Garden To Table Family Class Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but…
Our Garden Tales Class now has a new name and time! Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with gardening and environmental science. Let’s make stories come to life and become a junior garden and citizen scientist along the way. Perfect activity for…
Wednesday August 14th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (moving from Saturdays to Wednesdays during the summer) Butterflies keep our gardens growing strong and looking beautiful. Join us for August’s Outdoor Adventures all about butterflies. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, and the important role they play as pollinators. You and your family explore and learn…
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM September 17 – Book: How Groundhog’s Garden Grew October 1 – Book: From Seed to Pumpkin November 19 – Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 – Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt Explore our Edible Garden through nature…
Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm September 18 – Seeds & Acorns October 2 – Spiders & Their Webs October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins…
Sensory Celebration Family Event Sunday, September 22, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rain Date & Time: Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM This annual event invites you to explore the Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional and focus on using our senses…
Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM September 24 – Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 – Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 – Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites December 12 – Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden…
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM October 1 – Book: From Seed to Pumpkin November 19 – Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 – Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with…
Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm October 2 – Spiders & Their Webs October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a…
Outdoor Adventures Family Program Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 12 – Pumpkins and Squash and Gourds, oh my! November 9 – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls December 14 – Bird Feeder Fun Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger…
Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM September 24 – Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 – Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 – Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites December 12 – Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden…
Our annual community exhibit returns! Get your group/club/family/team/business/block together and join the fun. The contest is free to enter and prizes will be awarded in 4 categories. Those winners will then choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from The Montclair Foundation. Get planning now and assemble your materials to practice creating your unique…
Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and…
October 23rd, 4:30-5:30 PM Meet live birds of prey from Flat Brook Rock Nature Center. Discover how incredible these birds are by learning about their behavior and special adaptations. Open to families and individuals. Designed for children ages 5 and older, but all ages are welcome. This program will be held outdoors (indoors only if…
Scouting Saturday Saturday November 2, 10am – 12pm Scout activities will be centered around sustainability and gardening. Each activity is designed to help a scout complete part or all of the requirements for the scout badges listed below. Scouts of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. For more information or any questions, please…
Saturday, November 2, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Rain Date: Sunday, November 3 Spend an afternoon in the gardens of Van Vleck exploring various nature inspired art projects. Outdoor stations will include activities such as painting with natural objects, nature journaling, shadow drawings and more. Families and individuals of all ages (3 yrs. & up) and abilities…
Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM September 24 – Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 – Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 – Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites December 12 – Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden…
Outdoor Adventures Family Program Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm November 9 – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls? December 14 – Bird Feeder Fun Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a…
Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or…
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM November 19 – Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 – Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with gardening and environmental science. Let’s make…
