Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Our Gardens have something new blooming every season.
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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.
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Outdoor Adventures Family Program
Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
November 9 – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls?
December 14 – Bird Feeder Fun
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. 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 HERE 1 day prior to each class
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