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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Foolproof Fungi
Single session on Wednesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover how to safely identify and enjoy edible fungi in the Northeast’s fall forests. Learn More about Foolproof Fungi
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Seasonal Street Tree Gardening
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to choose the best plants for street tree beds in the fall. Learn More about Seasonal Street Tree Gardening
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Walking Meditation: Rooted and Reaching
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this class to practice walking meditation and loving kindness. Learn More about Walking Meditation: Rooted and Reaching
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Wild Seed Collection: Ethics and Practice
Saturday, October 17 (at BBG) | 1–4 p.m. and
Sunday, October 18, 2026 (field trip) | 2–5 p.m. | Preregistration RequiredThis hands-on course introduces students to the ethics and practical skills of collecting wild seed in New York City landscapes. Learn More about Wild Seed Collection: Ethics and Practice
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Single session on Saturday, October 24 or Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 12:30–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Leave with two bottles of your own bespoke perfume! Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Chinese Brush Painting
5 Saturdays: October 31–December 5, 2026 (except November 28) | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Learn More about Chinese Brush Painting
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Walking Meditation: Lessons from the Earth
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Experience the beauty of the Garden in late fall. Learn More about Walking Meditation: Lessons from the Earth
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Printing from the Garden: An Introduction to Bundle-Dyeing
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Leave with a unique silk bandana infused with the colors of the season. Learn More about Printing from the Garden: An Introduction to Bundle-Dyeing
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Explore the varied techniques of painting with the unique, beautiful medium of watercolor. Learn More about Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Basic Watercolor Technique Focusing on Plants
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn basic watercolor technique includes laying washes, using expressive brushwork, and overlapping layers of transparent paint (glazing). Learn More about Basic Watercolor Technique Focusing on Plants
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Drawing for Absolute Beginners: Botanicals
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Draw a floral specimen with a step-by-step method that incorporates perspective and detail. Learn More about Drawing for Absolute Beginners: Botanicals
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Nature-Inspired Clay Magnets
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Sculpt and shape clay into unique magnets. Learn More about Nature-Inspired Clay Magnets
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Succulent Terrariums
Single session on Saturday, December 5 or Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to create sculptural succulent terrarium ornaments that can thrive for years with minimal care. Learn More about Succulent Terrariums
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Natural Dyeing: Creating Botanical Prints from the Garden
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to use flowers and botanicals to dye light fabrics. Learn More about Natural Dyeing: Creating Botanical Prints from the Garden
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Succulent Terrariums
Single session on Saturday, December 5 or Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to create sculptural succulent terrarium ornaments that can thrive for years with minimal care. Learn More about Succulent Terrariums
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
DIY Herbal Teas
Single session on Saturday, December 12 or Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the art of making teas and the best herbs to use for different purposes. Make your own tea blend to take home! Learn More about DIY Herbal Teas
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Kokedama
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Kokedama is the Japanese practice of creating living planters out of moss. Make two new easy-care kokedama to take home. Learn More about Kokedama
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
DIY Herbal Teas
Single session on Saturday, December 12 or Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the art of making teas and the best herbs to use for different purposes. Make your own tea blend to take home! Learn More about DIY Herbal Teas
