July 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fairy Trail Fun Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Wednesday July 31st There are two sessions: 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Join us on the Fairy Trail for our summer building day! Each family will receive materials to create a fairy house on our trail as we prepare our trail for the summer season. A fairy themed craft and scavenger hunt will also […]
August 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden to Table Family Class Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Garden To Table Family Class 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 the garden. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but […]
August 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am 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. […]
August 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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! Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this summer with "Storybook Gardening"! Each class will still focus on a different storybook that explores gardening and our natural world. The book this class will read will be Sophie's Squash. We will make the stories come […]
August 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 […]
September 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sensory Celebration at Van Vleck Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Sensory Celebration Family Event 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 Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional and focus on using our senses […]
September 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 24 - Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 - Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 - Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites December 12 - Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden […]
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Pumpkins & Squash & Gourds, oh my! Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Outdoor Adventures Family Program Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm October 12 - Pumpkins and Squash and Gourds, oh my! 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 […]
October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 24 - Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 - Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 - Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites December 12 - Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden […]
October 18 @ 8:00 am - November 3 @ 5:00 pm Scarecrows in the Gardens Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Our annual community exhibit returns! Get your group/club/family/team/business/block together and join the fun. The contest is free to enter and prizes will be awarded in 4 categories. Those winners will then choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from The Montclair Foundation. Get planning now and assemble your materials to practice creating your unique […]
October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Bird 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 Brook Rock 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 […]
November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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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