B.A.R.K. Ranger
Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can responsibly enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐶🏖️ Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table…
Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can responsibly enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐶🏖️ Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table…
Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor featuring live music, storytelling, dancing, magic, and hands-on traditions. The special series runs on select dates from June 6 through July 18. Events include: • Sheep, Shepherds, and Spindles in Sleepy Hollow (June 6): Enjoy live sheep-herding demonstrations by a master shepherd, interactive fiber crafts,…
New for 2026, Historic Hudson Valley presents a high-energy, immersive telling of Rip Van Winkle’s tale at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. Move from scene to scene as the story unfolds around you, join in the festivities and enjoy beverages and light bites. Experience the event on weekends from May 23 through July 26.
MEMBERS ONLY! Summer is a beautiful time of year to camp out! So why not join us for our members-only campout on Friday, June 26? Pitch your tent, grab your sleeping bag, and settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum. Enjoy live entertainment, guided night hikes, and, of course, s’mores!…
Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins.Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour!…
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) Join us for Connection to Nature Yoga with Bailey Van Schaick, set amid the vibrant beauty of the Azalea Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This all-levels class invites you to reconnect—with your body, your breath, and the natural world—through a gentle, grounding flow inspired by the rhythms of nature and the energy of…
Plant trees in your local state park!Dedicate a tree to a loved one at our Preserve for our country's milestone anniversary! Join our Stewardship Team to help recuperate our most important environmental restoration site. Enjoy the morning by the beautiful Pocantico River and plant a tree in your name or dedicate a tree to a…
(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!
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday Storytime! 🌻Summer Saturday Storytime in the Library Meeting Room!For all preschool ages! 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories, songs, and lots of fun!Since this is a mixed-age storytime, we will do our best to feature activities suitable…
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
Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!Join Park Educator Joe for a cheerful morning of stories, exploration, and creativity in the early summer! We’ll begin inside the gallery with a summer story time with tales that celebrate the energy of the season. Afterwards, we’ll head outside for a nature walk to explore the…
(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.
Are you too young to volunteer but still want to help out? This is the program for you! This session, we will be making cards for sick kids.Kids' Kindness Club! (Ages 5+) ☺️☺️☺️Are you too young for formal volunteering but would like to help out your community? This is the program for you!In this session…
Join us for the fourth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fourth 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,…