Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Our Gardens have something new blooming every season.
The Montclair Foundation
Nurturing local nonprofits and preserving Van Vleck House & Gardens
Learn about our dual mission of community grant-giving and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens.
Sign up for one of our many nature themed classes and programs for kids and families and our wellness and horticultural classes for adults.
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Outdoor Adventures
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 25th – Winter Wildlife
February 8th – Backyard Birding
March 15th – Seed Starting
April 5th – Friend to the Earth
May 17th – Garden Critters
June 7th – Sunflowers & Summer Blooms
Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family through this interactive learning experience. This program is entirely outdoors, weather dependent. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Designed for children ages 4 -11 but all are welcome.
Fee: FREE for Members of Van Vleck; $15 per family for Non-Members
Registration required HERE by 1 day prior to each class.
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