Families

Winter Sowing Workshop with Wildflower City
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10 AM – 12 PM

The harsh winter season may not seem like one for growing, but for some flora, it is an important time of year. Join experts from Wildflower City as we learn which native plants required cold stratification for germinating, and create your own recycled greenhouse to take home to your garden.

This event is part of our 2025-2026 birding series leading up to our first ever Bird-a-thon, Beak Week! New bird-related lectures and programs are happening every month. Click through our upcoming events to learn more. Click here to learn more about Beak Week!

Breakfast with the Bunnies
Sunday, February 22, 2026
9 AM & 11 AM

Help us celebrate Iris and Magnolia’s 4th birthdays with a pancake breakfast! Your ticket to this family-friendly event includes freshly made pancakes, time to meet our rabbit ambassadors, and an educational conversation about Eastern Cottontail rabbits. There are two time slots available; the event is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Entrance for children 2 and under is free.

Owl Prowl Undernight
Friday, March 13th, 2026
6:45 – 8:45 PM

Enjoy all the fun of a campout before heading home to sleep in the comfort of your own bed!

Join us for a family-friendly undernight that’s all about the birds! Begin your evening with an interactive presentation about how to identify NJ owls by sight and sound. Then head out into the woods for a quiet guided night hike in the Arboretum’s forest. Search for owls and other nighttime wildlife scampering around. Lastly, a campout is not complete without s’mores! Gather around the fire to roast marshmallows with your family and friends.

Flashlights are encouraged; Redlight preferred.

Cancellation Policy

Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. All cancellation requests must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the start of your program in order to be eligible for a full or partial refund. Cancellations made after this time may only receive a refund if we are able to fill the spot with someone from our waitlist. All refunds exclude processing fees. All returned checks received will be charged an additional $50 fee for bank charges. CHA has the right to cancel any program for any reason and, in this case, will refund the full amount that was paid.

Please contact us at 973-376-3587 or [email protected] for more information.