This summer, give your child the ultimate outdoor adventure at Planting Fields, with Junior Rangers Summer Camp! Packed with fun, creativity, and hands-on learning, this camp is designed to ignite a lifelong love for the natural world.
Join us for a fun-filled gardening adventure. Don’t miss out on this hands-on, nature-packed experience!
Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Draw in the Garden Wednesday, July 16 4 – 6pm Ages 5 – 12 $25 per child Located at the Education Center Discover the beauty and color of the flowers and plants in bloom at Planting Fields! This unique program invites children to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of blooming flowers and plants. Participants will embark on a creative journey through the Sensory Garden, using all their senses to connect with nature. With their own Nature Journal in hand, they’ll explore the beauty of the garden, sketching and drawing the flora around them......Read More
Be among the first to experience the enchantment of the newly restored Tea House at Planting Fields – one of the site’s most beloved landmarks! This exclusive, after-hours event offers a rare opportunity to explore the conservation of the Tea House, with expert insight from the Senior Conservator, Kelly Caldwell of EverGreene Architectural Arts.
This summer, give your child the ultimate outdoor adventure at Planting Fields, with Junior Rangers Summer Camp! Packed with fun, creativity, and hands-on learning, this camp is designed to ignite a lifelong love for the natural world.
Get ready for a fun-filled adventure as we explore the wonders of pond life!
Join us for free Monthly Meditation sessions! Whether you're an experienced meditator or someone new to mindfulness, these sessions will offer a gentle yet profound way to quiet your thoughts, release stress, and experience the deep stillness that comes from aligning with the natural world.
Dive into the epic realm of architectural wonders at Planting Fields with Planting Fields Foundation's Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger!
Get ready for a wild adventure into the world of animals that come alive at night! Join us for an exciting Little Learners program for ages 2 – 5.
Celebrate YOU! This workshop for ages 5 – 12 will bring them on a exploration of the Main House, discovering fascinating portraits and more! Then they'll create their very own masterpiece – of themselves!
Get ready for a summer adventure like no other at our Nature Play Day Festival – where curiosity, creativity, and the great outdoors come together! Perfect for kids of all ages and their families, this hands-on event invites young explorers to dive into nature through exciting activities, fun crafts, and endless fun in the sun.
Take in the beauty of Planting Fields and be inspired by the landscapes all around you! This workshop for kids 5 – 12 is led by Planting Fields Foundation and One River Art & Design in Manhasset.
Don’t miss this fun-filled day of fresh air, discovery, and hands-on fun!
Join us for free Monthly Meditation sessions! Whether you're an experienced meditator or someone new to mindfulness, these sessions will offer a gentle yet profound way to quiet your thoughts, release stress, and experience the deep stillness that comes from aligning with the natural world.
Join us for an unforgettable live performance of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons", featuring award-winning violinist Bela Horvath in partnership with Chamber Players International. Whether you're a classical music lover, nature enthusiast, or just need an excuse to slow down and enjoy a beautiful day outside — this is for you. Bring your blanket, grab your crew, and let yourself be swept into the sounds of spring rains, summer breezes, and autumn leaves.
Step into an evening where music meets meaning. What begins in sound will unfold in dialogue, as visionary leaders explore how creativity and conservation can shape a more connected and resilient world!
Join us for a fun story time all about butterflies: their bright colors, fluttery wings, and magical transformations!
Did you know that Planting Fields is home to hundreds of birds?
Join us for a lesson on birds and birding from the North Shore Audubon Society, learn about W.R.'s love of ornithology, and view the inside of the Posh Bird Blind!
Join us for a day of sport, fun, and philanthropy at the beautiful Mill River Club. All proceeds benefit the Planting Fields Foundation’s mission to preserve the historic 409-acre Olmsted Brothers-designed estate and provide enriching educational programs.
Discover the magic of autumn with us!
Join us for an unforgettable evening with contemporary artist Sam Van Aken, Planting Fields Foundation’s 2025 Catalyst artist. Renowned for creating multi-fruit-bearing trees through the centuries-old art of grafting, Van Aken will present The Planting Fields Stand—a bold project blending innovation, ecology, and history. Guests will enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Main House, the second-floor exhibition featuring Van Aken’s cyanotypes and herbarium specimens, plus a complimentary cocktail to toast the evening!
Join us for the opening of "The Planting Fields Stand" by 2025 Catalyst artist, Sam Van Aken! This exhibition opening celebrates The Planting Fields Stand, a living artwork of fruit trees that tells the story of this remarkable landscape. Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with crafts, seasonal treats, artist talks, and more as we explore the intersection of art, history, and horticulture.
Discover Planting Fields like never before! See our site from a new perspective on a 90-minute, expert-guided golf cart adventure that takes you beyond the ordinary garden stroll. Glide through historic vistas, uncover hidden gems of Olmsted-inspired design, and soak in the seasonal beauty across our 409 acres.
Join us for free Monthly Meditation sessions! Whether you're an experienced meditator or someone new to mindfulness, these sessions will offer a gentle yet profound way to quiet your thoughts, release stress, and experience the deep stillness that comes from aligning with the natural world.
Step inside for a fascinating tour led by Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny, that uncovers the incredible journey of this historic home – from being a beloved family residence, to becoming a college campus, and finally, the cherished house museum that we know today.