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Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Garden How to – Pruning

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Garden How-To: Pruning Pruning is one of the many tasks we tackle before the growing season officially begins. Gain a better understanding of when, why, and where to prune landscape plants as well as how to choose the right tool for the job. Plan now […]

Second Sunday Concert Series – Montclair State University Dept of Theater & Dance

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

ALL REGISTERED SEATS HAVE BEEN TAKEN. Walk-ins taken on space available basis MSU Dept of Theater & Dance "Celebrating Rodgers & Hammerstein" Meet the Broadway performers of tomorrow! This trip through great moments in the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein features Montclair State University musical theatre students about to embark on their careers. They'll share classic songs from Carousel, Oklahoma, […]

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Online Plant Sale February 13th through February 24th

VISIT THE ONLINE STORE HERE Our Online Plant Sale is back! This annual sale of specialty items not sold at our Spring Plant Sale is a fundraiser to support the upkeep of Van Vleck House & Gardens. Find unique shrubs, trees, fruits & perennials available for pick up in the spring. The LINK to the […]

Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Discovering Winter

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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.  A parent or caregiver must accompany each child.  Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 3 - 5. […]

$10 – $15

Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Winter Interest Guided Walk

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck:  Winter Interest Guided Walk Join Laura Roberts, Director of Horticulture at Van Vleck, for a journey through the beauty of the season. Discover enchanting details and appreciate majestic specimens. Outdoor tour, weather permitting, so please dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. If grounds are […]

Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Camouflage Critters

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 guide your family through this interactive learning experience. Registration is required and includes everything you […]

$15

Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Winter Tree ID: Deciduous

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Winter Tree Identification: Deciduous Bare branches? No problem. Join Laura Roberts, ISA certified arborist and NJ licensed tree expert, for an examination of deciduous trees. Sharpen your observation skills by getting to know trees as if you were meeting a new friend. Learn where and […]

Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Foam Block Printmaking

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Foam Block Printmaking Ever heard of a unique way to get creative with everyday items? Join us for a new adult education class, in partnership with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning, that teaches you how to etch your own design into common grocery materials, […]

Maple Sugaring

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

This event is Sold Out! Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited to learn how to identify a sugar maple tree, discover the steps for turning sap into syrup, and visit a tapped sugar maple tree in […]

$25 – $35

Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Tree Planting and Maintenance: Avoiding Common Mistakes

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Tree Planting and Maintenance: Avoiding Common Mistakes Let’s explore the cause of many tree problems: ourselves! Learning to recognize common errors made by those of us who purchase, install, and care for trees in the landscape is a first step toward enhanced beauty and better […]

Second Sunday Concert Series – Cart and Marrazza in concert

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Robert Cart, flute, with Regina Dimedio Marrazza, piano. Renowned for its passionate and musically stirring performances, the Marrazza-Cart Duo is a chamber ensemble formed by Regina DiMedio-Marrazza (piano) and Robert Cart (flute). The duo performs throughout the United States, including concerts at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Philadelphia Ethical Society, the Philadelphia International Music […]

Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Seeds and Sprouts

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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.  A parent or caregiver must accompany each child.  Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 3 - 5. […]

$10 – $15
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