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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
Trees of Little Caribbean
February 20–December 17, 2023
Trees of Little Caribbean is 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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Exhibits Don't Miss
Eva Melady’s Birds
Tuesday, November 15, 2022–Sunday, May 14, 2023
This exhibit explores Eva Melady's bird watercolors along with related works by Brooklyn Botanic Garden Florilegium Society artists. Learn More about Eva Melady’s Birds
Ongoing
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
Thursdays, April 6–June 15 (except April 13) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 5, 2023
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 6
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Enjoy Haitian dance and drumming, a Coney Island–style show of amazing feats, an Indian tabla drum performance, a band playing a fusion of jazz and Haitian rhythms, a choir, programs for families, and Garden tours. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 6
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 15–June 17 | No programs May 27 & 28
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 6, 2023
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 7
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Join a calming nature walk, enjoy family story time and hands-on activities in the Discovery Garden, and learn about street tree care and community greening. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 7
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 15–June 17 | No programs May 27 & 28
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, 2023 | 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Different winter themes each month; drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 7, 2023
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Workshops Don't Miss
Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn best practices to spruce up your tree beds for spring while improving the health and resilience of your block’s trees. Learn More about Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
Thursdays, April 6–June 15 (except April 13) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 12, 2023
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 13
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Take a tour of seasonal highlights, join family programs in the Discovery Garden, and experience shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, with a relaxing walk in nature. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 13
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Signature Plant Pickup
Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. & Wednesday, May 17, 6–8:30 p.m.
Rain or shine | Preregistration RequiredSignature Plants are a benefit of membership at the Contributor level and above. Learn More about Signature Plant Pickup
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
Saturdays, May 13, June 10, September 16 & October 14, 2023 | 9–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Explore the garden at your own pace and participate in multisensory activities at facilitated stations. Learn More about Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
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Workshops Don't Miss
Landscape Drawing for Travelers
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Hone your outdoor drawing skills in the diverse landscapes of the Garden. Learn More about Landscape Drawing for Travelers
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 15–June 17 | No programs May 27 & 28
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 13, 2023
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 14
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Take in a steelpan performance, a brass band, a jazz ensemble, Afro-Caribbean dance, and music and stories of Native American Nations. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, May 14
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 15–June 17 | No programs May 27 & 28
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, 2023 | 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Different winter themes each month; drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 14, 2023
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Signature Plant Pickup
Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. & Wednesday, May 17, 6–8:30 p.m.
Rain or shine | Preregistration RequiredSignature Plants are a benefit of membership at the Contributor level and above. Learn More about Signature Plant Pickup
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
Thursdays, April 6–June 15 (except April 13) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
Friday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 11–11:30 a.m.
Come celebrate spring in the Discovery Garden with a garden sing-along! Join Sabrina Chap in singing, dancing, and playing with instruments, scarves, and bubbles. Learn More about Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 19, 2023
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 15–June 17 | No programs May 27 & 28
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 15–June 17 | No programs May 27 & 28
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 21, 2023
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Workshops Don't Miss
Introduction to Botanical Illustration—ONLINE
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class is a 3hr workshop introducing students to some of the basic techniques used by Botanical Illustrators to realistically represent the forms and colors of plants. Learn More about Introduction to Botanical Illustration—ONLINE
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
Friday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 11–11:30 a.m.
Come celebrate spring in the Discovery Garden with a garden sing-along! Join Sabrina Chap in singing, dancing, and playing with instruments, scarves, and bubbles. Learn More about Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
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Workshops Don't Miss
Spring Plein Air Pastel Painting at the Garden
6 Wednesdays: May 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 12:30-4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Paint the late spring landscape using soft pastels, an opaque medium with the color saturation of oil paint. Learn More about Spring Plein Air Pastel Painting at the Garden
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
Thursdays, April 6–June 15 (except April 13) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Carts
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Workshops Don't Miss
How to Green Your Block
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Students will learn how to work how to make their streets greener and receive some plants to try. Learn More about How to Green Your Block
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 26, 2023
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 8–June 16
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April–June, 2023 | 1–2 p.m
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Workshops Don't Miss
Color and Saturation: Watercoloring Wild Flowers—ONLINE
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to paint botanical subjects with a variety of detailed approaches, but also looser, more impressionistic techniques. Learn More about Color and Saturation: Watercoloring Wild Flowers—ONLINE
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 31–September 6, 2023 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
