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On field trips, students will acquire both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Programs touch on a variety of subjects, from ecology and gardening to the natural history and features of New Jersey. Students can learn about the role of trees in nature, and explore their structures; use their five senses to explore seasonal change; examine rock types and fossils, and simulate the rock cycle; or learn about seed growth, plant seeds in pots, and even make a terrarium to take home.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Science
topics covered:
animals, ecology, gardening, geology, insects, Native Americans, trees
contact info
Name: Jackie Kondel
Phone: 908-273-8787 ext. 1515.
Email: [email protected]
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum
This arboretum includes 6 acres of natural woodlands and gardens, both historic and new. View azaleas, perennials, roses, heirloom trees, and landscapes that preserve the vision of 19th- and 20th-century gardens; and enjoy historic exhibits such as art in the Wisner House gallery, outdoor sculpture, and the library lounge. The Arboretum offers group tours on botany and history, educational field trips, and seasonal activities.
contact info
Hrs: Grounds Daily Sunrise-Sunset, Office Tues.-Fri. 10AM-4PM.
Scouts
Scouts can visit the Arboretum to work on badge activities. Boy Scouts of all levels can explore the Arboretum to learn about animals, plants, and habitats. Activities may involve learning about the garden, exploring compost, having a lesson on trees, and more. The Arboretum is also a great place for them to practice bird identification and bird watching. Girl Scouts of all levels can visit to work on their corresponding Naturalist badges – exploring insects, flowers, trees, and more. Activities may involve games, learning about Activities may involve games, learning about Monarch butterfly migration, examining trees and their role in habitats, watching honeybees, planting seeds, and more.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Science, Science
topics covered:
animals, birds, ecology, gardening, trees, water
contact info
Name: Jackie Kondel
Phone: 908-273-8787 ext. 1515.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
This arboretum includes 6 acres of natural woodlands and gardens, both historic and new. View azaleas, perennials, roses, heirloom trees, and landscapes that preserve the vision of 19th- and 20th-century gardens; and enjoy historic exhibits such as art in the Wisner House gallery, outdoor sculpture, and the library lounge. The Arboretum offers group tours on botany and history, educational field trips, and seasonal activities.
contact info
Hrs: Grounds Daily Sunrise-Sunset, Office Tues.-Fri. 10AM-4PM.
Camp
Campers can enjoy a guided or self-guided visit to the Arboretum, and can explore its historic gardens and sites; as well as a mile of wooded hiking trails. Educational programs can teach them about ecology, gardening, natural history, and other topics. In these programs, campers can participate in activities such as learning about trees, exploring seasons, simulating the rock cycle, planting seeds, and making a terrarium to take home.
topics covered:
animals, ecology, gardening, geology, insects, Native Americans, trees
contact info
Name: Jackie Kondel
Phone: 908-273-8787 ext. 1515.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
This arboretum includes 6 acres of natural woodlands and gardens, both historic and new. View azaleas, perennials, roses, heirloom trees, and landscapes that preserve the vision of 19th- and 20th-century gardens; and enjoy historic exhibits such as art in the Wisner House gallery, outdoor sculpture, and the library lounge. The Arboretum offers group tours on botany and history, educational field trips, and seasonal activities.
contact info
Hrs: Grounds Daily Sunrise-Sunset, Office Tues.-Fri. 10AM-4PM.