Week 9: Lunch Buddies – Budding Scientists

(rising 1st and 2nd grade) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: August 11 – August 15 Time: 12:00 […]

Simple Gifts

(all ages) Simple Gifts will bring folk music to the garden this summer, introducing us to at least 12 bluegrass instruments! A spoons-playing workshop will take place before the concert, and spoon players will be included in a concert song. Simple Gifts has played at major venues including the Smithsonian, National Theatre, Lincoln Theater, Bethel […]

YogaSix in the Garden

(for adults) Join YogaSix at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Come enjoy an energizing, one-hour outdoor yoga class with YogaSix at the beautiful Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these all-levels classes are designed to leave you feeling strong, balanced, and refreshed. Please arrive 15 minutes before class. Class begins promptly at 5:45 […]

Week 10: Greatest Hits!

pre-k–k (4-5 years old) It’s a teacher’s choice! Join us for a fun-filled week of our Educators’ all-time favorite activities. Each day will have a new and exciting topic, with the very best games and crafts that we have to offer. This “Greatest Hits” week will surely be great fun for all! Dates: August 18 […]

Week 10: Lunch Buddies – Greatest Hits!

pre-k-k (4-5 year old) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: August 18 – August 22 Time: 12:00 PM […]

Arboretum Explorers – Passaic River Essex County Kayak Morning Tour

(ages 16 and up) Bordering Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge this section of the Passaic River boasts awesome scenery and lots of wildlife. You'll feel at one with nature as the river's twists and turns carry you past beaver lodges, over their dams and deeper into the refuge's soul. Led by an ACA (American Canoe […]

Goat Yoga in the Garden

(Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy an early morning yoga class in our garden and experience what goat yoga is all about! This joyful class will help you clear your mind, relax, and have fun with some playful loveable goats. Goats are calm, even-tempered, social animals – the perfect companions for yoga. Studies have shown […]

Arboretum Explorers – Passaic River Essex County Kayak Afternoon Tour

(ages 16 and up) Bordering Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge this section of the Passaic River boasts awesome scenery and lots of wildlife. You'll feel at one with nature as the river's twists and turns carry you past beaver lodges, over their dams and deeper into the refuge's soul. Led by an ACA (American Canoe […]

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, […]

Event Series Free Saturday Tours

Free Saturday Tours

(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum 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 who would like […]

Floral Workshop: Falling for Autumn Wreath

Embrace the season’s colors and cozy ambiance by designing an autumn wreath. Enjoy working with sunflowers, mums, and gorgeous fall foliage! In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels are welcome. Classes run approximately 2 hours. Prices include all florals and vases. Tools will […]

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, […]