“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

  • Adult

    Adults

    Learn about our weekend and evening events specifically organized for adults 18+ or 21+. Programs include tasting, dinners, and classes.

  • Adult

    Families

      Owl Prowl Undernight Friday, March 13th, 2026 6:45 – 8:45 PM $15/person   Enjoy all the fun of a campout before heading home to sleep in the comfort of […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Children

    After School Activities

    Feathers, Furs, and Scales Art Making Experience Wednesdays 4-5 PM 6 Week Session from 9/24-10/29 Grades K-3   Learn how to create drawings, paintings, and mixed media artworks that focus […]

  • 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

    Camps

    We have 10 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 […]

  • Children

    Schools

    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 […]

  • 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 […]