Press Releases

Weekend Plant Sale at Laurelwood Arboretum

  Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host its long-postponed Plant Sale on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Social distancing and masks are strongly recommended. The arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake

Read More »
Broadfoot & Broadfoot Gallery

Art Gallery to Host Sculpture Trail Fundraising Kickoff

The kick-off event for The Sculpture Trail at Laurelwood Arboretum will be held on Saturday, March 22, at the Broadfoot & Broadfoot Gallery in Boonton. Guests can shake off the winter doldrums with live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and contemporary art at one of New Jersey’s premier art galleries.

Read More »
Banner Featured Image

Douglas Tallamy To Speak At Laurelwood Arboretum

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Douglas Tallamy, best-selling author of Bringing Nature Home. He will discuss the dire consequences of habitat destruction and how individuals can help reverse this alarming trend by providing a welcoming environment for wildlife.

Read More »
Brickhead Iyemoja by sculptor James Tyler

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will be held on Sunday, November 10. In addition to a review of the past year and other business, the meeting will feature a showing of “Laurelwood Arboretum,” an excerpt from the film Hills and Valleys: A Journey Through Wayne, NJ.

Read More »
Bonnie Joachim leads a cart tour. Photo by Lorraine Meyer.

Free Guided Tours of Laurelwood Arboretum

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will offer free guided tours of Laurelwood Arboretum on Sunday, October 20. This last tour of the season offers opportunities to enjoy the fall foliage and some unusual fall-blooming flowers. Carts will be available for those who do not wish to walk.

Read More »
Cesar Jerez

César Jerez To Exhibit at Laurelwood Arboretum

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host an exhibit of paintings by César Jerez from October 6 through October 31. The opening reception for the exhibit will be on Sunday, October 6. On Sunday, October 13, Jerez will demonstrate his technique of painting by creating a Laurelwood scene.

Read More »
Fall photo by Lorraine Meyer

Free Guided Tours of Laurelwood Arboretum

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will offer free guided tours of Laurelwood Arboretum on Sunday, September 22. It is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the first burst of fall color in the arboretum. Trained tour guides will lead visitors through the arboretum, identifying many of the unique trees and plantings.

Read More »
Scroll to Top