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Exhibits
For the Birds
June 11–October 23, 2022
For the Birds is an exhibition and program series inspired by the Garden’s resident birds, centered around an outdoor installation of dozens of birdhouses created by artists of international renown. Learn More about For the Birds
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Exhibits | For the Birds
Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
June 7–October 23, 2022
An exhibition of photographs inspired by the definitive taxonomy Birds of the West Indies (1936) by ornithologist James Bond. Learn More about Taryn Simon: “Birds of the West Indies”
Ongoing
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Families & Kids
Kids’ Discovery Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
October 4 through November 3Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Kids’ Discovery Carts
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Workshops | For the Birds
Rendering Details of a Bird: From Feathers and Fluff to Beak, Claws, and Legs—ONLINE
Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
We will examine a range of feathered species and isolate various techniques for how to approach the anatomy of a bird with detailed watercolor. Learn More about Rendering Details of a Bird: From Feathers and Fluff to Beak, Claws, and Legs—ONLINE
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Families & Kids
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 14–November 2
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | September 13–November 29, 2022
Discover BBG’s colorful fall foliage, fruits, and flowers on this Garden-wide guided tour. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, October 7, 2022
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Member Events
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 10–October 30, 2022 | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 10 to October 30, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 17–October 30
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Don't Miss
Tours | For the BirdsWeekend Birding Tours
Select Saturdays & Sundays, June to October | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join our guest experts on these special, hour-long tours through the Garden to look for resident and visiting birds. Learn More about Weekend Birding Tours
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | September 13–November 29, 2022
Discover BBG’s colorful fall foliage, fruits, and flowers on this Garden-wide guided tour. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, October 8, 2022
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Member Events
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 10–October 30, 2022 | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 10 to October 30, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids
Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 17–October 30
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends
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Don't Miss
Tours | For the BirdsWeekend Birding Tours
Select Saturdays & Sundays, June to October | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join our guest experts on these special, hour-long tours through the Garden to look for resident and visiting birds. Learn More about Weekend Birding Tours
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | September 13–November 29, 2022
Discover BBG’s colorful fall foliage, fruits, and flowers on this Garden-wide guided tour. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, October 9, 2022
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Families & Kids
Kids’ Discovery Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
October 4 through November 3Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Kids’ Discovery Carts
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Seasonal Drop-In Memory Program
Tuesday, October 11 & Tuesday, November 1 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Come to the Children’s Garden to enjoy gardening activities in accessible raised planting beds. This is a drop-in program designed for people with dementia and their caregivers. Learn More about Seasonal Drop-In Memory Program
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Tours
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | September 13–November 29, 2022
Discover BBG’s colorful fall foliage, fruits, and flowers on this Garden-wide guided tour. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Workshops
Botany for Horticulturists, Section A
8 Tuesdays: October 11, 18, 25; November 1, 15, 22, 29; December 6 (Class skips November 8) | Preregistration Required
This course includes discussions on plant anatomy, plant life cycles and reproduction, taxonomy, and plant physiology. Learn More about Botany for Horticulturists, Section A
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Workshops | For the Birds
Drawing and Painting Waterfowl in the Fall Landscape
5 Wednesdays: October 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 | Preregistration Required
Fall is an exciting time to observe and sketch resident and migratory waterfowl in Brooklyn’s ponds, streams, and reservoirs. Learn More about Drawing and Painting Waterfowl in the Fall Landscape
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Families & Kids
First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 14–November 2
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 early learners. Learn More about First Discoveries
