Small, potted green bushes on a grey pathway surrounded two wooden benches and green trees and bushes.

Complimentary Programs

Member Talks & Tours

Member talks and tours are a great way to learn behind-the-scenes details from horticulturists, scientists, and other expert staff. To ensure all get a chance to participate, Members are asked to register for only one program per month.

Azalea Garden
October 17; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Get an insider’s view of this 11-acre garden with its stunning landscape design. Fall blooming azaleas will be joined by the Rhododendron Encore series, which develop new shoots and buds from midsummer to fall. You’ll also find a diverse assortment of flowering trees and shrubs, woodland perennials, bulbs, ferns, and grasses.

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Maple Collection
October 23; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

NYBG’s historic Maple Collection includes many rare and unusual maples from around the world, including cultivars of Japanese maples. Join a Horticultural curator to discuss the beauty and planting history of these distinguished and mature trees during fall foliage season.

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Questions? Contact the Membership Office at 718.817.8703, Monday–Friday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. To be added to the waitlist for a tour currently at capacity, please e-mail us with the tour name and number of reservations needed.

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