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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
Friday, October 25 and Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 11–11:45 a.m. | Drop-in
Come to the Discovery Garden for a garden sing-along! Join Sabrina Chap in singing, dancing, and playing with instruments, scarves, and bubbles. Learn More about Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 10–October 31, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 14–October 27, 2024 | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 14 to October 27, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Tree ID 101
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
If you’re new to tree identification or need a refresher, this class is for you. Learn More about Tree ID 101
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
September 14–November 3, 2024 | No programs October 12–13 | Drop-inHands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Fall Trees: Nuts and Berries
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Admire the nuts and berries, aided by pollinators in the spring, that so many trees show off in autumn. Learn More about Fall Trees: Nuts and Berries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 10–October 31, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
GAP Information Session
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 3 p.m.–5 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Please join us for an information session to hear more about this urban agriculture and environmental education program for students in grades 9–11.
Learn More about GAP Information Session
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 14–October 27, 2024 | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 14 to October 27, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Tours Don't Miss
Memory Tour for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
Friday, September 27 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 27 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11 | 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration RequiredJoin us for a special guided tour designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Learn More about Memory Tour for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
September 14–November 3, 2024 | No programs October 12–13 | Drop-inHands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Story Time
Sundays, September 29, October 6, 20 & 27, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Drop-in
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Fall Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 10–October 31, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 1–November 14 (except October 3 & November 5), 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 10–October 31, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Families & Kids | Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Goodnight, Garden!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 4–5:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Celebrate the end of the fall season and say goodnight to the Children’ s Garden! This is a one-time program for kids of all ages and their families. Learn More about Goodnight, Garden!
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Natural History Illustration in Graphite and Color Pencil: Drawing Butterflies and Moths
4 Wednesdays: October 30–November 20, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn graphite and colored pencil techniques in depth. Learn More about Natural History Illustration in Graphite and Color Pencil: Drawing Butterflies and Moths
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 10–October 31, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 1–November 14 (except October 3 & November 5), 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 10–October 31, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Families & Kids | Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Family Gardening Hours
Single session on October 3 or November 1, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Join educators at activity stations throughout the Children’s Garden during this new, one-time class for kids of all ages and their caregivers Learn More about Family Gardening Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
September 14–November 3, 2024 | No programs October 12–13 | Drop-inHands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Fall Splendor Tour
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Come see our colorful black tupelos and maples as well as golden ginkgos, scarlet Liberty Oaks, and orange and red sumacs. Learn More about Fall Splendor Tour
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Winterizing Your Home and Office Plants
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class will guide you in prepping your plants for the end of the growing season and into the winter months. Learn More about Winterizing Your Home and Office Plants
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
Friday, October 25 and Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 11–11:45 a.m. | Drop-in
Come to the Discovery Garden for a garden sing-along! Join Sabrina Chap in singing, dancing, and playing with instruments, scarves, and bubbles. Learn More about Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Trees thrive when they are part of a diverse, interconnected forest community of life above and below ground. Learn best practices to help garden more like a forest, so that next spring your community’s trees can thrive. Learn More about Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Saturday, November 9 | 12–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending