Eastern tiger swallowtail in the newly planted Pollinator Garden,
Located in front of the Stackhouse Education Center
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Grounds open to the public daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
However, the Wildflower and Woodland Trails remain closed due to tree damage.
Please practice social distancing.
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The deadline for ordering a Dinner to Go is this Thursday, September 17!
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Please click on the titles for more information and to register. |
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Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 - 7:00 pm
***Please note the new date and time***
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to the Arboretum as we present the Sounds of a Summer Night music performance. Maybe Wednesday is a 5 piece rock cover band heralding from North Jersey that plays a mix of Classic, Alternative, and Pop music. Come ready to groove!
Grounds will open at 5:00 pm for concertgoers to picnic.
Space is limited. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability. Please check the website for updates.
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Sunday, October 18
11:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Games, crafts, music, and of course... goats! These are just a few of the activities that are part of our eagerly anticipated fall festival.
Due to COVID, we will be limiting the number of participants for each time slot. While pre-registration is not required, it is strongly recommended to ensure entry. Registration will begin October 1.
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Saturday, October 24, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Rain date: October 25.
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 Saturday, October 24, when Put the 'PUB' in Public Garden turns the Arboretum into a beer garden with OKTOBERFEST 2020!
Sponsored by Peerless Beverage Company, supplying Warsteiner Beer, and Barth’s, offering German fare, and accompanied by the popular oompah band, Doppelgänger, this festival is sure to turn into a recurring seasonal hit!
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Children's Education Programs |
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Please click on the titles for more information and to register. |
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Additional Wednesday classes from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Beginning Wednesday, September 23
(for children ages 5-8)
Because our Thursday classes have sold out, we want to give your children another chance to attend the popular Arboretum Afternoons! We're now offering classes on Wednesdays as well. The topic will be a repeat of the Thursday class the previous week. The first program is a Nature Scavenger Hunt! |
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Saturday, September 19, 9:30 - 11:00 am
(for children ages 5-10)
Gourds come in all different shapes and sizes! Join us as we learn about these fruits. When we are through, we will create a tasty treat using some! Registration is required.
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Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 - 11:30 am
(for children ages 6-12)
Homeschool Happenings is a new offering to get your kids out of the house to explore nature in a safe and fun environment. This week, we'll study our fish pond to learn about the many species that have a home there.
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Wednesdays & Saturdays in the fall
(for children ages 3-5 with an adult)
Gain wonder, respect, and love for the natural world in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature walks, tell stories, and create a one-of-a-kind art project every week. This shared nature experience is one you both will treasure! Registration is required.
Week 1: Honeybees!
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Please click on the titles for more information and to register. |
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Every Saturday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Beginning at the Visitors Center, tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like to learn more about the current season's highlights. Limit of 7 people per tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes, and masks are required.
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Wednesday, September 23, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
(for adults)
Learn which technique to use when saving seeds from your best performing plants. It will save you money and allow you to become more self-sufficient. In addition, you will gradually develop plants better adapted to your own soil, climate and growing conditions. Registration is required. Union County Master Gardeners receive the member rate.
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Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 pm
(for adults)
Take a well-deserved break from your work week with a relaxing walk in the woods under the moonlight. On our easy stroll through the woodland trails, we will take in the beauty and peace of the Arboretum at night. This program is for adults only. Due to limited space, registration is required.
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Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
(for adults)
Fall is the best time to start your garlic plants in order to have a delicious harvest next summer. In this workshop you will discover the different types of garlic, the best growing practices, and sample a fresh roasted garlic spread made from garlic grown onsite! Registration is required. Union County Master Gardeners receive the member rate.
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Mondays & Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Now offered on both Mondays and Saturdays, 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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by Lucinda Knaus
watercolor / ink / fabric collage
Through November 1 at Wisner House Gallery
Please click here for the thumbnails of this exhibit.
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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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Wisner House Open: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Grounds Open: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily (April - October)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily (November - March)
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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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