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<p>Saturday May 18: 1 pm &#8211; 3 pm $25 per person. To Register Call 973-326-7601 The Willowwood Foundation, in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, is proud to present the 8th Annual Tubbs Lecture, featuring Louis Bauer, Founding Director of Greenwood Gardens and former Director of Horticulture at Wave Hill Gardens in New York. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Take a stroll through 19th century France and learn how the Impressionists changed the art world forever. Learn a Victorian craft: yarn pom-poms! Children and adults will be instructed on the handicraft’s unusual French history and go home with a handmade pompon of their own. Topics include Caillebotte’s&nbsp;Paris Street; Rainy Day&nbsp;(1877), Renoir’s&nbsp;Two Sisters on the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Travel through time on this exploration of plants and their adaptability to the changing world.</p>

<p>Join us for a guided, tranquil tour to immerse yourself in the environment and feel the benefits the natural world has to provide.</p>

<p>Many creators, makers, and artists draw their inspiration from the past. Enjoy an inspiring walk through history as we discuss the architecture and the artistry that has influenced Willowwood Arboretum. See inside the 1790s, Tubbs House and explore the decorative art collection of Henry and Robert Tubbs and Ben Blackburn.”</p>

<p>Gain some basic birding skills and put them to use in this guided walk along the scenic trails of Willowwood. We’ll learn some of the common birds of the area and practice identification with the use of binoculars and field guides. Binoculars will be provided, or you can BYO. This program is great for beginner [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Tired of mowing the lawn? Wish you had more butterflies at your home? Experience the benefits of a meadow and how you can have one on your property.&nbsp; Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>

<p>Walk the gardens of Willowood and explore the deer resistant perennial plants that are on display. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>

<p>Feeling creative? Join Gardener, Dylan Shapiro, in his exploration of flowers and water. Design your own floating flower presentation to take home and add to your garden.</p>

<p>Discover how to add diversity, wildlife, and value to your home landscape with Native Trees. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>

<p>Explore story time surrounded by the beauty of the Rosarie at the Willowwood Arboretum. This event is outdoors, so dress for the weather. Meet near the main parking lot by the Stone Barn and walk to the Rosarie as a group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A guided tour into the vision of Seward Johnson&#8217;s Sculptures and the diverse landscape of Willowwood Arboretum. Get a brief history on the life of the artist and the creators of Willowwood Arboretum while experiencing art in nature.</p>

<p>Explore the Seward Johnson Sculptures with this zoom-in scavenger hunt.&nbsp; Look for the interesting details of the statues from the pawns on the chess board to the flowers pinned to a dress, clues will help visitors appreciate each of the sculptures on the display.&nbsp; Scavenger Hunt clues will be available for download with each registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Seward Johnson Exhibit The Morris County Park Commission is proud to announce a sculpture installation on display beginning July 1st at the Willowwood Arboretum, daily from 10 am to 4 pm. This exhibit is on loan from the Seward Johnson Atelier. Seward Johnson (1930 &#8211; 2020) was born in New Jersey and after an [&hellip;]</p>

<p>September 10, 2023 The Willowwood Foundation is delighted to present The Sounds For Sculpture concert on Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023. The Concert is a dynamic performance of “The Awakening” featuring original musical compositions by internationally renowned jazz vibraphonist and composer Christian Tamburr. The music was inspired by a selection of iconic bronze sculptures by [&hellip;]</p>