Event Calendar

Ongoing

• Exhibits | Natural Attractions Don't Miss

  Gallery Exhibit: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story

  June 6, 2024–March 23, 2025

  Explore the age-old romance between plants and insects in this interactive exhibit that focuses on native plants and pollinators. Discover why supporting pollinators is essential to maintaining the health of our planet and the security of our food supply. Learn More › about Gallery Exhibit: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story

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  Families & Kids | Special Events Don't Miss

  Lightscape

  November 22, 2024–January 5, 2025 | Ticketed Event

  Experience the magic of Lightscape, NYC’s most dazzling light show! Celebrate the beauty of nature in winter on this enchanting trail animated by light, color, and sound. Learn More › about Lightscape

Friday, November 1, 2024

• Families & Kids | Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss

  Family Gardening Hours

  Single session on October 3 or November 1, 2024 | Preregistration Required

  Join educators at activity stations throughout the Children’s Garden during this new, one-time class for kids of all ages and their caregivers Learn More › about Family Gardening Hours

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall First Discoveries

  Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in

  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. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More › about Fall First Discoveries

Saturday, November 2, 2024

• Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss

  Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

  3 Saturdays: October 19–November 2, 2024 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Waitlist Only

  In this introductory three-session series we will look at qualities of mindfulness including present-time awareness and mindfulness of the breath, body, senses, and thoughts. Learn More › about Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall Family Discovery Weekends

  Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  September 14–November 3, 2024 | No programs October 12–13 | 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

• Tours Don't Miss

  Fall Splendor Tour

  Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

  Come see our colorful black tupelos and maples as well as golden ginkgos, scarlet Liberty Oaks, and orange and red sumacs. Learn More › about Fall Splendor Tour

• Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss

  Winterizing Your Home and Office Plants

  Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  This class will guide you in prepping your plants for the end of the growing season and into the winter months. Learn More › about Winterizing Your Home and Office Plants

Sunday, November 3, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall Family Discovery Weekends

  Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  September 14–November 3, 2024 | No programs October 12–13 | 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

Monday, November 4, 2024

• Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss

  Urban Garden Design (blended)

  Zoom: 6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, September 12 or Monday, November 4, 2024 | Waitlist Only

  This course acquaints students with the field of landscape design. Learn More › about Urban Garden Design (blended)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall Family Discovery Days

  Thursday, October 3 or Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 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 Days

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall First Discoveries

  Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in

  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. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More › about Fall First Discoveries

Thursday, November 7, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  School Group Visits: Discovery Trail

  Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 1–November 14 (except October 3 & November 5), 2024 | 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 Trail

Friday, November 8, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall First Discoveries

  Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in

  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. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More › about Fall First Discoveries

Saturday, November 9, 2024

• Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss

  Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree

  Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Trees thrive when they are part of a diverse, interconnected forest community of life above and below ground. Learn best practices to help garden more like a forest, so that next spring your community’s trees can thrive. Learn More › about Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree

• Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss

  Natural Perfume Blending

  Saturday, November 9 | 12–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Learn More › about Natural Perfume Blending

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  School Group Visits: Discovery Trail

  Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 1–November 14 (except October 3 & November 5), 2024 | 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 Trail

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall First Discoveries

  Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 11–November 15, 2024 | Drop-in

  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. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More › about Fall First Discoveries

• Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss

  Crafting Community Care: DIY Fire Ciders

  Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Guided by a certified community herbalist, learn the history and chemistry of fire ciders, then choose from a selection of autumn crops, like spicy peppers, garlic, onions, and herbs, to make your own personalized concoction for yourself and your community. Learn More › about Crafting Community Care: DIY Fire Ciders

Thursday, November 14, 2024

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  School Group Visits: Discovery Trail

  Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 1–November 14 (except October 3 & November 5), 2024 | 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 Trail

• Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss

  Botany for Horticulturists

  8 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, September 4; Thursday, September 12; or Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6–9 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  This course requires no previous knowledge of botany and is recommended as a first course in the Certificate in Horticulture program. Learn More › about Botany for Horticulturists

• Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss

  Basics of Fruit Tree Care: Best Practices and Troubleshooting

  Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Are you wondering how to get the most out of your fruit tree? Join a conversation with urban agriculture experts to get your questions answered. Learn More › about Basics of Fruit Tree Care: Best Practices and Troubleshooting

Saturday, November 16, 2024

• Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss

  Kokedama

  Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Kokedama is the Japanese practice of creating living planters out of moss. Make two new easy-care kokedama to take home. Learn More › about Kokedama

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

• Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss

  Baroque Holiday Centerpiece

  Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Using flowers as muse, create a Baroque centerpiece for your holiday table that will wow family and friends. Learn More › about Baroque Holiday Centerpiece

Saturday, November 23, 2024

• Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss

  DIY Herbal Teas

  Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1:30–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Make your own tea blend to take home! Learn More › about DIY Herbal Teas

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