Winterberry at Reeves-Reed Arboretum...October 2016
In This Issue

From the Executive Director

Perennial Partners
Dear Friends,

Fall is upon us and the Arboretum is bursting with activities for one and all.

I would especially like to draw your attention to a new group of dedicated RRA supporters that we want to single out and acknowledge - a group we have now named our Perennial Partners.

Perennial Partners are those of you who have continually shown us, for 10 years or more, that the Arboretum means so much more to you than just a lovely place to visit.  Through your ongoing support, you've demonstrated that Reeves-Reed Arboretum is more than a place, it's a community of people. 

We thank you for this enduring (and endearing) endorsement and will see you in the garden, very soon!

Cheers,
Frank Juliano signature

PS - To our 
Perennial Partners, please be on the lookout for invitations to private events, receptions, and workshops just for you!

Adult Programs

Put the 'PUB' in Public Garden!
Beer Tasting
Friday, October 14 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm

According to Ben Franklin, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." So grab your favorite beer drinking friends and come to Reeves-Reed Arboretum on Friday, October 14 to sample select beers from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co., perfectly paired with gourmet delicacies catered by What A Dish.  Please click here for more information.

Creating a Perennial Border with Perennial Interest
Wednesday, October 19 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

The time to start planning your perennial border for next season is...October 19! That's when Reeves-Reed Arboretum's horticultural staff is offering a 1.5 hour workshop on using perennials for maximum longevity and interest.  Bring a rough sketch of your proposed or current garden site, and be sure to measure the area so you can work to scale.  The Arboretum will provide information, guidelines, and hands-on assistance.  Weather permitting, we'll also take a quick look at some of the late-bloomers in the Arboretum's own gardens.   Please click here  to register.

Vanderbilt Mansion and Historic Rhinebeck, NY
Thursday, October 20 from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm

Just a few seats left!  The first stop on this bus tour is the Vanderbilt Mansion for a guided walking tour.  Then, we will visit Rhinebeck for lunch and shopping, and conclude with a wine and cheese reception at the historic Beekman Arms Hotel.   Please click here for more information.

Square Foot Gardening for Adults
Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am or
Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

It's not too late to learn how to extend your garden's growing season - we will learn about this topic and more at next Saturday's Square Foot Gardening class!  Pre-registration is required.   Please click here for dates and topics.

Guided Group Tours
Tuesdays through Fridays by appointment

With our canopy of trees turning red, gold and orange, autumn is the perfect time for your organization, club or group to take a private guided tour of the gardens. Group tours are available Tuesday through Friday by appointment. To learn more about our guided group tours, please click here.

Goats are Coming!

The "Goatel" is Reopening! 

Our grazing friends from Green-Goats in Rhinebeck, NY will be back at the Arboretum helping us clear away a year's worth of wildflower growth, invasive vines and weeds. This environmentally friendly vegetation removal will allow for the annual restoration and replanting of the Daffodil Bowl with bulbs for a spectacular spring.

This "Green Goat" initiative would not be possible without your help! For $25, you can sponsor a goat and receive your very own official certificate of 'Good Goatsmanship'.  Please  click here to sponsor a goat or two!

The goats will be here in mid-October and will be our "Featured Guests" at Celebrate Fall on Sunday, October 23 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please stop by for a visit!

Children and Family Programs

Pumpkin Carving Contest
Entries due by Saturday, October 22!

As part of our annual Celebrate Fall festival, we decided to bring back an old tradition...the pumpkin carving contest!   Be sure to check out the details - all carved pumpkin entries must arrive at the Arboretum by Saturday, October 22 to be considered. Prizes will be awarded for Spookiest, Funniest, Most Creative and a People's Choice Award. 

Please click here for full details regarding rules and categories.
 
Celebrate Fall!
Save the Date! Sunday, October 23
from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

This fun filled family day will feature games, crafts, music and of course - goats!  And we have brought back an old tradition with a twist ... the pumpkin carving contest!  See above for more details on this contest!

oaks and acorns
Oaks and Acorns Session II
Wednesdays, October 19 - November 16
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

There is only one more week before the second session of Oaks and Acorns begins, so be sure to register now - you don't want to miss out on all the fun!  This next session will be all about Autumn!   Please click here for a list of topics and to register.

Let's Get Growing for Kids!
Tuesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm or
Saturdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Our gardening and nutrition program continues next Saturday with a class about pumpkins!   Please click here for a list of topics and to register.

Nocturnal Neighbors
Friday, October 28 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Our last Nocturnal Neighbors for the year will have a bit of a Halloween flavor!  Not only will we be learning about the only flying mammal, the bat, but we will also explore our "Spooky Trail" (a.k.a. the Wildflower Trail) that will be decorated for Halloween! This is your last chance to explore the Arboretum at night and enjoy s'mores and stories by the campfire.  Registration is required.   Please click here for to register.

Susan Robertson Reeves with her grandfather C.E. Graham 1918
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 the history of the area the Arboretum calls home.  Discovery Saturdays is also offered in Spanish thanks to the generous support of the Junior League of Summit.   Please click here for a list of upcoming topics.

Other News

Celebrate Fall Volunteers Needed!

Be part of exciting seasonal events at the Arboretum!  Celebrate Fall is on Sunday, October 23 and volunteers are needed for help with games, crafts and activities at this annual family festival.  This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up.  Volunteers can select either the first shift (10:00 am to 1:30 pm) or the second shift (1:00 pm to 4:30 pm).

To help, please contact Lisa Martin at 908-273-8787 ext. 1313 or  l.martin@reeves-reedarboretum.org.  
 
Volunteers Needed!

October is a great time of year to help out on the grounds!  For information on upcoming Ground Force sessions, p lease click here .


 

Four Centuries Weekend
Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 16 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Visit Reeves-Reed Arboretum on Saturday, October 15 or on Sunday, October 16 as part of Union County's 2016 Four Centuries in a Weekend  historic sites tour.

Visit  click here  for more information.

Free Saturday Garden Tour
Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm

Free guided tours of the Arboretum take place Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm from May through October. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 30 to 45  minutes.

Please click here for more information.

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Exhibits


The Blue Planet

Waterscapes by renowned artist Julio Valdez,
and installation works on the grounds by featured sculptors


  


Please click here for more information about this exhibit.


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FINAL WEEKS!

Down the Shore

Photos by Mary Shadbolt


  


Please click here for more information about this exhibit.


  


 

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