Event Calendar

Ongoing

• Families & Kids | Exhibits Don't Miss

  Plants of Little Caribbean

  On View through October 2024

  The fruits and vegetables growing in this exhibit are just a few of many plants that grow in Caribbean countries and territories, each of which has its own unique ways of preparing meals. Learn More › about Plants of Little Caribbean

• Exhibits Don't Miss

  Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society

  Through April 28, 2024

  The works in this exhibit depict plants from the Garden’s collection by Florilegium Society artists. Learn More › about Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Beginner Workshop: Botanical Illustration in Color Pencils and Watercolor—ONLINE

  Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  This class focuses on techniques for making painting in watercolor easier and more enjoyable. Learn More › about Beginner Workshop: Botanical Illustration in Color Pencils and Watercolor—ONLINE

Saturday, November 4, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Make Your Own Ceramic Planter, Section A

  Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn hand-building pottery techniques while creating your own planter. Learn More › about Make Your Own Ceramic Planter, Section A

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Make Your Own Ceramic Planter, Section B

  Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 2:30 p.m.–5 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn hand-building pottery techniques while creating your own planter. Learn More › about Make Your Own Ceramic Planter, Section B

Thursday, November 9, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Plant Propagation, Section B

  6 Thursdays: November 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14, 21 (No class November 23) | Preregistration Required

  As you learn to grow and care for landscape plants, it’s essential to know how to increase your stock. Learn More › about Plant Propagation, Section B

Saturday, November 11, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Garden Design Lab for Backyard Gardeners, Section B

  Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Have questions about how to design your backyard or terrace? This introductory workshop will help you visualize and draw your garden. Learn More › about Garden Design Lab for Backyard Gardeners, Section B

Saturday, November 18, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Kokedama

  Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Kokedama is the Japanese practice of creating living planters out of moss. Learn More › about Kokedama

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Perennial Container Gardening with Annual Accents

  Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Liven up any size outdoor space with beautiful container plantings. Learn More › about Perennial Container Gardening with Annual Accents

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Telling Science Stories

  Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Working with inspiration from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden grounds, we will engage in creative exercises and activities to practice the art of visual and performative storytelling. Learn More › about Telling Science Stories

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Winter Cordials

  Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this hands-on workshop you will learn the art and history of cordial making. Learn More › about Winter Cordials

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Drawing: Rendering the Elements of Fall

  Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn to capture the vivid colors of the season with versatile and user-friendly graphite and colored pencils. Learn More › about Drawing: Rendering the Elements of Fall

Thursday, November 30, 2023

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Watercolor: Basic Techniques—ONLINE

  Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this foundational course of essentials, students will learn all of the most important techniques needed to create stunning watercolor paintings. Learn More › about Watercolor: Basic Techniques—ONLINE

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