About Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Where nature meets history

Reeves-Reed Arboretum engages, educates and enriches its visitors so that they become better stewards of nature and the environment. This mission is achieved through the care and utilization of an historic estate and gardens.

History

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Its estate and gardens represent design trends by prominent landscape architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Lenni Lenape Native Americans passed through the property on their route from the coastal areas near Elizabeth, NJ to Schooley’s Mountain, further inland. During the Revolutionary period, the area was adjacent to the Old Sow Revolutionary War Cannon and the Signal Beacon atop Beacon Hill.

Learn more about these early eras, as well as the Wisners, the founding family of “The Clearing” (as the Arboretum was originally called) and the Reeves and Reed families.

Horticulture

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is dedicated to preserving the past and imagining the future of American gardening. Our landscapes include natural woodlands, open vistas that owe much to 19th century visionaries like Andrew Downing and Frederick Law Olmsted (Olmsted’s partner Calvert Vaux actually produced the first design for the property), and more formal gardens that exemplify the Country Place movement of the early 20th century.

The Historic Gardens

Three Reeves-Reed gardens are maintained as closely as possible to their original appearance to retain their historic footprint.

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The Contemporary Gardens

From the bold plant combinations along the Welcome Walk to the more traditional Perennial Border, Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s many garden environments offer old and new.

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Horticultural Highlights

There’s always something in season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Here are 9 plants you won't want to miss during your visit.

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Freeman Medal Collection

Several of our plants have won the Montine McDaniel Freeman Horticulture Medal, the Garden Club of America's Plant of the Year award for native plants.

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The Woodland Trails

The Arboretum features almost 6 acres of woodland and nearly a mile of trails. Witness the tallest tulip poplar in Summit, as well as native shrubs and herbaceous plants.

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The Goats Are Coming!

The goats will return in October, so be sure to come for a visit and meet our friends from Green-Goats Farm in Rhinebeck, New York!

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Letter from the Director

Dear Friends,

November marks a particularly important time at the Arboretum. It is the time of year when we ask you to support the work we do with a gift to our Annual Appeal.

I have met so many of you over the years who have told me how important the Arboretum is to you. Whether you attend one of our many programs, or come to explore the gardens or relax on a bench with a book, the Arboretum is a gift to our entire community. It is a place where memories are made, and children fall in love with nature, inspiring them to become the next generation of environmental leaders and champions.

Since we receive no funding from the city or state, your year-end gift is vitally important. Please give generously to this year’s Annual Appeal and help provide the financial support we need to remain open for all to enjoy!

With deepest gratitude,

Until next time,

Jackie Kondel, Executive Director

Our Staff

Jackie Kondel – Executive Director
Phone Extension: 1515
Email: j.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Althea Llewellyn – Director of Education
Phone Extension: 1920
Email: a.llewellyn@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Flora Attardi – Financial Administrator
Phone Extension: 1212
Email: f.attardi@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Lisa Lukas – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 1313
Email: l.lukas@reeves-reedarboretum.org

John Beirne – Curatorial Director of Horticulture & Facilities
Phone Extension: 1818
Email: j.beirne@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Daniel Phillips – Woodland Horticulturist
Phone Extension: 1818
Email: d.phillipsrra@gmail.com

Anita Bobba – Website and Database Administrator
Phone Extension: 1001
Email: a.bobba@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Donna Ricca – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 13137
Email: d.ricca@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Trish Cassin – Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Extension: 1616
Email: t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Doreen Schindler – Manager of Special Events & Social Media
Phone Extension: 1717
Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Julieanne Frascinella – Deputy Director of Horticulture
Phone Extension: 1919
Email: j.frascinella@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Dave Snyder – Grants Writer
Phone Extension: 1616
Email: d.snyder@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Kate Goldberg – Executive Assistant
Phone Extension: 1414
Email: k.goldberg@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Chris Tarashuk – Facilities
Phone Extension: 1818
Email: N/A

Michelle Hom – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 1313
Email: m.hom@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Marilyn Wirtz – Office Manager
Phone Extension: 1010
Email: m.foehrenbach@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Marilyn Kelly – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 1313
Email: m.kelly@reeves-reedarboretum.org

Board of Trustees

Todd Lenart – President

Laura Hughes

JR Parker

Lydia Schulz – Vice President

Grier Hynes

Donna Goggin Patel

Scott Silver – Treasurer

Thomas MacMillan

Stacie Powers

Christine Lam – Secretary

Priti Mehta

Geoff Richards

Jackie Kondel – Executive Director

Sara Munroe

Kristin Shea

Cameron Carling

B. David Naidu

Tom Ucko

Jennifer Cornforth

Cara Natale

Trustee Emeriti

Mrs. J. Kent Blair

Mr. Scott Hayward

Mrs. Patty Olsen

Ms. Suzanne David

Mrs. John H. Huneke

Mrs. A.T. Quantz

Mr. Robert F. Ehinger

Mr. Robert Keller

Mr. Charles Reed, Jr.

Ms. Ann Thoke Espy

Mr. Pascal Lalonde

Mrs. Joseph Reed

Mr. Andrew Gottesman

Mrs. Robert A. Malin

Mr. George K. Ross

Ms. Victoria Perla Guagliardo

Mr. Cameron McClearn

Mr. Tom Ucko

Careers

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Arboretum Ambassadors

Reeves-Reed Arboretum, in Summit, is looking for “Arboretum Ambassadors” to welcome visitors to our historic Wisner House on some Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. This paid position would run from February 11^th through May 23^th.

Ambassadors are responsible for:

Opening and closing the Wisner House to the public on some Saturdays and Sundays (except when the house is closed for an event.)
Welcoming guests, answering questions, handing out maps and other materials.
Monitoring the art exhibit in the Wisner House Gallery.

**Ambassadors are not expected to work every weekend since the position is typically shared.

This opportunity is open to adults, college students and high school students entering their junior or senior year.

Please contact Trish Cassin at t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org or at 909.273.8787 x1616.

There are no part-time positions available at this time.

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