Events and Activities
Plant Research and Conservation at The New York Botanical Garden: Events and Activities
iNaturalist Workshop - August 22
Help conserve the plants and animals of New York City! Join us in the NYBG Library for an iNaturalist workshop!
The New York City EcoFlora is compiling original observations of plants and animals across New York City. The project uses iNaturalist, which helps you record what you see in nature, interact with other nature lovers, and learn about the natural world.
Britton Gallery Talks, 2018
February – October
Intimate conversations with Garden scientists about a typical day of work include behind-the-scenes tours of Science facilities. Exclusive to Members.
New York City EcoFlora: EcoQuest Challenges
Ongoing, new challenges every month
EcoQuests, part of the NYC EcoFlora Project, challenge New Yorkers to become citizen scientists and observe, study and help conserve the native plants and animals of the City, using iNaturalist, an easy-to-use mobile App.
Saving the Plants of the World: Science in Action
Ongoing, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more than a century, scientists at The New York Botanical Garden have traveled far and wide to better understand plants and fungi. Now you can get a glimpse of their groundbreaking work via this exhibition in the Britton Science Rotunda and Gallery.
Adult Education
The Garden’s Adult Education Program offers more than 30 courses in plant science. In addition, the Botany Certificate Program allows students to select one of three areas of concentration: Field Botany, Plant Systematics, or Ethnobotany.