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Don't Miss
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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Families & Kids | Exhibits Don't Miss
Plants of Little Caribbean
On View through October 2024
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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Workshops Don't Miss
Floral Design with Sustainable Materials, Intermediate Level
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Working with a compostable base (AgraWool floral foam) and seasonal, locally grown flowers, we will make an arrangement that moves beyond basic design principles and employs more complex techniques. Learn More about Floral Design with Sustainable Materials, Intermediate Level
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Workshops Don't Miss
BBG at Night: Nocturnal Critter Crawl
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this fun-filled talk and moonlit walk focusing on bats and other nocturnal wildlife in the Garden. Learn More about BBG at Night: Nocturnal Critter Crawl
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Workshops Don't Miss
Eco Printing, Section B
Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class, students will explore the color possibilities of natural dyes through printing directly with leaves and flowers on fabric. Learn More about Eco Printing, Section B