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Herbarium Activities for Kids
Posted in Inside our Collections
What can you see? The Steere Herbarium’s 7.8 million specimens contain a world of patterns and shapes for kids to explore at home. Read MoreEnvironment & Conservation
Earth Day 50: Still Closing the Circle
Posted in Environment & Conservation
As the world marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, NYBG's Dr. Brian Boom reflects on his own history with the very first event, NYBG's ... Read MorePlant Science, Videos
Backyard Botany: Magnolias
Posted in Plant Science, Videos
Did you know magnolias are as fascinating inside as out? Read MoreHow To, Videos
Make a Plant Champion Cape for Earth Day 50
Posted in How To, Videos
For Earth Day 50, your kids can become superheroes for the environment by repurposing their old t-shirts. Read MoreVideos, What's Beautiful Now
Take a Spring Walk Among the Tulips
Posted in Videos, What's Beautiful Now
Take a walk through the tulips with us. Read MoreHistory & People
A Message from Yayoi Kusama
Posted in History & People
Today, with the world facing COVID-19, I feel the necessity to address it with this message. Read MoreHistory & People
Victory Gardens Make a Comeback
Posted in History & People
Along with new phrases such as social distancing and flattening the curve, a term from America’s past has been popping up in recent weeks: victory ... Read MoreHistory & People, Plant Science
Daylight Studies—an Emerging Discipline
Posted in History & People, Plant Science
Daylight surrounds us, and much of life, both plant and human, depends on it. The many dimensions of daylight have recently become an emerging field ... Read MorePlant Science, Videos
Anatomy of a Plant with Arvolyn Hill
Posted in Plant Science, Videos
How much do your kids know about their favorite spring flowers? Read MoreGarden News
#LightItBlue with NYBG
Posted in Garden News
To our frontline and essential workers, thank you from everyone at NYBG for your tireless efforts in this challenging time. Read MoreSUBSCRIBE
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