• Garden to Table – Super Green Dip

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Outdoor Adventures – March 2025 – Seed Starting

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Tales on the Trails – Tree Friends

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Maple Sugaring Program

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Maple Sugaring Program

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Scout Program – Maple Trees

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Garden to Table – Potato Bread

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Family Animal Program – Animals and Their Habitats

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Scout Program – Animals! 

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Outdoor Adventures – February 2025 – Backyard Birding

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Tales on the Trails – Winter Discoveries

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Outdoor Adventures January 2025 Winter Wildlife

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Garden to Table – Veggie Soup

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Storybook Gardening – Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Tales on the Trails – Nocturnal Animals

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Outdoor Adventures – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls?

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Garden to Table Family Class

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Art in Nature

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Scouting Saturday

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…

  • Bird of Prey Event

    Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

    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…