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Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Spring Celebration

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

Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Celebrate the Earth

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

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Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

This class is full. Please contact michellew@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts All watercolor artists are welcome, from adventurous beginners to experienced painters! Four Tuesday afternoons in May we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens. Each week will be in a different location in the […]

$200 – $225
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Yoga in the Garden

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

The May 9th class has been cancelled due to a personal emergency. Spend a peaceful evening practicing mindful slow-flow yoga. Jennifer takes inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty of the Van Vleck Gardens to lead a class blending mindful movement, breath, meditation, and a good dose of humor and fun. Our yoga community welcomes all […]

$20 – $25

Members Spring Plant Sale Preview 2023

Members will enjoy first access from 5:00PM - 7:00PM and a 10% discount at our Spring Plant Sale. Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Our plant advisors can help you find what will work in your […]

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Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Curated by our Director of Horticulture, we have a dazzling array of healthy and stunning plants to choose from on our formal lawn. Our plant advisors can help you find […]

Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023

Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Our plant advisors can help you find what will work in your garden or patio spots.  After you find all your plants to make your heart sing, enjoy a walk […]

Sensory Celebration

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Due to the weather forecast, our April 1st Sensory Celebration was rescheduled to May 12th. In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, this event invites you to explore the Van Vleck gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced and optional, and focus on using our senses to discover nature […]

$10 – $15

Second Sunday Concert Series – Mother’s Day Concert

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players performs a program of Brass Quintet favorites in honor of Mother's Day. Performers will be: Garth Greenup, trumpet Anderson Romero, trumpet Andrea Menousek, french horn Vernon Belford, trombone Derek Fenstermacher, tuba Attendees should bring blankets or folding lawn chairs to sit upon on the formal garden lawn. Alcohol and picnics are not permitted. Registrations […]

Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Flower Fun

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

Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Seed Starting

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
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