🏙️✨ Second Saturday Family Adventures: Cardboard City! ✨ Join us for a morning of creativity and imagination at Greater Newark Conservancy! On Saturday, November 8th, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, families will come together to design and build an entire city—entirely out of cardboard! This hands-on activity is the perfect opportunity for families to […]
Discover the joy of enhancing your overall well-being through the healing power of nature! Join us on Wednesday, November 12th, from 4:00–5:30 PM at Greater Newark Conservancy for a refreshing and inspiring workshop led by Dena Corbin from Natural Ground 1. In this session, you’ll explore practical ways to bring nature into your everyday life […]
🍎🥄 Family Fun in the Kitchen: Apple Sage Stuffed Acorn Squash! Get ready for a cozy and delicious fall favorite at Greater Newark Conservancy! Join Chef Afi on Saturday, November 15th, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM for a hands-on cooking experience featuring Apple Sage Stuffed Acorn Squash — a perfect seasonal dish that’s both […]
Gardening should be a joy that everyone can experience! Join us on Wednesday, November 19th, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at the Greater Newark Conservancy for an inclusive session focused on making garden spaces accessible to all. In this workshop, we’ll explore creative and practical ways to design gardens that meet diverse needs — ensuring […]
Greater Newark Conservancy will close at 1PM for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Greater Newark Conservancy will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!
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 […]