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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
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
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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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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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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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
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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Tours Don't Miss
Memory Program for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
Friday, February 14 | 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, March 2 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Friday, March 21 | 1–3 p.m.
See listing for additional dates.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
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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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 hour-long 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 | Winter Maker Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Single session on Saturday, March 1, or Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 12–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
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
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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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. | Preregistration Required
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Families & Kids | Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Family Gardening Hours
Single session on April 10, 16, 17, 18; 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
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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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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Families & Kids | Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Family Gardening Hours
Single session on April 10, 16, 17, 18; 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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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Create a seasonal floral display featuring the first blooms of spring. Learn More about Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
Wednesday, April 16, 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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Families & Kids | Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Family Gardening Hours
Single session on April 10, 16, 17, 18; 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
Friday, April 18, 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Birding
5 Saturdays: April 19–May 31, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn how to find and identify birds at the height of spring. Learn More about Birding
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Landscape Drawing for Travelers
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
A unique opportunity to hone outdoor drawing skills. Learn More about Landscape Drawing for Travelers
Saturday, April 19, 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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 22–Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 22, 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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 22–Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Watercoloring Spring Flowers and Buds
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to work with the complex color green as we celebrate the first buds of spring. Learn More about Watercoloring Spring Flowers and Buds
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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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 22–Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Memory Program for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
Friday, February 14 | 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, March 2 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Friday, March 21 | 1–3 p.m.
See listing for additional dates.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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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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 22–Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
Friday, April 25, 2025
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom 2025
Weekends, April 26–May 11 | Events and times vary
Celebrate all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, activities for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Introduction to Watercolor
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Explore the varied techniques of painting with the unique, beautiful medium of watercolor. Learn More about Introduction to Watercolor
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Mushrooms Demystified
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 1–4 p.m. | Waitlist Only
This class is an introduction to the natural history and identification of fungi, particularly those commonly found in New York City. Learn More about Mushrooms Demystified
Saturday, April 26, 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