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George Lozefski
George Lozefski is the laboratory manager and field & education/outreach coordinator at the NYC Urban Soils Institute. As a dedicated and passionate scientist and educator, he conducts environmental research at Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory and teaches geoscience courses at Brooklyn College. Lozefski conducts soil science and soil testing…
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Monique Bosch
Monique has built over 40 edible school and community gardens and farms, including a two-acre urban farm in Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Fabio Andrés Ávila Castillo
Fabio Andrés Ávila Castillo (Andrés) is a Colombian forest engineer and second-year PhD student in the Biology–Plant Sciences program at CUNY. His research interests are in systematics and biogeography of neotropical vascular plants, especially in the northern South American Compositae (daisy family), and Proteales (Sabiaceae and Proteaceae [macadamia nut family]).…
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Andrew Sliwa
With a degree in plant science from Cornell University and 15 years of experience working for a landscape contractor in New York City, Sliwa is extremely passionate about green spaces in NYC.
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Stephanie Pace
Stephanie Pace is a gardener at Brooklyn Bridge Park where she maintains the plantings on Pier 3.
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Solar Eclipse Community Event [Sold Out]
Solar Eclipse Community Event [Sold Out]
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Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
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Elena Day
Elena Day is a horticulture supervisor at the Trust for Governor’s Island, where she oversees the native plant restoration and ornamental plantings in the north half of the island park. Her passion is ecological horticulture, developing native ecosystems that support birds, insects, and other wildlife. She is a graduate of…
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Brooklyn Urban Gardener Certificate Program
BBG’s Real-Life Training Program for Community Volunteers Learn + Grow + Connect + Serve The Brooklyn Urban Gardener (BUG) certificate program is an annual multiple-session course that covers the basics in urban gardening and community greening. It connects the educational resources of Brooklyn Botanic Garden to the greening efforts of…
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Stephanie Foo
Stephanie Foo is a journalist and the NYT bestselling author of What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma.
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So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
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Community Greening
Greenest Block in Brooklyn
It’s more fun together! “The contest has caused a resurgence of pride, friendship, and cooperation among the residents.” —2017 Participant #GreenestBlockInBrooklyn See the 2024 Winners! › About the Greenest Block in Brooklyn Gather your neighbors and enter your block in Brooklyn’s friendliest competition. The Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest is…
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Garden Circle September Early-Morning Hours
Garden Circle September Early-Morning Hours
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Garden Circle August Early-Morning Hours
Garden Circle August Early-Morning Hours
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Garden Circle July Early-Morning Hours
Garden Circle July Early-Morning Hours
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Garden Circle June Early-Morning Hours
Garden Circle June Early-Morning Hours
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Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City
The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City
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Nsombi Woodson
Nsombi Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Bloomery, an interactive floral art studio which teaches the artistic expression of floral design. Nsombi Woodson’s love of flowers began in childhood among the beautiful roses her grandmother grew in her Bronx backyard. Nsombi explains her artistic philosophy as “Trying very hard…
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Erin Eck
Erin Eck is the director of Continuing Education at BBG and has been teaching at the Garden since 2018. Erin has a background in public horticulture and was a gardener at the High Line for nearly six years. She began her career in urban gardening as a research assistant studying…
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Lydia Paradiso
Lydia Paradiso is currently a doctoral student in a joint program between the CUNY Graduate Center and the New York Botanical Garden, where she studies conifer systematics and the spontaneous flora of New York City. She previously received a MSc in Plant Biodiversity from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. Lydia…
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Shanti Nagel
Shanti Nagel is the founder of Design Wild, a landscape design firm that strongly believes the relationship between humans and the natural world is essential for individual health, the strength of communities, and the life of ecosystems. She works at the intersection of landscape design, humans, and community well-being. At…
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Mary Christiansen
Artist Mary Christiansen taught art at the Brearley School for 29 years and has also been an instructor in botanical art at the New York Botanical Garden, where she received a certificate in botanical art. She has exhibited her work in many juried group shows, including the American Society of…
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Evelyn Manlove
Evelyn Manlove is passionate about exploring the intersection between the human environment and functional ecology. Building upon years of experience caring for and creating native plant focused residential gardens in the Philadelphia area, she found a niche for this pursuit among the horticulture staff at Brooklyn Bridge Park. As a…
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Kimberly Tryba
As managing principal of a New York–based landscape practice, Kimberly Tryba manages the strategic planning and global business development efforts for this global firm. Her approach ensures urban development is in harmony with nature, supports biodiversity, and promotes resilience to climate change. Kimberly’s experience includes major urban projects that span…
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Damon Arrington
Damon Arrington is a Landscape Designer whose work bridges science and architecture with art and community. Damon obtained a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the City College of New York where he was a scholar for the J. Max Center for Inclusion and Equity. His notable architecture projects include The…
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Rhiannon Platt
Rhiannon Platt is at least third-generation fiber artist. Raised by seamstresses, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds, she picked up her first needle almost two decades ago. Since helping her mom sew holiday decorations, Rhiannon has gone on to fabricate for Lion Brand Yarn, Shakespeare in the Park, and…
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Michael Troy Brown
Michael Troy Brown is an honors graduate from the University of Florida with a bachelors in horticulture. He has accumulated extensive knowledge in the field of entomology, landscape design, tropical ornamentals, Mediterranean-climate plants, cactus, annuals, and perennials in his 20-plus years of work in the trade. Brown had the opportunity…
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How to Join a Community Garden
How to Join a Community Garden
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Valerie Striar
Valerie Striar has led walking meditation at the Garden since 2014 with the intention of supporting our interconnection and reverence for the earth. Valerie has cultivated a longtime practice of mindfulness meditation and is certified with the Inner Strength Foundation and Inward Bound Mindfulness Education for Teens, iBme. She has…
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Carey Russell
Carey Russell is a naturalist, educator, filmmaker and photographer based in New York City. He holds a master’s degree in forestry with an emphasis in landscape ecology, and is a certified interpretive guide, and a licensed guide and master naturalist in New York State. He has worked for the U.S.…
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Allison Maletz
Allison Maletz is a contemporary watercolor and mixed media artist, with degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design and the Slade School of Fine Art, London. She has exhibited her work widely in Europe and the U.S. She has also taught people of all ages and currently leads classes…
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Elise Bernhardt
Elise Bernhardt led nonprofit cultural organizations for over 30 years before she “reinvented” to follow her passion for flowers and start Fleur Elise Bkln. She brings her background as a dancer/choreographer and her studies of Ikebana (Japanese floral design) to her own designs. In her teaching, Bernhardt combines her experience…
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How to Green Your Block - Section A
How to Green Your Block - Section A
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Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
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How to Green Your Block - Section B
How to Green Your Block - Section B
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Planting Pollinator Pathways
Planting Pollinator Pathways
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Corporate Membership
BBG’s Corporate Membership Program provides vital support to the Garden and its programs while offering a variety of benefits to your company and employees.
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Staged Reading: The Verge
Staged Reading: The Verge
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Biophony: Solstice
Biophony: Solstice
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Discovery Docent Program
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Filling in the Lines: Botanical Sketches and Stories
Filling in the Lines: Botanical Sketches and Stories
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Members’ Summer Evenings
Members’ Summer Evenings
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Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
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Spring First Discoveries
Spring First Discoveries
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The Garden Shop is closed for renovations, and will reopen this spring. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Membership FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about membership at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
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How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
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Hester Griffin
Hester Griffin is the Discovery Garden coordinator at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Filling in the Lines: Botanical Sketches and Stories
Filling in the Lines: Botanical Sketches and Stories
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Weekends in Bloom 2024
Weekends in Bloom 2024
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Garden Circle Event: Botanical Drawing Class
Garden Circle Event: Botanical Drawing Class
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Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
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Little Caribbean Winter Garden Fête
Little Caribbean Winter Garden Fête
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Caribbean Food Tasting with Chef Isra
Caribbean Food Tasting with Chef Isra
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Chase Away the Winter Blues Tour
Chase Away the Winter Blues Tour
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My Chaos Garden
My Chaos Garden
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Hannah Kingsley-Ma
Hannah Kingsley-Ma is a writer, radio producer, and former bookseller in Brooklyn.
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Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
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How to Join a Community Garden
How to Join a Community Garden
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Making Brooklyn Bloom 2024
Making Brooklyn Bloom 2024
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Memory Tour for Individuals with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Memory Tour for Individuals with Dementia and Their Caregivers
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Camille Dungy on Gardening as a Political Act
Camille Dungy on Gardening as a Political Act
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Native Plant Selection—ONLINE
Unlocking the Mysteries of Native Plant Selection—ONLINE
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Floral Design: Working with Compostable Floral Techniques
Floral Design: Working with Compostable Floral Techniques
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How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, Section B
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, Section B
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Shape Up Your Garden for Spring, Section B
Shape Up Your Garden for Spring, Section B
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Shape Up Your Garden for Spring, Section A
Shape Up Your Garden for Spring, Section A
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Create a Succulent Terrarium
Create a Succulent Terrarium
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DIY Fire Cider
DIY Fire Cider
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Watercolor: Understanding Color
Watercolor: Understanding Color
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Intro to Mindfulness Meditation
Intro to Mindfulness Meditation
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How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, Section A
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, Section A
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Color and Saturation: Watercoloring Natural Objects—ONLINE
Color and Saturation: Watercoloring Natural Objects—ONLINE
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Papaya Fruit
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Chiara Becchi
Chiara Becchi
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Wendy Brockman
Wendy Brockman
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Christina Davis
Christina Davis
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Gertrude Hamilton
Gertrude Hamilton
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Gina Ingoglia
Gina Ingoglia
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Dianne McElwain
Dianne McElwain
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Carol Ann Morley
Carol Ann Morley
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Kate Nessler
Kate Nessler
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Rose Pellicano
Rose Pellicano
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Dick Rauh
Dick Rauh
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Manabu Saito
Manabu Saito
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Jessica Tcherepnine
Jessica Tcherepnine
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Carol Woodin
Carol Woodin
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Leslie Berge
Leslie Berge
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Harriet Carotenuto
Harriet Carotenuto
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Monika E. de Vries Gohlke
Monika E. de Vries Gohlke
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Jean Emmons
Jean Emmons
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Marilyn Garber
Marilyn Garber
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Paul Harwood
Paul Harwood
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Judith K. Kunhardt
Judith K. Kunhardt
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Adele Rossetti Morosini
Adele Rossetti Morosini
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Kelly Leahy Radding
Kelly Leahy Radding
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Eleanor Lea Rohrbaugh
Eleanor Lea Rohrbaugh
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Constance Sayas
Constance Sayas