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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; The Grand Summit Hotel; Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation; E.J. Grassmann Trust; Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Foundation; Summit Area Public Foundation; Hyde & Watson Foundation; Union Foundation; Kessler Foundation; Garden Clubs of America; Summit Garden Club; Junior League of Summit; Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty; 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 2019 are underwritten with generous support from Investors Bank.
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Sunday, September 29 from 1:00 to 5:00 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 Sunday, September 29, when Put the 'PUB' in Public Garden turns the Arboretum into a beer garden with OKTOBERFEST 2019!
Sponsored by Peerless Beverage Company, supplying Warsteiner Beer, and The Meat House, offering bratwurst and pretzels, and accompanied by the popular oompah band, Doppelgänger, this festival is sure to turn into a recurring seasonal hit.
Brewed in Amsberg Forest Nature Park in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Warsteiner is considered one of Germany's leading premium pilsner brands. Rated among "the best in Summit", The Meat House will be providing both the sustenance as well as the service for the Arboretum's Oktoberfest 2019. And a little about Doppelgänger...well, picture a 5 piece band dressed in German attire, featuring an accordion, clarinet, tuba, guitar, drums and vocals, and you're set for an afternoon fête of fun and frolic in the garden. And in true Oktoberfest style, the band and tables will be under a large tent!
Oktoberfest attire highly encouraged! There will be special prizes for best costumes.
If beer is not your beverage of choice, a limited amount of German/Austrian wine and other non-beer options will be available.
Oktoberfest 2019 is a fundraiser for the Arboretum. Admission to the afternoon's flavorful festivities is $100 per person with a special RRA member rate of $75 per person for a limited time. Purchases of 8 or more people in one transaction will guarantee a reserved table for your party. Admission includes bottomless beer, a bratwurst, and a pretzel. You must be 21 and over to attend the Oktoberfest. And the
first 200 guests will receive a customized 22 ounce beer stein!
Please
click here for more information and to register!
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Morris Arboretum Bus Trip
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Out On A Limb at the Morris Arboretum
Wednesday, October 16
Get a bird's-eye view of the forest from 50 feet up, perched on a canopy walk high above the ground at the Morris Arboretum's Tree Adventure, connecting you to the natural world in a unique, exciting and fun way!
Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is an outdoor museum offering an ever-changing palette of colors and textures. This 92-acre Victorian Garden provides an idyllic setting for historic architectural features, more than 12,000 labeled plants, and a fine collection of contemporary sculpture. And the fall is the perfect time to visit.
The trip includes:
- Round trip transportation in a comfortable coach bus
- All Morris Arboretum fees
- Private and delicious buffet luncheon
- Two guided tours, including a special tour of Out on a Limb canopy walk adventure conducted by RRA friend and colleague, Bob Gutowski, Director of Education, Visitor Experience & Outreach
Please
click here for more information and to register!
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Talk and Tour
Monday, September 23 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Come meet Lead Horticulturist, Julieanne Frascinella, for seasonally informative 'talks and tours' in the garden. See what's new, what's in bloom and be a part of the conversation. This is a chance to improve your knowledge or learn more about the history of Reeves-Reed Arboretum, as well as gain insight and understanding of the Arboretum's ever-changing grounds. Registration is required.
Please click here for more information and to register.
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Fall In Love With Trees:
A Four Part Lecture Series
Thursdays, September 26, October 10 and October 24
Fall In Love With Trees, a four part lecture series on why trees are a must for yards and how best to care for them continues with the second installment "Tree Care Tips from the Pros".
Please click on individual titles to register:
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Tree Care Tips From The Pros - Thursday, September 26.
Features industry specialists Matt Rodda (Bartlett Tree Experts) and Frank Gonzalez (Frank's Tree Service), along with City of Summit Forester John Linson and a representative from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
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All programs will take place at Reeves-Reed Arboretum starting at 7:30 pm. There is no charge for these sessions, but space is limited and reservations are encouraged.
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The 5 Essentials of Backyard Composting
Wednesday, October 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Reeves-Reed Arboretum and Green Summit are pleased to welcome Gray Russell, Sustainability Officer for the Township of Montclair for a talk on composting.
This fun lecture explains why composting is one of the most important steps to take for improving your garden and your entire gardening experience.
No pre-registration is necessary.
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Shoot from the Hip...Great Photos
with Lisa Berkery
Tuesday, October 15 from 10:00 to 11:30 am
The potential for professional-quality photography rides in your pocket wherever you go!
Come find out how to make your iPhone photos pop. Capture great stories and grow your social following with this workshop led by photographer Lisa Berkery of Lisa Berkery Photography!
Registration is required.
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Family and Children's Programs
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Oaks and Acorns
(for children ages 3 to 5 with an adult)
Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This fall we will celebrate New Jersey and learn about all the things that make this state great! From the state bird, through to the state insect, each class will focus on a different state symbol and include a nature walk, story, and a one-of-a-kind art project. Registration is required.
Please click here to for a list of topics and to register.
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Kids Can Cook: Global Flavors
(for children ages 5 to 10)
Wednesday, September 25 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Kids, join us at the Arboretum to experience great tasting and exotic flavors from around the world! We'll experiment with ingredients to create a savory and sweet treat. Registration is required and space is limited.
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Let's Get Growing: Pumpkins & Potatoes
(for children ages 5 to 10)
Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 to 10:30 am
Fall is the best season for all things Pumpkin and Potato. Let's pick a pumpkin, plant a spud and sample an autumnal treat! Registration is required.
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(for families with children ages 4 and up)
Saturday, September 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Join Director of Education (and resident beekeeper), Jackie Kondel, as she explains the inner workings of a beehive and dispels some of the misconceptions people may have about bees. Registration is required.
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The Amazing Arboretum Challenge - Fall Fun!
Friday, October 4 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
(for children ages 6 and up)
Saturday, October 5 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (for families with children ages 4 and up)
Equipped with a map and compass, head out into the gardens and woodlands in search of hidden clues. The themed riddles are sure to make you think, all while getting to explore the Arboretum in all its colorful Autumn splendor! A great activity to exercise your child's problem-solving skills! Registration is required.
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Part 1 Glassblowing on Saturday, October 5
Part 2 Discovery Saturdays: Gourds on Saturday, October 12
(for adults and teens ages 12 and up)
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is excited to partner with the Morris County School of Glass to offer several programs together! It's a wonderful way to try your hand at glassblowing and make some beautiful seasonal pumpkins or gourds.
Part 1: Glassblowing on Saturday, October 5 (participants sign up for a half hour session)
Who doesn't love a glass pumpkin? Come try your hand at glassmaking at the Morris County School of Glass. This fun, seasonal class will explore shaping and manipulating 2,100-degree molten glass to form a beautiful pumpkin or gourd. Leave having learned the basics of this art form.
Part 2: Discovery Saturdays: Gourds! on Saturday, October 12 (anytime between 9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
After the glass cools, pick it up at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on Saturday, October 12, and learn about pumpkins and gourds at RRA's weekly Discovery Saturdays program. Through activities, games and a craft, participants will learn about the different shapes, sizes and colors of gourds.
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Oak Tree Girl Workshop
(for girls ages 7 to 14)
Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
A creative workshop designed for girls to practice being brave, assertive, empowered, and grounded like Mighty Oaks. Girls today are inundated with messages telling them to be like the willow tree: Pretty. Gentle. Not take up space. This workshop is designed to help change that. The program is led by Brooke Campbell, MA, RDT-BCT, LCAT; Founder and Director of Creative Kinections and The Mighty Oak.
Please
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to register.
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Most Saturdays from 9
:00 am to 1:00 pm
Our weekly drop-in program focuses this week on Nests! Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center for a hands-on exploration of nature!
Please
click here
for more information and a listing of our upcoming topics.
Discovery Saturdays is free for RRA Members!
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Sundays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Volunteering at RRA is a great way to experience the beauty of the outdoors, learn about gardening, get community service hours, and connect with friends, family, and the environment!
Please click here to find out about all the many opportunities for you to volunteer.
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 Autumn Garden Tours for Groups
What brings you to the garden? A love of plants? Hearing about the historic landscape? Spending time with family and friends? Then, one of the Arboretum's Garden Tours will be perfect for you. We have a Horticulture & History Tour, filled with fun facts about seasonal blooms, heirloom trees and RRA's fascinating past. There's also the extraordinary Day at Two Gardens Tour, where you enjoy a morning tour at RRA, stop for lunch at a local restaurant (some offer discounts to RRA tours!), and then proceed to the beautiful Greenwood Gardens. We can also tailor our tours to reflect the interests of your book club, school, scout or corporate group. For more information or to register, please contact Trish Cassin, at [email protected].
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Karen Fitzgerald 360°
Cosmic Landscape Revelations
Gilded tondo oil paintings and watercolor landscapes,
as seen through a looking glass
Through November 3
in Wisner House Gallery
Please join us for the artist reception
on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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