City of Forest Day Events

Observe the second-annual City of Forest Day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden!

Take a tour of the Garden to learn about some of the featured trees in our Power of Trees exhibition, hear a talk on Indigenous ecological wisdom, and attend a street tree stewardship workshop with plant giveaway.

Free with Garden admission. Individual events may require registration or tickets.

General Admission Indigenous Wisdom Tickets

Events

• Member Events | President's Circle Don't Miss

  President’s Circle: The Power of Trees Autumn Tree Tour

  Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 9–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required

  President’s Circle members are invited to join BBG staff for coffee and a special morning tree tour. Learn More › about President’s Circle: The Power of Trees Autumn Tree Tour

• Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss

  Garden Circle Tour: Forest Bathing

  Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 9, 9:30, and 9:45 a.m. (rescheduled from September 23) | Preregistration Required

  Members of the Garden Circle are invited to join us in a guided session of forest bathing at BBG. Learn More › about Garden Circle Tour: Forest Bathing

• Workshops | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Fall Secrets to Having a Healthy Street Tree Bed Next Spring

  October 14, 2023 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn to avoid the common “pit”-falls of tree bed gardening and how to remedy them. Get a free plant to try! Learn More › about Fall Secrets to Having a Healthy Street Tree Bed Next Spring

• Tours | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Seasonal Highlights Tour: Power of Trees

  October 14, 2023 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

  Learn about some featured trees and explore seasonal highlights. Learn More › about Seasonal Highlights Tour: Power of Trees

• Tours | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Fall Trees: Nuts and Berries

  October 14, 2023 | 2 p.m.–3 p.m.

  We all enjoy flowering trees in the spring, now admire the nuts and berries that so many of these same trees show off in autumn. Learn More › about Fall Trees: Nuts and Berries

• Special Events | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Indigenous Wisdom: Saving Trees and Beyond

  October 14, 2023 | 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Hear from Shinnecock tribal citizen Chenae Bullock, who shares her perspective on Indigenous ecological wisdom. Learn More › about Indigenous Wisdom: Saving Trees and Beyond