Free First Thursdays
MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.
MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.
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…
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 will explore the natural history and seasonal highlights of the landscape, allowing us time to pause and engage with our surroundings. We’ll spend time observing…
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 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.
Join us for a beautiful evening of music!The Livingstons and Keans have always had musicians in their families, and music has been an integral part of society since the late 1700s. Join Liberty Hall as we listen to a live band perform music from sheet music in the museum's collection, featuring a mix of modern…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
(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…
(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…
Enjoy a fun morning in the park!Discover the fascinating world of New York’s squirrels! We’ll begin by learning about the different squirrel species that call our state home, exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important role they play in our forests. Then, we’ll head outside to search for squirrels and signs of their activity…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
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 trails consisting primarily of packed pebble. You’ll experience Swan Lake while it still has some of its fall foliage.Traditional wheelchair users have made the trip;…
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.
Come visit and take a Guided Garden tour!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.