Draw as a form of care and attention using charcoal and walnut inks to imbue nature into your recordings.Celebrate the close of summer with this hands-on drawing class, using pencil, handmade charcoal, and walnut ink. Together, we will observe and record plant-life, as we talk about foraged color techniques that will transition to Fall. This…
MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.
Create a petite and pocket-sided bouquet with a handful of garden blooms for your kitchen tableJoin is in the garden among the blooms to create your own pocket full of posies--a minerature bouqet to brighten the smallest of corners. Working with a few select blooms from the garden and from NYC's flower market, we'll create…
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…
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.
Explore the origins stories of CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture)as we unpack and taste test the foods inside.Join us in the garden and around the table to explore how we can reclaim ancestral cooking by recovering the principles that shaped our ancestors' relationship with food rather than simply recreating historical recipes. Participants will examine how traditional…
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 outdoor presentation on the trailside, where participants will learn about the seasonal…
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…
Learn hiking tips from our veteran park patron, Mike MiernikAre you new to hiking, and unsure where to start? Then look no further. On this introductory level hike around Swan Lake, we’ll discuss tips and tricks to make the most out of your hike all year round. We’ll talk about the need for different kinds…
(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…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of…
Join us for this family event! Glen Ridge based nonprofit Mosaic Dance Theater Company will perform an original ballet on the terrace behind Van Vleck House. Visit our Fairy Garden after the performance and build a fairy home. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Fairy attire is welcome! Tickets are $5 per person/$20 per…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
2026 Hudson River Valley Ramble Event!Join Park Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a guided, 2-mile hike at our Rockwood Hall section of the Preserve, as we celebrate the 2026 Hudson River…
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…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
