BBG Programs & News
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Finding Agency in a Time of Crisis
A new exhibit in the Conservatory Gallery aims to help visitors engage with the climate crisis while fostering a sense of community.
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Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
This past spring students from the Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) completed a unit in phenology, recording seasonal changes they observed in trees.
By Liz Otte -
Why Are Dogs Chasing Geese in the Garden?
Border collies are working with a handler to encourage Canada geese to leave the Garden. We answered some frequently-asked questions.
By BBG Staff -
Artist Dario Mohr on Black History and Sacred Spaces
Artist and AnkhLave Arts Alliance founder Dario Mohr talks with BBG about reclaimed histories, his Grenadian heritage, and creating inclusive spaces in the arts.
By Ellie Shechet -
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro on Biophony SoundGarden
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro, creator of Biophony SoundGarden, tells us what it’s like to make music with plants.
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Chase Away the Winter Blues with a Walk in the Garden
Time outside can brighten mood, boost energy and sharpen the mind. Read more about it and enjoy a self-guided winter walk at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
By Lynne Spevack -
The Different Shapes of Home
The 33 birdhouses featured in the Garden's For the Birds exhibition serve as homages to the artists' memories of home.
By Kathryn Tam -
Quiz: Can You Guess the Bird-Related Plant Names?
Guess the bird-related common names of these plants.
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Garden Guides Return
For volunteer guides, returning to Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a meaningful homecoming.
By Kathryn Tam -
Lenapehoking: The Land of the Lenape
Heather Bruegl, a historian and director of education for Forge Project and a member of the Oneida Nation, talks about Lenape history, the importance of making a living land acknowledgement, and the value of examining the stories we tell about natural history.
By Sarah Schmidt