NJBG Events

Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Donations are gratefully accepted. For events that require reservations, or for questions, please call the NJBG office at (973) 962-9534.

Summer-Fall 2010

** DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE **

Free Guided Garden Tours ~ Sundays, 2 p.m., May through October. Steady rain cancels.

Download the entire July-December NJBG calendar of events.

August

• August 1 (Sunday), 11 am-3 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Adults: $5; Seniors: $3; Ages 6-18: $1; Under 6: free.
• August 6 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: The Homegrown String Band. A rollicking ride through the sounds of American music. (www.homegrownstringband.com) Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by R & D Insurance.
• August 7 (Saturday), 11 am-5 pm
  Summer Craft Fair. Over 40 booths with beautiful crafts, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, art, kids stuff, and all kinds of unusual goodies. Lots of great food and drink, too! RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 8. FREE admission to Craft Fair Garden. $5/car State parking fee applies.
• August 20 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Terence Martin A tip of the hat to our folk-music roots. (www.martinsongs.com) Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by Liberty Subaru/Liberty Hyundai.
• August 22 (Sunday), 1 pm
  Family Woodland Walk. Join Rich Cahayla-Wynne on an easy, kid-friendly walk in the Botanical Garden's lush woodlands. You'll learn a bit about the plants, animals and geology around you, and we'll design the walk to fit the group. Wear comfortable shoes, meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. FREE.
• August 27 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Red Molly. A little bit country, a little bit folk, all talent! (www.redmolly.com) Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by Shane Force of Atlantic Home Loans and Orly Steinberg of Coldwell Banker-Ringwood.

September

• September 5 (Sunday), 11 am-3 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Adults: $5; Seniors: $3; Ages 6-18: $1; Under 6: free.
• September 12 (Sunday), 2 pm
  Native Plant Walk. [GS] Join Head Landscape Gardner Rich Flynn on an easy walk to explore and identify the native plants in the Botanical Garden. Steady rain cancels. $3 donation.
• September 18 (Saturday), 10 am
  Lilac Care. [GS] Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading and general lilac carefrom Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Rain date: October 9. Free.
• September 19 (Sunday), 1 pm
  Family Woodland Walk. Join Rich Cahayla-Wynne on an easy, kid-friendly walk in the Botanical Garden's lush woodlands. You'll learn a bit about the plants, animals and geology around you, and we'll design the walk to fit the group. Wear comfortable shoes, meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. FREE.
• September 25 (Saturday), 10 am
  Lilac Care. [GS] Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading and general lilac carefrom Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Rain date: October 9. Free.

October

• October 2 (Saturday), 10 am-5 pm
  Harvest Fest. A fun-filled family weekend! Hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, storytellers, Octoberfest food, beer-tasting, music and dancing, fun photo ops, garden tours and lots more! Plus an Autumn plant sale and 30 Artisans with all hand-made items. Free parking & admission.
• October 3 (Sunday), 10 am-5 pm
  Harvest Fest. A fun-filled family weekend! Hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, storytellers, Octoberfest food, beer-tasting, music and dancing, fun photo ops, garden tours and lots more! Plus an Autumn plant sale and 30 Artisans with all hand-made items. Free parking & admission.
• October 17 (Sunday), 1 pm
  Family Woodland Walk. Join Rich Cahayla-Wynne on an easy, kid-friendly walk in the Botanical Garden's lush woodlands. You'll learn a bit about the plants, animals and geology around you, and we'll design the walk to fit the group. Wear comfortable shoes, meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. FREE.
• October 23 (Saturday), 10 am
  Daffodil Planting. [GS] Bring the whole family and help us plant more daffodils on Daffodil Hill, where spring comes early in a burst of bright yellow. A great chance to learn more about spring-flowering bulbs for your own garden! Bring gloves and small tools if you have them. No experience necessary.Free FREE.
• October 24 (Sunday), 11 am-3 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Adults: $5; Seniors: $3; Ages 6-18: $1; Under 6: free.

November

• November 7 (Sunday), (Tentative date. Please check back to confirm.)
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Adults: $5; Seniors: $3; Ages 6-18: $1; Under 6: free.
• November 21 (Sunday), 1 pm
  Family Woodland Walk. Join Rich Cahayla-Wynne on an easy, kid-friendly walk in the Botanical Garden's lush woodlands. You'll learn a bit about the plants, animals and geology around you, and we'll design the walk to fit the group. Wear comfortable shoes, meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. FREE.

December

• December 2 (Thursday), 10 am-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Holiday Open House. The Manor House is decorated floor-to-ceiling with a totally different look every year, so don't miss this spectacular annual display! Evening Champagne Tours.
• December 3 (Friday), 10 am-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Holiday Open House. The Manor House is decorated floor-to-ceiling with a totally different look every year, so don't miss this spectacular annual display! Evening Champagne Tours.
• December 4 (Saturday), 10 am-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Holiday Open House. The Manor House is decorated floor-to-ceiling with a totally different look every year, so don't miss this spectacular annual display! Evening Champagne Tours.
• December 5 (Sunday), 10 am-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Holiday Open House. The Manor House is decorated floor-to-ceiling with a totally different look every year, so don't miss this spectacular annual display! Evening Champagne Tours.

YOUR GARDEN
Come visit often for a constantly-changing display of color and bloom sure to cheer your heart. The Botanical Garden is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm Garden admission is always free. $5 per car parking fee on summer weekends and holidays. Weekday parking is free.

[GS] GARDEN SATURDAYS
Our interesting and varied program series offers you a brand-new adventure on Saturday mornings.

MANOR TOURS
...are offered on Sunday afternoons, March through November. Knowledgeable docents will introduce you to the architecture and history of beautiful Skylands Manor. $5 adults, $3 seniors, Children: $1 (ages 6-18), Free under 6. Please check the calendar for exact dates and times.

GIFT SHOP
Sunday afternoons from 12 noon-4 pm, April through December (weather permitting). Great gift ideas, shirts, books, garden supplies, and children's items. Credit cards accepted.

HIKE & BIKE
Always a pleasure on the Garden's many safe and beautiful hiking & biking trails.

FAMILY WOODLAND WALK
Our easy, kid-friendly walks one Sunday afternoon each month are a great way to explore nature. Free.

VOLUNTEER IN THE GARDEN
NJBG volunteers help maintain the gardens, give tours, and offer many other public services. To volunteer, inquire at the office. We'd love to have you!

PLEASE REMEMBER...
Skylands is a carry-in, carry-out State Park facility. Please carry your trash and litter back out with you and dispose of it properly.

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