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Step into a season of creativity, craftsmanship and garden-driven discovery. From watercolor workshops to expert-led horticulture intensives, immersive botanical field trips, artisan crafts, wellness traditions, and design-forward garden education, this Winter/Spring lineup invites you to grow your skills, spark your imagination and connect more deeply with the natural world.
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.
Events, Classes and Workshops
Saturday, Apr 25
Wondering what plants to grow in the shaded parts of your yard? Fear not. Learn how to transform them with guidance from Duncan Himmelman, recently retired education manager at Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. This...
Saturday, Apr 25
Add height, structure, and visual interest to your garden while supporting local ecosystems in this class led by Duncan Himmelman, recently retired education manager at Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, on Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the use...
Friday, May 1 to Friday, May 29
Welcome spring with weekly bird walks at Berkshire Botanical Garden led by Ben Nickley, director of Berkshire Bird Observatory, on Fridays, May 1 through 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. As the birds return to the Berkshires, Ben will guide you through the garden,...
Wednesday, May 6 to Wednesday, Jun 10
Celebrate the season of renewal with a hands-on watercolor painting workshop on Wednesdays, May 6 to June 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., led by Pat Hogan. Inspired by the blooms, fountains and vibrant life of Berkshire Botanical Garden, this class invites...
Thursday, May 7
Join mixologist Billy Jack Paul for a hands-on series exploring the art of seasonal and classic craft cocktails on Thursday, May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Discover how to harness the flavors of fresh botanicals to create inspired, delicious drinks, and learn...
Saturday, May 9
This Mother’s Day weekend, Berkshire Botanical Garden will burst into spring with something entirely new: two beloved events happening side-by-side for the very first time. From May 8–10, the Garden invites visitors to a weekend-long celebration of plants...
Thursday, May 14
Join us for a BBG bus trip to Brattleboro, Vt., on Thursday, May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to visit the studio of renowned ceramic artist Stephen Procter (whose work will be featured this season at BBG). We will meet in the BBG parking lot to load...
Saturday, May 16
Join Willie Crosby of Fungi Ally for a dynamic, hands-on introduction to mushroom cultivation on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. This two-hour workshop blends practical learning with ecological insight, teaching participants how fungi can be...
Saturday, May 23
Learn how to create and sustain vibrant native meadows and grasslands in this hands-on class led by Chris Erickson, founder of Untamed Gardens, and Mathieu Boudreau, a Berkshire–born farmer, potter and arborist on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Tuesday, May 26
Step into a world of color, fragrance and natural beauty at the New York Botanical Garden, on Tuesday, May 26, departing from BBG at 8:30 a.m. and returning at around 5 p.m. From cheerful daffodils to majestic flowering trees, immerse yourself in the...
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