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

Let’s Get Growing!: Garden Crafts and Treats

(ages 5-10) We’ll design a whimsical garden pumpkin that will look great atop your Thanksgiving table, then create a delicious pumpkin treat to eat. Member Price: $15 Non-member Price: $25

Afternoon Tea

11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive […]

Little Wonders: Happy Halloween!

(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 […]

Cream Tea

11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive […]

Oaks and Acorns: Pumpkins

(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. […]

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 […]

Arboretum Afternoons: Pumpkin Power!

(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. […]

Let’s Get Growing!: Garden Scavenger Hunt

(ages 5-10) The hunt is on to find hidden items in the garden. Will you be able to find them all? You’ll have to wait and see. This program is filled with games and a few surprises. Member Price: $15 Non-member Price: $25

Little Wonders: Celebrate Trees!

(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 […]

Cream Tea

11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive […]

Mini-Camp: Be a Nature Detective!

(ages 5-10) Let’s Go Hiking!!  As nature detectives, we’ll carefully study the woodlands and gardens, using all our senses to discover the wild and wonderful plants and animals living at the Arboretum. We’ll learn how all living things prepare for winter. Along the way, we’ll play games, read a story, and go on a scavenger […]

Lunch Buddies: Fall Break Mini Camp

(ages 5-10) Campers attending morning or afternoon sessions can bring their lunch and stay for an additional hour of food, fun, and friends! Registration for members is now open. Non-member registration begins on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 9:00 AM. Please note that registration is required. Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made within […]