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Exhibits Don't Miss
Turbulence 2025
July 2–October 26, 2025
Designed by artist Suchi Reddy, Turbulence 2025 is a series of reflective panels with parts that move with the wind, accompanied by a sonic installation. Learn More about Turbulence 2025
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Exhibits Don't Miss
The Mountain, the Tree, and the Man
June 14–October 19, 2025
A manga display created by Misako Rocks! follows the life of a bonsai and tells the story of BBG’s first bonsai gardener, Frank Okamura. Plus, learn from Okamura in a 1971 training video. Learn More about The Mountain, the Tree, and the Man
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Outdoor Bonsai Display
June 14–October 19, 2025
A rotating selection of bonsai are showcased outdoors on Magnolia Plaza as part of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s bonsai anniversary celebration. Learn More about Outdoor Bonsai Display
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Bonsai Collection Centennial
June 14–October 19, 2025
This year, Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of its incredible Bonsai Collection. Learn More about Bonsai Collection Centennial
Ongoing
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Foolproof Fungi
Single session on Saturday, October 4 | 12:30–2:30 p.m. or Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 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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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 13–October 26, 2025 (except October 25) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 13 to October 26, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Houseplants at Home
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Explore the wild origins of your houseplants and how their natural adaptations can guide better care. Learn More about Houseplants at Home
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 14–October 26, 2025 (except October 11–12, 25) | 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 Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover how to garden like a forest and support your street trees through the seasons—join us for this City of Forest Day workshop and take home a native plant to grow! Learn More about Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
A Fragrant Tour of the Trees of the Woodland Garden
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Explore the rich, woodsy scents of autumn trees in BBG’s Woodland Garden and craft your own seasonal perfume and nosegay. Learn More about A Fragrant Tour of the Trees of the Woodland Garden
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, September 9–October 31, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover plants in 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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Tours Don't Miss
Home as Forest: Bonsai Scale Tour
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 3–4:15 p.m. | Drop-in
Join a Garden Guide on a tour to compare miniaturized trees in the Bonsai Museum to their full-size counterparts outside on the Garden grounds. Learn More about Home as Forest: Bonsai Scale Tour
