(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.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Explore the origins stories of CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture)as we unpack and taste test the foods inside.Join us for CSA Supper Club for collaborative cooking, recipe-sharing, and conversations around the table as we explore the cultural, ecological, and personal dimensions of food.Gather around our garden table for a community supper where simple food creates space…
Take a guided moonlit walk along Fisherman’s Trail. Explore Sandy Hook’s shifting sands, tides, wildlife, history, and people.Take an evening guided walk along Fisherman’s Trail as the moon rises over Sandy Hook. Follow Sandy Hook in motion, moving through sand, tides, history, wildlife, and people, until everything meets at the peninsulas changing edge.🚶♂️➡️🚶♀️➡️3 miles on…
Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome.Meet in the Visitor…
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! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the fort…
Get ready to learn the basics of pickleball and have a blast at this free clinic!
(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…
(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…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!
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.
Join us for the fifth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fifth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of…
Visit Philipsburg Manor every Saturday from July 11 to September 5 to explore history through fun activities, such as harvesting wheat, learning about pollination and other wildlife, exploring waterways, creating ceramics, and playing old-fashioned games. Each week has a new theme: July 11: Barnyard Bash July 18: Fabric & Fashion July 25: Hive & Honey August…
One of Sandy Hook's most historic structures will be open to the public! Made possible by the Army Ground Forces Association.The Army Ground Forces Association is a volunteer membership park…
