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Whittemore stimulates awareness, appreciation and understanding of the total environment - natural, altered, human, and historic - among people of all ages, to develop a sense of responsibility for the care and wise use of our natural resources.

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Welcome to Whittemore!

 

From art shows, garden concerts, guided walks, community gardens to wellness & nature classes,  

education and food makes friends, there’s something for everyone at Whittemore!  Lots of exciting things are happening here, so please click through our website to explore!

 

The Whittemore trails are open daily to the public from dawn to dusk.  Please respect nature and take all trash and dog waste back out with you.

There may be no WiFi in our woods, but Whittemore promises a better connection.

ART SHOW

Now @ Whittemore

OUR PROGRAMS

Art News

 

 

 

ARTIST RESIDENCE

JIM IRVINE

Artist in Resident

Click on the link above to learn more.

Sculpture Garden

Our Sculpture Garden curated by David Horowitz, currently has 5 permanent works. These works were

created by David, Jeff Mase and George Contrino.

Our 6th installation is in collaboration with the

Tewksbury Land Trust, off-site on their 10-mile Trail.

Gardens & Trails
Dawn Pogosaew - Land Steward Property Coordinator
Emily McCollum - Steward of the Gardens
Brian Flegg - All Things Nature
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Every Saturday morning 8:30am - 12Noon

Wellness Programs & Classes

WELLNESS SALON

hosted by Carl & Erin Klemme of GLOW Yoga Center,

is a free monthly event for our Community.

Learn insights on specific health topics from our guest speakers while they educate us on their field of practice.

Our daily Wellness Classes include Pilates,

Yoga, Tai Chi & QiGong, as well as Pop-Up classes;

such as Sound Bowls, Forest Bathing, Vedic Meditation, Japanese Tea Tasting and others.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED​

for all Classes.

Garden Concert Series

2025 SEASON

Tickets NOW on Sale!

May 3rd Jay O'Brien, Vibraphone, Art Reception

May 10th Joe Cirotti Trio, Kick Off Garden Concert

May 17th Kevin and Kristin, Flute & Clarinet

June 10th Nick Malishchak, Guitar, Art Reception

June 12th Metropolitan Sax Quartet,  Spring Fundraiser     

June 26th Swing Town, Big Band in the Gardens

July 10th Tony and the Trees, Acoustic

July 31st Joe Grillo, New Orleans in the Gardens

August 28th Mama D & The Vexations

 

Food Makes Friends

Our FMF Team is always making and creating in the kitchen. Our kitchen is our outdoor fire rig and soon to be built earth oven, in the Gardens of Whittemore.

In 2025, expect a year filled with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, creative menus, new themes and new partners

and sponsors. Our chefs will delight you at our opening

art receptions, wellness salons, garden concerts,

fundraising dinners and off-site partnerships as well!

 
Geocaching Trail
OPEN everyday
from
Dusk to Dawn
(Trail Maps can be found online)
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Welcome Center

Trails are OPEN every day

From Dawn 'til Dusk

Hours of Operation:

The Welcome Center & Administrative Offices

Closed on Mondays

Open Tuesday - Saturday during scheduled programming

Please call or email us with any questions.

Sign-up for our Newsletter to stay tuned!

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This Weeks Programs

  •  JUNE Wellness Salon - The Art, Science and Mystery of Seeing
     JUNE Wellness Salon - The Art, Science and Mystery of Seeing
    Jun 07, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7 Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858, USA
    Join WhittemoreCCC for our monthly Wellness Salon Coffee by Black River Roasters & Tea by Ito En Fresh baked goods by Oldwick General Store
  • “Ducks and Drakes” The Past Time of Skipping Stones - Family Programming
    “Ducks and Drakes” The Past Time of Skipping Stones - Family Programming
    Jun 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Whittemore House, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833, USA
    Join Carl Klemme - Teacher & Parent, owner of GLOW Yoga Center, as we learn the meditative practice of skipping stones, and having fun!
  • Sound Meditation with Peter Olsen
    Sound Meditation with Peter Olsen
    Jun 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    Sound Healing in the Gardens of Whittemore
  • Exhibit & Opening Reception
    Exhibit & Opening Reception
    Jun 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    BIRDS IN FLIGHT and BLACK & WHITE Solo Photography Show - Penelope Ayers
  • WhittemoreCCC Spring Almost Summer Extravaganza!
    WhittemoreCCC Spring Almost Summer Extravaganza!
    Jun 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Whittemore House - The Gardens, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    Reception, Dinner, Concert, Art Exhibit & Auction Only 40 Seats available
  • Thursday PILATES in Pumpkin Field
    Thursday PILATES in Pumpkin Field
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 05
    Jun 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EDT
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    Pilates on Thursday If the weather permits class will be enjoyed outside. Otherwise it will be held indoors!
  • Wednesday Tai Chi & Movement Class at Whittemore
    Wednesday Tai Chi & Movement Class at Whittemore
    Jun 04, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    TaiChi & Movement Class is outdoors
  • Tuesday PILATES in Pumpkin Field
    Tuesday PILATES in Pumpkin Field
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 03
    Jun 03, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EDT
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    Pilates on Tuesday If the weather permits class will be enjoyed outside. Otherwise it will be held indoors!
  • Forest Bathing with Linda Brown-Kuhn
    Forest Bathing with Linda Brown-Kuhn
    Jun 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    Forest bathing allows you to slow down and reconnect with nature!
  • Spring Foraging Walk & Workshop
    Spring Foraging Walk & Workshop
    May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Whittemore House - meeting point, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833, USA
    Ever think of what one can find foraging the Forest of Whittemore? Join Dan Lipow of The Foraged Feast and find out!

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