11:30 am MILL Houseplant Clinic Class July 31 @ 11:30 am MILL Houseplant Clinic Class July 31 - House Plant Clinic - Laura Roberts, Director of Horticulture at The Montclair Foundation - Van Vleck House & Gardens, will review solutions to common houseplant problems. Bring one problem plant (or a picture of a plant) for some expert advice. Register at Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning website
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fairy Trail Fun July 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fairy Trail Fun Wednesday July 31st There are two sessions: 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Join us on the Fairy Trail for our summer building day! Each family will receive materials to create a fairy house on our trail as we prepare our trail for the summer season. A fairy themed craft and scavenger hunt will also […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden to Table Family Class – 8/1 cancelled August 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden to Table Family Class – 8/1 cancelled Garden To Table Family Class - CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 1ST 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 snack with ingredients found in the garden. Appropriate for children […]
10:00 am - 10:45 am Tales on the Trails – Life of a Ladybug August 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Tales on the Trails – Life of a Ladybug Wednesday, August 7th, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Did you know there are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world? Join us as we learn about the lifecycle of ladybugs for this month’s Tales on the Trails class. Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. […]
11:30 am - 12:30 pm MILL Summer Classes at Van Vleck August 7 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm MILL Summer Classes at Van Vleck Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden August 7th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Discover how amazing these beautiful creatures that visit our gardens every summer truly are. Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your own yard. This class is a Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning. To register please visit: http://schedulesplus.com/montclair/kiosk Photo credit: […]
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session August 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session 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 […]
6:30 pm Meditation in the Garden August 8 @ 6:30 pm Meditation in the Garden Experience this rare summer meditation opportunity on-site at Van Vleck House & Gardens as we host Ramananda John E. Welshons for two August Thursday evening in-person classes. The group will begin with seated meditation in our beautiful Living Room and then transition to walking meditation in our Garden (weather permitting) - ultimately returning to the […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Storybook Gardening – Sophie’s Squash August 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storybook Gardening – Sophie’s Squash Our Garden Tales Class now has a new name and time! Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with gardening and environmental science. Let’s make stories come to life and become a junior garden and citizen scientist along the way. Perfect activity for […]
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Butterflies August 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Butterflies Wednesday August 14th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (moving from Saturdays to Wednesdays during the summer) Butterflies keep our gardens growing strong and looking beautiful. Join us for August’s Outdoor Adventures all about butterflies. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, and the important role they play as pollinators. You and your family explore and learn […]
11:30 am - 12:30 pm MILL Summer Classes at Van Vleck August 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm MILL Summer Classes at Van Vleck Soils and Mulch August 14th, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Explore the world beneath your feet! Topics will include proper use of mulch, different types of mulch and basic soil analysis. To register please visit: http://schedulesplus.com/montclair/kiosk Photo credit: @jennyjohannson
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session August 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session 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 […]
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session August 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session 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 […]
6:30 pm Meditation in the Garden August 22 @ 6:30 pm Meditation in the Garden Meditation in the Garden (in-person) Dates: August 8th & 22nd Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: John Welshons Description: Take this precious opportunity to experience Meditation on-site at Van Vleck House and Gardens as we host Ramananda John E. Welshons for an August series of two Thursday evening classes. Class will begin with sitting meditation in our […]
2024-08-26 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured August 26 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]
2024-08-27 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured August 27 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]
2024-08-28 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured August 28 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session August 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation – Summer Session 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 […]
2024-08-29 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured August 29 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]
2024-08-30 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured August 30 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]
2024-08-31 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured August 31 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]
2024-09-01 Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Featured “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale Recurring Featured September 1 Recurring “A Welcoming Home” Online Plant Sale August 23rd - September 8th, pick up at Van Vleck Gardens September 11th - 14th Spruce up your home inside and out for Autumn! We are offering the highest quality mums and stunning seasonal planters chosen by our Director of Horticulture, Laura Roberts. For the first time, we will offer beautiful houseplants for purchase! Houseplants […]