Reeves-Reed Arboretum

165 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-8787

Internet: http://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/

This serene haven offers a wealth of beauty and educational opportunity to individuals, families, and groups. Trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are conserved and identified in their natural settings amidst natural woodlands, meadow, and glacial features.

As an Educational Center, the Arboretum plans lectures, workshops, and field trips based on gardening, horticulture, plant identification, environmental issues, and the arts for individuals and families.

For those engaged in the serious study of horticulture, the Arboretum provides numerous native trees that are typical of an eastern deciduous forest. Two distinct habitats are represented: low wetlands, and dry uplands.

A botanical library provides references on a wide range of subjects. Of geological interest are the contours of the property including kettles, or depressions, caused 10,000 years ago as the Wisconsin glacier retreated.

In Networks to Nature classes, School Groups use the Arboretum as an outdoor laboratory. Beginning in a newly completed education center, classes are divided into smaller groups led by trained docents for an outdoor tour and lesson. Children observe and explore the interrelated worlds of plants, trees, rocks, minerals, insects, and human habitation.

Volunteer docents also provide guidance in the Discovery Center, where hands-on natural science exhibits are featured.

Hours: Grounds, daily from dawn to dusk.
Office open weekdays, 9am - 3pm, closed Wednesdays.

Admission: Donations accepted. School programs cost $100.00 per class of 25 students.

Reservations: At least 1 week in advance.

Lunch: Nearby restaurants.

Handicapped: Not accessible.

Directions: I-95 (NJ Tpke.) South to exit 14. I-78 west to exit 48. Bear right from exit (away from Clinton) to Rt. 24 west to Hobart Ave. Left from exit. Pass over highway and proceed up hill to entrance on left.

Time: 1 hour.

Nearby: Leonard J. Buck Garden , Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge , Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center , Raptor Trust .