Week of Events
Art Exhibit: Chromatic Terrain by Greg Navratil
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…
Cream Tea – SOLD OUT
11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive…
Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT
11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive…
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 19, 2026 -First Oval Office Project Weekend
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April 19, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 19, 2026 -First Oval Office Project: Tent Set Up/Tent Breakdown
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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…
First Oval Office Project Weekend
In celebration of America 250th anniversary!Join us for a festivities filled weekend! In partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, Liberty Hall is proud to host the handsewn replica…
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Moving Up! Active Storytime (Ages 18 mos-3 yrs) @ Library Meeting Room
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April 20, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 20, 2026 -Little Wonders: Let’s Learn about Honey Bees – SOLD OUT
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April 20, 2026 -Storytime for Ages 2+ @ Library Meeting Room
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April 20, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 20, 2026 -Museum Minis
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April 20, 2026 -Garden to Table – Butterfly Waffles
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April 20, 2026 -Urban Garden 101 Integrated Pest Management
Moving Up! Active Storytime (Ages 18 mos-3 yrs) @ Library Meeting Room
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"…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Little Wonders: Let’s Learn about Honey Bees – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to visit the Ponds and Daffodil Bowl to learn about the plants, animals, and insects that visit there. Explore flower gardens/woodlands and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add…
Storytime for Ages 2+ @ Library Meeting Room
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…
Garden to Table – Butterfly Waffles
Garden to Table Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 20 – Butterfly Waffles When exploring the gardens you are sure to spot monarch butterflies. Join us for our April Garden to Table class to make Butterfly Waffles, and learn more about why monarchs are so important to have in our gardens. Enjoy quality time…
Urban Garden 101 Integrated Pest Management
You will learn how to treat and identify diseases and pests. You will take home your own 8pm spray bottle.In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning experiences at the learning garden and greenhouse. In Spring unfurling, we’ll cover fundamental principles and practices of growing plants for specific urban…
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Soil Stories
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April 21, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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April 21, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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April 21, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 21, 2026 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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April 21, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 21, 2026 -Sauté Sizzle Savor: Flowering Flatbreads
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April 21, 2026 -Tasty Tuesday: Books for Foodies! (Ages 2-6) @ Library Meeting Room
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April 21, 2026 -Leave No Trace Ambassador Workshop ♿
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April 21, 2026 -Yoga in the Gallery
Soil Stories
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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!
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Sauté Sizzle Savor: Flowering Flatbreads
Work with Spring Greens and Edible Flowers to Deck Out Your Very Own Flatbread!Spring invites creativity in the kitchen, even when ingredients are simple and early-season. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make their own flatbreads using fresh, seasonal ingredients greens, herbs, sprouts, edible flowers, early vegetables, and optional cheeses or grains with a premade…
Tasty Tuesday: Books for Foodies! (Ages 2-6) @ Library Meeting Room
Ms. Megan will share food-themed books, dancing, and a craft!Tasty Tuesday: Books for Foodies! (Ages 2-6) 🍕🥦🥨🧁🍌🥩🧀Each week, Ms. Megan will share different books about food for a mixed-age preschool audienceListen to stories perfect for foodies, sing songs, engage in skills-building activities, and -- of course! -- danceEach storytime will end with a food-themed craft…
Leave No Trace Ambassador Workshop ♿
Become a Leave No Trace ambassador!Welcome Earth Day by becoming a newly trained Leave No Trace ambassador through an awareness workshop! Join Park Educator Martha as you learn the seven principles for outdoor ethics and leave the class empowered to teach others how to better interact with the environment. This interactive program will include accessible…
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -Tomato Fest! (All Preschool Ages) @ Museum Brick Patio
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April 22, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 22, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 22, 2026 -Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
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April 22, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 22, 2026 -Museum Minis
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April 22, 2026 -Museum Minis
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April 22, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 22, 2026 -Spring Forest Ecology
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April 22, 2026 -Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
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April 22, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 22, 2026 -Oaks and Acorns: Celebrate Earth Day at RRA
Tomato Fest! (All Preschool Ages) @ Museum Brick Patio
This is a special Earth Day storytime and tomato planting activity with Ms. Ashley!Tomato Fest! 🍅🌎This is a special storytime with Ms. Ashley honoring Earth Day!There will be a book, dancing, and an extra special "craft" to take home!We will be planting our own tomato seeds in lieu of a craft! All soil, seeds, and…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Museum Minis
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Spring Forest Ecology
Earth Day ProgramCelebrate Earth Day with Park Educator Joe Z by discovering how plants and animals respond to the warmer days, and longer light of Spring. During this outdoor program, we’ll observe emerging wildflowers, budding trees, and signs of active wildlife while discussing how each species plays a role in keeping the forest ecosystem healthy.…
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Oaks and Acorns: Celebrate Earth Day at RRA
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Spring Baby Group (Ages 6-18 Months) @ Library Meeting Room
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April 23, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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April 23, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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April 23, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 23, 2026 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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April 23, 2026 -Earth Week Litter Removal
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April 23, 2026 -All Aboard! Train Tales (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room
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April 23, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 23, 2026 -Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
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April 23, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 23, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 23, 2026 -Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
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April 23, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 23, 2026 -Art & AgriCulture: Ecosystems in Memory – Papermaking
Spring Baby Group (Ages 6-18 Months) @ Library Meeting Room
Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which we share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregivers.Spring Baby Group! 📚🌼Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which Ms. Chris will share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregiversDesigned for our friends ages 6 months and upThis week storytime will…
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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!
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Weekly Ground Force Session
(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,…
Earth Week Litter Removal
Earth Week EventWhile Wednesday the 22nd is Earth Day, keep the environmentally friendly activities going with a Stewardship event at Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Help care for our Earth and the Preserve by joining trash removal efforts at one of our highly littered trails. Discover new regions of the Park and its natural history with…
All Aboard! Train Tales (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room
Join Ms. Chris for a special storytime going full steam ahead! There will be a trainload of books, songs, and a craft to take home!All Aboard! Train Tales 🚂🚂Will this storytime go off the rails? Is our caboose loose? Join Ms. Chris for a chuggin' storytime with books, dancing, and an engine-ious craft to take…
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Art & AgriCulture: Ecosystems in Memory – Papermaking
Learn papermaking techniques to create your own paper topographies, little ecosystems that tell the story of the lands that shape you.Join us in creating a community atlas as you learn various tecniques in papermaking to create your own Ecosystems in Memory. Join us for all five, one, or a few of this papermaking series: Session…
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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April 24, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 24, 2026 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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April 24, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 24, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 24, 2026 -Museum Minis
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April 24, 2026 -The Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour
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April 24, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 24, 2026 -Intrepid Museum Presents Astronomy Night
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April 24, 2026 -Moss & Mingle
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April 24, 2026 -Stars of Sandy Hook
Friday Storytime at the Museum
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…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Friday Woodland Restoration Session
(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,…
The Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour
In honor of the 250th commemoration, The Octagon House is offering a special tour delving into the history of the 18th century Odell Farm, which previously occupied the land. Visitors are immersed into the world of Gilded Age New Yorkers, gaining an understanding of how the 1876 centennial was celebrated and viewing a vast collection…
Intrepid Museum Presents Astronomy Night
Astronomy Nights feature fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family!Important information: This is not a ticket into the museum. You do not need to bring this the night of the program. This is just for a reminder for Astronomy Night. It is not a ticket. Please note only the Space Shuttle Pavilion and Flight…
Moss & Mingle
(for adults) Join us at Moss & Mingle, a 1.5-hour hands-on crafting experience where you’ll design your own preserved moss art panel using real, naturally preserved moss, foliage, and flowers.…
Stars of Sandy Hook
View the night skies with the park rangers and S.T.A.R. Astronomy!⭐ Join the S.T.A.R. Astronomy Association and park rangers for a unique experience under the dark skies and beneath stars…
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Early Spring Bird Walk
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April 25, 2026 -Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
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April 25, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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April 25, 2026 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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April 25, 2026 -Chinese Kites! (Kids Ages 3-8) @ Library Meeting Room
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April 25, 2026 -Gardening Series: Containers & Composting (18 & Up), $4 per person
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April 25, 2026 -Roll & Stroll ♿
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April 25, 2026 -Free Saturday Tours
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April 25, 2026 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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April 25, 2026 -Music & Movement
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April 25, 2026 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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April 25, 2026 -Nike Missile Radar Site Tour
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April 25, 2026 -RRA Earth Day Pop-Up at Rothy’s
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April 25, 2026 -Tick Talk: Ticks, Research, and Disease Prevention♿
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April 25, 2026 -Rest and Restore Yoga
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April 25, 2026 -City Nature Challenge Pop-Up
Early Spring Bird Walk
(adults and teens 13 yrs+) The first colorful migrant birds are arriving in New Jersey from their wintering grounds down south. It’s time to break out your binoculars and hit…
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Birdwatch with experts from Saw Mill River Audubon Society and contribute to global bird count data!
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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…
Weekly Ground Force Session
(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…
Chinese Kites! (Kids Ages 3-8) @ Library Meeting Room
Ms. Gwen returns with a fun Chinese heritage program. Learn about traditional Chinese kitemaking and make your very own kite to take home!Chinese Kites! (Kids Ages 3-8)Ms. Gwen from Culture…
Gardening Series: Containers & Composting (18 & Up), $4 per person
Join us for the second class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the second installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of…
Roll & Stroll ♿
Come along on a 1.25 mile hike designed to be accessible to people with disabilities and mobility devices.This 1-hour Roll & Stroll, 1.25-mile hike is a relatively level route with…
Free Saturday Tours
(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…
Nike Missile Radar Site Tour
See the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense!Guided tour of the Nike Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Area will allow…
RRA Earth Day Pop-Up at Rothy’s
(adults) Join us for a special Earth Day pop-up at Rothy’s at Short Hills Mall on Saturday, April 25, from 1–4 PM! While you shop, stop by our table for…
Tick Talk: Ticks, Research, and Disease Prevention♿
Learn about Ticks at the Preserve!Once temperatures creep above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, ticks go questing in search of a bloodmeal! Come learn all about ticks from Park Educator Martha, who…
Rest and Restore Yoga
Take a well-deserved pause and join us for our Rest and Restore yoga session led by Six of Sensate Wellness.
City Nature Challenge Pop-Up
Discover how to take part in the City Nature Challenge at Sandy Hook!Discover how to take part in the City Nature Challenge! This global citizen science initiative invites people around…