Celebrate Black History Month by making art with us inspired by Charles McGee!Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for Art in the Park, Charles McGee Edition! This adult program will be inspired by Charles McGee, a Detroit based artist, educator, and cultural leader whose extensive career enveloped creativity, community, and the power of visual…
Learn the brilliant ways Harriet Tubman & Freedom Fighters of the Great Dismal Swamp Maroons worked with plants in their pursuit of freedomJoin us as we learn about Harriet Tubman, the underground railroad, the maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp, and the way freedom fighters used herbs and gardens as a pathway to freedom from…
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
One of Sandy Hook's most historic structures will be open to the public! Made possible by the Army Ground Forces Association.Join members of the Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA) for a “Open House” at Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck. The Army Ground Forces Association is a volunteer membership Park Philanthropic Partner performing restoration projects and interpreting…
Join mycologist Taro Ietaka and RSPP Educator Joe Z in an exploration and search of Lichen specimens in the Preserve.Lichens are some of the most fascinating and overlooked organisms in the forest. Join mycologist Taro Ietaka and RSPP Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a hands on exploration of these unique partnerships between fungi and algae that…
(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,…
Coming Home to Oneself, is a restorative Yoga Nidra program designed specifically for elders. The class is led by dancer, yoga instructor, and retired Special Education Teacher Dianne Scott.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present Chromatic Terrain: Contemporary Landscapes by Greg Navratil, an immersive exhibition showcasing works by Oregon-based painter Greg Navratil. Known for his rich and vibrant acrylic paintings that balance abstraction with perceptual realism, Navratil’s art captures the essence of the natural world with expressive paint strokes that transcend direct representation. Based…
Sunday Funday held inside the library while we are otherwise closed to the public. We will be crafting AND stuffing a cuddly baby cow!Sunday Funday! 🐮🐮🐮***EVERY CHILD BUILDING A STUFFY NEEDS A TICKET!***For kids ages 4-10This program will be held inside the library while we are otherwise closed to the public.We will be stuffing our…
Herbalism Workshop: WinterJoin Herbalist, Clare Pierson, for an exploration of the medicinal properties of herbs. This class will cover herbs that we already have in our kitchens that can be used to support us as we move through this time of year.We’ll learn basic medicine making techniques and make salve for everyone to take home.…
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.
You are invited to join the Livingston Symphony Orchestra for our free Family Concert: "The Sound of Red, White, and Blue" on Sunday afternoon February 22 at 2 pm. This hour-long musical program celebrates our nation's 250th birthday (on George Washington's actual birthday!) with works including Gershwin's "American in Paris," Sousa's rousing "Stars and Stripes…
Join a park ranger to learn more about the seals that visit Sandy Hook.This program won’t put you to sleep! Join a park ranger to learn more about the seals that visit Sandy Hook. Visitors will walk away knowing about seal identification, habitat, diet, and sleep habits of seals. After the indoor program, we will…
This storytime is for ages 18 months to 3 years with Ms. Laura!Moving Up Storytime! 📚This is an active, movement-based storytime for our movers and wigglers ages 18 months to 3 yearsJoin Ms. Laura in the library's meeting room for stories, songs, and LOTS of moving around!Siblings are always welcomePlease sign up for one "ticket"…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the way, we’ll engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…
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
This storytime is for kids ages 2 and up who can sit for one or two short books. There will still be lots of opportunities to move around!Storytime for Kids Ages 2+! 📚In this storytime, we will sit down and read one or two SHORT books togetherNever fear, there will still be lots of opportunities…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
