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Kamala Sankaram: Community Soundscape
A 40-minute soundscape created in a live collaboration between artist in residence Kamala Sankaram and Garden visitors.
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Street Tree Care 101
Whether you’re a Greenest Block in Brooklyn contestant or just a curious neighbor, here are a few of our top street tree care tips.
By Jibreel Cooper -
Finding Agency in a Time of Crisis
A new exhibit in the Conservatory Gallery aims to help visitors engage with the climate crisis while fostering a sense of community.
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Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
This past spring students from the Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) completed a unit in phenology, recording seasonal changes they observed in trees.
By Liz Otte -
A Rainbow Lights Up the Annual Border
The Annual Border is coming into its summer glory in a full spectrum of color.
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A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree
Araucaria araucana is “like a mother,” says researcher Karina Speziale. “They feed the community. Many, many animals and humans depend on it.”
By Ellie Shechet -
Celebrating Caribbean Trees
People might think of plants as being removed from politics. “But they come with a lot of history,” says Chelsea Forgenie, co-curator of the exhibit Trees of Little Caribbean.
By Ellie Shechet -
All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
This Arbor Day, take a moment to notice your local trees’ spring blooms.
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Return of the Tulips
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s iconic spring display of tulips is back in the Annual Border after a three-year absence.
By BBG Staff -
Why Are Dogs Chasing Geese in the Garden?
Border collies are working with a handler to encourage Canada geese to leave the Garden. We answered some frequently-asked questions.
By BBG Staff
