Lilac Party 2018
We had such a beautiful day for our 23rd Lilac Party and we are now planning the 24th (and the 25th in 2020!)
Thanks to Sue Pedersen for all the beautiful pictures.
Photo Albums
Permits are required for wedding or professional photography shoots at Willowwood. Please contact the MCPC Reservation Department at 862-325-7756 to obtain a permit. See our FAQ page for more information.
The Willowwood Foundation is proud to share albums of our photos with you. Click on an album name below to go to its page where you can then browse all the pictures.
Click Title, below, to view an album
Flowers & Foxes by Carol Lynaugh
Thanks to Carol Lynaugh for these images of flowers and foxes.
You can see many more of her pictures of flowers & foxes at Willowwood Arboretum by clicking here to go to her Google Pictures album.
Lilac Party 2017 Photos
We are happy to post these pictures from a beautiful Lilac Party. Thanks to the Bernardsville News for a number of these pictures.
Tubbs Lecture - April 23, 2017
Fred Spicer spoke on the topic, "Why Do We Botanize" at the 3rd Annual Tubbs Lecture on April 23, 2017.
Lilac Party 2016
Mother Nature offered all her choices in one afternoon - rain, sleet, snow, sunshine and rainbows but the staunch and happy party go'ers wrapped in down and wellies enjoyed the wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres by Ross and Owren, silent plant sale and music by the wonderful TEN of the NY University Glee Club.
2016 Spring Awakening Contest Finalists
There are the finalist entries for the 2016 Photo Contest. The topic is "Spring Awakening at Willowwood"...glimpses of how the flora and fauna greet early Spring at Willowwood. Photos were taken at Willowwood from end February, 2016 through April, 2016 and the deadline for submission was May 5, 2016. Congratulations to 1st Place Winner, Donna Formica, 2nd Place winner, Wendy Kaplowitz and tied for Third Place: Michelle Francomacaro and Clarke Warren.
2015 Photo Contest Winners
Enjoy these great photographs from our 2015 Photo Contest Finalists. Winner is Picture #6 by Barbara Storms. Tied for 2nd place is photo #3 & #4 by Dave Mojica. 4th Place is photo #2 by Navjot Singh.
Japanese Flowering Cherries - April 2015
The 2015 Tubbs Lecture focused on Japanese Flowering Cherries, first brought to the US in 1912. The Willowwood's collection was one of the highlights of both the talk and the guided tour.
Willowwood's Cherries - 2014
The Photo Contest this year focused on Willowwood's large cherry collection. Here are the beautiful finalist entries. Voting for a "favorite" took place at the Mother's Day event and at the Lilac Party. Winners are noted on the individual images and each picture is identified with the photographer's name.
Magnolia Photo Contest 2013
The 2013 Photo Contest featured Willowwood's Magnolia Collection. Winners are: 1st Place, Elise Ange, 2nd: Navjot Singh, 3rd: Peggy Wagemann and 4th - David Mills. Elise's winning photo is shown here.
Lilac Parties
This year marked the Willowwood Foundation's 18th Annual Lilac Party. Food, drink and fashionable wellies helped all celebrate this wonderful Spring day. Photos by Susan Pedersen.
Mothers Day 2013
Blue skies and puffy clouds greeted the Mother's Day visitors at Willowwood Arboretum's annual celebration.
Willowwood Volunteer
Volunteers are an important part of keeping our splendid gardens looking their best. Enjoy the gardening, join in with a fun group of people -- become a volunteer at Willowwood today.
Summer Pictures
As Summer gradually drifts toward Autumn, we thought you might like to see some beautiful images from summer at the Willowwood Arboretum. Be sure to visit soon so as not to miss out on the current splendor.
Spring at Willowwood Arboretum
Willowwood is beautiful in all seasons. We will be featuring views of the landscape starting with this album, Spring at Willowwood.
Dr. Edmund 'Ted' Stiles Observation Platform Dedication September 16, 2012
Pictures from the dedication of the Ted Stiles Observation Platform, September 16, 2012.
Willowwood Magnolia Tour
Willowwood's Magnolia Collection is quite diverse, including at least 128 varieties. We are especially delighted with our new yellow magnolias! Updated with New Spring 2013 photos!
Daffodil Photo Finalists 2012
The Willowwood Foundation is proud to announce the finalists in the Spring, 2012 Daffodil Photo Contest. Congratulations to: 1st Place - Ashton Temples 2nd Place - Michael Hartnett 3rd Place - two entries tied, both by Gene Moretti
Newsletters
Fall 2019
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You may look at recent newsletters here:
- Spring 2019
- Winter 2019
- Fall 2018
- Spring 2018
- Fall 2017
- Spring 2017
- Winter 2017
- Fall 2016
- Spring 2016
Or click here for our Willowwood Journal Archive page.
See the article about the Spring 2018 Lilac Party in the latest Black River Journal (BRJ) by clicking the image above.
Willowwood is not new to the BRJ -- here is an article from 2008 commemorating Willowwood's Centennial.
The Willowwood Arboretum
Normally open 8 am to sunset daily. Closed effective 3/20 to 4/12/20 due to Covid 19.
No Dogs, Horses etc. permitted.
No Smoking Permitted.
A facility of the
Morris County
Park Commission.