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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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Join us in the Gardens on November 3rd for our sel Join us in the Gardens on November 3rd for our self-guided Outdoor Adventures class! Let’s learn all about Terrific Trees! Session 1: 1 – 2:30pm Session 2: 3 – 4:30pm Deadline to register: October 30th. More details and registration link at: https://vanvleck.org/child-programs/ Sponsored by @montclairstateu #goodgrowshere #kidsactivities #keepingbusy #vanvleckarts #montclairnj #connectingwithnature #outdoors #vanvleckprograms #kids #gardendiscoveries #gardentales
Starting today through November 8th, check out the Starting today through November 8th, check out the Scarecrows in the Gardens! Stop by anytime from 9am to 5pm and view the one-of-a-kind exhibit adorning the Van Vleck Gardens. Our community has created some original characters! Let us know your favorites and tag us! #scarecrowsinthegardens #spookyfun #halloween2020 #jointhefun #gardens #vanvleck #community #oneofakind #goodgrowshere
Our final grantee for the current round of funds f Our final grantee for the current round of funds from The Montclair Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund is Connections at Home. They plan to use the funds to provide user friendly technology for seniors who are increasingly isolated during this pandemic, as well as social services and programs to keep them connected. #community #essentialworkers #childcare #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate
It’s so beautiful to see happy couples in love! It’s so beautiful to see happy couples in love! . These beautiful engagement photos were taken recently by photographer Lizzie Burger in our Gardens. We give each couple their own two hour window with their photographer so they have plenty of room and choice of locations on the property. Visit vanvleck.org/photography-at-van-vleck/ for details about reservations. And don’t forget to tag us!! 📸👰🏼 #GoodGrowsHere #photography #engagementphotos #photoshoots @lizzieburgerphoto
From October 28- November 8th explore Van Vleck Ga From October 28- November 8th explore Van Vleck Gardens and admire all the amazing scarecrows participating in our contest! It is a free exhibition and features creations from local families, scout troops, businesses and more. Please note, we will be closed during the afternoon on 10/30 for our Creepy Crawly event and tickets are sold out. https://vanvleck.org/event/scarecrows-in-the-gardens/ #scarecrowsinthegarden #halloween2020 #spookyfun #vanvleckevents #GoodGrowsHere
Another one of our Emergency Fund grantees is the Another one of our Emergency Fund grantees is the Montclair YMCA. The funds awarded will allow them to partially fund tuition for their Learning Enrichment Community which provides full day, remote learning supervision and child care for grades K-8 at the Geyer Family campus of the Y for parents who need to go to work and cannot afford the full tuition. They currently have space for 162 students, and hope to grow to include other Y campuses, as they see the need growing every day. #community #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate #childcare @montclairymca
#TBT to the construction of the main house on the #TBT to the construction of the main house on the property, in 1916, which would then become home to three generations of Van Vlecks. In 1993, the heirs of Howard Van Vleck donated the property to The Montclair Foundation. This community foundation transformed the house into a center for nonprofit organizations. The offices of several New Jersey foundations are located on the second floor. #GoodGrowsHere
#whatsatvanvleck Pyracantha (firethorn) makes for #whatsatvanvleck Pyracantha (firethorn) makes for an excellent hedge or barrier with thorny branches. Its flowers and berries are produced only on growth that is at least 1 year old. Be sure to always leave some of the growth each year so that you will have flowers and berries.
Want to learn about Night Creatures? Join us in Want to learn about Night Creatures? Join us in the Gardens on October 27th for our self-guided Outdoor Adventures class!! Morning Session: 10:30am to 12pm Afternoon Session: 1pm to 2:30pm Deadline to register: October 23rd. More details and registration link at: https://vanvleck.org/child-programs/ Sponsored by @montclairstateu #goodgrowshere #kidsactivities #keepingbusy #vanvleckarts #montclairnj #connectingwithnature #outdoors #vanvleckprograms #kids #gardendiscoveries #gardentales
Join us on 10/30 for some creepy crawly fun with @ Join us on 10/30 for some creepy crawly fun with @eyesofthewildnj and our scarecrow walk. Tickets required -reserve at VanVleck.org
Montclair Shared Housing (The Montclair Inn) has a Montclair Shared Housing (The Montclair Inn) has also been selected as a grant recipient of The Montclair Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund. The funds awarded will be used to contract tree work to combat the infestation of raccoons and squirrels which have come into the house, as well as removal of dangerous dead trees close to the house. #community #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate #shelter #counseling #mentalhealth
Another local nonprofit to receive funds from The Another local nonprofit to receive funds from The Montclair Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund is Family Promise of Essex County (formerly Interfaith Housing Network). This grant enables them to continue providing short term emergency shelter, counseling, job leads and other youth and family programs. #community #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate #shelter #counseling #mentalhealth
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Upcoming Events

Wed 28

Scarecrows in the Gardens! A Free Community Exhibition

October 28 @ 9:00 AM - November 8 @ 5:00 PM
Sat 31

Creepy Crawly Halloween 2020 Event – RAINDATE 10/31

October 31 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov 02

Monday Morning Yoga

November 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Nov 03

Outdoor Adventures: Terrific Trees

November 3 @ 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Nov 04

Meditation with John Welshons

November 4 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov 06

Virtual Garden Discoveries: Owls

November 6 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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