BBG’s new Visitor Center is undoubtedly captivating from the outside, but inside, both new and longtime visitors will find much more than just a beautiful building. Read Interpreting the Garden
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Interpreting the Garden
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Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)
A month of soil dispersal, planting, watering, and a surprise snowfall has been condensed into this fun, two-minute time-lapse video. Read Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)
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Sankofa for a Greener Brooklyn
Sankofa, a word from Ghana translated as “looking back to move forward,” summarizes the wonderful new directions a strategic plan set for GreenBridge.
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A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
BBG is launching its own living outdoor classroom to educate and motivate gardeners interested in these water-wise, low-maintenance, and beautiful plant communities. Read A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
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Winter in the Children’s Garden
We prepare portions of the Children's Garden for the cold by covering crops with fabric and plastic. That way kids in our classes can so some harvesting year-round. Read Winter in the Children’s Garden
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Teen Apprentices Grow…and Grow
Visit an upcoming open house to learn about BBG’s Garden Apprentice Program. GAP teens learn about urban farming, science, and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world. Read Teen Apprentices Grow…and Grow
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Community Rain Gardening
A focus on community rain gardens fosters sustainability movements in local neighborhoods. Read Community Rain Gardening
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BUGs at the Grassroots
BBG's first class of BUG dives into community projects! Read BUGs at the Grassroots
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A Children’s Garden of Wildflowers
Favorite native perennials in the Discovery Garden. Read A Children’s Garden of Wildflowers
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Composting in the Classroom
Fall is the perfect time to start a classroom compost bin! Learn how at this upcoming workshop for teachers. Read Composting in the Classroom