For the Birds is a multidisciplinary exhibition and program series inspired by the Garden’s resident birds, as well as “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project,” a multialbum set of original recordings celebrating birds by 200-plus artists, compiled by Randall Poster.
Through both scientific and artistic lenses, For the Birds explores the connections between birds and plants.
For the Birds is centered around a Garden-wide outdoor exhibition of dozens of site-specific birdhouses created by artists of international renown. Inspired by bird species in residence at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, each birdhouse provides an opportunity to learn more about birds and their habitats through the eyes of artists working with a variety of materials and points of view.
More events to come, please watch for details.
June 7–October 23, 2022
An exhibition of photographs inspired by the definitive taxonomy Birds of the West Indies (1936) by ornithologist James Bond. Learn More about Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
Select Saturdays & Sundays, June to October | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join our guest experts on these special, hour-long tours through the Garden to look for resident and visiting birds. Learn More about Weekend Birding Tours
Tuesday, July 12 | 6 p.m.
Take a guided tour of artist-created birdhouses, then head back to the Herb Garden to listen to music from “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project.” Learn More about For the Birds Exhibition Guided Tour
Tuesday, August 9 | 6 p.m.
Take a guided tour of artist-created birdhouses, then head back to Lily Pool Terrace to listen to music from “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project.” Learn More about For the Birds Exhibition Guided Tour
The Birds of Brooklyn blog series looks at some of the most familiar and fascinating birds that call Kings County their habitat.
Field guides, birding communities, and fun links for bird nerds.
For the Birds is a joint project with acclaimed music supervisor Randall Poster. During the most isolating times of COVID-19, Poster, like many, sought out nature as a respite. The wonder of birds inspired him to gather friends and colleagues to celebrate and protect birds and their habitats.
The result, “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project,” is an art-filled, 20-LP box set with contributions from over 200 acclaimed musicians, poets, visual artists, historians, and actors. Proceeds from the album benefit the National Audubon Society.
The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund
