Short Hills nature events

Guided Garden Tours

Thursday, May 23 2:00p

Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills

Each hour-long guided tour begins at the formal entrance to Greenwood Gardens, beside the magnificent Sycamore Allee...

Guided Tours

Sunday, Aug 4 1:00p

Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills

Guided tours of Greenwood Gardens are available weekly from May through late October. Experience seasonal blooms on a 45-minute walking tour...

Volunteer at Greenwood Gardens

Monday, Aug 5 9:00a

Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills

Volunteers are helping Greenwood thrive by donating their time in the garden. We welcome individuals of all levels of experience...

Raptor Trust Tour Talk

Saturday, May 25 2:00p

Raptor Trust, Millington

Join us on Memorial Day weekend for a guided tour of The Raptor Trust s aviaries...

Raptor Trust Tour Talk

Saturday, Jul 6 2:00p

Raptor Trust, Millington

Celebrate Independence Day with a guided tour of The Raptor Trust...

Raptor Trust Tour Talk

Saturday, Aug 31 2:00p

Raptor Trust, Millington

Join us on Labor Day weekend for a guided tour of The Raptor Trust s aviaries...

Fee Free Day

Sunday, Aug 25 9:00a

Thomas Edison National Historical Park, West Orange

Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees...

Fee Free Day

Sunday, Aug 25 9:00a

Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown

Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees...

Live Animal Presentations

Friday, May 24 10:00a

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange

Live animal presentations and animal feedings are often given throughout the day. Please check the activity board at the zoo for times and locations.

Excursion Train Rides

Sunday, Jun 16 1:00p

Whippany Railway Museum, Whippany

Climb aboard the Whippany Railway Museum's Excursion Trains and take a ride into the past! Visit the museum on select Sundays in May, June, July and September and enjoy an afternoon of relaxing fam...

Repurposing Pallets as Planters

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills

Upcycling is the process of converting useless materials into useful products, and the staff at Back to Nature Home and Garden have great ideas on how to reuse and upcycle...

Garden Discoveries

Wednesday, May 22 1:15p

Van Vleck House & Gardens, Montclair

Van Vleck s Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire children about the natural world around them...

Guided Museum Tour

Friday, May 24 1:15p

The Newark Museum, Newark

Museum tours take place Wednesdays through Sundays at 1:15, 2:15 & 3 pm. Tour themes vary so check online for a schedule.

Docent-Led Tours

Wednesday, May 22 1:30p

Morris Museum, Morristown

Our docents are on hand to describe the contents of the changing galleries most Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 1:30-3:30. Please call 973.971...

The Secret Life of Trees

Saturday, Jun 29 9:00a

Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills

This program at Buck Garden designed for children 9 11 years of age is all about trees. The goal is to develop an interest and appreciation of trees by observing them in their everyday lives...

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