THIELKE ARBORETUM OF GLEN ROCK
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Nature Explorers After School Program

​Come and explore the many natural adventures that await at the Thielke Arboretum this Fall in this fun interactive after school program. Join our Education Docents for a hands-on look at the world around us. Adapted from our popular School Programs, students will explore all facets of nature including Habitats, Pollinators Partners, The Power of Trees, and a Sensory Adventure.
 
Open to all area students in Kindergarten thru 5th grade. 
Students in K-2 and 3rd thru 5th will meet on alternate Wednesdays afternoons from 4-5:30. Sign up for as many sessions as you want. 
Space is limited to 10 students. 
Preregistration is a must. 
All session will be outside weather permitting. Inclement weather cancels. 
Masks are mandatory, social distancing wherever possible.
Covid-19 waiver signature mandatory for each date.
 
Cost: 
Non-Members $15
​Members $12
(Payment will be available after Covid-19 Waiver has been completed.)
October 7, 2020       K-2nd grade            Pollinator Partners
Description: Through hands-on investigation learn about the parts of a flower.  Walk through the Arboretum and discover how plants, insects and animals work together to survive.

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October 14, 2020        K-2nd grade            Habitats
Description: ​Identify and investigate the components of a habitat: water, food, shelter and space. Identify smaller habitats (pond, pine forest, vernal pool & log) within the large Thielke Arboretum wetland habitat. Find out who lives there and why.
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October 21, 2020       K-2nd grade            Tree Power!
Description: Be a tree detective and use bark, twigs, buds, needles/leaves and shapes to help identify trees.  Participate in hands-on-activities and walk through the Theilke Arboretum and observe seasonal changes.
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Location:
460 Doremus Ave.,
​Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Mailing Address: 
PO Box 34
Glen Rock, NJ 07452

​contact@thielkearboretum.org

Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501( c)3 volunteer organization, dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and development of the Arboretum.

  • Events
    • Nature Sprouts
    • Winter Seed Sowing
    • Winter StoryWalk
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Ways to Donate >
      • Buy A Paver
    • Volunteer
  • ABOUT US
    • Members/Donors
    • Mission Statement
    • Our History
    • Reserve the Arb
    • Photography Permit
    • Photo Gallery
    • Quarterly Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • Trustees
    • Rules & Regulations >
      • Cancelation & Refunds
  • School Programs