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The parking lot will be closed Monday through Friday.
September 22: Handicap parking will not be available. Please use street parking.
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Oaks and Acorns: Mystery of Trees

(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project each week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration is […]

Kids Can Cook! – Autumn Flavors – SOLD OUT

(ages 5-10) Do you miss cooking with your friends in the Arboretum’s historic Wisner House kitchen? Well, join us for a special afternoon of baking as we make, taste and experience the delicious scents and flavors of Autumn. Member Price: $35 | Non-Member Price: $45  

Event Series Weekly Ground Force Sessions

Weekly Ground Force Session

(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering, […]

Nature Creations: Golden Gardens

(ages 5-10) The gardens are especially beautiful as summer turns to fall! We’ll create unique art using the light, shadow, and shapes around us! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own […]

Event Series Arboretum After Hours

Arboretum After Hours

(adults only - 21 yrs and up) Gather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! Wind down after work while taking in our breathtaking gardens, nature trails and art exhibits, all located on an historic estate in Summit, NJ. Ticket includes one drink and light bites. Cash bar. Member | Non-Member […]

Event Series Weekly Ground Force Sessions

Friday Woodland Restoration Session

(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Volunteers will reestablish existing trails, plant native trees, identify and remove invasives, as well as other tasks. No experience is necessary. Ground Force Sessions: Fridays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM What to Bring & Wear: Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes Insect repellent, […]

Great American Backyard Campout

MEMBERS ONLY! Autumn is a beautiful time of year in the garden, so join us for our members-only campout on Friday, September 26. Although we won’t be pitching our tents for an overnight campout this fall, we will still settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum. There will be live […]

Event Series Discovery Weekends

Fall Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds of spring! Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a magnifying glass (please […]

Event Series Weekly Ground Force Sessions

Weekly Ground Force Session

(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering, […]

Free Saturday Tours

(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum MORNING TOUR ONLY Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 19 through October 18. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals […]

Event Series Discovery Weekends

Fall Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds of spring! Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a magnifying glass (please […]

Event Series Nature’s Tapestry

Nature’s Tapestry

Nature’s Tapestry Improvisational Quilts by Carolyn McKibbin Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to announce our latest art exhibition, Nature’s Tapestry—a vibrant collection of improvisational quilts by local artist Carolyn McKibbin. In addition to wall-hung works, the exhibition features functional quilted pieces, including wearables, pillows, and clothing. McKibbin’s quilts capture the beauty of nature through organic forms, […]