June 20 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Recurring MILL Spring Classes at Van Vleck – Native Plant Tour Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Spring MILL classes at Van Vleck Please register at Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning's website. (Details and Spring registration coming soon) 4/18 - Deer Resistant Garden Strategies 5/9 - Seasonal Interest Tour 5/23 - Tree ID: Magnolias 6/6 - Nature Prints on Upcycled Tiles 6/13 - Prune & Pinch Demo 6/20 - Native Plant Tour
June 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person / virtual – Late Spring Mondays 9:30 - 10:45 AM Late Spring Session: May 6th - June 24th (no class 5/27) Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens. All levels of yoga experience are welcome in this dynamic, inclusive class. Our teacher Jennifer Hondru-Celestin takes inspiration […]
June 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga in the Garden Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tuesdays: May 14th, May 21st, June 11th & June 25th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin 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. […]
June 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Garden Inspirations: Sunset Watercolor Workshop Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts Tuesday, June 25th, 6:00PM -8:00 PM A lovely way to enjoy the sultry days of summer in the beautiful Van Vleck gardens. Join us as we paint in the garden as the sun slowly sets. Come early (optional) and bring your dinner at 5:00 pm to enjoy in […]
June 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Spring Sessions Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Spring session: 7:00-9:00 PM April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 26 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These […]
July 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session Online Only Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety. Participants will learn and practice […]
July 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden to Table Family Class Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Garden To Table Family Class - THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. Please contact Kelsey@montclairfoundation.com to be added to the waitlist. 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 […]
July 10 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Tales on the Trails – Frog Fun Wednesday, July 10th, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Did you know some frog calls are so loud that they can be heard up to a mile away? Discover the fun with frogs at this month’s Tales on the Trails class. Learn about the lifecycle of a frog and other amphibian friends. […]
July 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm MILL Summer Classes at Van Vleck – Honey Bees & Beekeeping Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Honey Bees & Beekeeping - Join Eric Hanan of Bee Haven Bees to learn about honey bees and beekeeping. Eric will discuss the beehives here at Van Vleck, and bring an observation hive for up close viewing. This class is a Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning. To register please visit: http://schedulesplus.com/montclair/kiosk […]
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storybook Gardening – No Nibbling! Cancelled Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED! Please join us at the next class Our Garden Tales Class now has a new name and time! Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this summer with "Storybook Gardening"! Each class will still focus on a different storybook that explores gardening and our natural world. The book this class […]
July 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Fireflies in the Sky Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Wednesday July 24th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (moving from Saturdays to Wednesdays during the summer) July's Outdoor Adventures is all about our friend the firefly! Come learn about fireflies and why they love warm summer nights. Join us to make a fun glow in the dark craft, a summer themed scavenger hunt and other […]
July 24 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm MILL Summer Class – Summer Interest Garden Tour Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair July 24, 11:30AM- 12:30PM Summer Interest Garden Tour - Join Laura Roberts, Director of Horticulture at The Montclair Foundation - Van Vleck House & Gardens, for a journey through the beauty of the season. Tour highlights will include many beautiful blooming specimens as well as a visit to our Edible Garden which showcases a bountiful […]