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It's not just the bees that are buzzing during the summer months at BBG. Everywhere you turn you'll find activity during all times of the day: children running around at camp, visitors on our daily tours, students engaged in classes, community members doing sunset yoga on the lawn, painting students set up with their easels, and many more. There's something for everyone. Whether you're visiting for a day or the whole summer, learning opportunities abound here at BBG.
Contact us if you are an EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare Card Holder interested in purchasing a ticket for one of these programs with a 50% discount for the Card-holder.
Program Calendar
Saturday, Oct 19
Rolling Rock Salt of Sheffield, Mass., will share the history of salt, the various types of salt, and explore “no salt” options on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about peppercorns and herbal seasoning, make salty infusions and cook with all the...
Saturday, Oct 26
In this workshop on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and led by Theresa Freund of Freund's Farm Market and Bakery, participants will turn a variety of locally grown apples into apple butter. Beginning with the applesauce process, we will make a...
Sunday, Oct 27
In this cooking class held on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and led by Miriam Rubin, we’ll celebrate the late-harvest vegetables: think cabbage, sweet potatoes, gorgeous winter squash—a favorite is Kabocha—along with carrots, kale, Brussels...
Saturday, Nov 2
There’s so much mysticism on how to make a sourdough starter, but the reality is that it only takes two ingredients and a little patience. This hands-on class, led by Brandon Cochran, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. The class ...
Saturday, Nov 16
If you've visited the legendary Gallery of Wreaths at BBG's Holiday Marketplace, you may have wondered how wreath designers create their botanical masterpieces and whether you can craft your own! This 2-hour program, on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m...
Saturday, Nov 16
This three-hour workshop, led by Thaddeus B. Kubis on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to Noon, will include the basics of smartphone and tablet garden, landscape and floral photography, as well as practical editing, archiving, and sharing. This workshop...
Saturday, Nov 23
Learn to use a chainsaw safely! Taught by arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., this workshop is designed for the novice-to-beginner chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater...
Sunday, Nov 24
Taught by arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this workshop, held on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is designed for the chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool. This Level 2...
Saturday, Dec 7
Led by Nicole Irene on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., this workshop is an opportunity to make rich and diverse herbal gifts for the holidays or other occasions, feel connected with the gift-giving process, and nourish another person by crafting...
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