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  • Native Trees for the Homeowner (August 8)

    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)

    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 ...

  • Living Sculpture Tour (dates below)

    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 ...

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

    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 ...

  • The Living Sculpture: July 1 – November 15, 2023

    A Seward Johnson Exhibit The Morris County Park Commission is proud to announce a sculpture installation on display beginning July 1st at the Willowwood Arboretum, daily from 10 am to 4 pm. This exhibit is on loan from the Seward Johnson Atelier. Living Sculpture 2023 Brochure Seward Johnson (1930 – 2020) was born in New Jersey and after ...

  • Sounds for Sculpture September 10

    September 10, 2023 The Willowwood Foundation is delighted to present The Sounds For Sculpture concert on Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023. The Concert is a dynamic performance of “The Awakening” featuring original musical compositions by internationally renowned jazz vibraphonist and composer Christian Tamburr. The music was inspired by a selection of iconic bronze sculptures ...