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Whittemore After school

COME WALK
WITH US

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.

OTS After School Programs

WHITTEMORE

COMMUNITY.CULTURE.CONSERVATION

Services

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WHITTEMORE

COMMUNITY.CULTURE.CONSERVATION

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.

Whittemore Culture

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

ART SHOW

Now @ Whittemore

Whittemore Art

OUR PROGRAMS

Art News

 

 

 

 

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

OSCAR PETERSON

Artist in Resident

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
Starting in Spring 2026

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

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)
Whittemore Art Show

Welcome Center

Trails are OPEN every day

From Dawn 'til Dusk

Hours of Operation:

The Welcome Center & Administrative Offices

OPEN during regular scheduled programming.

Please call or email us with any questions.

Sign-up for our Newsletter to stay tuned!

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Upcoming Programs

  • Tuesday PILATES
    Tuesday PILATES
    Tue, Jan 27
    Jan 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EST
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    For ALL levels!
  • Wednesday Tai Chi & Movement Class at Whittemore
    Wednesday Tai Chi & Movement Class at Whittemore
    Jan 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    TaiChi & Movement Class is outdoors
  • Thursday PILATES
    Thursday PILATES
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jan 29
    Jan 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EST
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    For all Levels!
  • Winter Reset - Healing Vortex Workshop
    Winter Reset - Healing Vortex Workshop
    Jan 31, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    Join Elena for this 90 minute session - for all levels & ages! In this self-care workshop, you’ll learn powerful techniques to support your well-being and get you thru the Winter!
  • February Wellness Salon
    February Wellness Salon
    Feb 07, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7 Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858, USA
    The Art & Science of Setting & Achieving Goals lead by Director of Wellness - Carl Klemme
  • Gnome Home Building in the Forests of Whittemore
    Gnome Home Building in the Forests of Whittemore
    Feb 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7 Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858, USA
    NO School Days - February 16th and March 13th Ages 6-12, limited to 12 kids
  • Gnome Home Building in the Forests of Whittemore
    Gnome Home Building in the Forests of Whittemore
    Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7 Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858, USA
    NO School Days - February 16th and March 13th Ages 6-12, limited to 12 kids
  • SAVE THE DATE
    SAVE THE DATE
    Thu, May 07
    May 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    THEN & NOW Ten Years. Two Moments. One Artistic Journey OPENING RECEPTION
  • SAVE THE DATE
    SAVE THE DATE
    Fri, Jun 19
    Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7 Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858, USA
  • Kids Trading Card Event - Community Event
    Kids Trading Card Event - Community Event
    Jan 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7 Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858, USA
    Trade Pokemon cards, Sports cards and more! Raffle drawings with cool prizes! Casual trading tables just for kids!
  • Opening Reception: Celebrating the HeART of Tewksbury
    Opening Reception: Celebrating the HeART of Tewksbury
    Jan 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conser, 7, Rockaway Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08833
    In partnership with the Tewksbury School District artwork created by K-8th grade students

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