Events

Discover how your school garden can become a dynamic classroom! Join us on Wednesday, December 10th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Greater Newark Conservancy for a creative and interdisciplinary workshop designed for educators. Led by Sue Rexford of Thirteenth Avenue School, this session explores innovative ways to connect core subjects like language arts […]

🦫❄️ Second Saturday Family Adventures: Mammals! 🦊🌿 Bundle up and join us at Greater Newark Conservancy on Saturday, December 13th, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM as we explore the fascinating world of mammals! 🐾 Discover how mammals survive the winter, get hands-on examining real fur pelts, and create your own mini habitat to take […]

🍊Family Fun in the Kitchen: Moroccan Beet & Orange Salad! 🥗 Warm up your winter with a burst of flavor and color at our Family Fun in the Kitchen program! Join Chef Alfi on Saturday, December 20th, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Greater Newark Conservancy as we prepare a vibrant Moroccan Beet and […]

Greater Newark Conservancy offices will be closed for holiday/winter break from December 22, 2025 -  January 4, 2026.

🔥 Second Saturday Family Adventures: Campfire Cooking! 🔥 Get ready to warm up this winter with a cozy and creative family adventure! This January, we’re heading outdoors to explore the ancient art — and science — of building a safe fire. Families will discover how fire forms, practice making their own mini campfire, and enjoy […]

Do you have the dream of hosting a school garden festival? Turning your outdoor classroom into an event filled with engaging, hands-on activities to connect them closer to their food and natural environment? Join us as we go over our tips for planning successful garden festivals at your school! Participants will learn all the helpful […]

👩‍🍳🫐 Family Fun in the Kitchen: Vegan Blueberry Muffins! 🫐👩‍🍳 Start the new year with something sweet, simple, and family-friendly! Join us for January’s Family Fun in the Kitchen as Chef Afi leads a hands-on cooking experience featuring delicious Vegan Blueberry Muffins — a cozy winter treat packed with flavor and nutrition. Together, families will […]

🌱🔩 Nuts, Bolts, Seeds & Soil Workshop 🌱🔩 Ready to dig into the how to plant a successful school garden? Join us for an engaging professional development workshop designed to break down the fundamentals of growing healthy, productive plants in an educational setting. This session will focus on the mechanics of gardening—from understanding soil health […]

⚖️ Second Saturday Family Adventures: Balance ⚖️ Get ready to wobble, test, and discover as we explore the science of balance together! This hands-on family program invites curious minds of all ages to think like scientists through movement, play, and storytelling. From experimenting with balance and stability to diving into engaging children’s books, this session […]

🥞🍠 Family Fun in the Kitchen: Sweet Potato Pancakes 🍠🥞 Warm up your winter with a delicious, hands-on cooking experience for the whole family! Join us for Family Fun in the Kitchen this February as we explore the flavors and versatility of sweet potatoes by making fluffy, flavorful sweet potato pancakes together. This interactive program […]