February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Groundhogs Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tales on the Trails - Groundhogs Wednesday, February 7th, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds 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. All programs focus […]
February 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Outdoor Adventures - Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House […]
February 26 @ 8:00 am Recurring Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Yana Rodin Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair The February artist in our Visitor's Center Tiny Gallery is Yana Rodin Yana Rodin is a former Montclairian now based in Seattle. Her work investigates a personal connection to the world: how she is both a part of it and an observer at the same time. She likes to shift the interpretation of her art […]
March 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Maple Sugaring Program (NOW ON 3/3) Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair UPDATED: DUE TO HEAVY RAIN PREDICTED FOR SATURDAY, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD Our annual Maple Sugaring Program is almost here! Tour Times: 10:00 - 11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 12:45 - 1:45 PM 2:00 - 3:00 PM Registration required HERE. Previously registered familes were notified of the date […]
March 13 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Bird Nests – CLASS FULL Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tales on the Trails - Bird Nests - THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE JOIN OUR APRIL 10TH CLASS Wednesdays, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Learn about how and why birds build their nests this time of year and what materials they use. Look at real bird nests, and make a bird nest craft […]
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Seed Starting CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN FORECAST Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Outdoor Adventures - Seed Starting CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN FORECAST Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 […]
March 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden to Table Family Class Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! Garden To Table Family Class Tuesday, March 26th, 4:00PM - 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found […]
April 10 @ 8:00 am Recurring Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Joan Park Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair The April artist in our Visitor's Center Tiny Gallery is Joan Park The aliens have landed and Van Vleck! That's right - our newest Tiny Gallery exhibit has arrived with Joan Park's combined show of "Vacation Terra/Sol3 Earth, U.S.A" and "Ode to Spring" Aliens! They are just like us! Make contact with Terra/Sol3, a collection […]
April 10 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Celebrate the Earth THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! Please contact Michellew@montclairfoundation.org if you wish to be added to the waitlist. Tales on the Trails - Celebrate the Earth Wednesdays, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a […]
April 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden Tales Gardening Class Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Class Update: Due to heavy rain, the April 4th class was moved to the rain date of Thursday, April 11th 4:00-5:00 PM Now on the rain date April 11 Join us for our first Garden Tales class of the season! We will read a short story, then roll up our sleeves to plant in our […]
April 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden To Table Family Class – CLASS IS FULL Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Garden To Table Family Class. THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL April 16th, 4:00PM - 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in […]
April 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Upcycle Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Outdoor Adventures - Upcycle Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Earth Day is right around the corner. There are so many ways we can do our part to protect natural resources and be stewards of the land. We do our part by recycling, how about upcycling too?! Join us to learn more about […]
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