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. This program is being offered both onsite and virtually.

Put the 'PUB' in Public Garden transforms the Arboretum into a beer garden for Oktoberfest 2021! Oktoberfest attire is highly encouraged, with special prizes for best costume!

Oktoberfest 2021 is a fundraiser for the Arboretum. Admission includes bottomless beer, bratwurst and pretzels. You must be 21 or older to attend.

Join us for a special two-part program in collaboration with Morris County School of Glass in Whippany.

Expert glassblowers will help you to create a unique, one of a kind hydroponic glass bulb vase to brighten your holiday table. Two dates are available for glass blowing: Thursday, October 21 (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) or Saturday, October 23 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm).

On Saturday, November 6, join us from 1:30-3:00 pm for a private docent led tour of the Arboretum and take in the wonder of what's in bloom. This will be followed by an informative lesson in forcing bulbs for winter interest and holiday gift-giving.

Registration is required through the Morris County School of Glass website.

Please click here to register for Thursday, October 21.

Please click here to register for Saturday, October 23.

Tuesday, October 19, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, November 3, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, November 17, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Friday, October 22, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, November 5, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, November 19, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday, October 24, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday, October 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is delighted to partner with 'The Secret Tea Room' to offer these charming and delectable experiences! Please click here for a full listing on our website.

Take a break from your busy week with a relaxing stroll through the woodland trails under the moonlight. We will take in the beauty and peace of the Arboretum at night as we learn about this month's full moon and other fun nighttime facts. This program is for adults only.

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 "Invertebrates" – learn how to identify invertebrates and meet some of the many unique species that live here at the Arboretum.

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. This week's theme is "Rocks".

Campfire Friends (families with children 5+)

Join us for a night of fun around the campfire with stories, games, interesting nighttime facts, and maybe even a song or two. If the sky is clear, we'll do some stargazing and learn about the night sky! To comply with health and safety standards, we will not be serving any food at this event.

Kids Can Cook: Kitchen Survival Skills (ages 5 to 10)

Core, chop, dice and slice. These are some of the kitchen skills you'll practice, and cooking terms you'll learn in this hands on Kids Can Cook program. And let's not forget TASTE because we will be sampling what we make. Join us in the kitchen!

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! Registration is not required.

(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.

It may be warm outside, but we’re thinking about cold weather and holiday fun!  Every year, we offer Holiday Decorating and Floral Design Internships to creative crafters interested in helping the Arboretum prepare for the holidays. Interns will be decorating the Wisner House inside and outside, creating winter displays in flower pots and garden beds, and creating unique centerpieces and wreaths to sell in our holiday garden shop. So if you’re handy with a glue gun, pruner and spray paint, this may be an opportunity to let your artistic side shine. For more details on this exciting opportunity please click here.

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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