Create Your own Botanical Prints Using the Alchemy of CyanotypeCyanotype is a cameraless photography practice widley populated in the 1840s by botanist Anna Atkins to document botanical specimens. Since, it has become an archival process in art and science circles alike. Join us to learn the cyantype process yourself and contribute to an artistic archive…
Share your own personal corn connection as we share stories and meaning behind this important foodway.Inviting all maize / corn lovers!Join us around the table and in the garden to spend time thinking about the cultural, spiritual and political significance of maize throughout the Americas. Together, look to the history and gather stories of when…
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…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing Watercolor Florals & Greetings, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Build a strong foundation in watercolor painting through essential brushwork and color-mixing techniques. Perfect for complete beginners, this class provides hands-on practice painting botanical, fruit, and floral motifs. You’ll learn how to transform…
(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 necessary. Ground Force Sessions: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What to Bring & Wear: Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes Insect repellent,…
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.
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Have your leashed pup become a B.A.R.K. Ranger and learn how to be a steward to the environment.🐶🏖️ Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐕🦺 Have your leashed pup become a B.A.R.K. Ranger and learn how to be a steward…
Early Morning Openings are for children with autism or sensory sensitivities and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities (ages 3-18) and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive…
Join us for a C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event celebrating children with special needs, supporting families and building community connectionRegistration required on C.A.S.T. for Kids Website: https://castforkids.org/event/swanlake/We are honored to host a fantastic event to encourage fishing and outdoor recreation with our partners at C.A.S.T. for Kids! The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives…
(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 on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
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 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,…
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
(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.
