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…
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…
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…
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM January 23rd – Veggie Soup Join us for our first Garden to Table class of the year. We’ll be preparing a yummy veggie soup, perfect for a chilly winter day! February 20th – Potato Bread March 20th – Super Green Dip (No Class in April) May 8th…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 25th – Winter Wildlife What do animals do in the winter time? Join us for January’s Outdoor Adventures as we learn about and look for wildlife that enjoy the garden through the winter season. February 8th – Backyard Birding March 15th – Seed Starting April…
Tales on the Trails – Winter Discoveries Wednesday, February 5, 1:00pm -1:45pm (No Class in January) Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of winter with your little one at this month’s Tales on the Trails class. Book: Over and Under the Snow This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a…
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…
