Shayne Dark at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Friday, July 28, 2017
Artist Shayne Dark's complex sculptures are made from tree branches, limbs, trunks, and roots that evoke nature while taking on majestic new forms. Learn More ›
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Ongoing
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Exhibits
Smart Garden Exhibit
Friday, July 28, 2017
This year's gallery exhibit explores solutions to some of the big environmental challenges cities face in the 21st century. Learn More ›
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Friday, July 28, 2017
Families & KidsKids’ Discovery Stations
Friday, July 28, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore plants and use real science tools alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More ›
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Saturday, July 29, 2017
Families & KidsFamily Discovery Weekends
Saturday, July 29, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More ›
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, July 29, 2017 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More ›
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Sunday, July 30, 2017
Adult WorkshopsThe 90-Minute Nature Retreat
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Escape the asphalt, reconnect with the natural world, and practice the naturalist’s art of close looking and refresh our senses. Learn More ›
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Families & Kids
Garden Story Time in the Discovery Garden
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More ›
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More ›
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Families & Kids
Family Discovery Weekends
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More ›
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Families & KidsFirst Discoveries for Toddlers
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Plant a carrot seed, touch a wriggly worm, or create a unique nature craft at activity stations designed for toddlers. Learn More ›
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Families & Kids
Kids’ Discovery Stations
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore plants and use real science tools alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More ›
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More ›
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Adult Workshops
The Magical World of Kimchi
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Find out the basic science behind making kimchi, hear about why it’s good for you, and learn how to make it yourself. Learn More ›
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Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Families & KidsDiscover Gardening
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Drop in and practice gardening skills: water and weed fruit and vegetable beds, plant a seed, and learn about what’s growing! Learn More ›
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More ›
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Member Events
Members' Summer Evenings
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 | 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
On these special summer evenings, BBG remains open late for members only! Enjoy a twilight stroll and dine al fresco at the café. Learn More ›
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Don't Miss
Member Events
Members’ Garden Cocktail & Sunset Picnic Nights
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 | 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Exclusively for members! Enjoy live music, a cocktail special (cash bar), and a picnic while savoring the summer sunset. Learn More ›
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Thursday, August 3, 2017
Families & KidsKids’ Discovery Stations
Thursday, August 3, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore plants and use real science tools alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More ›
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Adult Workshops
BBG at Night: Nocturnal Critter Crawl
Thursday, August 3, 2017 | 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this fun-filled moonlit walk and workshop about bats and other nocturnal wildlife in the Garden. Learn More ›
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Friday, August 4, 2017
Families & KidsKids’ Discovery Stations
Friday, August 4, 2017 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore plants and use real science tools alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More ›
