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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
Tuesday, Sep 30 to Tuesday, Oct 21
This four-session course, taught by Jenna O'Brien on Tuesdays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., will focus on the "bones" of the garden with a survey of ornamental woody plants for residential landscape design. Students will become...
Thursday, Oct 2 to Thursday, Oct 23
This four-week course on Thursdays from Oct. 2 through 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by Bridghe McCracken, will help students better understand the principles and practices of ecological gardening with a focus on native plant communities. Students will...
Tuesday, Oct 28 to Tuesday, Nov 25
Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. In this five-session course on Tuesdays from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the onsite class, soil expert Monique Bosch will guide students through the essentials of soil science...
Saturday, Nov 1 to Saturday, Nov 22
Bring your garden designs to life through rendering — a vital drawing skill that adds depth, detail and visual impact to your work. This four-week hands-on course, on Saturdays, Nov. 1 to 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is ideal for garden designers...
Sunday, Nov 2
If you’ve already taken a chainsaw safety course and are comfortable with the basics, this workshop is designed to help you build confidence and take your skills to the next level. Ideal for the part-time chainsaw operator, this hands-on course goes...
Sunday, Nov 9
Rooted in Place Ecological Symposium: A Day of Stories, Seeds and Stewardship, Exploring the Deep Connections Between Culture and Biodiversity
Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berkshire Botanical Garden.
This fall, take a step into the heart of...
Friday, Nov 21
Kick off the holiday season with a night of creativity, connection and seasonal beauty. In this hands-on workshop on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m., Hilary Collingwood of Moonflower Farm will guide you step-by-step in designing a stunning Thanksgiving...
Saturday, Nov 22 to Sunday, Nov 23
If you have visited the legendary Gallery of Wreaths at the Berkshire Botanical Garden Holiday Marketplace, you may have wondered how wreath designers create their botanical masterpieces and whether you can craft your own. This three-hour program on your...
Tuesday, Dec 2 to Tuesday, Jan 6
Deepen your understanding of what keeps plants thriving — and what threatens their health. In this comprehensive course led by horticulture expert Jen Werner on Tuesdays from Dec. 2 through Jan. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., you’ll explore the many factors...
Friday, Dec 5 to Sunday, Dec 7
An eagerly awaited tradition continues at Berkshire Botanical Garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-7, with Holiday Marketplace featuring the legendary Gallery of Wreaths.
The festivities begin Friday evening, Dec. 5, with the Holiday Wreath...
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