Bird is the word. Join us for a pop-up program inspired by BBG’s winter wildlife. Mark your calendar! Join us at First Sunday programs on January 8, February 5, and March 5, 2017. 10–10:45 a.m. Perch on the rug for early-bird book readings of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Duck for President, and other flights of fancy. 10 a.m.–Noon Kids can create a home for an imaginary feathered friend. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. A unique exhibit of artist Eva Melady’s original 1950s watercolors of BBG birds.
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Check out dozens of bird guides for all ages.
11 a.m.–Noon Explore BBG’s new Water Garden and observe our resilient birds of winter. Meet at Steinberg Visitor Center. Register in advance below or on-site the morning of the walk. Noon–12:30 p.m. BBG librarian Kathy Crosby and naturalist Brad Klein guide visitors through the whimsical paintings of Eva Melady and her feathered subjects.
Noon–1 p.m. Join psychotherapist Lynne Spevack for this narrated walk designed to relieve the winter doldrums.
Meet on Magnolia Plaza by the steps. Register in advance below or on-site the morning of the walk. 1–1:45 p.m. Join a trained Garden Guide on a tour of the exotic flora of tropical, desert, and Mediterranean climates without leaving Brooklyn. Meet at Steinhardt Conservatory entrance. No preregistration necessary. 1–2 p.m. Explore BBG’s new Water Garden and observe our resilient birds of winter. Meet at Steinberg Visitor Center. Register in advance below or on-site the morning of the walk. 2–2:30 p.m. BBG librarian Kathy Crosby and naturalist Brad Klein guide visitors through the whimsical paintings of Eva Melady and her feathered subjects.
Enjoy à la carte brunch offerings and specialty cocktails in the Garden’s cozy indoor café. Learn More Find artisanal housewares, plants, books, gifts for kids, and more at the Garden Shop. Learn More Major Sponsor
All programs free with Garden admission.Activities
Beaks & Feathers, Books & Treasures
LibraryDiscovery Workshop: Build a Bird’s Nest
RotundaBird’s-Eye View: The Paintings of Eva Melady
RotundaBird Library
LibraryBird Walk with Naturalist Brad Klein
The Birds of Our Garden
RotundaChase Away the Winter Blues Outdoor Tour
Lunar New Year in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden
Conservatory Seasonal Highlights Tour
Bird Walk with Naturalist Brad Klein
The Birds of Our Garden
RotundaDining & Gifts
Yellow Magnolia Canteen
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lillian and Amy Goldman Atrium at the Visitor CenterGarden Shop
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Adjacent to the Visitor CenterSupport
First Sundays are part of BBG’s Green Garden, Green City initiative.