These big, fish-eating raptors have migrated back in New York City, and they're great fun to observe. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Osprey
Plants & Gardens Blog
Into the Garden
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Birds of Brooklyn: Osprey
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Mikoshi: A Portable Shinto Shrine for BBG
This traditional handcrafted object is used in Shinto festivals in Japan. Learn more about its purpose. Read Mikoshi: A Portable Shinto Shrine for BBG
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Ambassadors Caroline Kennedy and Reiichiro Takahashi Plant a Cherry Tree at BBG
The lovely, white-blossomed cultivar is growing along the Japanese garden’s path just north of the viewing pavilion. Read Ambassadors Caroline Kennedy and Reiichiro Takahashi Plant a Cherry Tree at BBG
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ZZ Plant: A Narrative Guide
Is this common office plant with a reputation for being "easy" interesting enough for a curious plant enthusiast? Read ZZ Plant: A Narrative Guide
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Woodcock
This woodcock's mating ritual is a site to behold. Find out how and where to spot these funny-looking birds in action. Read Birds of Brooklyn: American Woodcock
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How to Grow Ferns in Your Garden
Ferns make great garden plants. Here's what you need to know to select and care for them. Read How to Grow Ferns in Your Garden
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BBG Gives Hort Help to the Lowline
What kinds of plants can you grow in an underground park? Read BBG Gives Hort Help to the Lowline
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All About Bugs: Native Praying Mantises on the Way?
In years past, most of the praying mantises at BBG have been a species from China. This year, egg cases of a native species have been spotted. Learn more about both! Read All About Bugs: Native Praying Mantises on the Way?
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Winged Blackbird
Flocks of redwings are on the way back from Florida and the Gulf Coast. The males are easy to identify, but the females are not. Learn to recognize this common blackbird. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Winged Blackbird
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Brooklynites Convert Tons of Food Scraps into Compost in Red Hook
NYC Compost Project's operation diverts 200 tons of organic waste per year from landfills and converts it into compost for Red Hook Community Farm. Read Brooklynites Convert Tons of Food Scraps into Compost in Red Hook