Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times. Read Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
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Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
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How Do Trees Tell Time?
How do trees know when it’s time to drop their leaves or form new buds? Read How Do Trees Tell Time?
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All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
Watch for butterflies and caterpillars of all sorts, and learn more about some of Brooklyn's most common lepidopterans. Read All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
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All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits. Read All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
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The Beauty of Native Spring Ephemerals
Early-blooming wildflowers like Virginia bluebells, spring beauty, and trout lily are harbingers of spring in the forest. Conserving them is important, and you can help do so by planting them in your garden. Read The Beauty of Native Spring Ephemerals