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January 2021
Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Virtual Garden Discoveries Pre-K Class: Discovering Winter is CANCELLED
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…
Find out more »February 2021
Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. We flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »February is Birding Month!
In honor of our feathered friends, we have declared February 2021 birding month! Join us as we celebrate these amazing creatures with programs and classes throughout the month focused on birds. Backyard Birding Kits: Click Here to purchase Birds of Prey Virtual Program: Click Here to register Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Click Here to register Garden Discoveries Pre-K Program: Click Here to register Great Backyard Bird Count: For more information Click Here
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. We flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Garden How-To: Pruning (Virtual Class)
Pruning is one of the many tasks we tackle before the growing season officially begins. Gain a better understanding of when, why, and where to prune landscape plants as well as how to choose the right tool for the job. Plan now for your plant’s long-term health, beauty, and structure. Registration Deadline is February 9th. Click Here to register
Find out more »Virtual Garden Discoveries Pre-K Class: Sugar Maple Fun
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…
Find out more »Tree Planting Series Virtual Class
Want to insure your tree’s well-being and ultimate success? Here’s what you need to know before you plant. Let’s explore a common cause of tree problems: ourselves! … and learn to avoid common errors made by those of us who purchase, install and care for trees in the landscape. Making good decisions early in the process lets us enjoy enhanced beauty, better survival, and lower maintenance costs.
Find out more »2021 Online Plant Sale
Our Online Plant Sale Begins February 15th It is time to start thinking about unique buds and blooms for your garden! As in previous years, we will have exclusive items of interest that are not sold at our in-person annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens. New this year, we will have goldenrods to encourage biodiversity in your garden as well as our popular milkweeds to attract butterflies. These perennials for pollinators are good for the earth and their beauty is good for the soul!…
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Tree Planting Series Virtual Class
Want to insure your tree’s well-being and ultimate success? Here’s what you need to know before you plant. Let’s explore a common cause of tree problems: ourselves! … and learn to avoid common errors made by those of us who purchase, install and care for trees in the landscape. Making good decisions early in the process lets us enjoy enhanced beauty, better survival, and lower maintenance costs.
Find out more »Meet the Invaders Virtual Class
These hitchhikers have landed on our shores, putting our gardens, environment, and economy in danger. Join us for an update via Zoom on current and emerging threats posed by non-native insects and diseases. Let’s learn to spot them, so we can all help protect our gardens, crops, and forests. Registration required. Registration deadline: February 17th. Online registration for Members: Click Here Online registration for Non-Members: Click Here
Find out more »Birds of Prey Virtual Visit
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center will join us for a Zoom Family Program with live birds of prey. Discover how incredible these birds are by learning about their behavior and special adaptations Open to families and individuals. Designed for families with children ages 7 and up, but all ages are welcome. Registration deadline is Friday, February 19th. Click Here to register
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. We flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: New Jersey Owls
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 from 1:00 - 3:30 PM on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration.Ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Garden Discoveries: Feathered Friends in Winter
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…
Find out more »Tree Planting Series Virtual Class
Want to insure your tree’s well-being and ultimate success? Here’s what you need to know before you plant. Let’s explore a common cause of tree problems: ourselves! … and learn to avoid common errors made by those of us who purchase, install and care for trees in the landscape. Making good decisions early in the process lets us enjoy enhanced beauty, better survival, and lower maintenance costs.
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