4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Garden to Table Family program September 28, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Garden to Table Family program Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer during the bountiful fall season. Help us weed and water, plant and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 4 […] $10 – $15
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Pumpkins and Gourds October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Pumpkins and Gourds 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. […] $15
6:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring Scarecrows in the Gardens 2022 – Free Exhibit October 17, 2022 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring Scarecrows in the Gardens 2022 – Free Exhibit Voting begins Monday, October 17 and will close by October 26. Winners in each category will win $500 to donate to the nonprofit of their choice. The community will be able to vote for their favorites in each category in real-time online. The winners will be notified Thursday, October 27 and their winning prize awarded […] Free
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Discovering Fall October 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Discovering Fall Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. September 21st - Fairy […] $10 – $15
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Live Animal Family Program – Creepy Crawly Critters! October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Live Animal Family Program – Creepy Crawly Critters! Snakes, spiders and more will be joining us for an informative and engaging evening of all things creepy and crawly. Learn interesting facts about these fascinating creatures from an Eyes of the Wild Animal Expert. And for the brave of heart a chance to touch (some of) them! Choose one of two sessions: 4 - […] $25 – $35
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Raptors in the Garden is FULL! November 4, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Raptors in the Garden is FULL! This program is sold out! Meet live birds of prey from Flat Brook Rock Nature Center. Discover how incredible these birds are by learning about their behavior and special adaptations. Open to families and individuals. Designed for children ages 5 and older, but all ages are welcome. This program will be held outdoors (indoors only […] $25 – $35
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Trees, Leaves and Seeds November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Trees, Leaves and Seeds 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. […] $15
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