Games, crafts, music, and of course goats...these are just a few of the activities that are part of our eagerly anticipated Celebrate Fall Festival!

This event will have staggered entry times (every half hour beginning at 11:00 am and ending at 1:30 pm). We will only be able to accommodate walk-ins as space allows.

Don't miss Grammy nominated artist Cyrille Aimée with long-time collaborator, guitarist Michaël Valeanu, for an evening of live jazz at the Arboretum.

Join us for beer, bratwurst, pretzels, and live music as the Arboretum turns into a beer garden. Oktoberfest attire is highly encouraged, with special prizes for best costume!

Late summer through to early winter is the time we should all start thinking about our bulbs for spring. Our Deputy Director of Horticulture, Julieanne Frascinella, will introduce you to a full painting palette of spring bulbs, which will enable you to work towards a beautiful spring garden!

Join us onsite or virtually. Click the title above for the onsite class or click here for the virtual class.

Join Tracy Hart of Mindful Life on Demand for these upcoming relaxing and restorative meditation classes for adults.

Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 pm

Reeves-Reed Arboretum, together with the City of Summit's Shade Tree Advisory Committee, presents three powerful programs in our returning series.

Part Two of the series features Reeves-Reed Arboretum's new Curatorial Director of Horticulture and Facilities, John Beirne. At a time when trees face natural and human threats, John explores ways to protect our green spaces, both public and private, and creates enthusiasm for others in our community to do the same.

Final Program: Thursday, October 7: Public Trees: Past, Present, Future

First in RRA's Notable Garden Speakers series, we are delighted to welcome popular lecturer and author Marta McDowell to speak about her new book, Unearthing The Secret Garden, due out from Timber Press this October.

Masks are mandatory and registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Homeschool Happenings (ages 6-10)

Join us for our fall semester of environmental science classes. This week is "Fall Fungus" – there's fungus among us! Discover the many unique mushrooms and other fungi that the rainy season has granted us.

Arboretum Afternoons (ages 5-8)

Drop off your children to take a nature hike, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful natural experiences where children can spend time outdoors.

Kids Can Cook (ages 5 to 10)

Let's travel the world from the comfort of the Wisner House kitchen to inspire our taste buds with flavorful treats from around the globe. We'll learn to make and of course sample new and flavorful bite sized treats.

Let's Get Growing: Buzz Worthy (ages 5-10)

Most of the sounds we hear in nature are made by animals that are all around us, yet often invisible to our eyes. What's all the buzz? Let's listen carefully to uncover and identify these buzz worthy sounds.

Discovery Weekends (families with children 3+)

Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center for this self-guided program. Borrow one of our magnifying glasses, grab an interactive activity guide, and head out onto the grounds to see what wonders big and small await your discovery!

Saturday, October 2 (Rain date: October 9)

Join RRA's Horticulture Department in their endeavor to restore the Wildflower Trail. Invasive plants will be removed, and in their place, we will plant native perennials, trees, and shrubs. The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has chosen Reeves-Reed Arboretum as a recipient of a 2021 Restoration and Resilience Fund Scholarship for this project. But we need volunteers to make it all happen!

We have morning, afternoon, and full day sessions available. Please sign up for as many sessions as you can! To register, please click here.

(Ages 14+, Age 12-13 with adult)

Join our horticulture staff working outdoors to maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds!

To register, go to www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/get-involved/volunteer/ or email Volunteer Coordinator, Trish Cassin, at t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Now is the time to plan your fall and holiday events at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a private party or shower, a brunch or luncheon, or even a corporate event, the Arboretum has the space you need – indoors and out! Our caterer, the wonderful David Ellis Events, will be flexible with menus, as well as pricing. Questions? Want more information? Please contact us at info@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

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