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Staff:
Frank Juliano
Executive Director
Director of Children's Education
Lisa Martin
Environmental Educator
& Volunteer Coordinator
Althea Llewellyn
Environmental Educator
Marc Montefusco
Director of Horticulture
Julieanne Frascinella
Lead Horticulturist
Joyce Zemsky
Events Coordinator and Rental Manager
Mary Nohara
Website and Database Administrator
Flora Attardi
Financial Administrator
Beth Kinney
Grants Administrator
Doreen Schindler
Office Manager
Peter Richardson
Facilities Manager
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Programs and events at RRA are made possible, in part, by support from Novartis; Lois Schneider Realtor; Bartlett Tree Experts; Hall's Garden Center & Florist; Celgene; Full Service Aquatics; Royal Bank of Canada; The Grand Summit Hotel; E.J. Grassmann Trust; Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Foundation; Summit Area Public Foundation; Hyde & Watson Foundation; Manley-Wisner Foundation; Union Foundation; Garden Clubs of America; Summit Garden Club; Junior League of Summit; SmartSign; NJ Historic Trust; and the NJ Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Department of Parks & Community Renewal.
Signature membership activities for 2016 are underwritten with generous support from Investors Bank.
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| 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,
PS - To our
Perennial Partners, please be on the lookout for invitations to private events, receptions, and workshops just for you!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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| 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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Susan Robertson Reeves with her grandfather C.E. Graham 1918 |
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Reeves-Reed Arboretum