Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM February 8th – Backyard Birding You’ve probably heard and seen lots of birds while exploring the outdoors, and now is the time to learn more about your local birds. Join us for an introduction to birding at this month’s Outdoor Adventures. There will be bird crafts, a…
Scout Program – Animals! Saturday, February 15th, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM OR 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM We are excited to announce our second Scouting Saturday event! Scouts looking to earn their animal-themed badges, look no further and join us for an afternoon learning about wild animals and their unique habitats. There will be…
February 15th, 3:30-4:30 PM Join us for a winter afternoon learning about animals and their habitats. Meet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the Wild and discover the characteristics and adaptations that help them survive in their natural environments. Fee: Families: $30/family for Members; $40/Family for Non-Members. Registration required HERE. Sponsored by
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM February 20th – Potato Bread Want to learn a super easy and fun bread recipe? Register today for February’s Garden to Table class where we will be preparing the dough for potato bread! March 20th – Super Green Dip (No Class in April) May 8th…
Friday, February 28th, 4:00pm – 5:15pm Join us for an afterschool scouting event of Maple Sugaring! You and your troop will explore the beauty of sugar maple trees and the history of maple sugaring. Afternoon activities include: Maple sugaring demonstration with a brief history of the process. How to identify a sugar maple tree with…
Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd) Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited to learn how to…
Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd) Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited to learn how to…
Tales on the Trails – Tree Friends Wednesday, March 12, 1:00pm -1:45pm Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Trees make our garden look beautiful, and they serve a larger purpose with wildlife. Let’s learn about the animals that make a cozy little home with the help of trees. Join us with this your little one for…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM March 15th – Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take…
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM March 20th – Super Green Dip On the menu at this month’s Garden to Table class is a super green dip! We’ll make a cream veggie dip using some tasty green veggies and herbs. Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore…
Tales on the Trails – Signs of Spring Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Spring is here! Learn how to look for the signs of spring and how our garden changes with the season. We will be reading “When Spring Comes“. Every child registered will receive a copy of…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 5th – Friend to the Earth Happy Earth Month! We celebrate the wonders of the natural world everyday at Van Vleck, but let’s make it extra special with your help during April’s Outdoor Adventures. Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn…
Members’ Preview evening: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Public sale: Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM – 4:00PM Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale near the Turner Greenhouse. Interested in…
Thursday, May 1st, Members’ Preview evening Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th Public sale Times and details to be confirmed. Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale. Interested in volunteering to help us prepare for the Spring Plant Sale? Please sign up HERE.…
Members’ Preview evening: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Public sale: Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM – 4:00PM Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale near the Turner Greenhouse. Interested in…
Thursday, May 1st, Members’ Preview evening Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th Public sale Times and details to be confirmed. Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale. Interested in volunteering to help us prepare for the Spring Plant Sale? Please sign up HERE.…
Members’ Preview evening: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Public sale: Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM – 4:00PM Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale near the Turner Greenhouse. Interested in…
Thursday, May 1st, Members’ Preview evening Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th Public sale Times and details to be confirmed. Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale. Interested in volunteering to help us prepare for the Spring Plant Sale? Please sign up HERE.…
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 8th – Rainbow Salad Let’s create a colorful snack at this month’s Garden to Table class. Together we will make a tasty salad that features all the colors of the rainbow. June 12th – Fruit Pizza Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children…
UPDATE: The sign-up sheet is now full. There is no waitlist. The Gardens will be open on Sunday but area parking will be impacted by the large crowd registered for the concert on the lawn. The concert is weather-dependent and will not be rescheduled. ——- New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players return to our terrace stage!…
