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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
Sunday, May 11 to Sunday, Sep 14
Join farmer, chef and educator Tracy Hayhurst for this farm-to-table series on select Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, and September 14. During each session, participants will harvest from the BBG vegetable garden,...
Saturday, May 17 to Saturday, Jun 14
Capture spring unfolding in the garden with a heightened awareness of color during this watercolor session focusing on color exploration, experimentation and practice on the remaining Saturdays, May 17 and June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Led by artist and...
Tuesday, Jun 3 to Friday, Jun 20
Summer Bird Walks at BBG -
Week 1: Tuesday June 3, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Week 2: Monday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m.
Week 3: Monday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m.
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Sunday, Jun 15 to Sunday, Sep 7
Join Mary Hannah Parkman for Wave Hands Like Clouds: Tai Chi for Beginners, on Sundays, June 15, July 13, Aug. 3, and Sept. 7, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Experience the nature-inspired movements of this ancient art in the gardens as you feel your energy flow...
Saturday, Jun 21
This classic sweet-tart fruit pairing is one of the joys of late spring and early summer. The Berkshires has a perfect climate for rhubarb and produces superb, deeply flavored strawberries. In this demo class on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p....
Tuesday, Jun 24
Join us for a travel day of discovery and inspiration on Tuesday, June 24, 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 woodland setting. From there,...
Thursday, Jun 26
Join us for this immersive Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing class, where you’ll explore the art of pairing fine French wines with gourmet cheeses on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. In this guided tasting experience, participants will sample a curated...
Friday, Jun 27
Experience a magical summer firefly light show with Nicaela Haig of Mass Audubon as you learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies and view their ephemeral glowing light on Friday, June 27, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. After a brief indoor introduction,...
Saturday, Jun 28
Forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku, is centered around opening oneself to the healing power of the natural world. Studies have shown that forest bathing helps lower stress and anxiety, strengthens immune function, improves cardiovascular and metabolic...
Saturday, Jun 28
This summer, Berkshire Botanical Garden will transform into a haven for artistic reverie with “DayDream,” a new exhibition featuring works by some of the most renowned names in contemporary and modern art. “DayDream” runs from June 6 through Aug. 11, in...
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