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Exhibits
For the Birds
June 11–October 23, 2022
For the Birds is an exhibition and program series inspired by the Garden’s resident birds, centered around an outdoor installation of dozens of birdhouses created by artists of international renown. Learn More about For the Birds
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Exhibits | For the Birds
Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
June 7–October 23, 2022
An exhibition of photographs inspired by the definitive taxonomy Birds of the West Indies (1936) by ornithologist James Bond. Learn More about Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
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Plants of Little Caribbean
June 30 through late September, 2022
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
Ongoing
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Families & Kids
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 19
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. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Member Events | Evenings
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, June 1–September 7, 2022 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Families & Kids
Discovery Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 12–August 18
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Discovery Carts
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Workshops
Herbaceous Landscape Plant Identification, Section D - ON-SITE
12-class session begins August 18, 2022 | Preregistration Required
Learn identification methods and landscape uses of perennials and annuals commonly used in the urban landscape, including native plants. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant Identification, Section D - ON-SITE
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Families & Kids
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 13–August 19
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. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, August 19, 2022
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Special Events | Evenings
Garden After Hours: Summer Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June–August (except July 5), 2022 | 5–8 p.m.
Savor evenings in the Garden during Summer Tuesdays. Chat with gardeners, take a tour, and enjoy live music and cocktails. Learn More about Garden After Hours: Summer Tuesdays
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Conservatory Guided Tour
Tuesday, August 23 | 6 p.m.
Take a guided tour of the conservatory. Learn More about Conservatory Guided Tour
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night
Members’ Movie Night
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Movie Night is back on Cherry Esplanade! Enjoy a star-filled dining and movie experience on the softest grass in Brooklyn. Learn More about Members’ Movie Night
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Don't Miss
Art in the GardenArt in the Garden: Mother Lear
Wednesday–Friday, August 24–26, 2022 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 1–2:30 p.m. & 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 4–5:30 p.m. | Ticketed EventIn Mother Lear, written and performed by Ava Roy and Courtney Walsh and originally produced by We Players, an irascible middle-aged scholar with dementia communicates with her caretaker daughter using only the text of King Lear, as the two struggle with aging, love, and their own balance of power. Learn More about Art in the Garden: Mother Lear
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Don't Miss
Art in the GardenArt in the Garden: Mother Lear
Wednesday–Friday, August 24–26, 2022 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 1–2:30 p.m. & 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 4–5:30 p.m. | Ticketed EventIn Mother Lear, written and performed by Ava Roy and Courtney Walsh and originally produced by We Players, an irascible middle-aged scholar with dementia communicates with her caretaker daughter using only the text of King Lear, as the two struggle with aging, love, and their own balance of power. Learn More about Art in the Garden: Mother Lear
Friday, August 26, 2022
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Tours | For the Birds
Weekend Birding Tours
Select Saturdays & Sundays, June to October | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join our guest experts on these special, hour-long tours through the Garden to look for resident and visiting birds. Learn More about Weekend Birding Tours
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Don't Miss
Art in the GardenArt in the Garden: Mother Lear
Wednesday–Friday, August 24–26, 2022 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 1–2:30 p.m. & 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 4–5:30 p.m. | Ticketed EventIn Mother Lear, written and performed by Ava Roy and Courtney Walsh and originally produced by We Players, an irascible middle-aged scholar with dementia communicates with her caretaker daughter using only the text of King Lear, as the two struggle with aging, love, and their own balance of power. Learn More about Art in the Garden: Mother Lear
Saturday, August 27, 2022
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Don't Miss
Art in the GardenArt in the Garden: Mother Lear
Wednesday–Friday, August 24–26, 2022 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 1–2:30 p.m. & 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 4–5:30 p.m. | Ticketed EventIn Mother Lear, written and performed by Ava Roy and Courtney Walsh and originally produced by We Players, an irascible middle-aged scholar with dementia communicates with her caretaker daughter using only the text of King Lear, as the two struggle with aging, love, and their own balance of power. Learn More about Art in the Garden: Mother Lear
Sunday, August 28, 2022
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
July–August, 2022Catch burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Special Events | Evenings
Garden After Hours: Summer Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June–August (except July 5), 2022 | 5–8 p.m.
Savor evenings in the Garden during Summer Tuesdays. Chat with gardeners, take a tour, and enjoy live music and cocktails. Learn More about Garden After Hours: Summer Tuesdays
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Little Caribbean Last Lap
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Celebrate Brooklyn’s West Indian community with a Little Caribbean Last Lap. Walk with your flag and get ready to jump into the annual West Indian Day parade! Learn More about Little Caribbean Last Lap
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Tour of Caribbean Herbs and Plants in the Children’s Garden
Tuesday, August 30 | 6 p.m.
Take a tour of Caribbean herbs and plants growing in the Children’s Garden. Learn More about Tour of Caribbean Herbs and Plants in the Children’s Garden
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Member Events | Evenings
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, June 1–September 7, 2022 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings