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
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.