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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 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...
Wednesday, May 7 to Wednesday, Jun 11
Join us for six fabulous weeks of watercolor fun with beloved artist Pat Hogan, painting gorgeous spring blossoms in the comfort of the studio on Wednesdays, May 7 to June 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will hone our skills in mixing colors capturing the...
Sunday, May 11 to Sunday, Sep 14
Join farmer, chef and educator Tracy Hayhurst for this farm-to-table series beginning on Sunday, May 11, to Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Every week, participants will harvest from the BBG vegetable garden, then head into the kitchen with...
Saturday, May 17
Treat yourself to a beautiful afternoon of fun and pampering inspired by May’s flower moon and discover the world of herbal skin care on Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. In this workshop, led by Nicole Irene, we will go through a full, plant-based...
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...
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....
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...
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