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Our grounds are now open for your enjoyment from 9AM - 6PM daily.
Face masks and social distancing are required at all times.

The Gardens

OUR ADMISSION-FREE GARDENS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365 DAYS A YEAR.
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel. 973-744-4752
{Limited on-site parking available. Free street parking.}

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The Montclair Foundation has awarded a grant from The Montclair Foundation has awarded a grant from our Emergency Fund to The Neighborhood Child Care Center. NCCC on Maple Avenue has continued to provide childcare support every single day throughout the pandemic, caring for almost 50 children of emergency and essential workers. The children range in ages 4 months to 12 years. The Center has been providing healthy food to these children and need help to continue this support. Please consider helping by donating too - link in bio. https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/EmergencyFund.html #community #essentialworkers #childcare #commitment #reliability #gratitude #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants
Repost from @shainanegans1 • “To plant a garde Repost from @shainanegans1 • “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” #Tb🔙 to a cool day last month (mask in hand) #Explore #NewJersey #NJSpots #GardenState #NoFilter #Spring #Gardens #VanVleckHouse #NJGardenTour #ScenicNJ #thisisnj
Our next Outdoor Adventures class is August 4th fr Our next Outdoor Adventures class is August 4th from 11am to 1pm. Join us in the Gardens as you explore and learn about Sensing Nature with our fun self-guided activity kits. For ages 4-10 but younger and older children are welcome, too. Registration is required by Friday, 7/31, and includes everything you need to participate in the program. https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/outdooradventuressummer2020-1-1.html Sponsored by @montclairstateu #goodgrowshere #kidsactivities #keepingbusy #vanvleckarts #montclairnj #connectingwithnature #outdoors #vanvleckprograms #kids #gardendiscoveries #gardentales
#goodgrowshere Join us on August 5th for our Virtu #goodgrowshere Join us on August 5th for our Virtual Garden Tales class for kids in grades K-2. We’ll learn all about ladybugs! 🐞 Activity kits, which will include all the materials necessary to participate in the class, will need to be picked up prior to the class. Friday July 31st is the deadline to register https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/kidsprograms2020-1.html (Link in bio) #kidsactivities #keepingbusy #vanvleckarts #montclairnj #connectingwithnature #outdoors #vanvleckprograms #kids #gardendiscoveries #gardentales
#whatsatvanvleck The Echinacea purpurea (purple co #whatsatvanvleck The Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) blooms profusely for up to two months adding beauty and color to our gardens. It is a favorite nectar source for butterflies, bees and myriad pollinators, including hummingbirds. If the flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds.
#TBT Before Masks. Make Van Vleck the backdrop for #TBT Before Masks. Make Van Vleck the backdrop for your beautiful wedding photos! We love seeing your photo shoots on our grounds. Permits are required to have yours taken here, please visit https://vanvleck.org/photography-at-van-vleck/ for fee information and to fill out the application. And don’t forget to tag us!! 📸👰🏼 Repost from @mollysuephotography • Spring time pretties 🌿
1. Echinops ritro (Globe thistle) 2. Monarda punct 1. Echinops ritro (Globe thistle) 2. Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm)
Our next Outdoor Adventures class is July 28th fro Our next Outdoor Adventures class is July 28th from 11am to 1pm. Join us in the Gardens as you explore and learn about insects with our fun self-guided activity kits. For ages 4-10 but younger and older children are welcome, too. Registration is required by Friday, 7/24, and includes everything you need to participate in the program. https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/outdooradventuressummer2020-1-1.html (link in bio) Sponsored by @montclairstateu #goodgrowshere #kidsactivities #keepingbusy #vanvleckarts #montclairnj #connectingwithnature #outdoors #vanvleckprograms #kids #gardendiscoveries #gardentales
In-person Yoga is back! Join us for our outdoor Y In-person Yoga is back! Join us for our outdoor Yoga class (weather permitting) on the beautiful grounds of Van Vleck House & Gardens. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. July 29, August 5 and 12 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Registration required. https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/LiveYogaSummer2020.html (link in bio) Deadline to register: the day before the class. Drop-ins will not be accepted. Weather permitting. Mats must be placed 6 feet apart and masks must be worn when not on your mat. #yoga #vanvleckyoga #yogilife #gardens @jhondru.wellness
#goodgrowshere Join us on July 29th for Virtual Ga #goodgrowshere Join us on July 29th for Virtual Garden Discoveries - Signs of Summer! Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Each class includes a Zoom lesson and Activity Kit. Activity Kits will need to be picked up at Van Vleck House & Gardens prior to the class. Registration required by Friday, 7/24. https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/kidsprograms2020-1.html (link in bio) #kidsactivities #keepingbusy #vanvleckarts #montclairnj #connectingwithnature #outdoors #vanvleckprograms #kids #gardendiscoveries #gardentales
Enjoy some of our Van Vleck Spring 2020 honey at h Enjoy some of our Van Vleck Spring 2020 honey at home! Our bees have been very busy making this healthy, delicious honey. Purchase at this link and pick up at our Education Center without contact. https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/Honey2020.html (link in bio) Thanks to MHS 2020 graduate @noahfarjanii for the label design!
A membership to Van Vleck House & Gardens, helps s A membership to Van Vleck House & Gardens, helps support this oasis in the heart of Montclair! Your support is more important to us than ever. In recognition that Van Vleck was closed for many weeks and has limited programming at this time, your membership will be in effect for 14 months, rather than the typical 12 months. This applies to new memberships and also renewals. To learn more about benefits, or to renew or join, please visit https://vanvleck.org/membership-benefits/ (link in bio). #becomeamember #vanvleckbenefits #comevisitus #vanvleckhouseandgardens #montclairnj #themontclairfoundation
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Upcoming Events

Mon 03

Monday Morning Yoga

August 3 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Tue 04

Outdoor Adventures: Sensing Nature

August 4 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wed 05

Garden Tales Class: Ladybugs

August 5 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wed 05

Outdoor Yoga

August 5 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wed 05

Meditation with John Welshons

August 5 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon 10

Monday Morning Yoga

August 10 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

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