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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Trees of Little Caribbean
Steinhardt Conservatory
Visit our Trees of Little Caribbean exhibit, a celebration of the trees (and treelike plants) cherished by Caribbean people that spark stories of rebellion, resilience, spirituality, and joy. Learn More about Trees of Little Caribbean
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society
Through April 28, 2024
The works in this exhibit depict plants from the Garden’s collection by Florilegium Society artists. Learn More about Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society
Ongoing
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 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 early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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, April 26, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, April 27
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Join us for performances including thunderous taiko drumming, a roaming band on stilts, and Japanese classical dance. Plus take a tour of seasonal highlights with a Garden Guide and bring the kids for hands-on nature exploration in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, April 27
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Saturday, April 27; Wednesday, June 26; or Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Preregistration Required
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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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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
Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, April 28
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Take in Japanese classical music and dance performances and a brass band, join for family programs in the Discovery Garden, and take a Garden tour to see what’s in bloom. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, April 28
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 28, May 5; Saturdays, May 11, May 18, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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, April 28, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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, April 30, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 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 early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discover Movement with Sarah Pope
Friday, April 19 and Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 11–11:45 a.m.
Come celebrate spring in the Discovery Garden with a garden movement class! Learn More about Discover Movement with Sarah Pope
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Plant Propagation
6 Wednesdays: May 1–June 5, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class, you are introduced to a variety of plant propagation techniques using both seed and vegetative material. Learn More about Plant Propagation
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Thursdays, April 4–June 13 (except April 25 & June 6) | 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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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class we will work from multiple still life fruits and veggies on smaller sheets of paper. Learn More about Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Single session on Thursday, May 2 or Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 5–7 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 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 early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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, May 3, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 4
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Catch a performance by an all-woman, Black-led percussion ensemble, learn to beatbox, watch an Arabic orchestra trio and a band performing music from Haiti and Zimbabwe, take a guided tour to see what’s in bloom, and enjoy family programs in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 4
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Floral Design Basics
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Bring that beautiful but odd vase that you got as a gift and work with the instructor to figure out how to make a beautiful floral arrangement that complements your container. Learn More about Floral Design Basics
Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 5
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Enjoy performances from a drumming dance group and an all-clarinet ensemble, take a Garden highlights tour, learn and play together in the Discovery Garden, and see Coney Island sideshow performers. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 5
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 28, May 5; Saturdays, May 11, May 18, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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, May 5, 2024
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Street trees do so much to improve our environment but often receive little care. Learn best practices to spruce up your tree beds for spring while improving the health and resilience of your block's trees. Learn More about Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 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 early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, May 8; Tuesday, May 21; or Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 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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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Designing with Summertime Blooms
Single session on Tuesday, May 21 or Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
The instructor will offer step-by-step instruction—from palette selection and flower care to professional techniques. Learn More about Designing with Summertime Blooms
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Thursdays, April 4–June 13 (except April 25 & June 6) | 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, April 2–June 30, 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, May 9, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 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 early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 1–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 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