Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s courtyard, meadow, woodland, and marsh encourage families to explore nature alongside our volunteer educators and teenage Garden apprentices. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Included with Garden admission. All programs are outdoors and will be canceled in inclement weather, which includes rain and temperatures below 50 degrees. Check this page for updates.
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 11–August 9, 2026
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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 Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Thursdays, July 16–August 13, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Families, school groups, and camp groups welcome. Learn More about Summer Discovery Days
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Explore nature with hands-on activities alongside BBG volunteers in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Fall Discovery Days
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Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24)
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