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Families & Kids | Exhibits Don't Miss
Plants of Little Caribbean
On View through October 2024
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
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Natural Attractions
Through October 20, 2024
Celebrate the plant-pollinator love story through the lens of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s vast and varied plant collections and the native insects to which they are inextricably linked. Learn More about Natural Attractions
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Natural Attractions Don't Miss
Pollinator Lounge
Through October 20, 2024
Rest and relax at the Pollinator Lounge. This unique art installation was designed and built for the Garden’s smallest visitors, insects! Learn More about Pollinator Lounge
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Exhibits | Natural Attractions Don't Miss
Gallery Exhibit: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story
June 6–October 24, 2024
Explore the age-old romance between plants and insects in this interactive exhibit that focuses on native plants and pollinators. Discover why supporting pollinators is essential to maintaining the health of our planet and the security of our food supply. Learn More about Gallery Exhibit: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story
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Families & Kids | Exhibits | Natural Attractions Don't Miss
Discover Pollinators!
June 22–October 24, 2024
Explore this kid-friendly space and learn about the fascinating relationship between plants and their pollinators. Learn More about Discover Pollinators!
Ongoing
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 11, 2024 | Drop-in
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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Cyanotype Printmaking
Saturday, July 27, 2024; Rain date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
In this workshop, students will create handmade botanical cyanotype prints using the grounds of BBG as our studio. Learn More about Cyanotype Printmaking
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Food Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Summer Mocktails
Single session on Saturday, July 27 or Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
This class will introduce you to the wonders of using leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries in a range of alcohol-free beverages. Learn More about Summer Mocktails
Saturday, July 27, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 11, 2024 | Drop-in
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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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, July 28, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 10–August 16, 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 Summer First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 29–September 4, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Art in the Garden | Performances Don't Miss
Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy
August 1, 2 & 3, 2024 | 7 p.m. doors;
performances begin at 7:45 p.m. | Ticketed EventDance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy is an outdoor performance event inspired by John Cage’s interest in mycology and his methods of composing music. Learn More about Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Discovery Days
Thursdays, July 25–August 15, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Summer Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 10–August 16, 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 Summer First Discoveries
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Art in the Garden | Performances Don't Miss
Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy
August 1, 2 & 3, 2024 | 7 p.m. doors;
performances begin at 7:45 p.m. | Ticketed EventDance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy is an outdoor performance event inspired by John Cage’s interest in mycology and his methods of composing music. Learn More about Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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, August 2, 2024
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Art in the Garden | Performances Don't Miss
Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy
August 1, 2 & 3, 2024 | 7 p.m. doors;
performances begin at 7:45 p.m. | Ticketed EventDance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy is an outdoor performance event inspired by John Cage’s interest in mycology and his methods of composing music. Learn More about Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle August Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4, 2024 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle August Early-Morning Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 11, 2024 | Drop-in
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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Cross-Stitch Still Life
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This cross-stitch houseplant pattern will help bring more green into your apartment. Learn More about Cross-Stitch Still Life
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Food Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Summer Mocktails
Single session on Saturday, July 27 or Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
This class will introduce you to the wonders of using leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries in a range of alcohol-free beverages. Learn More about Summer Mocktails
Saturday, August 3, 2024
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle August Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4, 2024 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle August Early-Morning Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 11, 2024 | Drop-in
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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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, August 4, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 10–August 16, 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 Summer First Discoveries
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Children's Garden Classes | Children’s Garden Classes Don't Miss
Garden Adventures
Wednesday–Friday for two weeks in July or August | Preregistration Required
This 6-session program incorporates planting, harvesting, science experiments, and nature art projects.
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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 | Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night Don't Miss
Members’ Night for Children
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy outdoor story time with Drag Story Hour, a musical performance by Hopalong Andrew, and family-friendly activities in the Plant Family Collection. Learn More about Members’ Night for Children
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 29–September 4, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Discovery Days
Thursdays, July 25–August 15, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Summer Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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, August 8, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 10–August 16, 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 Summer First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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, August 9, 2024
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
How to Repot and Root Prune Root-Bound Plants
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to transplant, root-prune, and repot root-bound plants. Learn More about How to Repot and Root Prune Root-Bound Plants
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 11, 2024 | Drop-in
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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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, August 10, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 11, 2024 | Drop-in
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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, July 5–August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 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