Events & Programs at the Arboretum
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Sunday 2012-04-01 |
 Spring Weekend Photo Scavenger HuntLooking for something to do outside during the weekends? Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for a nature photo scavenger hunt. Visitors can pick up the hunt list, head outside and shoot away. Take a picture of every item, return to the Education Center and pick up your prize. Scavenger lists will change every month:
What a great way to explore the arboretum and to get the family outdoors all year round. Date: Saturdays and Sundays in April, May and June Time: Families welcome to participate any time between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm Cost: $10 per family Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Tuesday 2012-05-01 |
In Our Gallery - May - Photography by HUB Camera ClubThe HUB Camera Club will return with its popular photogra- physhowofflowersandnature. Dedicatedtotheeducation of its members, the club of amateur photographers strives to teach new artistic techniques and sponsors competitions, demonstrations and shows. Cost: Free. Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends |
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Saturday 2012-05-19 |
 Getting Started in the Vegetable Garden - Summer: RotatingDo you consider yourself a novice when it comes to vegetables, without a clue where to begin? The Friends are offering a beginning gardening series of classes to get you started as well as answer questions you may have. These classes are not just for the beginner; they can be a good refresher for anyone. This four part class on gardening for the novice will walk you through the beginning of the season to the end with tips, ideas and a few plants and seeds thrown in to get you right through from March to October - successfully. And the more you learn - even by trial and error - the better vegetable gardener you can become. Sign up for one session or for all four above in the 1/14/12 entry. Summer: RotatingTake out the cool weather plants and put in the summer warm weather plants - tomatoes and peppers are perfect beginner plants. Learn which plants grow well together, how and when to water, pest control and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Register by May 12 Individual sessions $15 each. Cost: $15 this session Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Monday 2012-05-21 |
Sprouts: Shh! Flowers are working!Discover the real job of flowers and how they do what they do. Learn who visits flowers all year long and why they are just doing their jobs, too. Cost: $5 per child for members / $7 for non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Sunday 2012-05-27 |
 Cooking Demonstrations with Chef & Master Gardener Cynthia TrioloSpend a Sunday afternoon with Cynthia Triolo, our resident Chef and Master Gardener for these cooking demonstrations sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Madison. Learn some new recipes, eat some great food and leave inspired to try something new. Greens GaloreKale, collards, chard and escarole are not the most popular greens but perhaps they should be. So healthy and delicious they deserve our attention, which they get in this cooking demonstration featuring these wonderful greens. Date: Sunday, May 27 – Register by May 20 Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Friday 2012-06-01 |
New Jersey State Chrysanthemum SocietyPinching schedule for Mums in the month of June Cost: Free. Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: NJCS |
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Friday 2012-06-01 |
Gallery Exhibit - JuneDelight your senses with a spectacular watercolor exhibit this June at the Atrium Gallery at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The Board Members of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, led by well-known artist and teacher Ann Taylor, will treat us to beautiful pieces of their original art. The artists come from all over the state of New Jersey and will reflect the best of what their areas have to offer. The Gallery is open every day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Cost: Free Location: Haggerty Center Sponsor: Friends |
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Saturday 2012-06-02 |
 Totally TomatoIf thinking about that perfect, red, juicy, August tomato makes your mouth water, plan early. Memorial Day is the ideal time to plant for that fresh picked, Jersey Fresh flavor. Learn the difference between determinate and indeterminate, heirloom and hybrid, compact and vining as well as tips on growing, caging, pruning and planting in smaller containers. Take home a tomato plant, too. Senior Horticultural Program Specialist, Gwen Montgomery has been growing and giving away tomatoes for 25 years. Register by May 26 Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Sunday 2012-06-03 |
Great Swamp Bonsai SocietyAnnual Open House – Bonsai trees are on display along with lectures, demonstrations, and bonsai supplies available for sale. Bring your trees for advice or grooming. Fun for all ages. Cost: Free. Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: GSBS |
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Monday 2012-06-04 |
Sprouts: Here Comes SummerDays are warming up, summer is just around the corner but it’s not too late to learn about easy and fun vegetables young gardeners can plant. Cost: $5 per child for members / $7 for non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Thursday 2012-06-079:00a - 5:00p |
  Pennsylvania Sampler Bus TripThe Friends and DIG IT! Magazine are teaming up again to bring you another exceptional garden tour. Leave the driving to us as you enjoy a day of gardens, history and art. Our sampler includes a country estate, a bastion of American horticulture, a nationally known specialty nursery and lunch in historic downtown Doylestown. Register by May 24 An Art Collectors Garden, EastonThis country estate garden was designed around one of the largest collections of American folk art and out- sider art in the U.S. Enjoy this six-acre hilltop property with two ponds, one drenched in lotus and its own Stonehenge, a reflecting pool garden, a secret garden, dramatic views of the Pennsylvania countryside, a 1700s farmhouse, an Adirondack gazebo, and a terrace garden with potted flowering plants. In the woodland surrounding the estate, large urns burst with flowers and stone slabs lead upward to an arbor. The farm- house and property were featured in Architectural Digest. The property was designed by award-winning landscape architect David Fierabend, owner of Groundswell Design Group in Princeton. Fierabend has won many awards at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The secret garden features formal plantings complementing sculpture and a glass mural. These art-embellished, elaborate gardens were created with an eye for low maintenance, so come learn some tricks to take home. Linden Hill GardensLinden Hill is a nursery specializing in unusual plants and themed display gardens. Visitors can enjoy the gardens, shop for unusual perennials and annuals with a special tour discount of 20%, and shop in the country gift shop. Owner and garden designer Jerry Fritz, who has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, will greet us. Lunch in DoylestownFrom the corner of State Street and Main Street, there are many restaurants, cafes and delis within two blocks in any direction. They represent a variety of cuisines and prices for you to choose from. Fordhook Farm, DoylestownFordhook Farm is the home of W. Atlee Burpee and the birthplace of the Burpee Company. Since 1888, this historical farm has been a world-renowned plant development facility and remains in the forefront of plant trailing and research. Plus, its gardens are gorgeous. You can enjoy a 1-hour tour with the Trials Manager for an overview of all gardens or you wander on your own with a map of the gardens. Fordhook’s gardens include: sun and shade annual/perennial gardens intermixed with sculpture; mixed shrub/grass/ perennial borders; stream side garden; a raised bed pottage; gardens with Heronswood plants; trials gardens and fields. Cost: $60 members / $65 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends |
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Sunday 2012-06-10 |
 Annual MeetingAuthor and radio host, Ken Druse introduces his new book “Natural Companions” at the Annual Meeting Membership has it benefits and the Annual Meeting is a fine example. We begin by honoring this year’s Annual Award recipient, Wayne Dubin, VP of Bartlett Tree Experts. A special memorial tribute to Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen, Jr. follows. Our keynote speaker is the acclaimed writer, radio host and award winning author, Ken Druse, introducing his new book, “Natural Companions” in which he presents recipes for perfect plant pairings using diverse species that look great together and bloom at the same time. Following Ken’s presentation, enjoy refreshments organized by our Board of Trustees. Register by June 1 Free to Members-Only, but registration is required. Not a member but want to come? Join now! Click here to go to our Membership Page. Cost: Free to Members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Sunday 2012-06-10 |
 Cooking Classes for Teens with Chef and Master Gardener Cynthia TrioloThe Friends and Whole Foods Market in Madison are sponsoring a Cooking Series for Teens with our resident Chef and Master Gardener Cynthia Triolo. Do you have a teen that is interested in cooking? Could they be the next Julia or Emeril? These hands on classes will teach your son or daughter some useful skills that they will carry with them far into the future. At the end of each class we sit down together and enjoy all that we have made. All recipes are provided and each class is limited to 12 students. The classes are geared for teens in grades 7 and up. Please bring an apron and long hair must be tied back. Take It OutsideThis is the season for picnics, pool parties and going down the shore. Learn to make some fun and festive foods to take and eat out- side. Fruit Kabobs, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Awesome Nachos, Pink Lemonade, and Ice Cream Sandwiches will be on the menu for this hands-on cooking class for teens. Register June 3 Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Saturday 2012-06-16 |
 The Edible/Ornamental GardenOne of our favorite speakers, Connecticut-based garden writer, author and lecturer Karen Bussolini returns to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum to give another of her thoughtful and thorough presentations. Karen’s talk will include ornamental gardens that incorporate edible plants as part of their design as well as edible gardens that are beautifully ornamental. If you have been puzzled as to how to combine these two categories of plants, Karen will provide inspiration and valuable information on landscaping with edible ornamentals. Designers and perennial lovers – take note! Register by June 9 Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Sunday 2012-06-17 |
HeartboretumOn June 17 from 1pm – 4pm, The Frelinghuysen Arboretum will host “Hope Blooms: A Walk of Remembrance.” This afternoon of family fun, learning and celebration, is presented by Good Grief, Northern New Jersey’s premier resource for grieving children and their families. “Hope Blooms” will bring people together to honor and share memories of family members and friends. The event will feature music, light refreshments, craft projects for kids and adults and a fundraising walk of remembrance. A special highlight will be the creation of a labyrinth where participants will have a chance to leave behind a meaningful, reflective space at the Arboretum for the public to enjoy. This program is offered free of charge, reservations are not required. Visit www.good-grief.org to learn more. Cost: Free. Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends |
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Wednesday 2012-06-20 |
 Bamboo Trellis WorkshopBuild a beautiful bamboo trellis to use in your garden in this hands-on workshop with Superintendent of Horticul- rural Education, Lesley Parness. Learn the proper lashing techniques to make a sturdy and lasting structure that can be applied to many garden projects. The finished trellis will be about 6’ high, so make sure you can transport it home. All materials and instructions provided. Register by June 13 Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Sunday 2012-06-24 |
Cooking Demonstrations with Chef & Master Gardener Cynthia TrioloSpend a Sunday afternoon with Cynthia Triolo, our resident Chef and Master Gardener for these cooking demonstrations sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Madison. Learn some new recipes, eat some great food and leave inspired to try something new. Corn On and Off the CobLearn some delicious new recipes to use just in time for corn season to begin in New Jersey. The menu for this demonstration features corn pudding, corn chowder, polenta and a spicy corn bread. Date: Sunday, June 24 – Register by June 17 Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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Saturday 2012-06-30 |
Garden State Iris SocietyAnnual Iris Sale Cost: Free. Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Other |
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Saturday 2012-08-11 |
Save the Date! "Branching Out!" is 40!Join us for an old-fashioned birthday celebration Saturday, August 11, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Games, Crafts, Food. Everyone is welcome! Cost: Free. Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends |
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Saturday 2012-09-15 |
Getting Started in the Vegetable Garden - Fall: Putting to BedDo you consider yourself a novice when it comes to vegetables, without a clue where to begin? The Friends are offering a beginning gardening series of classes to get you started as well as answer questions you may have. These classes are not just for the beginner; they can be a good refresher for anyone. This four part class on gardening for the novice will walk you through the beginning of the season to the end with tips, ideas and a few plants and seeds thrown in to get you right through from March to October - successfully. And the more you learn - even by trial and error - the better vegetable gardener you can become. Sign up for one session or for all four above in the 1/14/12 entry. Fall: Putting to BedCleaning out and putting the vegetable garden to bed for winter are just as important as prepping in the spring. You may still be harvesting later summer vegetables but it's not too early to plan for winter. Register by September 8 Individual sessions $15 each. Cost: $15 per session Location: Haggerty Center. Sponsor: Friends
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HoursGrounds - 8:00a to Dusk daily Haggerty Education Center - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day of the week (except holidays). It is also open for participants in scheduled events at other times. |
DirectionsPhysical Address
353 East Hanover Ave. Click here for maps and detailed directions |
MembershipThe benefits of membership are many: The Arboretum Leaves newsletter, private events, reduced admission for most events, etc. Get all the information on our Membership Page and sign up on-line. |
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