December 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails -Feathered Friends of Winter Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair PLEASE NOTE: DATE CHANGE! Feathered friends of Winter Wednesday, Dec 20th, 1:00 PM - 1:45PM Join us to learn about our Feathered Friends of Winter! Come listen to a story about winter birds, create a simple craft, and take a walk around the gardens as we try to spot our bird friends who stay in New […]
January 18 @ 8:00 am Recurring Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Artist Sophie Bugat Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tiny Gallery Show in our Visitors' Center - open daily December 5th through January 19th Meet the fantastical creatures of Jewish mythology through the eye of our December Tiny Gallery artist, Sophie Bugat. Sophie's "All in the Family" collection offers an exquisite field guide to the mysterious and spectacular creatures of Jewish mythology. Discover Theli, […] Free
January 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Animal Tracks & Signs Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Footprints in the snow, a nest resting on a tree branch, and a feather found on a hiking trail are all signs that an animal may be nearby. Join us for our Outdoor Adventures program to learn about animal signs, what to look for and what it tells […]
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 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 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 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 […]
April 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Upcycle Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Outdoor Adventures - Upcycle Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Earth Day is right around the corner. There are so many ways we can do our part to protect natural resources and be stewards of the land. We do our part by recycling, how about upcycling too?! Join us to learn more about […]
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