Children

Backyard Birding Kits

Purchase your Backyard Birding Kits Today!

Kits include supplies to make simple bird feeders for your backyard, educational materials, activity sheets and a journal to record your observations. Designed for children ages 5 and up.

 You will be contacted when your kit is ready for pick up.

To purchase kits: Click Here

Garden Discoveries

Select Fridays

February 26th – Feathered Friends in Winter

March 12th – From Seed to Sapling

March 26th – Spring Happenings

NEW TIME! 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Age: 3 – 5 year old accompanied by a parent/caregiver

Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration (done in your own backyard), and hands-on activities. Each class will begin with a Zoom Circle Time and story, as well as a guided activity and Q&A period.  At the conclusion of our virtual class (approximately 20-25 minutes), students are encouraged to go outside with a parent or caregiver to complete an outdoor activity related to the topic of the day.  Activity Kits will need to be picked up at Van Vleck House & Gardens prior to the class. 

$10 per child/per class for Members. $15 per child/per class for Non-Members.

Advanced registration required. Registration deadline: the Tuesday before the class.

Online registration: Click Here

Outdoor Adventures

Select Tuesdays

February 23rd – New Jersey Owls

March 2nd – Sugar Maple Trees

March 16th – Seeds & Germination

March 30th – Spring Discoveries

NEW TIME! 1 – 3:30 pm

Recommended age: 4 – 11 but all are welcome
 Join us in the gardens as you explore and learn with our fun self-guided activity kits. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center between 1 and 3:30 pm on the day of the program.
Masks are required at all times while on the property. Social distancing protocols will be in place.
$10 per family/per class for Members. $15 per family per class for Non-Members.
Advanced Registration is required. Deadline to register: the Sunday before the program. 
Online registration Click Here

          Outdoor Adventures is sponsored by

The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation and

Montclair State University

Van Vleck House & Gardens

All classes and events are held at 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair unless otherwise noted. For further information, log on to www.vanvleck.org. To register or for additional information, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail us at education@vanvleck.org. Become a Member of Van Vleck to take advantage of special pricing for classes and events.

Please note: We are reserving a few spots for those experiencing financial hardship right now due to the COVID-19 crisis.  These spots are first come first serve. Please email education@vanvleck.org  to reserve a spot.