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Floating Flowers (August 24)

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Feeling creative? Join Gardener, Dylan Shapiro, in his exploration of flowers and water. Design your own floating flower presentation to take home and add to your garden.
  • Dates: August 24
  • Time: 9 am – 10 am
  • Age: Adults.
  • Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
  • Cost: $25 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Native Trees for the Homeowner (August 8)

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Discover how to add diversity, wildlife, and value to your home landscape with Native Trees. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • Dates: August 8
  • Time: 9 am – 10 am
  • Age: Adults.
  • Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
  • Cost: $15 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Garden Tales in the Rosarie (dates below)

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Explore story time surrounded by the beauty of the Rosarie at the Willowwood Arboretum. This event is outdoors, so dress for the weather. Meet near the main parking lot by the Stone Barn and walk to the Rosarie as a group. 
  • Dates:  August 16, 29, September 5, October 3
  • Time: 10 am – 11 am
  • Age: Ages 2 – 5 with an adult.
  • Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
  • Cost: FREE.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Living Sculpture Tour (dates below)

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A guided tour into the vision of Seward Johnson’s Sculptures and the diverse landscape of Willowwood Arboretum. Get a brief history on the life of the artist and the creators of Willowwood Arboretum while experiencing art in nature.
  • Dates: August 12, 26, September 20, 30, October 18, 28, November 4, 15 
  • Time: 10 am – 11 am
  • Age: Adults.
  • Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
  • Cost: $15 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Find the Details Scavenger Hunt 8/1-11/8/23

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Explore the Seward Johnson Sculptures with this zoom-in scavenger hunt.  Look for the interesting details of the statues from the pawns on the chess board to the flowers pinned to a dress, clues will help visitors appreciate each of the sculptures on the display.  Scavenger Hunt clues will be available for download with each registration.  
  • Dates: July 1 – November 8
  • Time: 10 am – 3 pm
  • Age: All ages.
  • Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
  • Contact: For more information, call 973.326.7601.