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Tales on the Trails – Life of a Ladybug

Wednesday, August 7th, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Did you know there are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world? Join us as we learn about the lifecycle of ladybugs for this month’s Tales on the Trails class. Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one.  […]

Storybook Gardening – Sophie’s Squash

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Our Garden Tales Class now has a new name and time! Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with gardening and environmental science. Let’s make stories come to life and become a junior garden and citizen scientist along the way.  Perfect activity for […]

Outdoor Adventures – Butterflies

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Wednesday August 14th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (moving from Saturdays to Wednesdays during the summer) Butterflies keep our gardens growing strong and looking beautiful. Join us for August’s Outdoor Adventures all about butterflies. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, and the important role they play as pollinators. You and your family explore and learn […]

Storybook Gardening – How Groundhog’s Garden Grew

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 17 - Book: How Groundhog’s Garden Grew October 1 - Book: From Seed to Pumpkin November 19 - Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 -  Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt  Explore our Edible Garden through nature […]

Tales on the Trails – Seeds & Acorns

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm September 18 - Seeds & Acorns 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 […]

Sensory Celebration at Van Vleck

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Sensory Celebration Family Event.  Van Vleck Gardens will only be open to registered guests of the Celebration from 1:00 PM - 4: 00 PM on this date. Sunday, September 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Rain Date & Time: Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM This annual event invites you to explore the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Storybook Gardening – From Seed to Pumpkin

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM October 1 – Book: From Seed to Pumpkin November 19 – Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 –  Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt  Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with […]

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 […]

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