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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 – Bird Feeder Fun

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures Family Program Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will […]

Outdoor Adventures January 2025 Winter Wildlife

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM January 25th - Winter Wildlife What do animals do in the winter time? Join us for January's Outdoor Adventures as we learn about and look for wildlife that enjoy the garden through the winter season.   February 8th - Backyard Birding March 15th - Seed Starting April […]

Outdoor Adventures – February 2025 – Backyard Birding

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM February 8th - Backyard Birding You’ve probably heard and seen lots of birds while exploring the outdoors, and now is the time to learn more about your local birds. Join us for an introduction to birding at this month’s Outdoor Adventures. There will be bird crafts, a […]

Family Animal Program – Animals and Their Habitats

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: This program had to be rescheduled because of inclement weather on February 15th. Some seats are now available for the 1:15 PM program at this link.   Please contact Michelle@montclairfoundation.org if you have any questions. Join us for a winter afternoon learning about animals and their habitats. Meet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the […]

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Online Specialty Plant Sale

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Shop February 12th through March 2nd, while supplies last. We will have a number of highly desirable specialty shrubs and trees that will not be for sale at our annual in-person plant sale.  Sale starts Wednesday, February 12th at 9AM  CLICK BUTTON TO SHOP ONLINE SALE   Get excited about the gorgeous items that can […]

Tiny Gallery February 2025 Wendy Born
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Tiny Gallery – Wendy Born

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Wendy Born - Poetic Realism: Light, Landscape, and the Everyday Sublime Wendy is our latest Tiny Gallery artist at Van Vleck.  More details are HERE. The exhibit is free to visit and is in our Visitor's Center. Wendy Born’s collection of vibrant, textured works explores the intersection of the local and the universal—landscapes transformed through […]

Maple Sugaring Program SOLD OUT

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Registration is required HERE Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd)   Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM (This timeslot is now at capacity) 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (at capacity) 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM (at capacity) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (at capacity) Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss […]

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Online Specialty Plant Sale

Online Only

Shop February 12th through March 2nd, while supplies last. We will have a number of highly desirable specialty shrubs and trees that will not be for sale at our annual in-person plant sale.  Sale starts Wednesday, February 12th at 9AM  CLICK BUTTON TO SHOP ONLINE SALE   Get excited about the gorgeous items that can […]

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Online Specialty Plant Sale EXTENDED

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Our sale of unique trees and shrubs that won't be available at our Spring Plant Sale has been extended until March 9th. Shop HERE or use the QR code to view the items. Some selections have sold out so visit the sale now to reserve a gorgeous item for pick up in early May.  

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Online Specialty Plant Sale EXTENDED

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Our sale of unique trees and shrubs that won't be available at our Spring Plant Sale has been extended until March 9th. Shop HERE or use the QR code to view the items. Some selections have sold out so visit the sale now to reserve a gorgeous item for pick up in early May.  

Outdoor Adventures – March 2025 – Seed Starting

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM March 15th - Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take […]

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