Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Educationeducational programs are offered in the mary reinhart stackhouse education center for children and adults including:hands to nature, a field trip program for newark, elizabeth and plainfield elementary age students;natured-themed birthday parties; a series of nature programs for families;a series of summer camp options including: elephant tree nature camp for ages 4-8; theatre and fine arts camps with a focus on nature and the natural world (ages 4 to 11); and cooking camps for ages 5-10 with a focus on healthy eating.square foot gardening workshops.health and wellness workshops including yoga and forest bathing.interprative signage has been installed that describes the history of the property and its significance from a landscape design.and panel discussions, lectures, and events focusing on sustainability, climate change, and the importance of trees.

Public relationsthe arboretum grounds are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from november 1 through march 31, and from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm from april 1 through october 31 for public enjoyment and study without an admission charge. The arboretum also hosts two major gallery exhibitis per year, aligning with the mission of the institution, providing the education department an opportunity to expand their curriculum, and drawing on artworks from nationally and internationally recognized artists. In 2021, rra welcomed over 100,000 visitors to the grounds, and has sustained that growth.