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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Street trees do so much to improve our environment but often receive little care. Learn best practices to spruce up your tree beds for spring while improving the health and resilience of your block's trees. Learn More about Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, May 8; Tuesday, May 21; or Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Waitlist Only
The class will identify and view plant characteristics during sessions on BBG grounds. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Designing with Summertime Blooms
Single session on Tuesday, May 21 or Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
The instructor will offer step-by-step instruction—from palette selection and flower care to professional techniques. Learn More about Designing with Summertime Blooms
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Thursdays, April 4–June 13 (except April 25 & June 6) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 1–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 10, 2024
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Signature Plant Pickup
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. & Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Signature Plants are a benefit of membership at the Contributor level and above. Learn More about Signature Plant Pickup
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 11
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Experience shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, enjoy family programs in the Discovery Garden, take a tour with one of our Garden Guides, and catch a brass band performance. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 11
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom
Weekends, April 27–May 12 | Events and times vary
Celebrate all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, activities for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
Saturdays, May 11, June 8, September 21 & October 29, 2024 | 9–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Explore the garden at your own pace and participate in multisensory activities at facilitated stations. Learn More about Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Beginning Birding
5 Saturdays: May 11–June 8, 2024 | 9–11 a.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn how to find and identify birds at the height of spring migration! Learn More about Beginning Birding
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 28, May 5; Saturdays, May 11, May 18, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 12
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Take a Garden tour and check out Guadeloupean guitar stylings, a “folk-rock chanson voyage,” a jazz ensemble, and a Brazilian drum and dance procession, plus explore nature through hands-on stations in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 12
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom
Weekends, April 27–May 12 | Events and times vary
Celebrate all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, activities for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 12, 2024
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Beginner Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Using watercolor pencils is a beautiful method to add color and detail to botanical drawing. Learn More about Beginner Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Signature Plant Pickup
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. & Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Signature Plants are a benefit of membership at the Contributor level and above. Learn More about Signature Plant Pickup
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Thursdays, April 4–June 13 (except April 25 & June 6) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 17, 2024
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 28, May 5; Saturdays, May 11, May 18, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Recorrido por lo más sobresaliente de la estación/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sábado, abril 6, mayo 18, junio 1, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Descubra las plantas y los jardines que están en pico de floración, así como otros puntos sobresalientes de la estación, en esta caminata gratuita dirigida por guías capacitados del jardín. Learn More about Recorrido por lo más sobresaliente de la estación/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 18, 2024
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Tours Don't Miss
Memory Tour for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
March 28 | 1–3 p.m., April 18 | 1–3 p.m.,
May 19 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m., June 20 | 1–3 p.m. | Preregistration RequiredJoin us for a special guided tour designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Learn More about Memory Tour for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers