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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
Saturday, Apr 5
Start spring early with a dive into the fungal kingdom on Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor Willie Crosby will teach participants how to inoculate logs, wood chips and stumps for mushroom cultivation in your backyard. Learn the basic...
Sunday, Apr 13
In celebration of our newly installed solar panels, Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) has partnered with the Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) to present the 2025 Solar Film Forum on Sunday, April 13, at BBG.
The festival will kick off at 11 a....
Friday, Apr 25 to Friday, May 2
BBG is celebrating Earth Day!
Join BBG's Ron Kujawski on Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and receive a bare root tree with instructions on how to plant it in celebration of Earth Day/Arbor Day! Can't make it on April 25? An additional supply...
Saturday, Apr 26
Many gardeners are experimenting with the more natural style of planting popularized by the “Dutch Wave” and New York City’s High Line, but most of the plants that work best for these designs aren’t as familiar as our classic border perennials. Join...
Sunday, May 4
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Spring Fest will be held Sunday, May 4. Admission to the Garden is FREE all day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitors can stroll the 24-acre grounds, enjoy the spring blooming bulbs and trees, visit the Visitor Center Gift Shop, and...
Friday, May 9 to Saturday, May 10
Early buying for BBG members:Friday, May 9, 9-11 a.m.Not yet a member? Join now!
Hours for the general public:Friday, May 9, 11-5 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 9-4 p.m.Parking is free.
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The Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 48th...
Friday, May 23
Join us on Friday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a day of planting and stewarding meadows with Larry Weaner. Demand for native meadows, particularly as an alternative to lawn, is increasing dramatically. That said, few planting types are more...
Monday, Jun 2 to Sunday, Jun 8
Embark on a captivating journey through the lush landscapes and rich history of Ireland from June 2 to June 8, 2025. For more information, contact Lani Summerville at 413-446-8728 or office@classicalexcursions.com.
Tour participants are to make their own...
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.
There is...
Saturday, Jun 7
Grasses are an integral component of naturalistic plantings, the garden style popularized by New York City’s High Line and the “Dutch Wave.” But with names like Schizachyrium, Spodiopogon, and Hakonechloa, they can be bewildering to even experienced...
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