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Weed of the Month: Lesser Celandine
This buttercup relative is lovely, but it's also invasive in 25 states. Learn more about it and its harmless native cousin, the marsh-marigold. Read Weed of the Month: Lesser Celandine
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Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
This bright yellow songbird is one of the first to arrive during spring migration. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
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Great Moments in Plant Evolution: Plants Invade the Land
The history of life on Earth can be unbelievably daunting to comprehend. Paleobotanist Jamie Boyer explains plant evolution by focusing on a few key points. First, a look at the humble origins of plants and their incredible transition from water to land.
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Desert Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
Watch as Desert Pavilion curator Caitlin Ndoye introduces us to BBG’s unique and important collection of plant specimens from the world’s desert and arid regions. Read Desert Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
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Make Beautiful Chlorophyll Prints and Learn About Photosynthesis (Project)
Connect children with the natural world with gardening projects created by Brooklyn Botanic Garden's education team. This project is the first in a series. Stay tuned for more! Read Make Beautiful Chlorophyll Prints and Learn About Photosynthesis (Project)
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Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Gannet
To see this very large seabird, you will need to travel to the outer edge of Brooklyn where the borough meets the ocean. If you're lucky, you will see it feeding on fish by plunge-diving into the water—a thrilling sight! Read Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Gannet
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Garden Plants in Little Women
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March had gardens as different as their personalities. Which of their plant choices would suit you? Read Garden Plants in Little Women
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Bidding Farewell to Scot Medbury
Brooklyn Botanic Garden says goodbye to outgoing president Scot Medbury who leaves Garden after 14 years. Read Bidding Farewell to Scot Medbury
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Fight for Sunlight Campaign Opposes High-Rise Towers
Three hundred activists came together in the Palm House earlier this month for the 2020 kickoff of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Fight for Sunlight campaign. Read Fight for Sunlight Campaign Opposes High-Rise Towers
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Plant Propagation at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how plants are reproduced at the Garden. Read Plant Propagation at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
