Arboretum’s buildings will be closed from December 24th through January 1st

Late Summer Walkabout: September

(adults and children with an adult) Join our Curatorial Director of Horticulture, John Beirne, for a walk through the breathtaking autumn landscapes at Reeves-Reed. Experience the vibrant crescendo of the season as our meadows, garden beds, and borders reach their peak. Enjoy an educational and informative stroll through our core garden areas and recently renovated […]

Arboretum Afternoons: Autumn Arrives!

(ages 5-8) After a long school day, your child will enjoy exploring nature with our Environmental Educators in this engaging drop-off program. There’s a different fascinating focus each week! Stories, hikes, themed games, experiments, and one-of-a-kind art projects are all part of the fun. Register early, as space is limited. The cost is per child. […]

Great American Backyard Campout

This special campout is our way of saying THANK YOU to our wonderful members! Pitch your tent, grab your sleeping bag, and settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum!

Little Wonders: Welcome Fall!!

(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers can discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Hike our woodland trails, water the gardens, feed our fish, and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by […]

Oaks and Acorns: Leaf ID

(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in these engaging weekly classes.  Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with our Environmental Educators. Register early since space is limited. […]

Falling for Autumn Floral Arrangement Workshop

(for adults) Join us in our floral workshop, where we will embrace the season’s colors with a new arrangement that feels rich and cozy! You will be working with beautiful blooms such as sunflowers, mums, astilbe, celosia, thistle, calla lilies, various fall foliage, and berries. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms […]

Arboretum Afternoons: Sensational Seeds

(ages 5-8) After a long school day, your child will enjoy exploring nature with our Environmental Educators in this engaging drop-off program. There’s a different fascinating focus each week! Stories, hikes, themed games, experiments, and one-of-a-kind art projects are all part of the fun. Register early, as space is limited. The cost is per child. […]

Home School Adventures: Survival Skills/Part 1

(ages 5-12) Homeschoolers: Join our educators as we explore the amazing world of plants and animals at the Arboretum! Each week, different challenges and learning opportunities await you. We’ll engage in hands-on adventures designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for all that nature has to offer. Classes will be held primarily outdoors, even in […]

Let’s Get Growing!: The Fall Garden

(ages 5-10) As we bid goodbye to Summer, there’s still lots to do in the garden. It’s time to discover what veggies are waiting to be harvested and time to prepare the soil to plant our fall crops. Member Price: $15 Non-member Price: $25

Event Series Fall Discovery Weekends

Fall Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the fall! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. 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 […]

Susan Darwin’s Location Series – The New Jersey Paintings

June 4 - October 31 Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Through a collection of vibrant and evocative paintings, artist Susan Darwin invites you to traverse the varied landscapes of New Jersey, showcasing renowned monuments and landmarks like the iconic carousel in Asbury Park. Additionally, she shines a spotlight on significant plant and […]

Little Wonders: A-Hiking We Will Go!

(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Hike our woodland trails, water the gardens, feed our fish, and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening […]