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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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| Letter from the Executive Director |
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Bob and Mary McCurdy at the dedication of the Stackhouse Education Center (May 2016)
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Robert McCurdy III
Dear Friends,
Life is about chapters. About five years ago, a wonderful man from an even more wonderful family came into my life here at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. His name: Bob McCurdy. During our first meeting, we chatted for probably two hours, sharing personal stories about our families, our dreams, our philosophies on life, and punctuating each story with laughter. Afterward, I walked him to his car and we hugged goodbye, and I immediately knew I had a new friend. Over the years, we've seen each other at least once a year or so, on his visits back to Summit from South Carolina. And again, laughter and stories were on the agenda for each visit.
Bob was also a trustee for the Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Arboretum. In fact, our education building is named the Stackhouse. Bob's belief in our mission, his love for the environment, and his positive spirit greatly enhanced our work as well as our goals for the future.
Sadly, Bob passed away recently and although this chapter of our relationship with him has ended, in the final analysis, it is love, respect, and our enduring friendships that determine our true strength. Bob knew this, and with his help, I grew to know this as well. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Staff of Reeves-Reed Arboretum, we celebrate our dear friend, Bob McCurdy.
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| Adult Programs and Events |
NJ Dance Theatre Ensemble: INKUBATE®
Wednesday, July 12 at 7:00 pm
The second
INKUBATE® dance concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum will showcase a very special full-length piece created for the summer series, featuring 25 dancers from Israel, Canada, and the US, and choreographed by Juilliard graduate and master choreographer, Adam Barruch.
The Arboretum opens at 6:00 pm for concertgoers to picnic. The performance is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Cost: Free to RRA members; $10 for Non-Members ($5 for students)
For more information and to register, please
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Square Foot Gardening for Adults
Strategies for Controlling Garden Pests
Tuesday, July 11 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am or
Saturday, July 15 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Are bothersome insects overtaking your vegetable garden? Learn how to control these pests organically!
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We are well into the swing of camp and by the looks on the kids' faces, I would say everyone seems to be having lots of fun! We have some great topics in the coming weeks so be sure to
click here
to see what we have to offer and to register.
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Let's Get Growing for Kids!
Square Foot Garden Basics --
Zip, Zap, Bing!
(for children ages 5 to 12)
Wednesday, July 12 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Learn this simple and fun method of gardening to create a productive and beautiful garden.
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| The ART in the Garden Auction Countdown |
FOMO
/fōmō/ noun
- Anxiety; acronym for "fear of missing out"
There are three gala auction items still available for you to purchase. Don't miss this opportunity.
Intimate Indian Banquet
Enjoy being treated royally to a one-of-a-kind Indian banquet for 8, incorporating local and sustainable ingredients, and prepared by chef and cookbook author May Fridel. Dinner includes wine. This package, originally offered at a starting bid of $1,600, can now be yours for the price of $800!
Private Soirée
A sophisticated soirée for 12, either at Reeves-Reed Arboretum or your own home, with catering, servers, and bartenders provided by David Ellis Events (the premier caterer for ART in the Garden). This package includes wine (donated by oenophile Maria Zazzera) and music by Steve Teti.
This package sold at auction for $5,500. Thanks to David Ellis Events, we can now offer a second soirée for the matching price.
Moments of Grace
Capture your family's perfect, spontaneous moments, and create great art, with a portrait session with internationally known fine art and portrait artist Ben Larrabee.
Thanks to Ben, we can offer one more session at the matching price of $3,500.
Now is the time to quell your FOMO. Please contact Tom Tagariello, RRA's Manager of Special Events, to make your purchase (
[email protected]; 908-273-8787 ext. 1414)
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| Volunteers and Other News |
Volunteer Spotlight:
Francesca Jones, Education Intern
Francesca just graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and worked with the Children's Education Department this past month for her Senior Project. She was involved in many aspects of our busy late spring/early summer season, including preparation of camp crafts and activities. Her last week included hands-on experience as an Environmental Educator as she assisted with the first week of Elephant Tree Nature Camp. Of her time here, she says, "I cannot express enough how thankful I am to have experienced my senior project at the Arboretum. Through this opportunity, thanks to my mentors, Jackie and Lisa, I have learned so much about nature, education, and about myself."
Francesca heads to Muhlenberg College in the Fall. We wish her all the best!
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This 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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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
[email protected]
or 908-273-8787 ext. 1010 for a reservation.
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The latest photos from our Instagram!
Follow us @reevesreedarboretum for the daily scoop!
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Check out our latest blog on our website!
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wood wide web: trees as tonic
Nature-themed photographs and installation sculptures from 11 artists from as nearby as Summit to as far away as Europe.
Featuring works by Susan Stair, Joe Freeman Jr., Sunil Garg, Peter Hoffer, Tom Holmes, Insun Kim, Rodrigo Guzman S., Jim Smith, Charlie Waite, and Sue Zwick.
In Wisner House and the RRA Grounds
through October 29
Artists Reception is tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 28
from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please
click here
for more information about this exhibit.
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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 July 10
Please
click here
for more information about this exhibit.
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