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Exhibits Don't Miss
Ancestral Ecologies
May 23–October 25, 2026
A project of the 2026 Heidi Nitze Art × Environment Fellows, Ancestral Ecologies offers four multisensory installations that explore animist frameworks through distinct environmental and material phenomena. Learn More about Ancestral Ecologies
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Block by Block
May 23–October 25, 2026
For 30 years, the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest has demonstrated how small collective actions can build communities and transform neighborhoods, block by block. Celebrate this anniversary with special exhibits and events. Learn More about Block by Block
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Block by Block: Streetscapes
May 23–October 25, 2026
Block by Block re-creates the stoops and streetscapes of 2025 Greenest Block in Brooklyn winners on the Garden’s grounds. Co‑created with many of the contest’s greening stars, the exhibition invites you to find inspiration from these green-thumbed Brooklynites! Learn More about Block by Block: Streetscapes
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes
May 23–October 25, 2026
Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes features portraits and first-person stories from residents who have turned gardening into community-building. Learn More about Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Botanical Illustration 1
5 Tuesdays: September 1–29, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Capture the true beauty of plants and flowers in this beginner-friendly botanical art class. Learn More about Botanical Illustration 1
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Botanical Illustration 2
5 Tuesdays: September 1–September 29, 2026 | 1:30–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Building on Botanical Illustration 1, students will continue to develop their skills of observation as well as their technique. Learn More about Botanical Illustration 2
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Urban Garden Maintenance
6 weekly sessions beginning Saturday, August 29 or Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Preregistration Required
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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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Plant Health Care
6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, September 1 or Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class offers an in-depth examination of cultural management practices to support plant health and biodiversity in urban gardens. Learn More about Plant Health Care
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Little Caribbean Last Lap Garden Fête
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 6–9 p.m.
Last entry 8:30 p.m.Celebrate Brooklyn’s West Indian community with a Tuesday Night Fête at the Garden featuring a live DJ. Learn More about Little Caribbean Last Lap Garden Fête
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, September 2 or Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 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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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Botany for Horticulturists
10 sessions beginning Wednesday, September 2 or 8 sessions beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026 or 8 sessions beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Preregistration Required
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
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Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night Don't Miss
Members’ Glow Party
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Brooklyn’s West Indian community at the Members’ Glow Party with steelpan musicians, glow props, and dancing! Learn More about Members’ Glow Party
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 27–September 2 , 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle September Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 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 September Early-Morning Hours
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Cyanotype Printmaking
Saturday, September 5, 2026 (Rain date: September 12) | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Create handmade botanical cyanotype prints using the grounds of BBG as our studio. Learn More about Cyanotype Printmaking
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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
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Access Programs Don't Miss
September Memory Program
Friday, September 11 , 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Come to the Children’s Garden to enjoy gardening activities in accessible raised planting beds. This is a drop-in program designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Learn More about September Memory Program
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Plant ID: Grasses
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn key identification characteristics for grasses. Learn More about Plant ID: Grasses
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Garden Design 101
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to take your garden design from concept to success. Learn More about Garden Design 101
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Library Open Hours
Saturdays, August 1, September 12, October 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Drop-in
Drop by the Garden’s Library on select Saturdays this season to browse our extensive collection of books, see highlights from our collections, or play a scavenger hunt with kids. Learn More about Library Open Hours
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Tours Don't Miss
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden Mini Tours
Saturday September 12, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tours run every 15 minutes. | Drop-inEnjoy a peaceful stroll through one of BBG’s best-known specialty gardens. Learn More about Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden Mini Tours
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Partner Event Don't Miss
Gardens for Peace
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
As part of the North American Japanese Garden Association’s annual Gardens for Peace project, BBG presents free public programming in and around its Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. Learn More about Gardens for Peace
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Tours Don't Miss
Drop-In Japanese Woodblock Printing
Saturday September 12, 2026 | 12–2 p.m. | Drop-in
Try your hand at woodblock printing with Sato Yamamoto. Learn More about Drop-In Japanese Woodblock Printing
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Tours Don't Miss
The Hudson Valley Shakuhachi Choir
Saturday September 12, 2026 | 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. | Drop-in
Experience a unique group performance of traditional and modern music featuring the resonant sounds of the Japanese bamboo flute. Learn More about The Hudson Valley Shakuhachi Choir
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Tours Don't Miss
Drop-In Bonsai Visits
Saturday September 12, 2026 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Learn about the art, history, and care of bonsai and get a close look at a tiny tree from BBG’s education collection. Learn More about Drop-In Bonsai Visits
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Herbs 101
Single session on Sunday, September 13 or Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Use your five senses to learn basic herb botany. Learn More about Herbs 101
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Herbs 101
Single session on Sunday, September 13 or Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Use your five senses to learn basic herb botany. Learn More about Herbs 101
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Urban Garden Design (blended)
7 sessions beginning Tuesday, September 15 or Monday, November 9, 2026 | Preregistration Required
This course acquaints students with the field of landscape design. Learn More about Urban Garden Design (blended)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Plant Health Care
6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, September 1 or Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class offers an in-depth examination of cultural management practices to support plant health and biodiversity in urban gardens. Learn More about Plant Health Care
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Designing With Dahlias
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to design with these late-summer blooms. Learn More about Designing With Dahlias
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, September 2 or Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 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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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Birding
6 Saturdays: September 19–October 24, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Meet at natural locations in NYC to learn how to find and identify birds living in the area or passing through on their fall migrations. Learn More about Birding
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Native Gardening Intensive
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Immerse yourself in a full day of native gardening instruction in this indoor/outdoor class at BBG. Learn More about Native Gardening Intensive
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Shinnecock Oral History Plant Tour
May 30, September 19, October 10, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Chenae Bullock, a member of the Shinnecock Nation, for a Native Flora Garden tour and talk based on Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge. Learn More about Shinnecock Oral History Plant Tour
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Landscape Drawing for Travelers
Thursday, September 24, 2026 (Rain date: October 1) | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
A unique opportunity to hone outdoor drawing skills. Learn More about Landscape Drawing for Travelers
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Art of Ikebana
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Create a classic ikebana arrangement. Learn More about Art of Ikebana
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Plant Propagation
6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, September 24 or Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class, you are introduced to a variety of plant propagation techniques using both seed and vegetative material. Learn More about Plant Propagation
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
5 Fridays: September 25–October 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
5 Fridays: September 25–October 23, 2026 | 1–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Beginning Birding
5 Saturdays: September 26–October 24, 2026 | 9–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to find and identify birds at the height of fall migration! Learn More about Beginning Birding
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids | Access Programs Don't Miss
All-Abilities Discovery Morning
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 9–11 a.m. | 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 Morning
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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