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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

Wednesday, Jan 7 to Wednesday, Jan 28
Join Pat Hogan for a four-week beginner watercolor course from Wednesday, Jan. 7, to Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pat Hogan specializes in paintings inspired by nature.  Recent works reflect her respect and love for our beautiful Berkshires...
Saturday, Jan 10 to Saturday, Jan 31
This four-week course, offered on Saturdays, Jan. 10 to 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and taught by Jen Werner, will include information on how and why pests become invasive, and the governmental agencies and working groups that help determine an...
Thursday, Jan 15 to Thursday, Feb 19
Join Duncan Himmelman and Jen Werner for an introduction to native and non-native plants and the relationship between both plant species. This class is held over ZOOM on Thursdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Transform your garden with...
Saturday, Jan 24 to Saturday, Feb 28
Learn about the maintenance considerations that should be integrated into the garden design process from Daryl Beyers on Saturdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students' horticultural knowledge will expand to factor sustainable...
Friday, Feb 6
The question that is often stressful for the garden designer/gardener is "How much should I charge?" In this one-day class, offered on Friday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and taught by Tom Smith of Springfield Technical Community College, you will...
Saturday, Feb 7
Join herbalist, artist and ritualist Nicole Irene for a delightful, hands-on workshop featuring the enchanting world of herbal medicine on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Embark on a journey to create two powerful plant remedies, fire cider and...
Wednesday, Feb 11 to Wednesday, Mar 18
Join Pat Hogan on Wednesdays, Feb. 11 to March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a winter watercolor series at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Let’s celebrate the crystal beauty of the Berkshire Botanical Garden in the winter landscape, like painting “breath on...
Friday, Feb 13 to Friday, Mar 6
Whether you are an amateur or professional horticulturist, you are a steward of the landscape, and probably spend more time than anyone among the flowers, shrubs and trees. This course offered on Fridays, Feb. 13 through March 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., and...
Saturday, Feb 21
Celebrated horticulturist Karl Gercens III will headline Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 29th Annual Winter Lecture, exploring how bold color, unexpected plant pairings, and fearless experimentation can spark moments of surprise and delight. The lecture...
Thursday, Feb 26 to Thursday, Mar 19
This four-week course, held on Thursdays, Feb. 26 through March 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and taught by Jenna O’Brien, will teach the skills required for beautiful and successful container gardens. Get to know the plants that thrive in containers and how...

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