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Fall Discovery Garden
Frolic throughout the fall in our fun-filled Discovery Garden. For families with young children, this outdoor exploration and adventure garden is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the plants and critters of the natural world. Come soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of fall; watch garden creatures prepare for winter; or take a leaf-peeping walk on our woodland trail! The Discovery Garden includes enclosed green spaces so that even the youngest naturalists can discover plant life firsthand. Explore on your own during BBG's regular garden hours or stop by to participate in a fun educational workshop. Visit us often! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. All programs are included with BBG admission. Please note that outdoor programs are canceled in inclement weather.
NEW THIS FALL! We're stirring up exciting themes and activities to extend your child's garden experience every month in the Discovery Garden! Be sure to stop in and learn more about each month's seasonal topic.
September: The Secret Life of Seeds
Seeds come in all shapes and sizes, and each has a story of its own! Drop by to explore this wild and miraculous world. We'll learn how to collect and plant seeds, as well as how seeds travel on their own! Roll up your sleeves and join the fun while we sort seeds, start seeds, and invent our own seed creations to take home.
5 Tuesdays: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | drop in 1–3 pm
3 Saturdays: September 12, 19, 26 | Drop in 10–Noon
Sunday, September 13 | Drop in 1–3 pm
Location: Discovery Garden
October: Fall Harvest Fest
Come soak up the delights of the fall harvest! We'll investigate and celebrate the bountyófrom fruits and veggies to grains and gourds. Kids will experience the stories, tastes, and science of the harvest moon firsthand and bring home their own fall-inspired botanical crafts and plantings. Be sure to check out our hands-on Discovery Workshops at the annual Chile Pepper Fiesta and Ghouls and Gourds events!
4 Tuesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27 | Drop in 1–3 pm
Chile pepper fiesta, Saturday, October 3 | Drop in 1–4 pm
Ghouls and Gourds, Sunday, October 25 | Drop in Noon–3:30
Location: Discovery Garden
November: Leaf-Peeping Party
Jump into our pile of leafy activities at this special workshop about all things leaves! How do leaves change color in the fall? Why do some leaves fall and some stay forever green? Learn why and how through hands-on experiments, games, and crafts. We'll join in leaf learning, leaf art, and leaf hunts!
Sunday, November 8 | Drop in 1–3 pm
Location: Discovery Garden
December: Celebrate Winter Trees!
Join us to journey through the giant green world of winter evergreens! We'll check out incredible cones, make evergreen crafts, and explore the many wonders of trees in winter. Warm up and celebrate this special time of year with a range of nature-based children's activities for the chilly season.
Sunday, December 6 | Drop in 2–4 pm
Location: Education Greenhouse