February 4 @ 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program – both sessions sold out! Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Camouflage Critters - Live Animal Program - UPDATE: Please contact MichelleW@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. February 4th,. The 2:30PM -3:30 PM and 3:45PM - 4:45PM sessions are now full. How do animals hide themselves in the wild? Why would animals need to disguise themselves? Meet and greet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of […]
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 […]
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