***Pick up at the library on Thursday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm***National Paper Airplane Day Crafts! (Kids of All Ages) 🛫🛫🛫National Paper Airplane Day is May 26th! Let's get soaring!In this kit, you will receive:Paper airplane and popsicle stick craft ... you'll be making a propeller plane!DIY paper pilot hat to color,…
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tween + Teens: Patriotic Wreath! 🔴⚪🔵This kit is for kids ages 8-13. Orders for younger children will be cancelled.Each order will receive all of the stickers and supplies to make ONE patriotic wreath (designs vary and will be given at random)…
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Honing in on the Art of Observation through Botanical Illustration with Colored Pencils“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” - Rachel Carson Join us in the garden and greenhouse to hone your observational skills and learn to work with colored pencils to…
Colorful, Spring White Chocolate Coins Filled and Embellished with Medicinal and Edible FlowersWhen considering garden to table meals, have you thought about integrating edible flowers? In this session, participants will work with white chocolate and an array of medicinal plant powders such as butterfly pea, rose, and matcha to create white chocolate mendiants that help…
(adults only – 21 yrs and up) Gather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! Wind down after work or a long day while enjoying our breathtaking spring gardens, scenic nature trails, and the historic charm of Wisner House—all set on a beautiful estate in Summit, NJ. Your ticket includes one…
Enjoy the sunset over the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffs from our idyllic Rockwood Hall foundation and trails!Take in the sunset at the Rockwood Hall site of Rockefeller State Park Preserve with Park Guardian Melissa. This scenic and beautiful 3-mile hike of the grounds that once were home to William Rockefeller’s country estate offers…
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.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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Enjoy a night out in the woods with a Park Educator!As daylight fades, a whole new world comes alive. Join us for an evening exploration of nocturnal wildlife and discover the animals that are most active after dark. We'll begin with a brief indoor presentation in the art gallery, where participants will learn about the…
(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!
(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,…
(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
