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Barbie Makes an Appearance in the Mertz Library
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First introduced in 1959, Barbie has since pushed through gender norms, taking on occupations like airline pilot, astronaut, doctor, scientist, athlete, and president. Read MoreVideos, What's On at NYBG
“From Here to Infinity” with Olivia, Rose, and Jose
Posted in Videos, What's On at NYBG
Together with NYBG Teen Explainers Olivia, Rose, and Jose, kids can learn about Yayoi Kusama's artistic inspirations—and use their own to make art themselves. Read MoreEnvironment & Conservation, Videos
From Tree to Sea
Posted in Environment & Conservation, Videos
Kids can join NYBG Explainer Leah for a reading of From Tree to Sea by Shelley Moore Thomas. Read MoreWhat's On at NYBG
Con Edison STEM Days Out Return to The New York Botanical Garden
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In 2020, Con Edison gave generously to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs that inspire students to imagine, invent, and engineer. Read MoreVideos, What's On at NYBG
Tree Time with Mama Miti and the NYBG Explainers
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Kids can join our NYBG Explainers from home for an activity inspired by Donna Jo Napoli's beautifully illustrated "Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees ... Read MoreHow To, Videos
Discover Evergreens & Make Your Own Swag
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Kids can discover what makes the pines, junipers, and hollies of winter truly evergreen. Read MoreHow To, Videos
Painting with Plants
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Kids can make their own watercolor paintings with plant materials found in your yard or kitchen. Read MorePlant Science, Videos
Get to Know Cattails
Posted in Plant Science, Videos
Cattails are a familiar summer sight in wetlands—and they're full of unique adaptations for kids to discover. Read MoreHow To, Videos
Creating Leaf Rubbings
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Kids can discover the artistry of nature in a single leaf—and explore their creativity as they learn about the Pan-African Flag. Read MorePlant Science, Videos
Life Under a Log
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Kids can find complex natural worlds all around them—even under a log! Read MoreSUBSCRIBE
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