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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 1–June 12 (except April 15, April 17, and June 5) | 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
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 12–June 13, 2025 | 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. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 16, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
All-Abilities Discovery Programs
Saturday, May 17, June 14, September 20, or October 25, 2025 | Times vary | Preregistration Required
Visitors with disabilities and their families can explore and play in the Discovery Garden alongside trained volunteer Discovery Docents. Learn More about All-Abilities Discovery Programs
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Tours Don't Miss
Recorrido por lo más destacado de la temporada/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sábado, 26 de abril, 17 y 18 de mayo, 1 de junio de 2025
Descubra las plantas y los jardines que están en pico de floración, así como otros puntos sobresalientes de la estación, en esta caminata gratuita dirigida por guías capacitados del jardín. Learn More about Recorrido por lo más destacado de la temporada/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 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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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Container Vegetable Gardening
Single session on Saturday, May 3 or May 17, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Make garden magic by adding a vegetable and herb container garden to your outdoor space. Learn More about Container Vegetable Gardening
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 12–June 8 | No programs May 24–25 | 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 Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Recorrido por lo más destacado de la temporada/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sábado, 26 de abril, 17 y 18 de mayo, 1 de junio de 2025
Descubra las plantas y los jardines que están en pico de floración, así como otros puntos sobresalientes de la estación, en esta caminata gratuita dirigida por guías capacitados del jardín. Learn More about Recorrido por lo más destacado de la temporada/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 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
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 12–June 8 | No programs May 24–25 | 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 Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2025 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Drop-in
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. 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 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 1–June 12 (except April 15, April 17, and June 5) | 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
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 12–June 13, 2025 | 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. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms 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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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Urban Garden Maintenance
6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, May 8 or Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Waitlist Only
Better understand the practical tools and techniques for plant care, pruning, transplanting, and other essential tasks. Learn More about Urban Garden Maintenance
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Crafting Community Care: DIY Herbal Teas
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.
Free; Preregistration RequiredWhether it’s a cuppa to warm the soul, a gargle, a steam, a bath, a dye, a hair rinse, or the start to a syrup, the applications of herbal teas are almost infinite. Learn More about Crafting Community Care: DIY Herbal Teas
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 1–June 12 (except April 15, April 17, and June 5) | 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
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms 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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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Knowing and Growing Roses
2 Thursdays: May 22 and May 29, 2025 | 5–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
During this two-part workshop, learn how to select the best roses for your garden. Learn More about Knowing and Growing Roses
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 12–June 13, 2025 | 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. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 23, 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Rain date: May 31) | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn about the beauty, history and legacy of the adored and exalted rose. Learn More about A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 15–May 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 12–June 13, 2025 | 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. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 28–September 3, 2025 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Rose Tours
Thursday, May 29 | 1–2 p.m.
Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Enjoy a stroll among the hundreds of roses in BBG’s Cranford Rose Garden while learning more about these beloved and popular flowers. Learn More about Rose Tours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 1–June 12 (except April 15, April 17, and June 5) | 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
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
How to Green Your Block
Thursday, April 24 & Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.
Free; Preregistration RequiredEver wondered what it takes to make your block greener? Recruit a few neighbors and head on over to BBG where our staff, joined by some winning Greenest Block in Brooklyn gardeners, will encourage you to see your block’s potential with fresh eyes. Learn More about How to Green Your Block
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Rose Tours
Thursday, May 29 | 1–2 p.m.
Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Enjoy a stroll among the hundreds of roses in BBG’s Cranford Rose Garden while learning more about these beloved and popular flowers. Learn More about Rose Tours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 12–June 13, 2025 | 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. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
Friday, May 30, 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Saturday, May 31; Tuesday, July 29; or Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Preregistration Required
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Tours Don't Miss
Rose Tours
Thursday, May 29 | 1–2 p.m.
Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Enjoy a stroll among the hundreds of roses in BBG’s Cranford Rose Garden while learning more about these beloved and popular flowers. Learn More about Rose Tours
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 12–June 8 | No programs May 24–25 | 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 Spring Family Discovery Weekends
