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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, Jan 11
Join Stockbridge Library and BBG on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. for a community read, featuring Jamaica Kincaid's novel "An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children." The facilitated conversation will be held at the Stockbridge Library on Saturday...
Tuesday, Jan 14 to Tuesday, Feb 18
Learn about the maintenance considerations that should be integrated into the garden design process from Daryl Beyers on Tuesdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students' horticultural knowledge will expand to factor sustainable...
Friday, Feb 14 to Friday, Feb 28
Join Tom Ingersoll of Ingersoll Land Care for this four-session class that will be held on Fridays, Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. This course is designed for the amateur or professional horticulturist, who might not necessarily be first to...
Sunday, Feb 16
Jacqueline van der Kloet will share bulb basics, color combinations, seasonal care for bulbs including naturalizing them to become independent, layering bulbs, growing bulbs on a larger scale, and integration for constant blooms in the garden for the BBG...
Thursday, Feb 27 to Thursday, Mar 20
This four-week course, held on Thursdays, Feb. 27 through March 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., will teach the skills required for beautiful and successful container gardens with Jenna O’Brien, owner of Viridissima Horticulture and Design. Get to know the...
Tuesday, Mar 4 to Tuesday, Apr 8
This course taught from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and presented by Tyler Horsley, will introduce students to the design process — the systematic way designers approach a site and client. Learn design principles such as form, balance, repetition, line, texture,...
Thursday, Mar 27 to Thursday, May 1
Learn skills essential for functional garden design that honor the site and meet client needs in this four-session class, held on Thursdays, March 27 through May 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Led by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky of Cudnohufsky...
Monday, Jun 2 to Sunday, Jun 8
Embark on a captivating journey through the lush landscapes and rich history of Ireland. For more information, contact Lani Summerville at 413-446-8728 or office@classicalexcursions.com.
Tour participants to make their own travel arrangements to arrive at...
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