NJBG Events

Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Spring-Summer 2009

** DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE **

Free Guided Garden Tours ~ Sundays, 2 p.m., May through October. Steady rain cancels.

Download the entire NJBG calendar of events.

June

• June 7 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Manor House tour dates are subject to change; please check back. Fee.
• June 12 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Richard Reiter. Chill out, sit back and relax to a summery program of instrumental jazz on the Concert Lawn. Bring a lawn chair, but no alcohol, please. Concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 Donation.
  Sponsored by Orly Steinberg of Coldwell Banker.
• June 13 (Saturday), 10 am
  Lilac Care Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading, and general lilac care from Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Rain date: June 27. Free.
• June 20 (Saturday), 10 am
  Lilac Care Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading, and general lilac care from Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Rain date: June 27. Free.
• June 20 (Saturday), 10 am
  Solar System Walk. Celebrate the Summer solstice with an easy 1-hour walk through NJBG's scale-model solar system, where you'll learn about our neighbors in space. Wear comfortable shoes. Rain cancels. $3 Donation.
• June 20 (Saturday), 5 pm-7 pm
  Garden Party. Explore Edgecroft, one of Bergen County's most beautiful private gardens, at an afternoon Garden Party to benefit NJBG's work at the Botanical Garden. Event cancelled due to excessive rains. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact the NJBG office at (973) 962-9534 regarding refunds.
• June 26 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: The Kootz. Rock 'n' Roll kicks up the summer heat. Concerts are held on the Concert Lawn, but moved to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 Donation.
  Sponsored by R&D Insurance.

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July

• July 10 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Linda Ipanema & the Dixie Cats. Ragtime, show tunes, and a bit of Broadway. Concerts are held on the Concert Lawn, but moved to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 Donation.
  Sponsored by R&D Insurance
• July 12 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Manor House tour dates are subject to change; please check back. Fee.
• July 24 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: 3M Band. Adult Rock that's easy on the ears. Concerts are held on the Concert Lawn, but moved to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 Donation.
  Sponsored by Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty and Liberty Subaru/Liberty Hyundai.

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August

• August 2 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Manor House tour dates are subject to change; please check back. Fee.
• August 7 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Bob Leive • Lou Pallo • Patti Rio. Smooth jazz, smooth vocals, lots of fun. Concerts are held on the Concert Lawn, but moved to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 Donation.
  Sponsored by Strawberry Blossom Home & Garden Center.
• August 21 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Brassworks. Classical to ragtime, this brass ensemble covers the gamut. Concerts are held on the Concert Lawn, but moved to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 Donation.
  Sponsored by Coachworks.

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September

• September 13 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. All Manor House tour dates are subject to change; please check back. Fee.
• September 19 (Saturday), 10 am
  Kid's Hike. [GS] Great fun of younger NJBG fans. We'll learn what to do if you get lost in the woods, then take a hike to explore the hillsides around the Botanical Garden. Ages 8 and up; must be accompanied by an adult. $3 donation/person.
• September 19 (Saturday), 10 am
  Lilac Care [GS] Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading, and general lilac care from Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Rain date: October 10. Free.
• September 26 (Saturday), 10 am
  Lilac Care [GS] Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading, and general lilac care from Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Rain date: October 10. Free.

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October

• October 3 (Saturday),
  Harvest Fest. A fun-filled family weekend. Hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, storytellers, Octoberfest food and drink, music, and lots more!
• October 4 (Sunday),
  Harvest Fest. A fun-filled family weekend. Hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, storytellers, Octoberfest food and drink, music, and lots more!
• October 4 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. All Manor House tour dates are subject to change; please check back. Fee.
• October 24 (Saturday), 10 am
  Daffodil Planting. [GS] Bring the whole family and help us plant more daffodils on Daffodil Hill, where spring comes early in a burst of bright yellow. A great chance to learn more about spring-flowering bulbs for your own garden! Bring gloves and small tools if you have them. No experience necessary. Free.

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November

• November 1 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. All Manor House tour dates are subject to change; please check back. Fee.

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YOUR GARDEN
Come visit often for a constantly-changing display of color and bloom sure to cheer your heart. The Botanical Garden is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm Garden admission is always free. $5 per car parking fee on summer weekends and holidays. Weekday parking is free.

[GS] GARDEN SATURDAYS
Our interesting and varied program series offers you a brand-new adventure on Saturday mornings.

MANOR TOURS
...are offered on Sunday afternoons, March through November (4/5, 5/3, 6/7, 7/12, 8/2, 9/13, 10/4, 11/1/2009; subject to change). Docents lead visitors on a descriptive tour of the beautiful and historic Manor House. $5 adults, $3 seniors, Children: $1 (ages 6-18), Free under 6.

GIFT SHOP
Sunday afternoons from 12 noon-4 pm, April through December (weather permitting). Great gift ideas, shirts, books, garden supplies, and children's items. Credit cards accepted.

HIKE & BIKE
Always a pleasure on the Garden's many safe and beautiful hiking & biking trails.

VOLUNTEER IN THE GARDEN
NJBG volunteers help maintain the gardens, give tours, and offer many other public services. To volunteer, inquire at the office. We'd love to have you!

PLEASE REMEMBER...
Skylands is a carry-in, carry-out State Park facility. Please carry your trash and litter back out with you and dispose of it properly.

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