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  • 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 ...
  • Sounds for Sculpture Concert 9/10/23

    The gardens at the Willowwood Arboretum are in full summer bloom and the artistry of New Jersey’s own Seward Johnson will further enhance their beauty July 1st through November 15 as the Morris County Park Commission and the Seward Johnson Atelier are partnering to bring a selection of Johnson’s iconic “Living Sculpture” to the Willowwood Arboretum. To celebrate this event, the Willowwood Foundation invites you to ...
  • 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 ...
  • Spring 2023 Message

    Dear Friends of the Willowwood Arboretum, I hope you are enjoying the splendor of spring.  Despite our recent whiplash of weather, the blooms have arrived and Willowwood is putting on a splendid spring show. It seems that a new variety of flowering tree and shrub reveals itself each day. Grab your camera, take a walk, and ...
  • Winter President’s Message – 2/17/23

    Who can believe that Valentine’s Day has come and gone and we have only seen a small hint of good old fashioned winter weather? I miss the charming site of Willowwood wrapped in snow. But this is NJ so there’s always the possibility of a significant snowfall in the next two months. If this occurs, ...
  • News About Willowwood’s Gardens – 10/28/22

    Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture MCPC Gardener Watering a Flower Garden At Willowwood, the summer of 2022 will be best remembered in one word – watering!  The long stretch of dry and warm weather necessitated watering recently added plant accessions. Surprisingly, numerous well-established plants showed stress and required irrigation.  Thankfully, the rains returned and our plants and ...
  • Bloom Report – 10/28/22

    With Halloween just around the corner this Monday, this weekend kicks off the festivities for families throughout the state. While no festive events are scheduled at the arboretum this weekend, visitors are encouraged to come visit to enjoy the orange leaves, natural spider webs, and enjoy the trails while covered in early morning fog for ...