Canna Lily, Canna 'Island Madeira' at RRA. Photo by Steve Kanan.
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Temporary Hours: Open to the public 7 days a week from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Please practice social distancing
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From our Executive Director |
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Dear Friends,
As a former classroom teacher, the arrival of August was always a little bittersweet. The nights seem a little cooler, the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and the sound of the katydids and cicadas calling are all reminders that summer’s end is inevitable. But autumn is a new beginning, and we are excited to bring back many of our programs that were cancelled last spring due to COVID. While they may look a little bit different, we have found ways to still be able to engage, educate and enrich our visitors in a safe manner.
Listening to the laughter of our summer campers these past few weeks has been very refreshing and I look forward to seeing more families this fall at programs like Nocturnal Neighbors, the Great American Backyard Campout, and of course, Celebrate Fall (it wouldn’t be fall without our annual visit from the goats!). We are also in the planning stages of a follow-up to our Fall in Love with Trees lecture series and hope to christen the new amphitheater with an outdoor concert.
Be sure to visit our website for details; you don’t want to miss out on the fun!
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
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Please click on the titles for more information and to register. |
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Camp in a Box
(for children ages 4 to 8)
Bringing all the magic of summer camp home to you! The materials for a week of games, crafts, and activities will be neatly packed up for you to pick up here at the Arboretum.
Register by Wednesday, August 5. Pick up Friday, August 7 between 1-3 pm.
Register by Friday, August 7. Pick up Friday, August 14 between 1-3 pm.
Register by Wednesday, August 19. Pick up Friday, August 21 between 1-3 pm.
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This small, guided group tour is a great way to experience the beauty, diversity and horticultural significance of Reeves-Reed Arboretum at sunset, a time when most visitors are not on the grounds. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Wednesday, August 12, 9:30 - 11:30 am
(for children ages 5 to 10)
Get ready to become a garden detective in search of some of the creatures that slither, crawl, chomp and chew. How many mini beasts and garden creatures do you think we'll uncover? Registration is required.
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Friday, August 21, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
(for families with children ages 5 and up)
We will be learning about the folklore behind these animals along with some other interesting bat tidbits. Each Nocturnal Neighbors will focus on a different animal and includes a hike, fun activities, and...a story with s'mores by the campfire! Registration is required.
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Wednesday, August 26, 9:30 - 11:30 am
(for children ages 5 to 10)
Roll up your sleeves; it's harvest time! Let's celebrate summer's bounty and head to the historic Wisner House kitchen to prepare a feast to share. Registration is required.
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ART in the Garden™ Pre-Auction Sale extended to August 7!
Summer is slipping away, and what better way to spend a summer night than outdoors at the Arboretum with your friends!
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More than Margaritas
Nothing tastes more refreshing than a margarita on a hot summer night! Gather 25 of your closest friends for a tequila and margarita tasting under the stars at Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
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Private Family Campout
Share a night under the stars with family and friends during a private campout at the Arboretum. This exclusive offer is for up to 20 people who will have the grounds of the Arboretum all to themselves.
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Movie Night at the Arboretum
The Arboretum's take on a drive-in theater. Enjoy an outdoor screening for 40 people of a family-friendly flick on a giant screen!
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Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Join our horticulture staff working outdoors to maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds. We will supply gloves as well as all other tools and materials. Volunteers will meet at the barn in our parking lot. For volunteers ages 14+ (students ages 12-13 must be accompanied by an adult). Please click here for more information and to register. |
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Be sure to check out this week’s new menu at davidellisevents.com. And don’t forget to mention you are a friend of Reeves-Reed Arboretum when ordering. |
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Help Us Every Time You Shop at Amazon!
During this pandemic, we know that many people are shopping online!
Please click here to donate a percentage of your Amazon purchases to RRA, or use this URL:
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Come for a walk outside. We are here for you.
Be well and stay healthy!
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165 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-8787
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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; Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation; E.J. Grassmann Trust; Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Foundation; The Summit Foundation; Hyde & Watson Foundation; Union Foundation; Kessler Foundation; Garden Clubs of America; Summit Garden Club; Junior League of Summit; Villani Bus Company; NJ Historic Trust; Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust; DEP/Green Acres Grant Program; 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, Summit Living, and Renna Media.
Signature membership activities for 2020 are underwritten with generous support from Investors Bank.
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