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Tales on the Trails – Spiders and Their Webs

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm October 2 – Spiders & Their Webs October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun 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 […]

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Garden to Table Family Class

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Class 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 24 - Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough  (Tuesday in September) October 17 - Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 - Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites   December 12 - Recipe: Peppermint Tea Looking for a recipe for an afterschool snack? Look no further! Join us for Garden […]

Tales on the Trails – Fall Leaf Fun

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm October 23 – Fall Leaf Fun 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 […]

Birds of Prey Event

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

October 23rd, 4:30-5:30 PM Meet live birds of prey from Flat Rock Brook Nature Center. Discover how incredible these birds are by learning about their behavior and special adaptations.  Open to families and individuals. Designed for children ages 5 and older, but all ages are welcome.  This program will be held outdoors (indoors only if […]

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Tiny Gallery Exhibit MHS Educators Showcase

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair High School Art Educators Showcase! "Recess" is a collaborative collection of pieces from the creative minds of Brienne Kvektus, Dan Gerdes, Angela Yanette, and Ann Cavallo that includes styles such as watercolor, photography, sculpting and ceramics. Stop by the Visitor Center to view the work of these talented arts educators on display starting the […]

Scouting Saturday – EVENT IS FULL!

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

Scarecrows & Pumpkins in the Gardens 2024

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Winners were announced at a ceremony at Van Vleck on Saturday, November 2nd at noon at the Woodlands Pergola. The nonprofits that they chose received a donation from The Montclair Foundation. Local Business: Rabbit Rabbit, (Lamp for Haiti) Nonprofit: Garden Club of Montclair, (Garden Club of Montclair) Scout Troop: Box of Crayons, (Montclair Animal Center) […]

Art in Nature

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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Garden to Table Family Class

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Class 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 24 - Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough  (Tuesday in September) October 17 - Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 - Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites   December 12 - Recipe: Peppermint Tea Looking for a recipe for an afterschool snack? Look no further! Join us for Garden […]

Outdoor Adventures – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls?

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

Tales on the Trails – Nocturnal Animals

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

Tales on the Trails – Winter Homes CANCELLED

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 1:45pm 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 activity.  All programs focus […]

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