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Kids & Families

Family Activities

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Family Itinerary

A child runs through the grass.

Young naturalists (and their grown-ups) love to explore the plants, animals, and habitats around the Garden.

Explore the Garden

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Children's Garden Classes

Two young children wearing face masks dig in the dirt with trowels.

Enroll your budding gardeners in seasonal classes to plant, craft, and explore under the guidance of Garden staff. Preregistration Required

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Discovery Garden for Kids

A tray of pitcher plants with a sign that says Predatory Plants in front of chalk botanical illustrations

Kids of all ages can drop by the Discovery Garden to explore habitats, uncover plant mysteries, and learn about garden wildlife in this immersive landscape.

Garden Profile

Teen apprenticeships

A teenage girl with a clipboard squats to sow seeds amid growing crops.

The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture and the environment.

GAP for Teens

Blogs for Families

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