About Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Where nature meets history
Reeves-Reed Arboretum engages, educates and enriches its visitors so that they become better stewards of nature and the environment. This mission is achieved through the care and utilization of an historic estate and gardens.
History
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Its estate and gardens represent design trends by prominent landscape architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Lenni Lenape Native Americans passed through the property on their route from the coastal areas near Elizabeth, NJ to Schooley’s Mountain, further inland. During the Revolutionary period, the area was adjacent to the Old Sow Revolutionary War Cannon and the Signal Beacon atop Beacon Hill.
Learn more about these early eras, as well as the Wisners, the founding family of “The Clearing” (as the Arboretum was originally called) and the Reeves and Reed families.
Prehistory
History: A Legacy of Landscape
Landscape Architecture
Horticulture
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is dedicated to preserving the past and imagining the future of American gardening. Our landscapes include natural woodlands, open vistas that owe much to 19th century visionaries like Andrew Downing and Frederick Law Olmsted (Olmsted’s partner Calvert Vaux actually produced the first design for the property), and more formal gardens that exemplify the Country Place movement of the early 20th century.
The Historic Gardens
The Contemporary Gardens
Horticultural Highlights
Freeman Medal Collection
The Woodland Trails
The Goats Are Coming!
Letter from the Director
Dear Friends,
November marks a particularly important time at the Arboretum. It is the time of year when we ask you to support the work we do with a gift to our Annual Appeal.
I have met so many of you over the years who have told me how important the Arboretum is to you. Whether you attend one of our many programs, or come to explore the gardens or relax on a bench with a book, the Arboretum is a gift to our entire community. It is a place where memories are made, and children fall in love with nature, inspiring them to become the next generation of environmental leaders and champions.
Since we receive no funding from the city or state, your year-end gift is vitally important. Please give generously to this year’s Annual Appeal and help provide the financial support we need to remain open for all to enjoy!
With deepest gratitude,
Until next time,
Jackie Kondel, Executive Director
Our Staff
Jackie Kondel – Executive Director
Phone Extension: 1515
Email: j.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Althea Llewellyn – Director of Education
Phone Extension: 1920
Email: a.llewellyn@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Flora Attardi – Financial Administrator
Phone Extension: 1212
Email: f.attardi@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Lisa Lukas – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 1313
Email: l.lukas@reeves-reedarboretum.org
John Beirne – Curatorial Director of Horticulture & Facilities
Phone Extension: 1818
Email: j.beirne@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Daniel Phillips – Woodland Horticulturist
Phone Extension: 1818
Email: d.phillipsrra@gmail.com
Anita Bobba – Website and Database Administrator
Phone Extension: 1001
Email: a.bobba@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Donna Ricca – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 13137
Email: d.ricca@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Trish Cassin – Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Extension: 1616
Email: t.cassin@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Doreen Schindler – Manager of Special Events & Social Media
Phone Extension: 1717
Email: d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Julieanne Frascinella – Deputy Director of Horticulture
Phone Extension: 1919
Email: j.frascinella@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Dave Snyder – Grants Writer
Phone Extension: 1616
Email: d.snyder@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Kate Goldberg – Executive Assistant
Phone Extension: 1414
Email: k.goldberg@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Chris Tarashuk – Facilities
Phone Extension: 1818
Email: N/A
Michelle Hom – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 1313
Email: m.hom@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Marilyn Wirtz – Office Manager
Phone Extension: 1010
Email: m.foehrenbach@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Marilyn Kelly – Environmental Educator
Phone Extension: 1313
Email: m.kelly@reeves-reedarboretum.org
Board of Trustees
Todd Lenart – President
Laura Hughes
JR Parker
Lydia Schulz – Vice President
Grier Hynes
Donna Goggin Patel
Scott Silver – Treasurer
Thomas MacMillan
Stacie Powers
Christine Lam – Secretary
Priti Mehta
Geoff Richards
Jackie Kondel – Executive Director
Sara Munroe
Kristin Shea
Cameron Carling
B. David Naidu
Tom Ucko
Jennifer Cornforth
Cara Natale
Trustee Emeriti
Mrs. J. Kent Blair
Mr. Scott Hayward
Mrs. Patty Olsen
Ms. Suzanne David
Mrs. John H. Huneke
Mrs. A.T. Quantz
Mr. Robert F. Ehinger
Mr. Robert Keller
Mr. Charles Reed, Jr.
Ms. Ann Thoke Espy
Mr. Pascal Lalonde
Mrs. Joseph Reed
Mr. Andrew Gottesman
Mrs. Robert A. Malin
Mr. George K. Ross
Ms. Victoria Perla Guagliardo
Mr. Cameron McClearn
Mr. Tom Ucko
Careers
Sorry, there are no full-time positions available at this time.
Sorry, there are no part-time positions available at this time.
Sorry, there are no positions available at this time.
Financial Reports
The 2016 Form 990 is available upon request.
2022 Financial Report
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2022 Total Income 1,435,665
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Public Support
% 57 -
Program Services
% 15 -
Interest & Dividends
% 3 -
Special Events
% 12 -
Donations & Services
% 13 -
Miscellaneous
% 0
2021 Financial Report
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2021 Total Income $2,362,889
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Public Support
% 69 -
Program Services
% 9 -
Interest & Dividends
% 1 -
Special Events
% 8 -
Donations & Services
% 5 -
Miscellaneous
% 8
Sponsors
Many thanks to our supporters!
