“I just wanted to thank you for the awesome hot chocolate hike last weekend. My kids had such a great time and really enjoyed the afternoon. And I must say that even I learned a lot…as a 43 year old woman still learning things about nature was really cool! We love the arboretum and my kids have really enjoyed the camps and spring break weeks and all the special events that you provide throughout the year, so a big thank you to you and the entire arboretum staff for such fun and informative programming. Hope to see you again soon on the next hot chocolate hike!”
-Leigh Ann A., Member
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Family Special Events
2nd Annual Cornhole ThrowDown Sunday, September 22, 2024 12-4 PM Location: Boxcar Bar and Grill Join us for our second annual cornhole tournament fundraiser at the Boxcar Bar and Grill in Short Hills. This family-friendly event is for people of all ages interested in sports, the outdoors, friendly competition,
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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.
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Citizen Science Citizen 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! Citizen 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
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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
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Children Camps
We have nine weeks of summer camp plus multiple mini camps throughout the year! Squirrel Scouts (Previously Turtle Tots) Explorers Naturalists (Previously Trailblazers) 4 year olds to Kindergarteners 1st and 2nd graders 3rd and 4th graders Fall Mini Camp November 4-8, 2024 As the weather cools and
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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
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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
