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Kamala Sankaram: Community Soundscape
A 40-minute soundscape created in a live collaboration between artist in residence Kamala Sankaram and Garden visitors.
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Street Tree Care 101
Whether you’re a Greenest Block in Brooklyn contestant or just a curious neighbor, here are a few of our top street tree care tips.
By Jibreel Cooper -
Finding Agency in a Time of Crisis
A new exhibit in the Conservatory Gallery aims to help visitors engage with the climate crisis while fostering a sense of community.
By BBG Staff -
Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
This past spring students from the Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) completed a unit in phenology, recording seasonal changes they observed in trees.
By Liz Otte -
Why Are Dogs Chasing Geese in the Garden?
Border collies are working with a handler to encourage Canada geese to leave the Garden. We answered some frequently-asked questions.
By BBG Staff -
Artist Dario Mohr on Black History and Sacred Spaces
Artist and AnkhLave Arts Alliance founder Dario Mohr talks with BBG about reclaimed histories, his Grenadian heritage, and creating inclusive spaces in the arts.
By Ellie Shechet -
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro on Biophony SoundGarden
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro, creator of Biophony SoundGarden, tells us what it’s like to make music with plants.
By BBG Staff -
Chase Away the Winter Blues with a Walk in the Garden
Time outside can brighten mood, boost energy and sharpen the mind. Read more about it and enjoy a self-guided winter walk at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
By Lynne Spevack -
The Different Shapes of Home
The 33 birdhouses featured in the Garden's For the Birds exhibition serve as homages to the artists' memories of home.
By Kathryn Tam -
Quiz: Can You Guess the Bird-Related Plant Names?
Guess the bird-related common names of these plants.
By BBG Staff
