{"id":49885,"date":"2015-05-01T11:08:25","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T15:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=49885"},"modified":"2015-05-01T11:08:25","modified_gmt":"2015-05-01T15:08:25","slug":"this-weekend-a-toast-to-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2015\/05\/garden-programming\/this-weekend-a-toast-to-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"This Weekend: A Toast to Spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Murray<\/a>May is upon us\u2014and may you have a fantastic weekend! The clear, warm forecast calls for perfect weather for a Garden visit. So come join us for Native Plant Garden Wine Weekend<\/a> and savor the clear spring and vibrant seasonal blooms with delicious wine tastings from local vintners from New York State and beyond. Hear experts discuss wine pairings, or take in the most beautiful parts of the Garden grounds on a guided tour. Delicious snacks will also be available for purchase from Stephen STARR Events, or you can dine in style at the newly opened Hudson Garden Grill<\/a>, NYBG’s first full-service, sit-down restaurant.<\/p>\n

Read on for complete details regarding this weekend’s special tours and programs\u2014including the full list of participating wineries\u2014and join us for the first of this season’s Spring Weekends at NYBG<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Saturday, May 2
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Bird Walk – 11 a.m.
\n<\/strong>Meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center.
\n<\/em>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 to learn about bird-friendly habitats, migrating species, and birds that make a permanent home at the Garden.<\/p>\n

Native Plant Garden Wine Weekend – 2 p.m.\u20146 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Native Plant Garden
\n<\/em>During this oenophile\u2019s weekend, purchase a souvenir wine glass to join us for a flight of palate-pleasing local wines from New York State vintners while experts on winemaking and viticulture invite you to join the conversation during presentations of their crafts. As you sip your wine, enjoy snacks for purchase and live acoustic music. Tours of the\u00a0Native Plant Garden<\/a>\u00a0by expert guides will highlight the significance of the many plant species within and round out a weekend fit for sommeliers and casual wine fans alike.<\/p>\n

Wine Tasting and Refreshments
\n<\/strong>Near the Native Plant Garden entrance
\n<\/em>Purchase a souvenir wine glass to join us for a flight of palate-pleasing local wines from New York State and beyond. Stephen STARR Events provides light refreshments for purchase to help you enjoy your afternoon at the Garden.<\/p>\n

Participating wineries include:<\/strong> (check back for new listings)<\/p>\n