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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Trees and Saplings
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, April 4–May 30, 2025 (except April 16–19, 2025 and May 23–24, 2025) | Preregistration Required
For 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. Learn about the wonders of gardening with your 2- or 3-year-old during this active hands-on program offered during spring and fall. Learn More about Trees and Saplings
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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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Trees and Saplings
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, April 4–May 30, 2025 (except April 16–19, 2025 and May 23–24, 2025) | Preregistration Required
For 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. Learn about the wonders of gardening with your 2- or 3-year-old during this active hands-on program offered during spring and fall. Learn More about Trees and Saplings
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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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 3, 2025
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
City Farmers
Fridays or Saturdays, 7 weekly sessions starting April 4 or April 5 | Preregistration Required
City Farmers practice seasonal horticulture skills such as planting, trellis building, weed identification, organic pest control, seed saving, and more. For 8- through 13-year-olds. Learn More about City Farmers
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Trees and Saplings
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, April 4–May 30, 2025 (except April 16–19, 2025 and May 23–24, 2025) | Preregistration Required
For 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. Learn about the wonders of gardening with your 2- or 3-year-old during this active hands-on program offered during spring and fall. Learn More about Trees and Saplings
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Sprouts
Fridays or Saturdays, 7 weekly sessions starting April 4 or April 5 | Preregistration Required
Sprouts work together to care for their garden plots! Participants harvest, taste, and cook with fresh vegetables and herbs, create nature art, and go on nature explorations alongside a garden instructor and teen apprentices. For 6- and 7-year-olds. Learn More about Sprouts
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Seeds
Fridays or Saturdays, 7 weekly sessions starting April 4 or April 5 | Preregistration Required
Seeds work together in small groups to care for their garden plots and participate in cooking, exploring the wonderful outdoors, crafting, and other fun activities. For 4- and 5-year-olds. Learn More about Seeds
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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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 4, 2025
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Trees and Saplings
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, April 4–May 30, 2025 (except April 16–19, 2025 and May 23–24, 2025) | Preregistration Required
For 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. Learn about the wonders of gardening with your 2- or 3-year-old during this active hands-on program offered during spring and fall. Learn More about Trees and Saplings
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
City Farmers
Fridays or Saturdays, 7 weekly sessions starting April 4 or April 5 | Preregistration Required
City Farmers practice seasonal horticulture skills such as planting, trellis building, weed identification, organic pest control, seed saving, and more. For 8- through 13-year-olds. Learn More about City Farmers
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Seeds
Fridays or Saturdays, 7 weekly sessions starting April 4 or April 5 | Preregistration Required
Seeds work together in small groups to care for their garden plots and participate in cooking, exploring the wonderful outdoors, crafting, and other fun activities. For 4- and 5-year-olds. Learn More about Seeds
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Tours Don't Miss
Memory Program for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
April 5, April 25, May 13, September 9, October 16, November 6 & December 12, 2025
Join us for a special guided tour designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Learn More about Memory Program for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Sprouts
Fridays or Saturdays, 7 weekly sessions starting April 4 or April 5 | Preregistration Required
Sprouts work together to care for their garden plots! Participants harvest, taste, and cook with fresh vegetables and herbs, create nature art, and go on nature explorations alongside a garden instructor and teen apprentices. For 6- and 7-year-olds. Learn More about Sprouts
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Families & Kids | Tours Don't Miss
Family Birding Tour with Indigo Goodson-Fields
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your binoculars for this stroll through the Garden to look for resident and migrating birds. Learn More about Family Birding Tour with Indigo Goodson-Fields
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Single session on Saturday, March 1, or Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 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
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 5, 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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Single session on Thursday, March 27 or Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
Wednesday, April 9, 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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Composting 101: Getting Started
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Leave with the tools and confidence to begin your compost journey on solid ground. Learn More about Composting 101: Getting Started
Thursday, April 10, 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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 11, 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Container Gardening and Care
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Design a stunning indoor or outdoor container garden. Learn More about Container Gardening and Care
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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 April 20, 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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 12, 2025
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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 April 20, 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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 13, 2025
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Days
Select weekdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Tuesday, April 15; Thursday, April 17; Tuesday, June 5 | Drop-in
Explore nature with hands-on activities alongside BBG volunteers in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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, April 15, 2025
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Families & Kids | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Family Gardening Hours
Single session on April 16, 17, 18, 19; June 6 or 7, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | 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
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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
Wednesday–Sunday, March 12–April 13, 2025 | 1–2 p.m.
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 | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Create a seasonal floral display featuring the first blooms of spring. Learn More about Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
