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June 2021
2021 Van Vleck Online Bulb Sale
Plant It Forward! Order bulbs now for pick-up this fall. Enjoy their beauty next spring. The detailed purchase LINK with all the images and information will be open at 9AM on Monday, June 14th. Choose from a huge assortment of unique bulbs that our Van Vleck Horticulturalist has curated for this sale. To help guide you, there are notations in the descriptions. Watch “Dig, Drop, Done!” for bulb planting tips. Consider sharing a large quantity pack with a friend or neighbor if it is…
Find out more »Introduction to Hydroponics and Tour
Growing hydroponically (or in other words “without soil”) is an incredibly productive modern farming technique. Join us and Montclair Community Farms in an explorative Intro to Hydroponics class, and walk through our green house to see innovative technology at work! This class is for adults. Registration required by June 13th. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Cats In The Garden 2021
Car enthusiasts, join the Jaguar Touring Club at the only New Jersey car show to feature eight decades of Jaguars! Don’t miss more than 75 classic Jaguars on display in the gardens. Admission: $10 cash per person at the door; children under 10 are free. There is no pre-registration for this event. The raindate is Sunday, June 27th. For more information, contact Paul Maletsky at the Jaguar Touring Club at 973-575-8737.
Find out more »Outdoor Meditation in the Gardens
Spend an evening in the Gardens practicing meditation with Ramananda John Welshons. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session - including a walking meditation through the beautiful Van Vleck Gardens. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Classes will be held entirely outdoors, and rescheduled in the event of rain. These classes are extremely popular and space…
Find out more »July 2021
Outdoor Adventures: Nature at Night
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 1o am to 1 pm on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. An educator will be on hand to explain the topic of the day and answer questions. Ages 4 -11…
Find out more »Outdoor Meditation in the Gardens
Spend an evening in the Gardens practicing meditation with Ramananda John Welshons. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session - including a walking meditation through the beautiful Van Vleck Gardens. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Classes will be held entirely outdoors, and rescheduled in the event of rain. These classes are extremely popular and space…
Find out more »HUDSON Performs Live At Van Vleck
Bring a blanket and head to our Gardens for some live music al fresco. Popular Jersey band HUDSON will perform an array of country music covers on the wisteria terrace behind Van Vleck House. Bring friends and relax on the lawn in the gorgeous garden setting. Suggested admission is $10 cash or Venmo at the door. Sorry, no dogs, alcohol or picnics are permitted.
Find out more »School Of Rock Concert to Benefit Toni’s Kitchen
Join us in the Gardens for a talented line-up of performers. Please bring non-perishable food donations like cereal, cans of tuna fish or pasta sauce, for Toni's Kitchen Food Pantry. Cash donations to Toni's Kitchen to support all the amazing work they do are also always welcome. The raindate is Sunday, July 25th. #Goodgrowshere
Find out more »Outdoor Meditation in the Gardens
Spend an evening in the Gardens practicing meditation with Ramananda John Welshons. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session - including a walking meditation through the beautiful Van Vleck Gardens. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Classes will be held entirely outdoors, and rescheduled in the event of rain. These classes are extremely popular and space…
Find out more »Outdoor Meditation in the Gardens
Spend an evening in the Gardens practicing meditation with Ramananda John Welshons. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session - including a walking meditation through the beautiful Van Vleck Gardens. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Classes will be held entirely outdoors, and rescheduled in the event of rain. These classes are extremely popular and space…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Edible Gardening
NEW DAY! NEW TIME! 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 - 4:00 PM on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. Ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. Sponsored by Montclair State University & The Albert Payson…
Find out more »August 2021
Nocturnal Animals – Live Animal Program – Rescheduled to August 6th
This program is FULL! If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email michellew@montclairfoundation.org. Spend an evening in the gardens of Van Vleck meeting nocturnal animals from Eyes of the Wild, an exotic animal rescue. Learn about these fascinating creatures who are awake while we are asleep. This presentation is for families with children 5 and up, but all are welcome. Program will be held outdoors, and is fair weather only. (in the event of rain…
Find out more »Pollinator Day
Join us for an educational and engaging evening in the garden learning about the importance of pollinators in our world. Activities include a live observation hive and Q & A with Eric Hanan of Bee Haven Bees, crafts, a scavenger hunt, live caterpillar/butterfly display, tours of our Mark Landrum Children's Butterfly Garden and more. Open to families and individuals. Program will be held outdoors, and is fair weather only. (In the event of rain, the program will be rescheduled). Registration…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Butterflies – SOLD OUT
NEW DAY! NEW TIME! 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 on the day of the program. An educator will be on hand to explain the topic of the day and to answer any questions. Ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. Sponsored by Montclair…
Find out more »September 2021
2021 Autumn Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens
Don't miss our in-person sale in September! We will have a wide variety of plants to give your garden a boost. A curated mix of perennials and annuals will be available to provide visual interest into late autumn. Credit cards, cash and Venmo will be accepted. Members enjoy a 10% discount at this sale; renew or join here. Sale hours are: Thursday 9/9 5PM-7PM - Members Only Early Access Event. Moss & More botanical boutique will have a pop-up shop…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person/online
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the Van Vleck living room or 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 by the Friday before the class. Masks required. Please bring your own yoga mat and props. Online registration for Virtual option: Click Here Online registration for In-Person option: Click Here
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person/online
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the Van Vleck living room or 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 by the Friday before the class. Masks required. Please bring your own yoga mat and props. Online registration for Virtual option: Click Here Online registration for In-Person option: Click Here
Find out more »Garden Explorers
It is time to get outside and discover the wonders of nature at Van Vleck. Our exploration in this class will focus on the Edible Garden and all it has to offer for the fall harvest. Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 8. Online registration Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Garden Critters
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 during the scheduled time on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. An educator will be on hand to explain the topic of the day and answer questions. Ages 4 -11 but all…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person/online
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the Van Vleck living room or 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 by the Friday before the class. Masks required. Please bring your own yoga mat and props. Online registration for Virtual option: Click Here Online registration for In-Person option: Click Here
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