As the official botanic garden of Rutgers University, Rutgers Gardens has a rich horticultural history and is home to many fascinating plant cultivars. We invite you to attend a series of outdoor learning experiences and guided walking tours where you’ll be introduced to unique specimens, including some not typically found outside the botanic garden setting. These excursions explore important horticultural and agricultural topics with Rutgers experts who are ready to offer guidance and answer your questions. The beauty of Rutgers Gardens is on full display and nature is your classroom! Ticket fees for these events help us care for the Rutgers Gardens collections while keeping our general admission free all year long.
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Next Event:
Haul Out Your Holly (Back by popular demand!)
‘Tis the season to bundle up and decorate with winter bundles of greens. You’re invited to tour the Rutgers Gardens Holly Collection and Evergreen Garden with Assistant Director: Horticulture Maxine Marvosa on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00am. Maxine will show you how to sustainably collect greens and talk about the history behind some of our Rutgers Gardens plant collections. You’ll collect your own cuttings of holly, pine, magnolia, and more to make unique seasonal arrangements at home. Pruners will be provided but you’re welcome to bring your own if preferred. Don’t forget to bring a bag for gathering greenery! Attendees will learn tips for how to care for your greens after they are cut, along with design ideas.
| PLEASE NOTE: Attendance is limited to ages 12 and up. The tour will proceed rain or shine, though Rutgers Gardens reserves the right to reschedule the event in case of severe weather. Tour participants should be prepared to spend up to two hours outdoors walking along uneven or unpaved pathways and through grass. Comfortable, closed toe shoes are recommended. |
