Programs for Adults
"I had a blast at the RRA outdoor yoga class. It's a whole other experience than sweating it out in the confines of a boring gym! The scenery alone was enough to inspire me."
Ever done a sun salutation under the fuschia blossoms of an Eastern Redbud? Attended a lecuture on sex and the garden? Learned how to compile your very own professionally designed spring bulb floral arrangement or holiday centerpiece? If you want to get creative, do something you've never done before, and meet others who are open-minded like you, sign up for one of our adult programs today!
Upcoming Adult Programs
Classes / Workshops
(adults) Join Reeves-Reed Arboretum Lead Horticulturist Laura Gilkey to explore planting design ideas and methodologies that encourage biodiversity. Bring your design questions, and we will consider some options together. Union..
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(adults) It is possible to produce an abundant amount of fresh organic food straight from the garden to your table. Learn a simple and efficient method of gardening which will..
Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:30 pm Virtual
(adults only) Take a break from your busy week with a relaxing stroll through the woodland trails under the moonlight. You’ll have the unique opportunity to take in the beauty..
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 7:00 - 7:30 pm
(for adults) Forest Bathing is a practice that combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience...
Saturday, April 8, 2023, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking of becoming a Garden Docent? Take a tour! If you have a love of both horticulture and history, consider becoming a Garden Docent at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Learn more about..
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:30 am -11:30 am
Thinking of becoming a Garden Docent? Take a tour! If you have a love of both horticulture and history, consider becoming a Garden Docent at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Learn more about..
Monday, April 17, 2023, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
(adult program) As we launch our Notable Garden Speaker series for 2023, the Arboretum is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas Molnar, Associate Professor in the Rutgers University Department of Plant..
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (VIRTUAL)
(adult program) As we launch our Notable Garden Speaker series for 2023, the Arboretum is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas Molnar, Associate Professor in the Rutgers University Department of Plant..
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (ONSITE)
(for adults only) Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and crystal singing bowls – all of which promote deep relaxation and healing of the mind and body. Please..
Friday, April 28, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(for adults only) Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and a full moon sound healing with crystal singing bowls – all of which promote deep relaxation and healing..
Friday, May 5, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(adults) Join Reeves-Reed Arboretum Lead Horticulturist Laura Gilkey to discuss gardening practices that encourage biodiversity through habitat promotion and ecosystem health. Bring your gardening gloves and, after a brief presentation,..
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(for adults) Forest Bathing is a practice that combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience...
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
(for adults only) Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and a new moon sound healing with crystal singing bowls – all of which promote deep relaxation and healing..
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(for adults) Forest Bathing is a practice that combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience...
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
(for adults only) Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and crystal singing bowls – all of which promote deep relaxation and healing of the mind and body. Please..
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(for adults only) Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and crystal singing bowls – all of which promote deep relaxation and healing of the mind and body. Please..
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lectures
Special Events
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL D.SCHINDLER@REEVES-REEDARBORETUM.ORG AND INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE. (Adults and Teens Age 14+) Enjoy an early..
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The annual RRA plant sale will take place on May 12,13, and 14, 2023. The sale takes place rain or shine, and features annuals and deer-resistant perennials, natives and non-invasive..
Friday, May 12 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The annual RRA plant sale will take place on May 12,13, and 14, 2023. The sale takes place rain or shine, and features annuals and deer-resistant perennials, natives and non-invasive..
Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
The annual RRA plant sale will take place on May 12,13, and 14, 2023. The sale takes place rain or shine, and features annuals and deer-resistant perennials, natives and non-invasive..
Sunday, May 14 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is excited to welcome back Grammy nominated artist Cyrille Aimée for a Sunday evening of jazz with pianist Mathis Picard! The duo promises a “sneak peek” of their..
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000..
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
JOIN US for the garden party of the season - ART in the Garden, as we salute this year's honorees, former board officers and patrons, Jay Brinkerhoff, Pascal Lalonde, and Monica..
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000..
Sunday, April 16: 11:00 AM Entry
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000..
Sunday, April 16: 12:00 PM Entry
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000..
Sunday, April 16: 1:00 PM Entry
Tea Room
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, March 29 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, March 29 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, March 29 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, April 5 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 5 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 5 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, April 12 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 12 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 12 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 19 at 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 am
The Arboretum’s gardens and grounds are bursting with spring blooms! Come enjoy an enchanting EVENING tea as we celebrate the arrival of spring with the Secret Tea Room’s full unlimited..
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm
The Arboretum’s gardens and grounds are bursting with spring blooms! Come enjoy an enchanting EVENING tea as we celebrate the arrival of spring with the Secret Tea Room’s full unlimited..
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6 pm seating
The Arboretum’s gardens and grounds are bursting with spring blooms! Come enjoy an enchanting EVENING tea as we celebrate the arrival of spring with the Secret Tea Room’s full unlimited..
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7 pm seating
The Arboretum’s gardens and grounds are bursting with spring blooms! Come enjoy an enchanting EVENING tea as we celebrate the arrival of spring with the Secret Tea Room’s full unlimited..
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8 pm seating
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy an enchanting Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. The Secret Tea Room takes..
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Saturday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Saturday, April 22 at 11:30 am
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Satruday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Saturday, April 22 at 12:30 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Saturday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 pm
Afternoon Tea 2:00 pm seating is a Family Tea for Adults with children ages 6+
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, April 26 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 26 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, April 26 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, May 3 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 3 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 3 at 12:30 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy an enchanting Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. The Secret Tea Room takes..
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, May 7 at 11:30 am
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, May 7 at 12:30 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 pm
Afternoon Tea 2:00 pm seating is a Family Tea for Adults with children ages 6+
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, May 10 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 10 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 10 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy a special Mother’s Day Evening Tea in historic Wisner House! The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of chinaware, which wonderfully complements..
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
You are invited to enjoy a special Mother’s Day Evening Tea in historic Wisner House! The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of chinaware, which wonderfully complements..
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm
You are invited to enjoy a special Mother’s Day Evening Tea in historic Wisner House! The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of chinaware, which wonderfully complements..
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm
You are invited to enjoy a special Mother’s Day Evening Tea in historic Wisner House! The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of chinaware, which wonderfully complements..
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:00 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy an enchanting Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. The Secret Tea Room takes..
Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, May 14 at 11:30 am
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, May 14 at 12:30 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, May 14 at 2:00 pm
Mother's Day Tea 2:00 pm seating is a Family Tea for Adults with children ages 6+
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 17 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, May 24 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 24 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 24 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, May 31 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 31 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, May 31 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, June 7 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 7 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 7 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, June 14 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 14 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 14 at 12:30 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy an enchanting Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. The Secret Tea Room takes..
Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, June 18 at 11:30 am
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, June 18 at 12:30 pm
The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. Upon arrival you are offered a..
Sunday, June 18 at 2:00 pm
Afternoon Tea 2:00 pm seating is a Family Tea for Adults with children ages 6+
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, June 21 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 21 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 21 at 12:30 pm
You are invited to enjoy an enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of..
Wednesday, June 28 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 28 at 11:30 am
(for adults and children ages 13 and up) The Secret Tea Room invites you to enjoy and enchanting mid-week tea service in historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s landscape...
Wednesday, June 28 at 12:30 pm
