Amble: BBG’s June Jubilee | Saturday, June 2 | Free! Noon–6 p.m.
BBG is laying out the welcome mat to celebrate the opening of the new Visitor Center. From West African cora music to groovy ’60s jazz, the Garden will be buzzing with joyful melodies. Enjoy sensory strolls around the grounds, tour the new Urban Garden summer exhibit, and explore an interactive solar-powered sound installation. Learn about the art of tea and the science of composting while kids pot up lemon balm plants. Indulge in tea-inspired cocktails, aromatic drinks, and delicious snacks.
Malang Jobarteh
Traditional cora melodies from Gambia, West Africa Atrium Terrace
Noon–2:00
Secrets of Good Soil
Experts from the NYC Compost Project show how leaves and kitchen scraps become garden gold. Home Composting Exhibit
Noon–6:00
The Art of Tea with Bellocq Tea Atelier
Greenpoint’s own tea boutique shares its collection from around the world. Cherry Esplanade
12:45–1:30
Steeped in Roses: Making Fragrant Bath Goodies
Learn how to make your own bath salts and bath teas with aromatherapist Cae Byng of J&L Handmade Soap. Cranford Rose Garden
1:00–3:00
Kids’ Workshop: Lemon Balm
Discover the joy of making herbal tea and pot up your own baby plant to take home. Cherry Esplanade
2:00–4:00
Kids’ Workshop: Fun with Wiggly Worms
What has no eyes and five hearts? Red wiggler worms! Dig for worms and learn to care for your own composting worm bin. Cherry Esplanade
2:15–3:00
Steeped in Roses: Making Fragrant Bath Goodies
Learn how to make your own bath salts and bath teas with aromatherapist Cae Byng of J&L Handmade Soap. Cranford Rose Garden
Noon–12:45
Visitor Center
BBG Garden Guides Cherry Esplanade North
1:00–2:00
Cranford Rose Garden
BBG Garden Guides Cranford Rose Garden North
2:00–2:45
Visitor Center
BBG Garden Guides Cherry Esplanade North
2:00–2:45
Urban Garden Exhibits
Romi Ige, Manager of Interpretation Lily Pool Terrace North
3:00–4:00
Cranford Rose Garden
BBG Garden Guides Cranford Rose Garden North
3:00–6:00
Amble Teahouse
Indulge in tasty snacks and some of Bellocq Tea Atelier’s finest blends, aromatic drinks, and tea-inspired cocktails. Cash bar. Lillian and Amy Goldman Atrium
