Saturday 02-07-26 01:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: Haggerty Education Center - Snow Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
You may be familiar with Janet Mavec’s line of nature inspired jewelry, but did you know that for more than 25 years she and her husband, Wayne Nordberg, have been working hard creating a magical garden at Bird Haven Farm in western New Jersey?
In her presentation, Janet will tell us all about Bird Haven Farm, how the 100-acre farm is set among rolling hills and woodlands, replete with a picturesque old barn, spring-fed pond, century-old orchard and a stone house. Interesting fact: the house was once the residence of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams, author of the Nancy Drew mysteries!
Janet’s new book, Bird Haven Farm: The Story of an Original American Garden tells the story of the transformation of this historic property into a vibrant and evolving garden paradise and explores the design principles implemented by Spanish landscape architect, Fernando Carruncho,
More information on Ms. Mavec’s book can be found here: https://janetmavec.com/products/bird-haven-farm-the-story-of-an-original-american-garden#sthash.W7lhsM36.dpbs
The presentation will be followed by a book sale and signing.
Light refreshments will be served.
Since 1979, the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum have supported horticultural education through a scholarship named for Dr. Benjamin Blackburn. Dr. Blackburn was a professor of Botany at Drew University. His involvement with the Morris County Park Commission began with his friendship with Henry and Robert Tubbs, whose property, Willowwood, eventually became the Willowwood Arboretum.
Dr. Blackburn published many articles and wrote a number of books on gardening as well as being the host of a very popular radio gardening program. He generously shared his vast knowledge and deep love for horticulture with many staff members in the Horticulture Division and with his countless fans, members of the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and area garden clubs.
Admission fees for this program support the scholarship that is offered to students in the Landscape Technology Program at County College of Morris (CCM). This scholarship allows interested students the opportunity to explore the different horticultural, environmental, and design studies offered through the accredited CCM programs. The increased knowledge the students acquire in the classroom and through hands-on programs at CCM will benefit them as they enter their chosen field in horticulture and landscape design.
The Friends are grateful to Mendham Capital Management for its generous sponsorship of the Benjamin Blackburn Scholarship event.
This program is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU
Questions: email mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net
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