Weekends from April 22 to May 14, celebrate Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s glorious spring blooms and flowering trees with pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, workshops for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Check back in early April for details. All programs free with Garden admission. See all weekends. 10–11 a.m. & 12–1 p.m. Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the process of deeply experiencing nature by taking it in slowly and thoughtfully through all the senses. Join this nature walk to relax, calm your mind, and deepen your self-reflection. Preregistration required; meet at the fountain in the Osborne Garden. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats encourage families to explore nature alongside volunteer docents. 10:45–11:45 a.m. Enjoy garden-inspired stories read by BBG volunteers on the Discovery Garden’s Woodland boardwalk. Drop in anytime to join—we welcome readers (and pre-readers) of all ages! 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Ever wonder what it takes to make your block greener? Passionate about grassroots gardening? Meet the team that works with Brooklyn’s greenest blocks for tips on best practices for street tree care, choosing the right plant for the right place, growing your gardening community by engaging with neighbors, and more. Beginners welcome. 1–2 p.m. Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season on this tour led by a Garden Guide. Meet on Magnolia Plaza by building steps. Art in the Garden is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Major Supporter, Discovery ProgramsActivities
Osborne Garden FountainForest Bathing
Discovery GardenFamily Discovery Weekends
Discovery GardenSpring Family Story Time
Lily Pool TerraceBBG Community Greening Table
Magnolia PlazaSeasonal Highlights Tour
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