In This Issue

ART in the Garden



Interested in being the Title Sponsor for this year's ART in the Garden, honoring The Summit Garden Club and the Honorable Ellen Dickson and Chip Dickson?  Please contact Frank Juliano, Executive Director at
908-273-8787 ext. 1717 for details.


Please click here to purchase sponsorships and tickets!

Upcoming Events

Last chance to register!
Mother-Daughter Mind/Body Workshop
Saturday, May 7 from 8:15 am to 10:30 am

Grab that special young lady in your life and join us as we learn about mind/body wellness and how to support one another on a daily basis. The workshop includes a 35 minute Mind Session with Certified Life Coach Deborah Munies followed by a 35 minute Body/Nutrition Session with Debra Karrat, AFAA & Tabata Certified Fitness Instructor with a certification in nutrition. Morning snack and goodie bag included. Registration is required.

Please click here  for more information and to register.

Nocturnal Neighbors
Friday, May 13 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Each Nocturnal Neighbors program includes a night hike, story and s'mores by the campfire. Registration is required.

Please click here to register.

RRA Plant Sale
Members' Preview: Friday, May 13 from 
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
General Public: Saturday, May 14 from 
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Mark your special, special calendar for the annual RRA plant sale! This year's unique selection includes the hardy orchid Bletilla x Yokohama 'Kate' (pictured), the award winning miniature Alocasia 'Tiny Dancers', some interesting native plants, a few plants that will be featured in our 1940 Time Capsule garden, and much more. 

Family, Teen & Children's Programs

Great American Backyard Campout
Friday, June 17 to Saturday, June 18

Member registration begins May 2! Don't wait to register since this very popular program sells out quickly.

Registration for non-members will begin on May 16.

Summer Camps

Time's running out to sign up for the 2016 Summer Camps at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Limited slots are still available. Register online  or call 908-273-8787 ext. 1515.

Please click here to register!


Portraits in the Park 2016
May 6, 7 and 8; May 13,14 and 15

Master photographer Bruce Lorenz will be at the Arboretum during the dates above to take photos of your family.  This is a great opportunity to have a portrait done of your children or family during Mother's Day weekend in the Arboretum's beautiful gardens.  The entire proceeds from these sessions will be donated to Reeves-Reed Arboretum!

Please click here to find out  more and to make an appointment.

Discovery Saturdays
Most Saturdays* from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Our weekly drop-in program, Discovery Saturdays, continues this month with a focus on Around the Gardens.  Don't forget, Discovery Saturdays is also offered in Spanish thanks to the generous support of the Junior League of Summit.  Please note that there is no Discovery Saturdays program this Saturday, April 30, but will resume on May 7.

Cost: Free for RRA Members; $5 per child for Non-Members

*Please click here for dates and topics.

Volunteers

Volunteers Needed...Ground Force

Spring is an ideal time to volunteer in the gardens with our Horticulture Department! 

Please click here for Ground Force days.

 

Other News

Philip Sherwood Keeler, Jr.

The Trustees and Staff of Reeves-Reed Arboretum mourn the loss of former RRA Trustee and rosarian, Philip Keeler, Jr.  The Arboretum has grown and prospered over the years, but the foundation on which we've been able to thrive was set on the vision and efforts of people like Philip. We all honor and celebrate his legacy.

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Exhibits


CLOSING SOON!

At Wisner House
Reeves-Reed Arboretum



Please click here for more information about this exhibit.

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At Hat Tavern
The Grand Summit Hotel


  

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908-273-8787

www.Reeves-ReedArboretum.org

 


 

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