardship Team!Now that Swan Lake has thawed, the turtles are out and sunning themselves! Join RSPP Conservation Steward Collin as you explore the herpetofauna of Rockefeller. Discover turtle behavior and ecology, learn about key box turtle research happening right here in the Preserve, and help Collin check turtle traps…
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
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Celebrate sustainably!We will meet in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per person upon arrival at the front desk. An $8.00 vehicle fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…
Join us for an afternoon of learning how to have difficult conversations with the help from plants. Herbalist Diana will lead us.Join us for an afternoon of learning how to have difficult conversations led by herbalist Diana.
Join us for our latest gallery reception!An immersive art exhibition exploring the mysterious through folklore, figures and memory. Meet the artists and enjoy live music and refreshments. Inset: Virus by Carl Opalek Hulda by Dan LukensZombie Wuuf by Neil Lavey On view September 5 – October 31.Capacity: 50 PeopleParking: $6
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…
