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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
Monday, Sep 15 to Friday, Oct 3
Celebrate autumn with colorful creations from our community! Berkshire Botanical Garden invites local businesses, nonprofits, artists, crafters, youth groups, schools, and individuals to create a scarecrow for our new Harvest Festival feature, The...
Thursday, Sep 18
This trip has been CANCELLED:
Join us for a travel day of discovery and inspiration on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our first stop is Native Plant Trust's Garden in the Woods in Framingham, a living museum of native plants in a stunning...
Saturday, Nov 1
Led by expert arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to use a chainsaw safely and effectively on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop is perfect for beginners or those with...
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 2
Join Chef Tracy Hayhurst for a pie-making workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to master a perfect all-butter pastry crust for use in all your sweet and savory pie baking. Tracy will demonstrate making an apple...
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...
Sunday, Dec 7
Learn to make a Gingerbread Trifle, Upside Down Almond Pear Cake and easy Chocolate Truffles with Tracy Hayhurst on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. These recipes are gluten-free friendly, and we’ll have a chance to taste everything with a cup of tea or...
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