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<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>The gardens at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Willowwood Arboretum are in full&nbsp;summer&nbsp;bloom and the artistry of New Jersey’s own Seward Johnson will further enhance their beauty July 1st through November 15 as the Morris County Park Commission and the Seward Johnson Atelier are partnering to bring a selection of Johnson’s iconic &#8220;Living Sculpture&#8221; to the Willowwood Arboretum. To celebrate this event, the Willowwood Foundation invites [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Dear Friends of the Willowwood Arboretum, I hope you are enjoying the splendor of spring.&nbsp; Despite our recent whiplash of weather, the blooms have arrived and Willowwood is putting on a splendid spring show. It seems that a new variety of flowering tree and shrub reveals itself each day. Grab your camera, take a walk, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Who can believe that Valentine’s Day has come and gone and we have only seen a small hint of good old fashioned winter weather? I miss the charming site of Willowwood wrapped in snow. But this is NJ so there’s always the possibility of a significant snowfall in the next two months. If this occurs, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>With Halloween just around the corner this Monday, this weekend kicks off the festivities for families throughout the state. While no festive events are scheduled at the arboretum this weekend, visitors are encouraged to come visit to enjoy the orange leaves, natural spider webs, and enjoy the trails while covered in early morning fog for [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Summer 2022 is here in all its glory and change is in the air. I am pleased to announce that the Willowwood Foundation Board has recently added a new trustee, Olga Christie of Far Hills. Olga is an accomplished gardener and photographer. Native plants, trees, and shrubs reign supreme in her home garden and her [&hellip;]</p>

<p>“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.”&nbsp; — Maud Hart Lovelace Today marks the official beginning of summer, the Summer Solstice. Now that the warmer weather is here to stay for the next few months, the riot of spring blossoms have faded and [&hellip;]</p>