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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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Annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Everyone's favorite Spring Plant Sale heralds the return of spring weather and gorgeous flowers.  Join us and enjoy a stroll around our Gardens to see what is blooming. Our famous wisteria arrives on its own schedule every year but we are posting updates on our website and social media for the curious fans. Members' Preview […]

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Annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Everyone's favorite Spring Plant Sale heralds the return of spring weather and gorgeous flowers.  Join us and enjoy a stroll around our Gardens to see what is blooming. Our famous wisteria arrives on its own schedule every year but we are posting updates on our website and social media for the curious fans. Members' Preview […]

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Annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Everyone's favorite Spring Plant Sale heralds the return of spring weather and gorgeous flowers.  Join us and enjoy a stroll around our Gardens to see what is blooming. Our famous wisteria arrives on its own schedule every year but we are posting updates on our website and social media for the curious fans. Members' Preview […]

Garden to Table – Rainbow Salad

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM May 8th - Rainbow Salad Let’s create a colorful snack at this month’s Garden to Table class. Together we will make a tasty salad that features all the colors of the rainbow. June 12th - Fruit Pizza Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children […]

Second Sunday Concert Series – Mother’s Day Concert – RESERVATIONS FULL

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: The sign-up sheet is now full. There is no waitlist. The Gardens will be open on Sunday but area parking will be impacted by the large crowd registered for the concert on the lawn. The concert is weather-dependent and will not be rescheduled. ------- New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players return to our terrace stage! […]

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Outdoor Adventures – Garden Critters

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM May 17th – Garden Critters Explore the lively world of the garden above and below the soil at Outdoor Adventures. Together we will look for garden critters and learn how our gardens make for the perfect home for them. Your family will learn about the outdoor world through […]

Garden to Table – Fruit Pizza

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM June 12th - Fruit Pizza What’s better than a pizza? How about a dessert pizza! Join us for our Garden to Table class as we prepare some tasty fruit pizza.  Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and […]

Tales on the Trails – Busy Bees

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails - Busy Bees Wednesday, June 18, 1:00pm -1:45pm Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Bees are hard at work collecting pollen and nectar for their hive. Let’s learn about the life of a bee and how we can help these pollinators in our gardens. We will be reading “It Starts with a […]

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Outdoor Adventures – Sunflowers & Summer Blooms

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM June 21st – Sunflowers & Summer Blooms Discover the wonders of summer and the beautiful plants that enjoy this season. Join us as we learn the lifecycle of a sunflower and what other plants bloom and thrive this time of year. Your family will  explore and learn […]

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