Continuing Education Classes
Current Classes
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, May 5; Thursday, May 7; or Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Waitlist Only
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
An Introduction to Medicinal Plants
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn about medicinal plants and plant-based treatments. Learn More about An Introduction to Medicinal Plants
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Single session on Thursday, July 16 or July 30, 2026 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to make fresh mocktails that incorporate herbs you can easily grow on your stoop, balcony, or windowsill. Learn More about Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Cultivating the Carnivorous Plants of New York
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:30–3:30 p.m | Preregistration Required
Learn cultivation techniques and relevant ecology for these species and pot up your own New York carnivore to take home. Learn More about Cultivating the Carnivorous Plants of New York
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Watercolor: Mixing Greens for Summer Paintings
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to mix a range of green shades for summer landscapes. Learn More about Watercolor: Mixing Greens for Summer Paintings
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Mushrooms of New York: ID and Ecology
3 Saturdays: August 1, 8, 15, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class is an introduction to the natural history and identification of fungi, particularly those commonly found in New York City. Learn More about Mushrooms of New York: ID and Ecology
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Create Your Own Herbarium
2 sessions: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
During this two-part workshop, learn to press plants and the art of plant preservation. Learn More about Create Your Own Herbarium
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Nocturnal Insect Crawl
Single session on Wednesday, July 1 (Rain date: July 8) or Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (Rain date: August 11) | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this fun-filled talk and moonlit walk focusing on nighttime pollinators in the Garden. Learn More about Nocturnal Insect Crawl
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, June 3; Tuesday, July 7; Thursday, August 6; or Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Waitlist Only
The class will identify and view plant characteristics during sessions on BBG grounds. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Explore the varied techniques of painting with the unique, beautiful medium of watercolor. Learn More about Introduction to Watercolor Painting
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Flower Crowns
Single session on Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. or Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Design and construct personalized floral headpieces using seasonal fresh and dried blooms. Learn More about Flower Crowns
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Garden Sketchbook
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to make a beautiful accordion sketchbook and fill it with nature drawings and notes. Learn More about Garden Sketchbook
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tree ID 101
Single session on Saturday, August 22 or August 29, 2026 | 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
If you’re new to tree identification or need a refresher, this class is for you. You’ll learn the fundamental concepts used in dendrology while being introduced to the Garden’s most common trees. Learn More about Tree ID 101
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Continuing Education Classes | Arborist Classes Don't Miss
Tree Health and Structure
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the fundamental principles of disease, types of disease, and the impacts of injury and abiotic factors on tree health and structure. A basic understanding of tree anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite for this class. Learn More about Tree Health and Structure
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