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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. Special thanks to our media sponsors including TapInto and Renna Media. Signature membership activities for 2017 are underwritten with generous support from Investors Bank.
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ART in the Garden 2017
Saturday, June 10
Auction Sneak Preview!
The hottest thing out there isn't a Birkin bag...it's a BERGEN BAG! Award-winning actress Candice Bergen will create a one-of-a-kind nature image on a Tory Burch tote especially for Reeves-Reed Arboretum!
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This Week at the Arboretum |
RRA Plant Sale
Members' Preview: Friday, May 19 from
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
General Public: Saturday, May 20 from
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Another year, another amazing RRA plant sale! This year's unique selection includes the brand-new marigold 'Strawberry Blond' (pictured), the endangered Kankakee Mallow (grown from seed here at RRA), two varieties of yellow clematis, and much more.
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Nocturnal Neighbors
(for families with children ages 5 and up)
Friday, May 19 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Explore the Arboretum at night and enjoy stories and s'mores by the campfire. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Let's Get Growing!
(for children ages 5 to 12)
Saturday, May 20 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
In the kitchen, a multitude of wonderful tastes, textures, aromas and nutritious food abound. We will prepare delicious snacks inspired by what's growing in the garden...the Square Foot Garden way!
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Square Foot Gardening 101 for Adults
Saturday, May 20
from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Take advantage of whatever space you have and make it productive using the Square Foot Gardening method.
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Great American Backyard Campout
Friday, June 23 to Saturday, June 24
Member and Non-Member registration going on now! Just a few spots are available so don't wait to register!
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How many days until summer vacation? We don't know the exact number, but we do know it will be here before you know it. Don't wait until the last minute to sign up for summer camp...if you do, you may disappointed to find that there are no longer spaces availabile. Don't let your child miss out on the fun!
Please
click here
for more information about all of our camp offerings!
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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 Saturday with a focus on Flowers! Please note that Discovery Saturdays is also offered in Spanish!
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Adult Programs and Events |
Seaside Spring Lake Garden Tour
Wednesday, June 28
Join us 'Down the Shore' for the Seaside Spring Lake Garden Tour!
Tour 8 private, unique gardens in the seaside town of Spring Lake, enjoy refreshments on a beautiful breezy Spring Lake porch and top off the day with lunch on your own or shopping downtown on Third Avenue.
Roundtrip transportation included, as well as garden tour entry and coupons for local restaurants and boutiques.
Bus seating is limited, so sign-up early!
Bus departs from the Grand Summit Hotel at 9:00 am and from Spring Lake at approximately 4:30 pm.
For more information and to register, please
click here.
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Garden Tours have started!
Free Saturday garden tours for individuals are offered at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Please
click here
for more information.
For
guided group tours, schedule your group's guided garden tour now for best availability.
Please
click here
for details, and contact Doreen Schindler at
d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org
or 908-273-8787 ext. 1010 for a reservation.
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Volunteers and Other News |
Thank you to Goldman Sachs' Community TeamWorks Grant and Corporate Volunteers!
The new patio they helped construct and install will soon be ready to accept a new bonsai collection and welcome visitors for educational opportunities in horticulture and art!
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Spring is a great time to volunteer at the Arboretum! Join us for a Thursday and/or Saturday Ground Force session!
For dates, details and registration, please click here.
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The latest photos from our Instagram!
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Check out our latest blog on our website!
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Su-Hua Chen Low
Fractured Symphony
Music and visual arts go hand in hand as evidenced by the masterful painting constructions by artist Su-Hua Chen Low.
At the Hat Tavern in the Grand Summit Hotel
through June 22
Please
click here
for more information about this exhibit.
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