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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
This noisy, colorful woodpecker was once a southern species, but now its thriving in Brooklyn. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
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Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
Japanese traditions surrounding flowering cherries are a little different than the American versions. Picnics and sake are involved, and blooms are anticipated even more eagerly. Read › Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cherry Blossoms?
Are you a sakura superstar or more of a cherry chump? Test your knowledge of these beloved spring blossoms! Read › Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cherry Blossoms?
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Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
Look for these early-spring blooms in or near the Shakespeare Garden. Read › Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
This raptor is common in the city. In spring, red-tailed hawks start nesting, and it's not hard to catch a glimpse of their mating rituals, hunting habits, and nest-tending behaviors in parks and at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
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Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
An unusually shaped orchid from Madagascar inspired some of Charles Darwin's work on evolution. Brooklyn Botanic Garden's specimen is in bloom now. Read › Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
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Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now. Read › Get to Know These Buds
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Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
Whether born in Latin America or Bushwick, gardeners here build community and share knowledge. Read › Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
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What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
Multispectrum LED lights have been installed in BBG's greenhouses. They're very efficient and use the parts of the light spectrum most beneficial to plants. Read › What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
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Know These Trees by Their Bark
Winter is a good time to study trees closely and get to know them by their bark and bare form. Read › Know These Trees by Their Bark
