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Outdoor Adventures – February 2025 – Backyard Birding

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM February 8th - Backyard Birding You’ve probably heard and seen lots of birds while exploring the outdoors, and now is the time to learn more about your local birds. Join us for an introduction to birding at this month’s Outdoor Adventures. There will be bird crafts, a […]

Garden to Table – Potato Bread

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM February 20th - Potato Bread Want to learn a super easy and fun bread recipe? Register today for February’s Garden to Table class where we will be preparing the dough for potato bread! We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the Edible Garden.  […]

Scout Program – Animals! 

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, FEB. 22ND. SPOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, NOT JUST SCOUTS, SO PLEASE SIGN UP HERE. Scout Program - Animals!  Saturday, February 22nd,  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM OR 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM We are excited to announce our second Scouting […]

Family Animal Program – Animals and Their Habitats

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: This program had to be rescheduled because of inclement weather on February 15th. Some seats are now available for the 1:15 PM program at this link.   Please contact Michelle@montclairfoundation.org if you have any questions. Join us for a winter afternoon learning about animals and their habitats. Meet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the […]

Scout Program – Maple Trees

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Friday, February 28th,  4:00pm - 5:15pm  Join us for an afterschool scouting event of Maple Sugaring! You and your troop will explore the beauty of sugar maple trees and the history of maple sugaring. Afternoon activities include: Maple sugaring demonstration with a brief history of the process. How to identify a sugar maple tree with […]

Tiny Gallery February 2025 Wendy Born
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Tiny Gallery – Wendy Born

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Wendy Born - Poetic Realism: Light, Landscape, and the Everyday Sublime Wendy is our latest Tiny Gallery artist at Van Vleck.  More details are HERE. The exhibit is free to visit and is in our Visitor's Center. Wendy Born’s collection of vibrant, textured works explores the intersection of the local and the universal—landscapes transformed through […]

Maple Sugaring Program SOLD OUT

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Registration is required HERE Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd)   Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM (This timeslot is now at capacity) 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (at capacity) 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM (at capacity) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (at capacity) Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss […]

Tales on the Trails – Tree Friends

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails - Tree Friends Wednesday, March 12, 1:00pm -1:45pm Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Trees make our garden look beautiful, and they serve a larger purpose with wildlife. Let’s learn about the animals that make a cozy little home with the help of trees. Join us with this your little one for […]

Outdoor Adventures – March 2025 – Seed Starting

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM March 15th - Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take […]

Garden to Table – Super Green Dip

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM March 20th - Super Green Dip On the menu at this month’s Garden to Table class is a super green dip! We’ll make a cream veggie dip using some tasty green veggies and herbs. Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore […]

Tales on the Trails – Signs of Spring

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails - Signs of Spring Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Spring is here! Learn how to look for the signs of spring and how our garden changes with the season. We will be reading "When Spring Comes".  Every child registered will receive a copy of […]

Outdoor Adventures – Friend to the Earth

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM April 5th – Friend to the Earth Happy Earth Month! We celebrate the wonders of the natural world everyday at Van Vleck, but let’s make it extra special with your help during April’s Outdoor Adventures. Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn […]

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