Calendar of Events - New York Botanical Garden

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Calendar of Events - New York Botanical Garden
Calendar of Events
Fall 2013–Winter 2014
Victor Chu
EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Albert Camus wrote,
“Autumn is a second spring
when every leaf is a flower.”
Indeed, this can be witnessed
all across the Garden’s
historic landscape, home
to our 30,000 magnificent
trees. And then there are 50
beautiful display gardens, large and small,
including the fall-flowering Native Plant
Garden, and special collections such as the
roses, which are amazing from September
through late fall. Please come to enjoy all of
this on your own anytime, and don’t miss
special seasonal programs that feature walks
and talks, cooking and home gardening
demonstrations, harvest activities, and
much more.
Our spectacular autumn is followed by a
beloved New York tradition: the Garden’s
Holiday Train Show. Devoted visitors will
delight in more trains than ever before,
and first-timers are sure to start their own
family traditions during this annual display
of trains and historic New York buildings
made entirely of the parts of plants.
Upcoming exhibitions and events,
programs and classes, and trips and tours
are highlighted in the pages that follow.
I hope you and your family and friends
will take advantage of all our varied
offerings. We look forward to welcoming
you to one of America’s most beautiful
and fascinating places.
The Haunted Pumpkin
Garden
September 21–October 31
Experience the thrills and chills of the season
with a garden full of intricately carved
pumpkin sculptures, bugs, and bats. On
October 19 & 20, watch Master Carvers Ray
Villafane and Andy Bergholtz of Food Network
fame transform humongous pumpkins into
unearthly creatures. It’s so much fun, it’s scary!
Produced in collaboration with the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth
Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend 2012
About The Haunted Pumpkin Garden
Pumpkin sculptures of spooky scarecrows, frightening spiders, sneaky snakes, and
more await discovery at every turn in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.
The display includes more than 500 intricately carved pumpkins that are sure to
capture your youngster’s imagination. Every day kids can play inside a “gourdgeous” Pumpkin House, put on a scary show at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, look
for wiggly worms under a rotting log, and join a Halloween Parade, while each
weekend offers even more treats.
About the Master Carvers of the Giant Pumpkins
Ray Villafane is an American sculptor based in Arizona. Best known
for his three dimensional-style pumpkin carvings, Villafane also
sculpts sand and snow and creates action figures and collectibles. A
regular competitor on the Food Network, he was a recent finalist on
“Halloween Wars.”
Andy Bergholtz is a professional sculptor and has been featured on the
Food Network’s “Halloween Wars.” He is a carver for Villafane Studios.
Ugh! Bugs & Creepy Creatures of Halloween Spooky Nighttime Adventures
Saturdays and Sundays; 12 & 2 p.m.
Some of the animals that make us scream are actually the coolest
animals around. Come slither, slide, creep, and scurry along with us
and learn why these “creepy” animals aren’t so scary after all.
Pumpkin Carver’s Studio
Saturdays and Sundays; 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Watch how pumpkin creations are carved as an expert carver
translates ideas into art. Learn some tips to try at home
on your own pumpkins and gourds.
Gone Batty! Live Bat Encounter
October 18, 19, 25, & 26; 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Grab a Con Edison flashlight and explore the exhibit as you travel
along the Whole Foods Market® Trick-or-Treat Trail after dark. Listen
for critters of the night, dig around for decomposers, and decorate
gourds too. For those who dare, see the giant pumpkin displays
illuminated in the darkness and journey along the meandering
Mitsubishi Wild Wetland Trail.
Adults and kids of all ages: Non-Member $20/Member $15
Advance tickets recommended
Check out nybg.org/priceless for access to extra special tricks
and treats.
October 12–14 (Columbus Day Weekend); 1 & 3 p.m.
Meet a Big Brown Bat from North America and come face-toface with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox of
Malaysia. Find out how to help protect these unique mammals.
Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend
October 19 & 20
Gregory Long
Chief Executive Officer
The William C. Steere Sr. President
Ongoing Haunted Pumpkin Garden Activities
Tuesdays–Fridays; 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, and Monday, October 14; 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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Join a Costume Parade.
Go on a scavenger hunt.
Put on your own performance in the Pumpkin Puppet Theater.
Enjoy spooky readings from favorite Halloween storybooks on weekends.
Giant pumpkins from around the world once again arrive at
the Garden, arranged in collaboration with the Great Pumpkin
Commonwealth. Watch Master Carvers Ray Villafane and Andy
Bergholtz transform these pumpkins into unearthly creatures.
Enjoy daily Q&A sessions with the carvers and snack on seasonal
treats provided by Whole Foods Market®.
Talisman Brolin/TalismanPHOTO
On the cover: The new Native Plant Garden,
a gift of the Leon Levy Foundation
Admission included in All-Garden Pass/Members Free unless otherwise noted.
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
& SPECIAL EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Kiku: The Art of the
Japanese Garden
October 5–27
The chrysanthemum, kiku in Japanese, is the
most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering
plants, and hundreds of meticulously trained
kiku will be on display in the Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory. Special weekend events spotlight
the arts of bonsai and ikebana, as well as taiko
drumming, and celebrate the importance of
flowers in Japanese culture.
Presenting Sponsor:
About Kiku
Taiko Drumming
Poetry for Every Season
Self-Guided Tree Tour
Kiku pays homage to hanami, the traditional custom of enjoying the
ephemeral beauty of flowers, with magnificent displays of chrysanthemums.
The show’s centerpiece is an unforgettable presentation of kiku trained to
grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles.
Saturdays and Sundays; 1 & 3 p.m.
Co-presented with the Poetry Society of America
Support provided by the United States-Japan Foundation
Explore the Garden landscape and learn more about Japanese
maples, Tanyosho pines, and other trees native to Japan. Pick up a
map in the Visitor Center to get started.
About the Designers
Kiku specialist and gardener Kodai Nakazawa oversees the
training of chrysanthemums at the Garden in preparation for
this spectacular fall display. He has been educated by experts
from Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Francisca P. Coelho, Vivian and Edward Merrin Vice President
for Glasshouses and Exhibitions, is best known for her
plantsmanship and key role in the design and development of
high-profile shows in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
Member Preview Day
Friday, October 4; 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Members have access to the exhibition and special programs before the
public opening.
Exclusive benefits include:
• Free parking with a valid Member ID
• 20% off purchases at Shop in the Garden
• 10% discount at Garden Cafe
• Up to four half-price tickets for friends and family
For Membership information, see page 19 or visit nybg.org/membership
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Thunderous and thrilling, the taiko (Japanese drum) has
been called “the voice and spirit of the Japanese people.”
From its roots in agriculture and use in the ancient music in
shrines and temples, traditional taiko folk music is believed
to have entertained the gods, attracted good fortune, driven
away evil forces and insects, lent strength and courage to
warriors, and celebrated life.
Roaming Guides
Daily; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Get an in-depth look into Kiku from guides stationed
throughout the exhibition.
Ikebana Weekend: The Art of Japanese
Flower Arranging
October 5 & 6; 12–4 p.m.
Japanese ikebana—“flowers kept alive”—is a complex
form of asymmetrical flower arranging. Join expert-led
demonstrations of this timeless and elegant art and sign up
for an Adult Education class on the subject.
Bonsai Weekend
October 26 & 27
Beautifully crafted bonsai will be on display for one
weekend only! Experts will be on hand to share tips and
tricks on the care and training of these living sculptures.
Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
Kiku Poetry Walk
Take a stroll along the Poetry Walk in the Arthur and Janet Ross
Conifer Arboretum, curated by renowned poet Jane Hirshfield.
The poems highlight the Japanese art of haiku and tanka, and are
enhanced by the natural beauty of the surrounding tree collection,
the first one established at the Botanical Garden, featuring pines,
spruces, and firs, many of which are native to Asia.
Kiku Poetry Reading
October 27, 2 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of fall flowers and foliage and their
significance in Japanese culture with poet Jane Hirshfield, who will
read classic favorites as well as a selection from her own work.
Japanese Pop-Up Restaurant
Fridays–Sundays, October 5–27
Check nybg.org for hours of operation
Enjoy a Japanese-inspired dining experience by Stephen Starr
Events. Sip sake and aromatic wines under Japanese lanterns, and
choose from prix fixe or à la carte dining options from handmade
paper menus featuring artful, sweet and savory dumplings, chilled
noodles, traditional dishes, and fresh, delicate tempura. Sit
counterside as Stephen Starr Events’ chefs prepare elegant bites
of sashimi and sushi.
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITIONS
& SPECIAL
AND SPECIAL
EVENTS EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Holiday Train Show
November 16–January 12
Marvel at model trains zipping around New York
landmark replicas in the warm Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory, stroll the spectacular grounds,
enjoy hands-on holiday fun for the entire family,
and get your holiday shopping done too!
Founding Sponsors:
Victoria and Robert Zoellner
Major Sponsor:
Alpine Associates Advisors
Presenting Sponsor:
Generous support also provided by the Karen Katen Foundation
Additional support provided by Brooks Brothers
About the Holiday Train Show
New! Holiday Adventures
Poetry for Every Season
New! Holiday Dining Experience
Within the enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, large-scale
model trains cover a wide variety of ground—a quarter-mile of track, to be
specific—and travel over bridges and past replicas of New York landmarks
made of plant parts such as nuts, bark, and leaves. Show favorites include the
Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, and Brooklyn Bridge. The Artist’s Studio
provides an insider’s look at how the replicas are constructed and, new this
year, features a showcase of unique and historic model trains.
Friday, November 15–Sunday, January 12
Co-presented with the Poetry Society of America
At the Dining Pavilion behind the Conservatory, enjoy fast, familyfriendly cuisine inspired by the historic streets of New York featuring
classic and inventive dishes and snacks, and a display of holiday sweets
and desserts. Stephen Starr Events’ menus include the Italian heritage
of Arthur Avenue, soul-inspired flavors from Harlem’s 125th Street, a
Broadway hot dog cart, and specialty salads and homemade soups. A
must-stop!
About the Designer
Holiday Tree Lighting
Paul Busse and his team at Applied Imagination have
collaborated with the Garden since the inception of the Holiday
Train Show in 1992. The collection now numbers more than
140 replicas!
For Members
PREVIEW: Friday, November 15; 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Calling all adventurers! Would you like to build a skyscraper
out of plant parts? Join us in the Everett Children’s
Adventure Garden as we construct buildings—just like
those in the Holiday Train Show—made from stems, seeds,
and leaves. Help us turn our botanical bits into structures
with hands-on engineering activities for kids.
Saturday, November 16; 4–5:15 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season! View the lighting of a stunning
conifer display by special guests, and join in an oldfashioned sing-along with the Westchester Chordsmen
featuring carols from many traditions.
Holiday Train Show Hours
Members have access to the exhibition and special programs before the
public opening.
MEMBER DAYS: Saturday, November 16; 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday, December 12; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Exclusive benefits include:
• Free parking with a valid Member ID
• 20% off purchases at Shop in the Garden
• 10% discount at both Cafes
• Up to four half-price tickets for friends and family
For Membership information, see page 19 or visit nybg.org/membership
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Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
• Weekdays: Tuesday–Friday; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Weekends: 10 a.m.–7 p.m., including Friday,
November 29 (day after Thanksgiving)
• Holiday Weeks (Monday, December 16–Wednesday,
January 1): 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Early closings: December 13 & 24; 3 p.m.
• Closed: November 28 (Thanksgiving)
and December 25 (Christmas)
Advance reservations are strongly recommended as tickets
do sell out. To get your tickets or for more information
about the Holiday Train Show, visit nybg.org/hts
Holiday Poetry Walk
Stroll through the Leon Levy Visitor Center and along Perennial
Garden Way to read train-inspired poems by former U.S. Poet
Laureate Billy Collins. Poetry will be displayed in the landscape
and will be accompanied by a free cell phone audio tour.
Holiday Poetry Reading
Saturday, November 23; 2 p.m.
Meet former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins at a special reading
of his work and train-themed poems—including beloved winter
selections to celebrate the season.
Bar Car Nights
Fridays, December 6 & 20
and Saturdays, December 7, 14, & 21; 7–10 p.m.
On these nights for grown-ups at the Holiday Train Show, view the
wondrous exhibition at your leisure while sipping a complimentary
cocktail. Get into the holiday spirit under the magical glow of
thousands of twinkling lights—a perfect holiday date night!
All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™
January 1–26; check dates and times at nybg.org
Join Thomas and Driver Sam on a new fun-filled, sing-along, miniperformance adventure by helping them decorate the station in time for
the big Sodor surprise party before the guest of honor arrives! Bring your
camera to have a photo-op with Thomas and capture the special day!
Visit nybg.org/priceless to get ahead-of-the-line access and VIP seating.
(Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends™ ©2014 Gullane [Thomas] Limited.)
Non-Member $30/Member $20 (Adults 21 and over)
Advance tickets recommended; includes one free cocktail
Visit nybg.org/priceless to start the night off with a champagne
pre-party at Shop in the Garden each night from 6 to 7 p.m.
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Four Seasons
Through March 31
Four Seasons is an outdoor installation of four sculptures—each
standing more than 15 feet high—by contemporary American artist
Philip Haas. Encompassing Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter,
the works are inspired by the 16th-century creations of Italian
Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo.
Four Seasons is made possible by the New York State Council on the
Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York
State Legislature.
Additional support provided by the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation
and the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Close: The Photography of
Allan Pollok-Morris
October 12–March 16
The title of the exhibition, “Close,” is a traditional Scottish term
used to describe a landscape so inspirational that it seems close to
heaven. Allan Pollok-Morris, landscape photographer and journalist,
spent several years traveling throughout Scotland in search of new
works in landscape design and land art, with the aim of capturing
“everyday” images from the point of view of those who originally
created them.
About the Photographer
About the Artist
Philip Haas is an American artist and filmmaker. He has
presented solo exhibitions at the Kimbell Art Museum in
Fort Worth, Texas, and London’s Dulwich Picture
Gallery.
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Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
Allan Pollok-Morris’ photography of landscape, land art,
and design has been featured in gallery exhibitions in
some of the most visited institutions in the world. His
work focuses on people and places.
Fall Forest Weekends
Tropical Paradise
November 2 & 3 and 9 & 10; 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
January 18–February 23
Explore the Thain Family Forest, the largest remaining tract of
old-growth forest in New York City, and immerse yourself in the
magnificent colors of fall foliage. See the Forest from a different
perspective with a scenic canoe trip down the Bronx River and spot
birds that call this woodland home. Tree-climbing demonstrations,
guided tours, and more make for an unforgettable autumn
experience.
Take refuge from winter by retreating to Tropical Paradise—a
showcase of the Haupt Conservatory’s permanent collection,
including palms, tropical fruit, flowering vines, birds of paradise,
and heliconias. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation without leaving
New York.
Valentine’s Day Dates at Tropical Paradise
February 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; February 15, 5–7 p.m.
For Families: Tree-rific Trees
November 1–15
Visit the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden to see the enormous
tree cookies of a giant sequoia and a white oak, and participate in
other hands-on fun (see p. 11 for more details).
Treat yourself and your loved one to Tropical Paradise. Indulge
your senses in the love-inspiring qualities of dark chocolate, bubbly
beverages, and plant-based aphrodisiacs, while learning juicy tidbits
of knowledge from our guides stationed throughout the Haupt
Conservatory. Stroll through this exotic, lush wonderland with
complimentary champagne in hand and enjoy a local romantic
retreat. Separate ticket required; for more information, visit
nybg.org/priceless
Sponsored by:
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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FOR
KIDS: PROGRAMS
CLASSESEVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
AND &
SPECIAL
FOR KIDS: PROGRAMS & CLASSES
Every day at the Garden families can embark on an exciting adventure
to discover the world of plants. Each season brings new opportunities
to explore and to make lifelong connections with nature.
The Children’s Gardening Program is a part of the MetLife Healthy Families Program at the Garden,
made possible through the generous support of
Community Garden Programs sponsored by
Programs in the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden are supported by the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, Inc., Amy Goldman
Fowler, Ph.D., Robert F. Gossett, Jr., the Marion Moore Foundation, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Newman’s Own Foundation, and
Jill and Alan Rappaport.
Additional leadership support for Children’s Education Programs is provided by the Altman Foundation, Mr. and Mrs.
Jonathan C. Clay, Con Edison, Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, Inc., Eugene and Emily Grant Family Foundation, The Everett
Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Mrs. Andrew Heiskell, Motorola Solutions Foundation, the Stavros
Niarchos Foundation, and The Palm Foundation.
The Ruth Rea Howell Family
Garden is the centerpiece of the
Edible Academy. Together they
provide plenty of fun for adults
and kids alike, with cooking
demonstrations in the Whole
Foods Market® Family Garden Kitchen;
daily, family-friendly activities; and handson gardening.
Dig! Plant! Grow!
Hands-On Gardening
Activities
Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden
Open daily through October 27; 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Plants and imaginations grow at the Howell
Family Garden, where kids are allowed—no,
encouraged!—to play in the dirt. Display
gardens, such as the Global Gardens and
the Breakfast Bowl, and daily interactive
gardening activities delight and inspire.
Pollinator Pals: Bees and Butterflies
Through October 11
Join us to learn about honeybees and the
monarch butterflies migrating through the
Family Garden on their way to Mexico.
Children’s Gardening
Program
MasterCard Family Dinners with
Mario Batali’s Chefs
Outdoor Nature Exploration
Fall session begins September 7
Saturday, September 21
& Sunday, September 29; 5–7:30 p.m.
Open daily during regular Garden hours;
Guided Activities:
Tuesdays–Fridays; 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays; 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
This hands-on program offered in spring,
summer, and fall allows kids ages 3 to 12
to plant, tend, and harvest vegetables,
and provides lessons on gardening topics
from apples to worms. To learn more and
register, call 718.817.8181 or visit
nybg.org/cgp
Celebrate the Edible Academy and Mario Batali’s
Kitchen Gardens with chefs from the Batali
& Bastianich Hospitality Group’s acclaimed
restaurants. Each dinner features a three-course,
family-style menu designed by one of Mario’s
chefs using fresh, seasonal ingredients like those
grown in their Family Garden beds. Also enjoy
hands-on gardening and craft activities, live
Mario Batali’s Kitchen
cooking demonstrations by top chefs in the
Gardens
outdoor Whole Foods Market® Family Garden
Through October 27
Kitchen, and more. Programming geared for
Kids can explore with Mario’s Menu Mystery
kids ages 4 to 12. Learn more and get tickets at
game, featuring favorite vegetables and
nybg.org/batali
herbs from nine of his restaurant’s kitchens,
including Otto and Del Posto.
Cooking Demonstrations
Through October 27
Cooking demonstrations take place every
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 and
4 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market® Family
Garden Kitchen.
Sponsored by:
Scarecrow Weekend
The Edible Academy Fall Benefit
Dinner at Mario Batali’s Otto
Enoteca Pizzeria
Monday, October 28; 6:30–9 p.m.
At this festive family-style affair, mingle with
Chef Batali and be treated to an enotecastyle cocktail hour and a three-course dinner
offering the finest selections from Chef Batali’s
Otto menu. For information and tickets, visit
nybg.org/edibleacademy
October 12–14
Help us dress up a scarecrow to fill our
garden with friendly faces as we prepare for
fall harvest. One scarecrow per family.
Edible Academy Harvest Adventure
Goodnight, Garden
Creepy Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Sunday, September 15; 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Kids 5+
Budding Masters
Kids can explore their inner artists with
interactive workshops that connect nature
and art. Programs span a wide spectrum of
disciplines, including painting, sculpture,
architecture, and design, while delivering
memorable experiences. Learn more at
nybg.org/buddingmasters
Sponsored by:
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Explore nature and plant science through
seasonally changing programs, themed
galleries, and hands-on activities in the
William and Lynda Steere Discovery
Center as well as through outdoor
exploration of the 12-acre Adventure
Garden.
Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, October 19, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.,
Kids 8+
Gingerbread Adventures: From
Science to Construction
Saturdays, December 7 & 14; 10 a.m.–12 p.m.,
Kids 5+
Valentine’s Day Sweets of the Garden
Saturday, February 15; 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Kids 5+
(5–10 year-olds)
February 17–21; 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Using the Adventure Garden, the tropical
and desert plants in the Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory, and the Thain Family
Forest and Bronx River, kids explore the
fascinating world of plants and participate
in exciting experiments, hands-on
activities, and fun science games and
crafts. To learn more and register, please
call 718.817.8181.
The Haunted Pumpkin Garden
Birthday Parties
at the Garden
See page 2.
Birthday parties at the Garden are fun and
educational!
September 21–October 31
TREE-rific Trees
November 1–15
Dig deeper into the magnificent world of
fall trees, from roots to branches. Learn
to think like a scientist and track the
changing colors of the leaves. Take a break
from your research to count the rings of a
giant sequoia and a white oak!
Holiday Adventures
November 15–January 12
See page 6.
Tropical Discoveries
and Wintertime Wonders
January 14–February 28
October 15–27
Join us as we prepare the garden for
the change in seasons and learn how to
save seeds from your favorite plants and
vegetables.
Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Winter Break Science Camp
Inside the cozy William and Lynda Steere
Discovery Center, kids of all ages can take
a closer look at the differences between
tropical and temperate plants. Pot up a
specimen plant to take home and compare
its characteristics with foliage in your
neighborhood. Make bark rubbings,
count tree rings, and head back into the
winter garden with a field notebook to
discover the vital sparks of life that lie just
below the surface of this quiet season.
Your Party Package Includes:
• Garden instructor to conduct seasonal
activities and a scavenger hunt
• Decorative paper goods and party
materials
• Organic juice boxes, bottled water, and
delicious pizza
• Complimentary guest parking
• All-Garden Pass for each guest, including
all exhibitions and Tram Tour—the
ultimate party favor!
For information regarding seasonal
pricing and availability, call 718.817.8687
or e-mail [email protected]
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN,
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GREEN SPACE
IN NEW YORK CITY, IS A PLACE FOR
CELEBRATION.
Join us at upcoming family-friendly cultural
activities and programs as part of “It’s
Your Garden,” a program of community
outreach presented by JPMorgan Chase
& Co. Children’s activities, lectures,
demonstrations, live performances, and
more are all part of the lineup this fall and
winter for “It’s Your Garden.” And that’s not
all—on hand will be information about
access to career training opportunities, job
openings, and educational programs for kids,
teens, and adults.
September: Fiesta de Flores
September 25; 5:30–8 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with
a festival of flowers. Enjoy music, dancing,
crafts, food tastings, and more.
November: Puerto Rican
Heritage Day
Date and time to be announced
Join us for a celebration of Puerto Rican
Heritage Month. Learn about drums
and their role in Puerto Rican culture
and history, have fun at a mask-making
workshop, and enjoy traditional dancers
performing to live music.
February: Black History Day
Date and time to be announced
Explore African-American culture at the
Garden during Black History Month. Enjoy
art workshops, storytelling, and special
performances of traditional African dance
and drumming.
For more information and to learn
about upcoming events, visit
nybg.org/itsyourgarden
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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FOR
ADULTS: PROGRAMS
& CLASSES
EXHIBITIONS
AND SPECIAL
EVENTS
FOR ADULTS: PROGRAMS & CLASSES
EXHIBITIONS
Change your career. Beautify
your green space. Exercise your
creativity. Renew your spirit.
The New York Botanical Garden
has hundreds of classes to educate,
inspire, and guide you. Take a
single-session course or dig
deeper with one of our many
Certificate programs.
A Season in Poetry
Saturday, September 21; 4 p.m., in the Jane Watson Irwin Perennial
Garden
Celebrate the fall season with renowned poets Patricia Carlin,
Adam Fitzgerald, and John Murillo, reading classic favorites as
well as their own work.
Co-presented with the Poetry Society of America
A Season in Poetry is made possible by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo
and the New York State Legislature.
ANDREW CARNEGIE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
Ginkgo: The Tree That Time Forgot
Professor Sir Peter Crane, FRS
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m.
Reception and booksigning to follow
Sotheby’s, 1334 York Avenue, at East 72nd Street, Manhattan
Home Gardening Demonstrations
Select Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.
A Sampling of Engaging
Classes Offered This Fall
and Winter
Landscape Design Portfolios
Lecture Series
Class prices vary; visit nybg.org/adulted
This popular series of evening lectures
features outstanding, award-winning
designers who discuss their significant
landscape projects, providing insight
into their working methods and design
philosophies.
• Harsh Beauty, Christine Ten Eyck
Monday, September 23
• The Planetary Garden, Gilles Clément,
Tuesday, October 22
• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
Mary Margaret Jones
Monday, November 4
Fundamentals of Gardening I
4 Thursdays, Sept. 19–Oct. 10;
10 a.m.–1 p.m., NYBG
Tai Chi for Peace of Mind and Body
6 Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2; 10–11 a.m., NYBG
Ikebana: A Comprehensive Approach
3 Thursdays, Oct. 17–31; 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Midtown
Education Center
Botanical Drawing for Beginners
4 Thursdays, Oct. 17–Nov. 7; 6–9 p.m., Midtown
Education Center
Make a Herbal Medicine Kit
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 6–9 p.m., Midtown Education
Center
Native Grasses: Providing Fall
Splendor
Saturday, Nov. 2; 10 a.m.–1 p.m., NYBG
Botany of The Hunger Games
Tuesday, Nov. 5; 6–8 p.m., Midtown Education
Center
Designing for Biodiversity
2 Tuesdays, Nov. 5 & 12; 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., NYBG
Home-Brewing Workshop
Sunday, Dec. 1; 10 a.m.–1 p.m., NYBG
Landscape Design History
8 Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 25; 2–5 p.m., NYBG
Floral Design Fundamentals: Style
6 Wednesdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 19; 6:15–8:55 p.m.,
Midtown Education Center
6:30–7:30 p.m., Midtown Education Center
Each lecture: Non-Member $25/
Member $22
All three lectures: Non-Member $68/
Member $61
Support provided by The Heimbold Foundation
14th Annual Winter Lecture
Series
Three Thursdays; 10 a.m.–12 p.m., NYBG
Leading experts at the forefront of horticulture,
garden design, and sustainable practices
share their approaches and wisdom on
contemporary gardening in this year’s series.
• Kirstenbosch, Brian J. Huntley, January 30
• Sculpting the Land, Kim Wilkie
February 20
• Designing with Native Plants
Thomas Rainer, March 20
Funded in part by the Barbara Cushing Paley Fund
Each lecture: Non-Member $35/
Member $31
All-Day Saturday Programs
Wellness Saturday: A Natural
Approach
October 19, Midtown Education Center
• Intro to Herbal Medicine,
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
•Allergy Relief with Herbs,
12:45–2:45 p.m.
•Create Your Own Food Cleanse,
3–5 p.m.
Apartment Gardener’s Saturday
November 9, Midtown Education Center
• Creating an Indoor Garden,
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Growing Herbs Indoors, 12:45–2:45 p.m.
• Orchids at Home, 3–5 p.m.
Wake Up Your Garden!
March 1, NYBG
• Soil Basics: Get It Right!, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Jump-Start Your Garden!, 12:45–2:45 p.m.
• Pruning: Shape-Up for Spring, 3–5 p.m.
Capturing Trees:
A Conversation with Larry
Lederman
Saturday, October 26, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., NYBG
Larry Lederman will present images from
his signature book, Magnificent Trees of The
New York Botanical Garden, a collection of
250 spectacular photographs, and share his
technical, creative, and philosophical insights
into the art of nature photography. Taken in
all seasons and at all times of day, Lederman’s
poetic images capture the wonder, mystery,
and ever-changing moods of these incredible
specimens.
Non-Member $25/Member $22
All three lectures: Non-Member $95/
Member $84
Hundreds of day, evening, and weekend classes are offered this fall and winter in our 250 spectacular acres in
the Bronx and at our Midtown Education Center on West 44th Street, 2 blocks from Grand Central Terminal.
Browse all classes and register at nybg.org/adulted or call 800.322.NYBG (6924).
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Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
Join Sonia Uyterhoeven, Gardener for Public Education, for
seasonal plant care tips that you can use to keep your home
garden and containers thriving.
Greenmarket
Wednesdays through November 27; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Garden’s farmers market abounds with locally grown
produce, fresh baked goods, and other specialty items. The
MetLife Healthy Families Program expands nutrition education
and promotes exercise at the Botanical Garden. Pick up a
Healthy Families walking map at the Greenmarket.
Organized in conjunction with Greenmarket, a program of GrowNYC
Tours
Guided Tours & Roaming Experts
Daily
Join our expert volunteers for an in-depth look at favorite
collections and other highlights.
Bird Walks
Saturdays, beginning September 7 (except November 23); 11 a.m.
The diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a
chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year.
Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an
expert.
Audio Tours
Learn about the Garden’s collections and exhibitions and find out
what’s in flower directly from your cell phone. Look for Audio
Tour signs around the grounds or access tours at nybg.org
App Tours
Download these free apps from iTunes:
Wild Medicine
Includes detailed information about some of the most
important plants showcased in the Haupt Conservatory and
features Interactive Healing, an augmented reality experience
that demonstrates the plants’ healing properties by overlaying
interactive 3-D animations onto real space.
Sponsored by:
NYBG in Bloom
Choose from two walking tours, or create your own route.
Other features include garden descriptions and photos, audio
commentary, and visitor information.
Inspired by the historic ginkgo that has thrived in London’s
Kew Gardens since the 1760s, Professor Peter Crane will
discuss the history of ginkgo from its mysterious origin through
its proliferation, drastic decline, and ultimate resurgence. He
will also highlight the cultural and social significance of ginkgo:
its medicinal and nutritional uses, its power as a source of
artistic and religious inspiration, and its importance as one of
the world’s most popular street trees, as explored in his new
book, Ginkgo: The Tree That Time Forgot, released in March
2013.
Professor Crane, Distinguished Counsellor to the Board of
The New York Botanical Garden, is Carl W. Knobloch, Jr.
Dean and Professor of Botany at the Yale School of Forestry
and Environmental Studies. His work focuses on the diversity
of plant life: its origin and fossil history, current status, and
conservation and use. From 1992 to 1999 he was director
of the Field Museum in Chicago and from 1999 to 2006 he
was director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Elected to
the Royal Society in 1998, he is also a fellow of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences, foreign associate of the U.S.
National Academy of Sciences, a foreign member of the Royal
Swedish Academy of Sciences, and a member of the German
Academy Leopoldina. In 2004 he was knighted in the U.K. for
services to horticulture and conservation.
Following the lecture, Professor Crane will sign copies of his
book, which will be available for purchase.
Complimentary for Garden Patrons
R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or call 718.817.8553.
Non-Member $39/Member $35
Seating is limited, so please register early at nybg.org/adulted,
or call 718.817.8747 and request 142GAR808, Sotheby’s.
Registration will be accepted at the door only if seating is available.
Support for the Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture has been provided
by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
This event is generously underwritten and hosted by
Made possible in part by
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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MEMBERS-ONLY
EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS AND
SHOPPING, DINING,
& GROUPS
EXHIBITIONS
Join us on one or more of these upcoming trips and tours. Space is limited and reservations are on a firstcome, first-served basis. To reserve your spot, please e-mail [email protected] or call 718.817.8703.
Trips
Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate:
House and Grounds Tour
September 18; 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Meet at Historic Hudson Valley’s Visitor Center
$65; includes admission, guided tour, and gourmet
bagged lunch
Take a guided tour through the main floor
of the lavish six-story stone house, the art
galleries, the Inner Garden and West Terrace,
and the Coach Barn with its collection of
antique carriages and classic automobiles.
End with a gourmet bagged lunch provided
by Tastefully Yours Café.
Planting Fields and John P. Humes
Japanese Stroll Garden
September 26; 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Meet at NYBG
$120; includes transportation, admissions, two guided
tours, and lunch
Enjoy a guided tour of Coe Hall, a Tudor
Revival mansion, and then stroll through
the gardens at Planting Fields, one of
Long Island’s premier public arboretums
and historic sites. A catered lunch will be
provided by Periwinkles. The next stop is
a guided walk through the Japanese Stroll
Garden, one mile away.
Please note that the Japanese Stroll Garden has
unpaved walkways, steps, and hills.
Cloisters & Garden Tour with Gourmet
Lunch at New Leaf Restaurant
September 27; 12:30–3 p.m.
Meet at the New Leaf Restaurant
$105; includes gourmet lunch, admission,
and guided tour
Enjoy locally grown food at New Leaf
Restaurant, a beautifully restored 1930s
stone cottage, located in Fort Tryon Park.
Head to The Cloisters for a guided tour of
their art and architecture collection from
medieval Europe.
National Historic Sites:
Olana & Cedar Grove
October 25; 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Meet at NYBG
$100; includes transportation, continental breakfast,
2 guided tours, and all gratuities
Admire Olana’s breathtaking 250-acre
landscape and Hudson River views, and
enjoy a guided tour of the 19th-century,
Persian-style home of premier landscape
painter Frederic Edwin Church. Tour Cedar
Grove, home of Thomas Cole, American
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painter and founder of the Hudson River
School. Have lunch on your own in the
charming village, Catskill, and peruse its
antique shops and boutiques.
Bronx Trolley Tour: Woodlawn
Cemetery & Bartow-Pell Mansion
October 30 and November 7; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Meet at NYBG
$80; includes two guided tours and transportation
Join us on the Bronx Trolley to visit sites
that capture the beauty of fall foliage and
the Bronx’s rich history. Take in Woodlawn
Cemetery’s history, landscape design, and
architecture while enjoying the beautiful
tree collection. Then, travel to a hidden gem
nestled in a richly wooded area of Pelham
Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion. On both
days enjoy a midday stop at Arthur Avenue
for lunch on your own.
Holiday Trolley Tour of Historic Bronx
Houses
Curator-led Tours
Reservations will be accepted starting one
month prior to tour date.
Rock Garden
Kristin Schleiter, AVP, Outdoor Gardens
September 12; 11 a.m.
Bronx River
Wayne Cahilly, Manager of the Lionel
Goldfrank III Institutional Mapping
Department
September 19; 11 a.m.
Native Plant Garden
December 11, 18, & 20; 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Meet at NYBG
$80; includes transportation, admission, and three
guided tours
Brian Sullivan, VP, Landscape, Outdoor
Collections and Gardens
Board an old-fashioned trolley for tours
of three of the historic homes featured in
the Holiday Train Show. Stops will include
the Van Cortlandt House Museum, the
Valentine-Varian House, and the Bartow-Pell
Mansion. A midday stop at Arthur Avenue
for some lunch and shopping rounds out
this full day.
Deanna Curtis, Curator of Woody Plants
Longwood Gardens’ Holiday:
A Tradition
December 13, 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Meet at NYBG
$140; includes transportation, Yuletide-buffet
luncheon, admission, meeting with curator,
and gratuities
This year stay a little longer to get a full view
of dazzling, twinkling lights, beautifully lit
fountains, performances, and magnificently
adorned trees. Poinsettias, amaryllis,
artemesia, begonias, cyclamen, hybrid
lilies, red-berried plants, and many other
flowers flourish inside acres of heated glass
conservatories.
Philadelphia International Flower
Show 2014: ARTiculture
March 6 & 7; 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Meet at NYBG
$100; includes continental breakfast, snacks,
transportation, and admission
The most popular flower show in the U.S.,
Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
The Garden can be enjoyed
individually—shop for gifts,
peruse a wonderful selection
of garden books, treat yourself
to a lovely lunch—or shared
with others—plan a group tour
with friends, celebrate your
child’s birthday, or cater
a special event.
this indoor event is the largest in the world,
stretching across 10 acres of beautiful
displays of creative garden designs and
flower crafts. The show will focus on how
landscapes, gardens, and floral arrangements
have inspired artists from the Old Masters to
the impressionists to today’s postmodernists.
September 26; 11 a.m.
Azalea Garden: Fall Foliage
October 23; 11 a.m.
Thain Family Forest: Fall Foliage
Jessica Schuler, Director of the Thain Family
Forest
October 30; 11 a.m.
Nolen Greenhouses
Jessica Clarke, Associate Curator of
Glasshouse Collections
Shop in the Garden
Group Tours & Tickets
Discover signature items for home
and garden, and find new and unusual
plants and bulbs for the holiday season,
nature-inspired toys, distinctive personal
accessories, Garden exhibition-related
items, and more. Holiday decorating and
gift-giving are made easy with unique
decor items to choose from and something
for everyone on your list. Wrapping and
shipping services are available on site and
online at nybgshop.org.
Plan a memorable outing for friends, family,
or colleagues. Groups of 15 or more adults
receive a discount on full-price admission
and personalized service from our expert
and friendly staff. Both guided and selfguided tours are available. Add a special
touch to your tour with a fine meal or
afternoon tea. Enjoy a continental breakfast,
plated or buffet lunch, or elegant reception
in one of our lovely Cafes or the historic
Lillian and Amy Goldman Stone Mill.
Purchases in the Shop and online support the Garden’s
pursuit of excellence in horticulture, plant research and
conservation, and education.
For reservations or more information,
call 718.817.8687 or e-mail
[email protected]
Shop anytime at
Events & Facility Rental
Cafes
January 29; 11 a.m.
Extend your Garden experience at one of
our two Cafes: The Garden Cafe serves
hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, soups, a
daily hot entrée, grilled options, vegetarian
options, kids’ meals, snacks, and beverages.
The Leon Levy Visitor Center Cafe serves
sandwiches, salads, pastries, snacks, and
beverages.
Benenson Ornamental Conifers
Sponsored by:
Deanna Curtis, Curator of Woody Plants
Look for “Better For You Choices” from Pepsico,
and special MasterCard Meal Deals.
November 6 & 7; 11 a.m.
Haupt Conservatory:
Palms of the World
Jessica Clarke, Associate Curator of
Glasshouse Collections
February 19; 11 a.m.
Clean-Up Days:
Thain Family Forest
Wednesdays: September 18, October 2, and
November 6
The New York Botanical Garden offers
stunning settings for all occasions, whether
a wedding, corporate event, or photo or film
shoot. For more information about facility
rental, call Special Events at 718.817.8885.
For more information about catering events
in 2013 call 718.220.0300. For information
about catering events in 2014 call
718.817.8525. Or visit nybg.org/eventrental
Event sites include:
• Lillian and Amy Goldman Stone Mill
• Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
• Conservatory Tent
• Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden
• Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
• Garden Terrace Room
• Ross Hall
Celebrate Your Child’s
Birthday at the Garden
Garden birthday parties are both fun
and educational! During the fall and
winter, parties are held in private areas
of our Children’s Adventure Garden,
Family Garden, and the Conservatory
GreenSchool. Special birthday party
activities are planned every weekend during
the Holiday Train Show.
Your Party Package Includes:
• Garden instructor to conduct seasonal
activities and a scavenger hunt
• Decorative paper goods and party
materials
• Organic juice boxes, bottled water, and
delicious pizza
• Complimentary guest parking
• All-Garden Pass admission for each guest,
including all exhibitions and Tram Tour—
the ultimate party favor!
For information regarding seasonal pricing
and availability, call 718.817.8687 or e-mail
[email protected]
Commitment to Sustainability
Menus incorporate the freshest regional and
organic ingredients whenever possible, and
a comprehensive recycling and composting
program is practiced.
Greening the Garden sponsored by:
Assist our Forest team with invasive species
management and removal, restoration
planting, trail maintenance, and trash
sweeps. Water and snacks will be provided;
please wear sun protection and comfortable
gardening clothes.
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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FALL–WINTER
EXHIBITIONSCALENDAR
AND SPECIAL EVENTS
FALL–WINTER CALENDAR
There’s always more to explore!
In addition to the exhibitions and
events listed below, the Garden
offers an extensive program of
Adult Education classes (see page
12 or visit nybg.org/adulted),
guided tours, and activities. Get
more information and plan your
visit at nybg.org
SEPTEMBER
EXHIBITIONS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Four Seasons, p. 8
• The Haunted Pumpkin Garden, beginning
September 21, p. 2
FOR ADULTS
• Bird Walks, Saturdays, p. 13
• Greenmarket, Wednesdays, p. 13
• Home Gardening Demonstrations, select
Saturdays & Sundays, p. 13
• A Season in Poetry, September 21, p. 13
• Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture
Series, September 23, p. 12
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
• Cooking Demonstrations, p. 10
• Dig! Plant! Grow! Hands-On Gardening
Activities, p. 10
• Mario Batali’s Kitchen Gardens, p. 10
• Pollinator Pals, p. 10
• Children’s Gardening Program, beginning
September 7, p. 10
• Edible Academy Harvest Adventure,
September 15, p. 10
• MasterCard Family Dinners with Mario
Batali’s Chefs, September 21 & 29, p. 10
• Pumpkin Carver’s Studio, Saturdays &
Sundays, beginning September 21, p. 3
• Ugh! Bugs & Creepy Creatures of
Halloween, Saturdays & Sundays,
beginning September 21, p. 3
GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS
• Home Gardening Center, Jane Watson
Irwin Perennial Garden, Ladies’ Border,
Native Plant Garden, Peggy Rockefeller
Rose Garden, Seasonal Walk
MEMBER TRIPS AND TOURS*
• Rock Garden Tour, September 12, p. 14
• Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate: House and
Grounds Tour, September 18, p. 14
• Thain Family Forest Clean-Up Day,
September 18, p. 14
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• Bronx River Tour, September 19, p. 14
• Native Plant Garden Tour, September 26,
p. 14
• Planting Fields and John P. Humes
Japanese Stroll Garden, September 26,
p. 14
• Cloisters & Garden Tour with Gourmet
Lunch at New Leaf Restaurant, September
27, p. 14
OCTOBER
EXHIBITIONS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Four Seasons, p. 8
• The Haunted Pumpkin Garden, through
October 31, p. 2
• Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden,
October 5–27, p. 4
• Close: The Photography of Allan PollokMorris, beginning October 12, p. 8
FOR ADULTS
• Bird Walks, Saturdays, p. 13
• Greenmarket, Wednesdays, p. 13
• Home Gardening Demonstrations, select
Saturdays & Sundays, p. 13
• Ikebana Weekend: The Art of Japanese
Flower Arranging, October 5 & 6, p. 4
• Kiku Poetry Walk, October 5–27, p. 5
• Self-Guided Tree Tour, October 5–27, p. 5
• Taiko Drumming, Saturdays & Sundays,
October 5–27, p. 4
• Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture,
October 16, p. 13
• Wellness Saturday, October 19, p. 12
• Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture
Series, October 22, p. 12
• Bonsai Weekend, October 26 & 27, p. 4
• Capturing Trees: A Conversation with
Larry Lederman, October 26, p. 12
• Kiku Poetry Reading, October 27, p. 5
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
• Cooking Demonstrations, through
October 27, p. 10
Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
• Dig! Plant! Grow! Hands-On Gardening
Activities, through October 27, p. 10
• Mario Batali’s Kitchen Gardens, through
October 27, p. 10
• Pollinator Pals, through October 11, p. 10
• Pumpkin Carver’s Studio, Saturdays &
Sundays, through October 31, p. 3
• Ugh! Bugs & Creepy Creatures of
Halloween, Saturdays & Sundays, through
October 31, p. 3
• Gone Batty! Live Bat Encounter, October
12–14, p. 3
• Scarecrow Weekend, October 12–14, p. 10
• Goodnight, Garden, October 15–27, p. 10
• Spooky Nighttime Adventures, October 18,
19, 25, & 26, p. 3
• Creepy Pumpkin Carving Workshop,
October 19, p. 10
• Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend, October
19 & 20, p. 3
• The Edible Academy Fall Benefit Dinner,
October 28, p. 10
GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS
• Home Gardening Center, Jane Watson
Irwin Perennial Garden, Ladies’ Border,
Native Plant Garden, Peggy Rockefeller
Rose Garden, Seasonal Walk
• Peak Fall Foliage
• Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple
Collection
MEMBER TRIPS AND TOURS*
• Thain Family Forest Clean-Up Day,
October 2, p. 14
• Azalea Garden: Fall Foliage Tour, October
23, p. 14
• National Historic Sites: Olana & Cedar
Grove, October 25, p. 14
• Bronx Trolley Tour: Woodlawn Cemetery
& Bartow-Pell Mansion, October 30, p. 14
• Thain Family Forest: Fall Foliage Tour,
October 30, p. 14
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
EXHIBITIONS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Four Seasons, p. 8
• Close: The Photography of Allan PollokMorris, p. 8
• Fall Forest Weekends, November 2 & 3,
9 & 10, p. 9
• Holiday Train Show, beginning November
16, p. 6
EXHIBITIONS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Four Seasons, p. 8
• Close: The Photography of Allan PollokMorris, p. 8
• Holiday Train Show, p. 6
• Holiday Adventures, through January 12, p. 6
• All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™,
January 1–26, p. 7
• Tropical Discoveries and Wintertime
Wonders, beginning January 14, p. 11
FOR ADULTS
• Benenson Ornamental Conifers, Native
Plant Garden, Ross Conifer Arboretum,
The Winter Landscape
FOR ADULTS
• Bird Walks, Saturdays (except November
23), p. 13
• Greenmarket, Wednesdays, through
November 27, p. 13
• Home Gardening Demonstrations, select
Saturdays & Sundays, p. 13
• Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series,
November 4, p. 12
• Apartment Gardener’s Saturday, November
9, p. 12
• Holiday Poetry Walk, starting November 16,
p. 7
• Holiday Poetry Reading, November 23, p. 7
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
• Bird Walks, Saturdays, p. 13
• Holiday Poetry Walk, p. 7
• Bar Car Nights, December 6, 7, 14, 20, &
21, p. 7
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
• Holiday Adventures, p. 6
• Gingerbread Adventures: From Science to
Construction, December 7 & 14, p. 10
GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS
• Benenson Ornamental Conifers, Ladies’
Border, Native Plant Garden, Ross Conifer
Arboretum
MEMBER TRIPS AND TOURS*
• Holiday Trolley Tour of Historic Bronx
Houses, December 11, 18, & 20, p. 14
• Longwood Gardens’ Holiday: A Tradition,
December 13, p. 14
• TREE-rific Trees, November 1–15, p. 9 & 11
• Holiday Adventures, beginning November
JANUARY
15, p. 6
EXHIBITIONS AND
• Holiday Tree Lighting, November 16, p. 6
SPECIAL EVENTS
GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS
• Four Seasons, p. 8
• Jane Watson Irwin Perennial Garden,
• Close: The Photography of Allan PollokLadies’ Border, Native Plant Garden
Morris, p. 8
• Fall Foliage
• Holiday Train Show, through January 12,
• Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple
p. 6
Collection
• Tropical Paradise, beginning January 18,
p. 9
MEMBER TRIPS AND TOURS*
• Nolen Greenhouses Tour, November 6 & 7,
p. 14
• Thain Family Forest Clean-Up Day,
November 6, p. 14
• Bronx Trolley Tour: Woodlawn Cemetery &
Bartow-Pell Mansion, November 7, p. 14
FOR ADULTS
• Bird Walks, Saturdays, p. 13
• Holiday Poetry Walk, through January 12,
p. 7
• 14th Annual Winter Lecture Series,
January 30, p. 12
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS
MEMBER TRIPS AND TOURS*
• Haupt Conservatory: Palms of the World,
January 29, p. 14
FEBRUARY
EXHIBITIONS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Four Seasons, p. 8
• Close: The Photography of Allan PollokMorris, p. 8
• Tropical Paradise, through February 23, p. 9
FOR ADULTS
• Bird Walks, Saturdays, p. 13
• Valentine’s Day Dates at Tropical Paradise,
February 14 & 15, p. 9
• 14th Annual Winter Lecture Series,
February 20, p. 12
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
• Tropical Discoveries and Wintertime
Wonders, through February 28, p. 11
• Valentine’s Day Sweets of the Garden,
February 15, p. 10
• Winter Break Science Camp, February
17–21, p. 11
MEMBER TRIPS AND TOURS*
• Benenson Ornamental Conifers, February
19, p. 14
GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS
• Ladies’ Border, The Winter Landscape
*Advance reservations required. Programs
are subject to change. For more information,
please visit nybg.org or call 718.817.8700.
All-Garden Pass details on page 18. Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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VISIT
SUPPORT
Hours
Contact Us
Garden Membership
The Perennial Society
The Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(10 a.m.–5 p.m., January 14–February 27), and the following
Mondays: September 2 (Labor Day); October 14 (Columbus
Day); November 11 (Veterans Day); December 16, 23, & 30;
January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); February 17
(Presidents’ Day).
For Holiday Train Show hours, see page 6.
Ticket Hotline: 718.817.8716
General Information: 718.817.8700
Special Events: 718.817.8885
Directions: 718.817.8779
Membership: 718.817.8703
Adult Education: 800.322.NYBG
Children’s Education: 718.817.8181
Volunteer Services: 718.817.8564
Group Tours: 718.817.8687
Development: 718.817.8553
nybg.org/contact
Members receive an entire year’s worth of benefits while helping the
Garden’s renowned horticulture, science, and education programs
to flourish. Garden Members receive year-round admission, access
to Garden programs, discounts at Shop in the Garden and on
education offerings, and exclusive invitations to special Member
Days, Trips, Tours, and Programs. For more information, please call
718.817.8703 or visit nybg.org/membership
The Perennial Society recognizes the generosity of those individuals
who are helping to secure the Garden’s future by making planned
gifts. Donors who include the Garden in their estate plans —or
establish a charitable gift annuity, charitable trust, or other form
of life-income gift—are invited to join. Perennial Society members
receive a number of special privileges, including complimentary
admission to selected Member trips and Adult Education courses,
invitations to estate planning seminars, and an annual luncheon.
For more information, please contact Lisa Sifre at 718.817.8545 or
[email protected]
Tickets
All-Garden Pass
Includes access to seasonal exhibitions, the Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory, Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, Native Plant
Garden, Rock Garden, Tram Tour (weather permitting), and
select programs as noted.
Advance online purchase is recommended for your convenience.
Pricing
All-Garden Pass tickets start at $20 for adults and $8 for children
and may differ during certain peak times. Members always receive
free All-Garden Pass access. Concerts, evening events, and Adult
Education classes require separate fees. For more information
and to see All-Garden Pass prices by date, visit nybg.org/tickets
Directions
Plan Your Visit
The Garden has a wide variety of programs and events happening
every day. Our online “Plan Your Visit” feature makes finding out
what’s happening easy. Browse by preferences and see upcoming
events and programs six months in advance. Get started today at
nybg.org/planyourvisit
Stay Connected
Want to know what’s going on at the Garden right now? There are
many ways to keep on top of Garden happenings! Find the one that’s
right for you, and we’ll keep you posted with informative, beautiful,
and interesting updates. Visit us at nybg.org/online
Getting to the Garden is easy!
Driving
The Garden (2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458) is
located off the Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road (Exit 7W)
and is easily accessible from all points in the Tri-State area.
Parking
Convenient parking starts at $12 per vehicle directly on the
Garden grounds or at a secure parking facility just a short walk
from the Garden’s Bedford Park Gate and the Metro-North
Botanical Garden Station. This garage offers 24/7 security and
covered parking for both visitors and commuters with a variety of
rate options.
Public Transportation
The Garden is just 20 minutes from Grand Central Terminal
on Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station. It is
also accessible by subway on B, D, or 4 trains to Bedford Park
Boulevard Station. For schedules and maps, visit the MTA Web
site at mta.info
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Twitter
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Flickr
YouTube
E-mail
SAVE THESE DATES IN 2014:
• The Orchid Show
March 1–April 21
• Garden Sculpture & Antiques Fair
and Spring Plant Sale
Gift Memberships
Give a gift that keeps on giving—Garden Membership! As a
Member, your friend or relative will enjoy year-round admission,
tram rides, and parking as well as discounts at Shop in the Garden
and on education programs. Order online at nybg.org, by phone at
718.817.8703, or in person at the Garden.
Volunteering
Volunteering at the Garden is a great way to expand your
knowledge of plants, give back to your community, meet new
people, and share your love of the Garden with others. Lead tours,
assist staff in various gardens, greet visitors, and more. For more
information, call 718.817.8564 or e-mail [email protected]
Garden Patrons Program
Join the Garden Patrons with a gift of $1,500 or more and
you will receive personalized and in-depth opportunities to
experience the Garden through private events and behind-thescenes programming. Your contribution will help sustain NYBG’s
vital work in plant research and conservation, education, and
horticulture. In addition to the Member benefits outlined above,
Garden Patrons enjoy unlimited free admission and parking
for six adults and six children; private, guided golf cart tours of
the Garden; and a dedicated phone line to assist with tickets,
parking, and events. To learn more, please contact Dena Tolkin at
718.817.8557 or [email protected]
Corporate Support
The Corporate Membership Program benefits include free admission
for employees, use of spectacular venues for entertaining, employee
volunteer opportunities, and more. The Garden also offers a
Corporate Sponsorship Program. For more information, please
contact Mercer Warriner at 718.817.8850 or [email protected]
Annual Fund
A gift to the Annual Fund provides essential support for all of the
Garden’s programs in horticulture, education, and plant research
and conservation. To make a contribution, please contact Krista
Stella at 718.817.8551 or [email protected]
Honor and Memorial Gifts
Celebrate a special occasion or say thank you with an Honor or
Memorial Gift to the Garden. There are also opportunities to
dedicate a book in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library or a bench in
the Garden. For more information, please contact Lisa Sifre at
718.817.8545 or [email protected] or visit nybg.org/support_the_
garden/gifts
April 25–27
• Spring Garden Party
May 3–4
• Mother’s Day Garden Party
May 10–11
For more information on getting to the Garden and parking,
call 718.817.8779 or visit nybg.org/directions
Accessibility
The New York Botanical Garden is committed to making its
exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to all who visit.
For more information, call 718.817.8649 or visit
nybg.org/accessibility
The New York Botanical Garden is located on property owned in full by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided
through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. A portion of the Garden’s general operating funds is provided by The New York City Council and The New York State Office
of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The Bronx Borough President and Bronx elected representatives in the City Council and State Legislature provide leadership funding.
The Calendar of Events is supported by The Liman Foundation.
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Admission included in All-Garden Pass /Members Free unless otherwise noted.
Buy tickets and get more information at nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
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FALL 2013–WINTER 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
See page 14 for new Member trips and tours!
Exhibition Highlights:
The Haunted Pumpkin Garden
September 21–October 31
Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden
October 5–27
Holiday Train Show
November 16, 2013–January 12, 2014
BOOK AS A GROUP AND SAVE— MEMBERS SAVE 10%
Explore our exciting upcoming exhibitions and share your Garden with friends and family! Members
receive 10% off when visiting with 15 or more people. The Garden also has event spaces suitable
for all occasions such as birthday parties for adults and children, wedding anniversaries, and baby
showers. Let the Garden’s Group Sales team plan an event your guests will remember for years to
come—customized to your tastes and budget. Call 718.817.8687 for reservations.