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Van Vleck’s garden manager will share insights into  how we keep the garden beautiful. Discover the many tasks we undertake  just before the start of the growing season. Meet at the Education Center.  Please dress for gardening as this class will be held entirely outdoors. Registration Required.  Deadline to sign up is March 5th. To register: Click Here

Our Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities and specimens.  Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and a story. Registration required. Rain or shine. Age: 3 - 5 years old, accompanied by an adult.

Are you interested in creating a rain garden?  This informative class taught by Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agent, will provide all of the information needed to begin.  Discussion will include the benefits of rain gardens, plant and site selection as well as tips on installation and maintenance.   To register: Click Here

This class is full! In this class, we will use our creativity to prepare delicious meals while improving our cooking skills and learning about nutrition and the importance of eating locally. Also included will be time to journal in the beautiful Van Vleck house and gardens. Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 8 to 11. To register: Email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752 ext. 1.  

Our Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities and specimens. Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and a story. Registration required. Rain or shine. Age: 3 - 5 year olds, accompanied by an adult.

This hands-on class introduces children to the joy of gardening. Students will grow vegetables, plant flowers, learn about composting and observe the natural world around them at Van Vleck. The class will include nature hikes and journaling—the perfect way for kids to get outside and get dirty!  Registration required. Open to children in grades 2 through 4. Registration required. Space is limited. $75 for Members, $100 for General Public (includes all 5 classes) To Register: email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752…

In this class, children will learn about gardening and nature as they acquire basic gardening skills, taste some of the veggies grown in the Edible Garden, and explore the grounds on nature hikes. Each week’s class centers around a garden-themed book and participants receive a take home gardening project related to the story. Registration required. Open to children in grades K through 2.  $75 for  Members, $100 for General Public  (includes all 5 classes)

This hands-on class introduces children to the joy of gardening. Students will grow vegetables, plant flowers, learn about composting and observe the natural world around them at Van Vleck. The class will include nature hikes and journaling—the perfect way for kids to get outside and get dirty!  Registration required. Open to children in grades 2 through 4. Registration required. Space is limited. $75 for Members, $100 for General Public (includes all 5 classes) To Register: email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752…

In this class, children will learn about gardening and nature as they acquire basic gardening skills, taste some of the veggies grown in the Edible Garden, and explore the grounds on nature hikes. Each week’s class centers around a garden-themed book and participants receive a take home gardening project related to the story. Registration required. Open to children in grades K through 2.  $75 for  Members, $100 for General Public  (includes all 5 classes)

Our Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities and specimens.  Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and a story. Registration required. Rain or shine. Age: 3 - 5 year olds, accompanied by an adult.

This hands-on class introduces children to the joy of gardening. Students will grow vegetables, plant flowers, learn about composting and observe the natural world around them at Van Vleck. The class will include nature hikes and journaling—the perfect way for kids to get outside and get dirty!  Registration required. Open to children in grades 2 through 4. Registration required. Space is limited. $75 for Members, $100 for General Public (includes all 5 classes) To Register: email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752…

In this class, children will learn about gardening and nature as they acquire basic gardening skills, taste some of the veggies grown in the Edible Garden, and explore the grounds on nature hikes. Each week’s class centers around a garden-themed book and participants receive a take home gardening project related to the story. Registration required. Open to children in grades K through 2.  $75 for  Members, $100 for General Public  (includes all 5 classes)

This hands-on class introduces children to the joy of gardening. Students will grow vegetables, plant flowers, learn about composting and observe the natural world around them at Van Vleck. The class will include nature hikes and journaling—the perfect way for kids to get outside and get dirty!  Registration required. Open to children in grades 2 through 4. Registration required. Space is limited. $75 for Members, $100 for General Public (includes all 5 classes) To Register: email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752…

In this class, children will learn about gardening and nature as they acquire basic gardening skills, taste some of the veggies grown in the Edible Garden, and explore the grounds on nature hikes. Each week’s class centers around a garden-themed book and participants receive a take home gardening project related to the story. Registration required. Open to children in grades K through 2.  $75 for  Members, $100 for General Public  (includes all 5 classes)

This hands-on class introduces children to the joy of gardening. Students will grow vegetables, plant flowers, learn about composting and observe the natural world around them at Van Vleck. The class will include nature hikes and journaling—the perfect way for kids to get outside and get dirty!  Registration required. Open to children in grades 2 through 4. Registration required. Space is limited. $75 for Members, $100 for General Public (includes all 5 classes) To Register: email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752…

In this class, children will learn about gardening and nature as they acquire basic gardening skills, taste some of the veggies grown in the Edible Garden, and explore the grounds on nature hikes. Each week’s class centers around a garden-themed book and participants receive a take home gardening project related to the story. Registration required. Open to children in grades K through 2.  $75 for  Members, $100 for General Public  (includes all 5 classes)