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Exhibits
For the Birds
June 11–October 23, 2022
For the Birds is an exhibition and program series inspired by the Garden’s resident birds, centered around an outdoor installation of dozens of birdhouses created by artists of international renown. Learn More about For the Birds
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Exhibits | For the Birds
Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
June 7–October 23, 2022
An exhibition of photographs inspired by the definitive taxonomy Birds of the West Indies (1936) by ornithologist James Bond. Learn More about Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
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Plants of Little Caribbean
June 30 through late September, 2022
The fruits and vegetables growing in this exhibit are just a few of many plants that grow in Caribbean countries and territories, each of which has its own unique ways of preparing meals. Learn More about Plants of Little Caribbean
Ongoing
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Families & Kids
Discovery Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 12–August 18
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Discovery Carts
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Families & Kids
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 19
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. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, August 12, 2022
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Families & Kids
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 16–August 14
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 about Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Families & Kids
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 16–August 14
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 about Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours | For the Birds
Weekend Birding Tours
Select Saturdays & Sundays, June to October | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join our guest experts on these special, hour-long tours through the Garden to look for resident and visiting birds. Learn More about Weekend Birding Tours
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Workshops
Herbaceous Landscape Plant Identification, Section C - BLENDED
12-class session begins August 14, 2022 | Preregistration Required
Learn identification methods and landscape uses of perennials and annuals commonly used in the urban landscape, including native plants. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant Identification, Section C - BLENDED
Sunday, August 14, 2022
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Families & Kids
Discovery Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 12–August 18
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Discovery Carts
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Special Events | Evenings
Garden After Hours: Summer Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June–August (except July 5), 2022 | 5–8 p.m.
Savor evenings in the Garden during Summer Tuesdays. Chat with gardeners, take a tour, and enjoy live music and cocktails. Learn More about Garden After Hours: Summer Tuesdays
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Contour Drawing Demonstration
Tuesday, August 16 | 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Join a BBG instructor for a quick drawing demonstration. Look at a flower. Don’t look at your paper while drawing. The results will surprise you! Learn More about Contour Drawing Demonstration
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Special Events | Evenings
Annual Border Guided Tour
Tuesday, August 16 | 6 p.m.
Take a guided tour of the Annual Border. Learn More about Annual Border Guided Tour
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Families & Kids
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 19
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. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Member Events | Evenings
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, June 1–September 7, 2022 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Families & Kids
Discovery Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 12–August 18
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Discovery Carts
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Workshops
Herbaceous Landscape Plant Identification, Section D - ON-SITE
12-class session begins August 18, 2022 | Preregistration Required
Learn identification methods and landscape uses of perennials and annuals commonly used in the urban landscape, including native plants. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant Identification, Section D - ON-SITE