Alice Moskowitz

The newest addition to A Sculpture Trail at Laurelwood Arboretum is Cotyledon, a vibrant 8-foot work by artist David Boyahian.  It is located adjacent to the arboretum’s Pines Lake Drive West parking lot.  “The cotyledons are the first two leaves that emerge from a germinating seed in early spring, initiating the process of photosynthesis and […]

This summer, Artist Donna Read will lead a nine-session watercolor class at Laurelwood Arboretum.  Classes will be held on Wednesdays in July and August from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Knippenberg Center for Education, 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne.  The fee for members of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is $300 and

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host its ever-popular Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM each day.  The arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake Drive West (with entrances on Vale Road and Pines Lake Drive) in Wayne. The sale

Unique Images Captured by Greene Smith Tiny Beasts, Vast Worlds, photographs by Greene Smith, will be on exhibit from May 2 through May 30 at the Knippenberg Center at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne.  The series explores the brilliance of invertebrates by isolating detail, texture and symmetry through a macro lens. 

A Sculpture Trail at Laurelwood Arboretum welcomes a striking new addition—Flourish, a stainless-steel work by artist Annie Mariano. Now on view at Site #6 along Brook Road, the 8′ x 7′ x 4′ sculpture rises elegantly against the arboretum’s natural landscape, creating a dynamic interplay between art and nature. Visitors are invited to experience Flourish

Children 6 to 12 years old are invited to read Nature books to licensed, certified therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs of NJ on Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Knippenberg Center. Handcrafted bird house by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum volunteers

Experience the unique soothing sounds of Sound Bathing, on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne.  The program is sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. Pre-registration is required at www.laurelwoodarboretum.org $15 for members of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum

Enjoy an early breath of spring on a guided tour of Laurelwood Arboretum’s two greenhouses on Saturday, March 7 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne. Learn practical tips on propagation and overwintering, including how Laurelwood cares for its rhododendrons and the tropical plants brought in from

Chase away winter’s chill and get ready for spring at https://laurelwoodarboretum.org/plant-sale/.  The Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Online Plant Sale is now underway. Choose from a well-priced selection of annual flats, grasses, perennials, shrubs and trees—including many native plants to help support a healthy ecosystem.  Ordering early helps ensure you will have the plants you want

The All Wayne String Orchestra invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of festive holiday and winter music on Thursday, December 11 at 4:30 PM at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne.  The program will also showcase the newly formed M.A.R.S. Trio, with the orchestra’s music