4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Storybook Gardening – From Seed to Pumpkin October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Storybook Gardening – From Seed to Pumpkin Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM October 1 – Book: From Seed to Pumpkin November 19 – Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 – Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with […]
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Spiders and Their Webs October 2 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Spiders and Their Webs Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm October 2 – Spiders & Their Webs October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 24 - Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 - Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 - Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites December 12 - Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden […]
2024-10-19 Scarecrows & Pumpkins in the Gardens 2024 Scarecrows & Pumpkins in the Gardens 2024 October 19 @ 8:00 am - November 2 @ 5:00 pm Scarecrows & Pumpkins in the Gardens 2024 Our annual community exhibit returns! There are 5 different categories for submissions: families, scouts, local businesses, nonprofits and schools/classes. Get together and join the fun! The contest is free to enter and winner will be chosen in each category. Those winners will then choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from The Montclair Foundation. […]
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Fall Leaf Fun October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Fall Leaf Fun Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes 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 […]
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Birds of Prey Event October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Birds of Prey Event October 23rd, 4:30-5:30 PM Meet live birds of prey from Flat Rock Brook 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 if […]
10:00 am Scouting Saturday – EVENT IS FULL! November 2 @ 10:00 am Scouting Saturday – EVENT IS FULL! UPDATE: FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please email kelsey@montclairfoundation.org". Scouting Saturday Saturday November 2, 10am - 12pm Scout activities will be centered around sustainability and gardening. Each activity is designed to help a scout complete part or all of the requirements for the scout badges listed below. Scouts of all ages and abilities […]
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Art in Nature November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Art in Nature Saturday, November 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Rain Date: Sunday, November 3 Spend an afternoon in the gardens of Van Vleck exploring various nature inspired art projects. Outdoor stations will include activities such as painting with natural objects, nature journaling, shadow drawings and more. Families and individuals of all ages (3 yrs. & up) and abilities […]