• Adult

    Adults

      Thank you for your interest in adult programs at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum. We do not have any scheduled programs at this time.  

  • Children

    Special Events

    Snakes & Shakes Saturday, June 7, 2025 11 AM & 1:30 PM   Calling all Snake lovers! We have the perfect program for reptile enthusiasts with a little sweet tooth! Join educators at the Arboretum to celebrate some of New Jersey’s misunderstood, slithering friends. Your tickets includes a delicious milkshake

  • Children

    Toddler and Pre-School

    Early Childhood Education Classes   Arboretum Sprouts: 18 months to 3 year old children with a caregiver Turtle Tots: 4  year old – Kindergarten (drop off) Our early childhood education programs are weekly classes where your youngest learners can explore the natural world through stories, songs, hikes, and hands-on learning.

  • Citizen Science

    Community Science

    Here at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum we believe in leading the way to a more sustainable future, but we can’t do it alone! Community science is a volunteer-based opportunity that empowers YOU to be the scientist. From in-the-field experience to data collection we aim to equip all our volunteers with

  • Children

    Birthday Parties

    Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Birthday Parties are offered on each Saturday and Sunday: 11:30AM-1:00PM or 2:00PM-3:30PM from September through the first week of June. Ninety minute birthday parties are available for children ages 4 and above and up to 22 of their friends. Birthday parties are offered exclusively to individuals with

  • Children

    Camps

    It’s camp time at CHA! We have 9 weeks of summer camp plus multiple mini camps throughout the year! CHA Family Membership is required for all camp activities. Memberships are valid for one year and can be purchased here or at the same time as your camp registration. Campers must

  • Children

    School Programs

    The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum (CHA) offers field trips and classroom programs for grades Pre-K-5. Each lesson has been designed to correlate to NJCCCS and supplement science curriculum as schools implement the NGSS. Students learn about a nature-themed topic through observation, discussion, teamwork, and hands-on activities. Field Trips Our 90 minute

  • Children

    Scout Programs

    Scout Programs The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum provides many opportunities to observe biofacts, meet a naturalist, and learn to share your world with wildlife. Our educators offer a variety of programs specifically designed to meet the requirements of many Boy Scout and Girl Scout Badges. Most programs are typically 60-90 minutes