The Arboretum grounds will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC on SATURDAY, JUNE 10 for ART in the Garden. 

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Exploring the Exhibition, NATURE: In and Out of Focus

Chances are, if you are reading this blog, it’s because you have a profound appreciation and respect for nature. Everyone’s favorite Jeopardy host, the late Alex Trebek once said, “if you can’t be in awe of Mother Nature, something’s wrong with you.”

 It’s in our biology to marvel at our surroundings, and since the dawn of humanity, people have used art to express our relationship to our environment.  At times, we create art to convey information about new things we hav...

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Take a Hike!

No, really! Come take a hike with me on the woodland trails here at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Our lush Welcome Walk, colorful Historic Gardens, blossoming Daffodil Bowl, and tranquil, flowing fishpond are certainly the jewels of the Arboretum. But as with any jewel, its setting can be just as beautiful! Here at the Arboretum, our prized gardens are surrounded by over 6 acres of natural woodland habitat. There’s always something new and interesting to discover in the woods.

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An Artist Grounded in Nature

Stop by the Wisner House to enjoy more than 35 works of local acclaimed artist Albert L. Bross, Jr. This exhibit runs from March 13th throughy May 16th and can be viewed Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

Albert was born was born in Newark, but spent most of his childhood in New Providence. His works celebrate nature and the beauty hidden right befo...

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