Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Our Gardens have something new blooming every season.
The Montclair Foundation
Nurturing local nonprofits and preserving Van Vleck House & Gardens
Learn about our dual mission of community grant-giving and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens.
Sign up for one of our many nature themed classes and programs for kids and families and our wellness and horticultural classes for adults.
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Outdoor Adventures
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May 17th – Garden Critters
Explore the lively world of the garden above and below the soil at Outdoor Adventures. Together we will look for garden critters and learn how our gardens make for the perfect home for them. Your family will 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. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Designed for children ages 4 -11 but all are welcome.
Fee: FREE for Members of Van Vleck; $15 per family for Non-Members
Registration required by 1 day prior to each class.
Upcoming Class: June 21st – Sunflowers & Summer Blooms
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until July 21, 2025
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 24, 2025