Skylands marks 40 years as New Jersey’s state botanical garden with tours, hayrides and seasonal activities on Sept. 14.

Volunteers and members today maintain and expand the gardens, hosting events, plant sales and public tours at Skylands Manor and grounds.

The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands in Ringwood will celebrate 40 years as the state’s official botanical garden on Sunday, Sept. 14.

The celebration, which begins with events at 10 a.m., will include public tours of Skylands Manor, hayrides through the terraces, pumpkin painting and guided garden walks, among other offerings. The event is designed to highlight decades of preservation and community involvement at the site near the New York State border, but the history of Skylands stretches back much further.

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