Tucked away in the heart of wonderful Glen Rock, the Thielke Arboretum is a peaceful paradise just waiting to be explored. Imagine strolling through a lush wetland forest, where every turn brings you closer to fluttering butterflies, chirping birds, and the gentle sounds of a babbling brook. With winding nature trails, vibrant gardens, a spring-fed pond, and a glistening stream, it's a little slice of nature’s magic right in your backyard!
The Thielke Arboretum of Glen Rock is a 16-acre oasis containing diverse, natural forest types and planted specimen trees which encompass a tree and woody plant collection of over 250 species. On the grounds is a newly installed native witch hazel-Atlantic white cedar allee leading to an antique gazebo, a nature play area for young children, perennial pollinator and fern gardens, and a spring fed pond that is annually stocked with fish. The Arboretum is a local sanctuary for native flora and fauna conservation; the indigenous plants provide habitat for beneficial insects, butterflies, majestic birds, turtles, and more. There are over a mile of trails connecting the various sections of the Arboretum that provide a serene walk with family, kids, or pets, or even a therapeutic experience for forest bathing or exploring local nature.
The Thielke Arboretum of Glen Rock is a 16-acre oasis containing diverse, natural forest types and planted specimen trees which encompass a tree and woody plant collection of over 250 species. On the grounds is a newly installed native witch hazel-Atlantic white cedar allee leading to an antique gazebo, a nature play area for young children, perennial pollinator and fern gardens, and a spring fed pond that is annually stocked with fish. The Arboretum is a local sanctuary for native flora and fauna conservation; the indigenous plants provide habitat for beneficial insects, butterflies, majestic birds, turtles, and more. There are over a mile of trails connecting the various sections of the Arboretum that provide a serene walk with family, kids, or pets, or even a therapeutic experience for forest bathing or exploring local nature.
The tree and plant collection as well as trails are carefully maintained by stewardship volunteers while educational programming for all ages is organized and led by volunteer docents. The newest addition to the Arboretum is the Environmental Education Center that is available for public meetings, events, and private functions.
Looking to learn while you wander? Thielke Arboretum offers awesome educational tours for everyone—from curious preschoolers to high school science whizzes and adult nature lovers. These tours, led by friendly and knowledgeable volunteer docents, are aligned with the NJ Core Curriculum and are perfect for schools, clubs, or anyone wanting to connect with nature in a deeper way.
Whether you're after a peaceful walk, a bit of birdwatching, or a fun family outing, Thielke Arboretum is your go-to green escape. 🌳🐦✨
Looking to learn while you wander? Thielke Arboretum offers awesome educational tours for everyone—from curious preschoolers to high school science whizzes and adult nature lovers. These tours, led by friendly and knowledgeable volunteer docents, are aligned with the NJ Core Curriculum and are perfect for schools, clubs, or anyone wanting to connect with nature in a deeper way.
Whether you're after a peaceful walk, a bit of birdwatching, or a fun family outing, Thielke Arboretum is your go-to green escape. 🌳🐦✨