Member Programs

Gallery Talks and Curator-Led Tours are a great way to learn behind-the-scenes details about the Garden from curators, managers, and scientists. To ensure all Members get a chance to participate, Members are permitted to attend one tour per month. Reservations are required—reserve today.

Native Plant Garden
Sold out—Wait list available
Michael Hagen, Curator of the Rock Garden and Native Plant Garden
Thursday, October 3; 11 a.m.

This 3.5-acre garden celebrates the beauty of plants to northeastern North America. Nearly 100,000 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns, and grasses planted in a carefully planned contemporary design that harmonizes with the natural landscape. Michael Hagen, Curator of the Native Plant Garden, will give you a guided tour through the lush meadows to learn more about its plant life, garden design, and stunning water features.

Fall Azalea Garden
Sold out—Wait list available
Adam Dooling, Curator of Outdoor Gardens and Herbaceous Collections
Thursday, October 24; 11 a.m.

Enjoy an insider’s view of the plantings that make up this 11-acre landscape design. Fall blooming azaleas are joined by the Rhododendron Encore series, developed by Robert E. “Buddy” Lee, which grow new shoots and buds after their spring bloom for midsummer to fall flowering.

Member Programs are announced one month prior to the program date.