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…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play…
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.
Originally built in the 1860s, The Octagon House is an eight-sided, domed home in the shape of a classic Roman temple. Venture onto the Myths & Mysteries tour to hear about uncanny experiences in the home, uncover the story of the residents’ unusual lives and explore the architectural connections to 19th-century spiritualism. At the conclusion…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.
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…
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
