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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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Power of Trees
Saturday, June 17–Sunday, October 22, 2023
In the 2023 exhibit Power of Trees, Garden staff and outside artists and experts look at these remarkable plants from various perspectives to help visitors better understand, appreciate, and advocate for trees. Learn More about Power of Trees
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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Branching Out: Trees as Community Hosts
Plant Family Collection
Check out six site-specific works inspired by the theme of trees as community hosts in our 2023 exhibit Branching Out. Learn More about Branching Out: Trees as Community Hosts
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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Ohkehteau (Plants of the Earth): A Shinnecock Oral History
Self-Guided Exhibit & Audio Tour (Listen on Your Own Device)
Presented by Chenae Bullock, this exhibit and audio tour highlights native plants and the ways that Indigenous peoples use and know them. Learn More about Ohkehteau (Plants of the Earth): A Shinnecock Oral History
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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Witness Trees
Conservatory Gallery
Bear witness to the effects of climate change worldwide and explore the trees rooted in these lands through a photography exhibit by local artist Carolyn Monastra. Learn More about Witness Trees
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Families & Kids | Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
To Change a Planet Story Walk
Self-Guided Story Walk
Travel through a story of climate change and learn how families can keep the conversation going. Learn More about To Change a Planet Story Walk
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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
You Can Make a Difference on Climate
Conservatory Gallery
Take action on the sticker wall in the Climate Museum’s pop-up installation presented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Learn More about You Can Make a Difference on Climate
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Families & Kids | Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Meet the Trees
Discovery Garden
Say hello to eight special trees and discover what makes them unique. See science in action with tools used to collect data about trees and climate change. Learn More about Meet the Trees
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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Power of Trees: Stories from the Collection
Look for On-Site Interpretation
Learn more about Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s collection of over 3,700 trees and their role in mitigating climate change. Learn More about Power of Trees: Stories from the Collection
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Jean-Michel Othoniel: The Flowers of Hypnosis
July 18–October 22, 2023
Jean-Michel Othoniel: The Flowers of Hypnosis brings six new monumental sculptures to iconic outdoor spaces at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Learn More about Jean-Michel Othoniel: The Flowers of Hypnosis
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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Dissected Tree Installation
On display through October 22, 2023
Investigate the inside of a newly dissected pin oak tree, laid out in the Osborne Garden for a close-up view. Through signage and exploration, learn about tree physiology.
Learn More about Dissected Tree Installation
Ongoing
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Plants of Little Caribbean
On View through October 19, 2023
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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Power of Trees Don't Miss
City of Forest Day Events
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Observe the second-annual City of Forest Day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Learn More about City of Forest Day Events
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 9–October 29, 2023 | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 9 to October 29, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Member Events | President's Circle Don't Miss
President’s Circle: The Power of Trees Autumn Tree Tour
Canceled due to rain
President’s Circle members are invited to join BBG staff for coffee and a special morning tree tour. Learn More about President’s Circle: The Power of Trees Autumn Tree Tour
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Workshops | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Fall Secrets to Having a Healthy Street Tree Bed Next Spring
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to avoid the common “pit”-falls of tree bed gardening and how to remedy them. Get a free plant to try! Learn More about Fall Secrets to Having a Healthy Street Tree Bed Next Spring
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Tours | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour: Power of Trees
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Learn about some featured trees and explore seasonal highlights. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour: Power of Trees
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Tours | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Fall Trees: Nuts and Berries
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
We all enjoy flowering trees in the spring, now admire the nuts and berries that so many of these same trees show off in autumn. Learn More about Fall Trees: Nuts and Berries
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Special Events | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Indigenous Wisdom: Saving Trees and Beyond
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Hear from Shinnecock tribal citizen Chenae Bullock, who shares her perspective on Indigenous ecological wisdom. Learn More about Indigenous Wisdom: Saving Trees and Beyond
