Press Releases

The GreenQuest Nature Club’s lesson on flowers is going to be fun! Students in grades 2 through 6 will learn about New Jersey’s native flower species and how flowers benefit us and the natural world.  They will also get to take a tour of the arboretum and investigate the flowers that are in bloom.  The […]

May is spectacular at Laurelwood Arboretum with its renowned rhododendrons and azaleas in full bloom.  Celebrate nature’s beauty at Peak Bloom Weekend at 725 Pines Lake Drive in Wayne.  During the two-day event, visitors can enjoy peaceful walks surrounded by majestic flowers and guided tours to learn about the renowned rhododendron collection and other unique

Experience the soothing sounds of gentle music at Sound Bathing, on Friday, May 17 at 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive, Wayne.  The program is sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. Pre-regisration is required at https://laurelwoodarboretum.org/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=85 $15 for members of Friends of Laurelwood

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host its ever-popular Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11th from 9:30 am to 2 pm and Sunday, May 12th from 9:30 am to 2 pm.  The arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake Drive West (entrances at Vale Road and Pines Lake Drive) in

Enjoy Spring in bloom in Laurelwood Arboretum on free guided cart and walking tours on Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am and Sunday, May 19 at 10:30 am.   Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum’s experienced tour guides will lead visitors along the park’s winding paths to point out the colorful flowers, unique trees and artworks along the

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will welcome the sights and sounds of New Jersey’s spring migrants with a series of morning walks beginning Saturday, April 27 at 8 am (rain date April 28).  Walkers will meet at the Sensory Garden located near the Vale Road parking lot at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne.

Earth Day 2024, a free community celebration, will be celebrated in Wayne at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West on Saturday, April 27 from 12 pm to 4 pm, rain or shine.  The popular event will feature fun for the entire family with tours, educational displays and information, nature crafts and art projects for

Learn all about Laurelwood Arboretum’s gardens and sculptures from our knowledgeable tour guides! Dates: April 13th, 10:30 AM April 27th noon to 3 May 4th 10:30 AM May 19th 10:30AM June 1 and 15th 10:30 AM. To join a tour, meet at the entrance patio of the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725

Artwork by students from Wayne Valley and Wayne Hills High Schools will be on exhibit at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive in Wayne from April 9 through May 3.  Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is proud to display the creative work done by the talented students in the high