October 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tips for the Home Gardener: Beginning with Bulbs Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Join Cameron Kanterman from Van Vleck’s horticulture staff for informative classes on seasonal gardening topics which will provide home gardeners with the knowledge and encouragement needed to transform their own garden spaces. Beginning with Bulbs Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinth, and alliums. There is something magical […] $15 – $20
October 9, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ALL SEATS CLAIMED! Second Sunday Concert Series – Carol Erickson and Bob McHugh Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Carol Erickson, vocalist and Bob McHugh, pianist. Van Vleck House & Gardens begins its tenth season of Second Sunday Afternoon concerts on October 9th, with Carol Erickson and Bob McHugh performing Favorites from The Great American Songbook, a collection of important songs from the early 20th century. ’Let them Entertain you’ - The duo of Carol Erickson, […]
October 13, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Fall 2022 MILL Classes At Van Vleck – Seasonal Walk Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning (MILL) Adult Classes and Programs at Van Vleck (Fall 2022) See the garden from a horticulturist's point of view. Join Laura Roberts, Director of Horticulture at Van Vleck House and Gardens, for a refreshing stroll through the grounds to discover the beauty of the season. Tour will feature all that is […]
October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Pumpkins and Gourds 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. This program is entirely outdoors, weather dependent. […] $15
October 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Outdoor Yoga In The Gardens – Guest Instructor Genna Cimo Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Spend a peaceful autumn morning outdoors with guest instructor Genna Cimo of Mamastecalm Studio as she leads the yoga class in our Gardens. We will flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. In case of […] $20 – $25
October 17, 2022 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring Scarecrows in the Gardens 2022 – Free Exhibit Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Voting begins Monday, October 17 and will close by October 26. Winners in each category will win $500 to donate to the nonprofit of their choice. The community will be able to vote for their favorites in each category in real-time online. The winners will be notified Thursday, October 27 and their winning prize awarded […] Free
October 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Discovering Fall 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. September 21st - Fairy […] $10 – $15
October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Live Animal Family Program – Creepy Crawly Critters! Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Snakes, spiders and more will be joining us for an informative and engaging evening of all things creepy and crawly. Learn interesting facts about these fascinating creatures from an Eyes of the Wild Animal Expert. And for the brave of heart a chance to touch (some of) them! Choose one of two sessions: 4 - […] $25 – $35
October 25, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring Awakening from Grief: Finding the Way Back to Joy Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Van Vleck House is pleased to once again present AWAKENING FROM GRIEF: Finding the Way Back to Joy - one of the most popular workshops we have presented in past years. Led by John E. Welshons, and based on his critically acclaimed book of the same title, AWAKENING FROM GRIEF offers participants the opportunity to […] $50 – $60
November 3, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Fall 2022 MILL Classes At Van Vleck – Fall Tree ID Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning (MILL) Adult Classes and Programs at Van Vleck (Fall 2022) Join Laura Roberts, ISA certified arborist and NJ licensed tree expert, for another round of tree identification. Sharpen your observation skills by getting to know trees as if you were spending time with a friend. Learn where and how to look […]
November 4, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Raptors in the Garden is FULL! Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair This program is sold out! 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 […] $25 – $35
November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Trees, Leaves and Seeds 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. This program is entirely outdoors, weather dependent. […] $15