Events Calendar
Spring Weekend Discovery Workshops
April 13–June 2, 2013 | Drop in Saturdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Sundays 1–3 p.m.
Drop in for these free family nature workshops and watch the Garden come to life! Children learn about garden plants and animals and explore the springtime world through Discovery stations, scavenger hunts, story time, crafts, and plantings to take home!
Exhibits
Locally Sourced: Rare Plants, Rare Places
April 22–September 22, 2013
This exhibits celebrates the opening of the Native Flora Garden with photographs of beautiful and rare native plants by Uli Lorimer, curator of BBG’s Native Flora Garden.
Tree House Installation
Opening Saturday, April 6, 2013
This spring, tree house architect Roderick Romero is creating a new site-specific installation using wood from trees felled by Hurricane Sandy.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Tour
Spring in Bloom Guided Tour
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 | 1 p.m.
Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best in this Garden-wide guided walk.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tour
Spring in Bloom Guided Tour
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 | 1 p.m.
Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best in this Garden-wide guided walk.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tour
Cool City, Cool Trees!
Thursdays, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29 | 1 p.m.
Especially for families, this series of tours explores the amazing tree collections at BBG. Meet at the Fragrance Garden.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Tour
Summer Fauna Walk: Native Flora Garden
10 :30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Take a Father’s Day stroll through the newly expanded Native Flora Garden with an eye for fauna, both native and exotic.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Discovery Workshop
Wild Side Discovery Walkabout for Tweens
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, July 13, July 20 | 11 a.m.
Preregistration required
Tweens can leave the grown-ups behind and go on a plant adventure through the Native Flora Garden and its brand-new bog and meadow.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Tour
Cool City, Cool Trees!
Thursdays, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29 | 1 p.m.
Especially for families, this series of tours explores the amazing tree collections at BBG. Meet at the Fragrance Garden.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Discovery Workshop
Wild Side Discovery Walkabout for Tweens
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, July 13, July 20 | 11 a.m.
Preregistration required
Tweens can leave the grown-ups behind and go on a plant adventure through the Native Flora Garden and its brand-new bog and meadow.
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Tour
Summer Fauna Walk: Bats
8 p.m. –9:30 p.m.
Join naturalist Brad Klein for a twilight walk to look and listen for the bats that spend the summer months in and around BBG.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Discovery Workshop
Wild Side Discovery Walkabout for Tweens
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, July 13, July 20 | 11 a.m.
Preregistration required
Tweens can leave the grown-ups behind and go on a plant adventure through the Native Flora Garden and its brand-new bog and meadow.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Discovery Workshop
Wild Side Discovery Walkabout for Tweens
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, July 13, July 20 | 11 a.m.
Preregistration required
Tweens can leave the grown-ups behind and go on a plant adventure through the Native Flora Garden and its brand-new bog and meadow.
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Tour
Cool City, Cool Trees!
Thursdays, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29 | 1 p.m.
Especially for families, this series of tours explores the amazing tree collections at BBG. Meet at the Fragrance Garden.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Tour
Summer Fauna Walk: Dragonflies
10 :30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join naturalist Brad Klein to learn about dragonflies and how to identify them in the field without having to capture them.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tour
Cool City, Cool Trees!
Thursdays, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29 | 1 p.m.
Especially for families, this series of tours explores the amazing tree collections at BBG. Meet at the Fragrance Garden.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
