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. […]
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 […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class November 7 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls? November 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls? Outdoor Adventures Family Program Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm November 9 – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls? December 14 – Bird Feeder Fun 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 […]
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Nocturnal Animals November 13 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Nocturnal Animals Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm 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 concludes with a simple craft or […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Storybook Gardening – Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth November 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Storybook Gardening – Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 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 gardening and environmental science. Let’s make […]