Events

Upcoming Events

Scroll down for information and registration on our current events.

Cancellations

Please read our cancellation policy for what to do if you have to miss a program.

Master Class Videos

The Friends have recorded a number of events over the past couple of years which are available on our Pre-recorded Events page.

Go there, follow the instructions and sit back and enjoy our growing catalog.



  • 2024 Plant Sale Preview – Native Ferns for Northern New Jersey with Jean Epiphan

    Wednesday 04-03-24 07:00 pm (Eastern)

    Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM


    Please note that this program is full. If you would like to register, your name will be placed on a Wait List and you will be advised if space opens up. Thank you.

    This presentation will share the diversity of ferns indigenous to Northern New Jersey as well as their ecological importance and environmental benefits. Each species’ characteristics will be reviewed in detail, including how exactly to identify and differentiate them, what their site preferences are and their tolerances, plus how to best incorporate them into your garden and landscape.

    Jean Epiphan is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Associate Professor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County.

    This program is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.

    This program is FREE, but registration is required. Please register here

    The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the event. For questions, contact: mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net

    Photo of Goldie’s and Christmas ferns by Jean Epiphan.

    Fees: None




  • 2024 Plant Sale Preview – Native Plants You Love for the Northeast, with Carolle Huber

    Wednesday 04-10-24 07:00 pm (Eastern)

    Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM


    Carolle Huber


    This presentation will showcase some of the most important native plants for suburban gardens, why they’re important, where to plant them, their deer tolerance, and some of Carolle’s favorite combinations for your own garden. Carolle will discuss why planting natives is crucial and how
    to understand cultivars.


    Carolle is a Landscape Architect practicing ‘Suburban Ecology’ in New Jersey. She holds degrees in both Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture, has won numerous professional awards and has been published in many magazines, including Edible Jersey and Wild Ones.


    This program is eligible for 1.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s.

    This program is Free, but registration is required. Please register here.

    The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the event. For questions, contact: mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net

    Fees: None




  • Cooking Demonstration: Springtime Favorites, with Cynthia Triolo

    Saturday 04-20-24 01:00 pm (Eastern) 1:00 PM

    Location: Haggerty Education Center


    Rhubarb


    Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate the season than with some recipes to take advantage of early spring produce. We’ll be using lavender, arugula, rhubarb and other spring veggies to make some new and interesting recipes that you’ll want to add to your repertoire.

    Join Chef Cynthia Triolo for a fun afternoon, sample the goodies and take the recipes home to try your hand at them.

    The Cooking Demonstration is limited to 24 participants. Please register early!

    For questions contact: mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net

    Fees: $30 / $35

    Not a member?

    Click to join the Friends

    Members of Friends
    $ 30.00

    Non-Members
    $ 35.00





  • MEMBERS ONLY PLANT SALE PREVIEW

    Friday 05-03-24 04:00 pm (Eastern)

    Location: Big Tent in the Parking Lot


    As in past years, there will be a special early shopping event – plus refreshments – for members only on Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.

    Free to Members, but be sure to register here.

    Registration for this program will close at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 2

    For questions, contact: lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net or mennist@arboretumfriends.net

    Fees: none




  • Botanic Gardens From Coast to Coast and What We Can Learn From Them, with Sue Acheson

    Wednesday 06-05-24 07:00 pm (Eastern)

    Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM



    Join intrepid garden traveler, obsessive gardener and past Friends President, Sue Acheson, as
    she takes us on a Zoom tour of “Botanic Gardens from Coast to Coast.” Sue will show seven
    public gardens from California, Colorado, Missouri, Pennsylvania. and North Carolina, in all
    seasons and in a broad range of climate zones.


    With inspiring, beautiful photographs from each, Sue will show what we can learn from each of
    these gardens to raise our home gardens to the next level.


    All of these gardens are Sue’s favorites, along with many others she will save for another day.

    The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the event. For questions contact: mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net

    This program is free to Members of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, but registration is required. Please register here.

    Non-members, please register below.

    Fees: $0 / $5

    Not a member?

    Click to join the Friends

    Members of Friends
    $ 0

    Non-Members
    $ 5.00





  • Cooking Demonstration: June is Busting Out All Over, with Cynthia Triolo

    Saturday 06-08-24 01:00 pm (Eastern)

    Location: Haggerty Education Center



    The amount of fresh fruit and produce available to us here in New Jersey seems like an embarrassment of riches. Please join Chef, Cynthia Triolo as she demonstrates how to take advantage of this abundance of produce.

    The Cooking Demonstration is limited to 24 participants. Please register early!

    For questions contact: mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net

    Fees: $30 / $35

    Not a member?

    Click to join the Friends

    Members of Friends
    $ 30.00

    Non-Members
    $ 35.00




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