Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning

Fall at Van Vleck

Thursdays, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

To Register: This class is a Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning. To register please visit: http://schedulesplus.com/montclair/kiosk

Sept 17 – Flower Pounding on Fabric Squares

Capture the colors of the garden in this creative, hands-on workshop. Using fresh

flowers, leaves, and more, you’ll gently hammer natural pigments directly into

fabric squares to create one-of-a-kind botanical prints that preserve the beauty of

the season.

Sept. 24 – Fantastic Foliage

Dive into the fascinating diversity of plant leaves! In this class, you’ll investigate an

incredible variety of shapes, textures, patterns, and specialized adaptations. Outdoor

tour, so please dress for the weather with appropriate footwear.

Oct 1 – Clay Imprints 

Create beautiful clay imprints inspired by nature.  Press leaves, pinecones and other seasonal treasures gathered from the Garden into clay to capture their beauty.  Turn your handmade creation into a one-of-a-kind keepsake ornament or festive decoration! 

Oct 8 –  Paper Collage Art

Celebrate the colors of the season as autumn transforms the Gardens. Create your own hand-colored papers inspired by the fall foliage and textures in nature. Then cut, tear and layer them into a unique collage that captures the beauty of the season. 

Oct 15 – Wildflower Meadow Exploration

Take a crisp autumn stroll through our meadow to discover late-season blooms,

golden grasses, and seedheads in full display. You’ll learn how native wildflowers

provide vital services for wildlife while gaining a new appreciation for the

meadow’s seasonal transition. You will also have the opportunity to collect some

seeds to take home.

Oct 22 – Tree ID – Fruits and Seeds

Join Laura Roberts, ISA certified arborist and NJ licensed tree expert, for an examination

of fruits and seeds as key identification features . Sharpen your observation skills by

getting to know trees as if you were meeting a new friend. Learn what they have in

common and how to look for characteristics that distinguish one species from another.

Please dress for the weather with appropriate footwear.