Arboretum News

Greetings from the Arboretum!

Summer Camp Registration opens in less than a week!

Mark your calendars if you haven't already, because summer camp registration opens next Monday, February 2nd, at 6 AM. We recommend you create or update your camp profile prior to this date to maximize your time on the day of registration. If you have any questions or concerns related to camp or the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact Arboretum staff at (973)-376-3587 or email info@hartshornarboretum.org.

Spend your summer close to nature, close to home. Camps are available for PreK 4 through 4th grade throughout the summer. Not all age groups are offered at the same time. Each week has a different camp theme, so you can sign up for just one or all of them. Learn more about specific camp themes on our website. Please note that preregistration, health forms, and a current family membership are required for all campers. A family membership costs $75 and is valid for 1 year.

We look forward to having your children join us for another wonderful summer at Nature Discovery Camp.

Sincerely,

CHA staff

Create/Access Your Camp Profile

Use the link above to register on Monday, February 2 at 6 AM

Upcoming Events

Adult Programs:

Book Club

Saturday, January 31st

2-4 PM

Book Club meets this weekend!

We are working in collaboration The Nature of Reading Bookshop in Madison to bring you a book club specifically designed for nature lovers. Our first book is The Courage of Birds by Pete Dunne.

Learn More/Register for free

Superb Owl Prowl

Thursday, February 5th

6:30-8:30 PM

Begin your evening fueling up with homemade soup and sandwiches, and learn from experienced birders--and one of our resident owls--how to identify NJ owls by sight and sound. Then head out to the woods for a quiet, guided night hike in the Arboretum’s forest in search of owls and other nighttime wildlife. For adults 18 and up.

Learn More/Register

Trivia Night at Pallet Brewing

Tuesday, March 10th

7 PM

Test your knowledge at our upcoming trivia night fundraiser! Create a team, come as a pair, or challenge your individual skills at Pallet Brewing in Maplewood. 1 beer or non-alcoholic drink is included in your ticket price.

Learn More/Register

Family Programs:

Breakfast with the Bunnies

Sunday, February 22nd

9 & 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.

Sold Out

Email info@hartshornarboretum.org to join our waitlist

Beak Week

April 17th-24th

Registration is now open for Beak Week 2026! Join fellow nature enthusiasts during this exciting new bird-a-thon. All ages and skill levels are invited to participate as we raise money across the country for the benefit of birds right here in Essex County, NJ!

Learn More/Register

Children's Programs:

**Please note that current family memberships are required for all camps and classes, excluding art classes run by One River School.**

2026 Mini Camps

When school is on break, get outside! Join friends new and old at CHA as we learn about the natural world right in our own back yard. We will explore the woodland habitat and the seasonal changes occurring each day. Register for one day or the entire week. Please note that Kindergarten Extension is only available during some camp programs.