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Exhibits Don't Miss
Ancestral Ecologies
May 23–October 25, 2026
A project of the 2026 Heidi Nitze Art × Environment Fellows, Ancestral Ecologies offers four multisensory installations that explore animist frameworks through distinct environmental and material phenomena. Learn More about Ancestral Ecologies
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Block by Block
May 23–October 25, 2026
For 30 years, the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest has demonstrated how small collective actions can build communities and transform neighborhoods, block by block. Celebrate this anniversary with special exhibits and events. Learn More about Block by Block
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Block by Block: Streetscapes
May 23–October 25, 2026
Block by Block re-creates the stoops and streetscapes of 2025 Greenest Block in Brooklyn winners on the Garden’s grounds. Co‑created with many of the contest’s greening stars, the exhibition invites you to find inspiration from these green-thumbed Brooklynites! Learn More about Block by Block: Streetscapes
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Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes
May 23–October 25, 2026
Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes features portraits and first-person stories from residents who have turned gardening into community-building. Learn More about Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Garden Design 101
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to take your garden design from concept to success. Learn More about Garden Design 101
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Plant ID: Grasses
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn key identification characteristics for grasses. Learn More about Plant ID: Grasses
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Special Events Don't Miss
Gardens for Peace
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
As part of the North American Japanese Garden Association’s annual Gardens for Peace project, BBG presents free public programming in and around its Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. Learn More about Gardens for Peace
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Tours Don't Miss
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden Mini Tours
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tours run every 15 minutes. | Drop-inEnjoy a peaceful stroll through one of BBG’s best-known specialty gardens. Learn More about Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden Mini Tours
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Performances Don't Miss
The Hudson Valley Shakuhachi Choir
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. | Drop-in
Experience a unique group performance of traditional and modern music featuring the resonant sounds of the Japanese bamboo flute. Learn More about The Hudson Valley Shakuhachi Choir
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Workshops Don't Miss
Drop-In Japanese Woodblock Printing
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12–2 p.m. | Drop-in
Try your hand at woodblock printing with Sato Yamamoto. Learn More about Drop-In Japanese Woodblock Printing
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Special Events Don't Miss
Library Open Hours
Saturdays, August 1, September 12, October 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Drop-in
Drop by the Garden’s Library on select Saturdays this season to browse our extensive collection of books, see highlights from our collections, or play a scavenger hunt with kids. Learn More about Library Open Hours
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Tours Don't Miss
Drop-In Bonsai Visits
Saturday September 12, 2026 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Learn about the art, history, and care of bonsai and get a close look at a tiny tree from BBG’s education collection. Learn More about Drop-In Bonsai Visits
