This exquisite custom bench was made from Arboretum black walnut trees felled by a storm.

Bid on it in our Live Auction at ART in the Garden!

Dear Friends,

ART in the Garden is just a few days away! The grounds look beautiful, the silent auction is open, and we are putting the finishing touches on all the details that go into making this event an evening to remember. There is one thing that still needs to happen – we need you to click the link below and join us! ART in the Garden is the best garden party in town and supports the Arboretum, you don’t want to miss it!

I look forward to seeing you there.

ART IN THE GARDEN IS THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, June 10, 7 - 11 pm

Join us for the garden party of the season as we salute this year's honorees, former board officers, and patrons, Jay Brinkerhoff, Pascal Lalonde, and Monica Richter! The evening's festivities include: Cocktail Reception by David Ellis Events, Live Jazz Music, Silent & Live Auctions and our latest ART Exhibit - Efflorescence.

Can't make it to the event? You can still participate in our Silent Auction, bid from home, and support the Arboretum.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!

GOLD - Bassett Associates, Chubb North America

SILVER - Bartlett Tree Experts, PSE&G

BRONZE - Mobility Elevator & Lift Co., Peapack Private Wealth Management, Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design

EFFLORESCENCE

Recycled Paper Art by Kelly Moeykens

Our newest exhibit will be unveiled on Saturday, June 10 at ART in the Garden and will open to the public on Tuesday, June 13. All artwork is for sale, and the artist will generously donate 30% of sales to the Arboretum.  Click here for more information about the artist and the exhibit.

Click on program titles for more information and to register.

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Forest Bathing

Sunday, June 11, 9:30 am - 12 pm

Spending time in nature is good for your mind, body, and spirit. Join Forest Bathing Guide Rich Collins on this slow meditative nature walk, immersing yourself in the Arboretum's surroundings while utilizing all of your senses.

Sound Healing: Crystal Singing Bowls

Wednesday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 20 at 7 pm

Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and crystal singing bowls – all of which promote deep relaxation and healing of the mind and body.

Trip to Andalusia: Historic House, Garden & Arboretum

Thursday, June 15, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm / Join the waitlist!

Join us as we explore this hidden gem on the Delaware River in Bucks County, PA. This special property includes a historic mansion, formal gardens, and woodlands.

Sounds of a Summer Night Concert Series

Join us in the garden for our summer concert series on select Wednesday evenings! Grounds open at 6 pm for concertgoers to picnic, and performances begin at 7 pm sharp. Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket.

6/28 - Sahara Moon

7/12 - MRB Jazz Project

7/26 - Nikki Briar

8/23 - Alborada Spanish Dance

9/13 - One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute (please note this concert begins at 6 pm and grounds open at 5 pm)

Free Saturday Garden Tours

Saturdays, now through October 7, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm

Tours last approximately 45 minutes and begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals to learn about the season's highlights. No groups. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Secret Tea Room

Cream Tea: Every Wednesday now through July 12

Sunday Afternoon Tea: 6/18 (Father's Day), 7/16

FAMILY TEA TIME! Please note, families with children ages 6+ are welcome at the 2 pm seating on Sundays. Make family time extra special with Afternoon Tea!

Summer Camp!

We have a few openings left in Weeks 3, 4, 5, 8, and 10. Come join the fun!

June 26-30 - Fields of Wonder: A Celebration of Nature & the Arts

July 10-14 - Wolf Pack

July 17-21 - Wild Adventures

August 7-11 - Crafty Kids

August 21-25 - Greatest Hits

Story Trail

A new Story Trail is out for your reading pleasure! Take the kids on a hike through our Woodland Trail and read “The Listening Walk” by Paul Showers. Stop by the Visitors Center for a Healthy Hike map too!

The Education Center Browsing Library is closed for the summer season and will reopen in September.

Registration is required for all volunteer opportunities. Click on the titles below for more information. For questions or to register, email Trish Cassin here.

Ground Force (ages 14+, 12-13 w/an adult)

Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm

Join our staff outdoors to maintain and enhance the beauty of our grounds.

Woodland Restoration (ages 18+)

Fridays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Help restore existing trails, plant native trees, remove invasives, and more!

RRA RECEIVES GRANTS

We would like to thank the NJ Committee of the Garden Club of America and the Summit Garden Club for their generous support of our efforts to fight Beech Leaf disease which has been identified in several of our mature Beech trees. The funding RRA received will be put towards several treatments meant to curb the nematode responsible for the disease. We are grateful for the Garden Clubs’ support; our beech trees are a prominent canopy tree in our forest and the loss of these trees would be detrimental.

We would also like to thank Sally Solmssen from the Summit Garden Club for the $1000 award she gifted to the Arboretum for Freeman Medal Plants. The Arboretum will be using these funds to plant additions to the collection along with signage and an updated brochure. Thank you, Sally!

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Programs and events at RRA are made possible, in part, by support from:

Lois Schneider Realtor; Bartlett Tree Experts; Infantini Landscaping; The Oldendorp Group; E.J. Grassmann Trust; Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Foundation; The Summit Foundation; Hyde & Watson Foundation; Union Foundation; Garden Clubs of America; Summit Garden Club; Junior League of Summit; NJ Historic Trust; Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust; Overlook Foundation; Investors Foundation; DEP/Green Acres Grant Program; Union County Board of County Commissioners, 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.