Throughout July
Onsite & Online
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate the history and contributions of people with disabilities to the botanical world—past and present—and offer special tours of some of our collections.
July 10; 10:30 a.m.
Garden Grounds
The sights and scents of the season flourish across the 250 acres of the Garden. Join us for a one-hour walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers.
July 20; 12:30 p.m.
Garden Grounds
This tour, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied by an American Sign Language interpreter, gives visitors who are Deaf an enhanced experience through the magnificent trees of the New York Botanical Garden. Some of our trees have been here since before the Garden was formally established in 1891.
Check out Plant Talk articles that highlight efforts NYBG has taken to ensure the plant world is accessible and enjoyable for all.
Learn more about the THRIVE program, led by Horticultural Therapists from NYBG’s Therapeutic Horticulture program. This program is being offered again this year—visit this link to learn more!
From Plant Talk:
Thrive Program Invites Veterans to Explore the Healing Aspects of Gardening
Born in Scotland in 1783, John Claudius Loudon overcame physical hurdles in his life to become a renowned landscape gardener and author lauded by the established botanists of the 19th century. His inspiring legacy remains to this day.
Born in Germany in 1934, the effects of polio at a young age didn’t deter Riclef Grolle from growing to become one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable liverwort specialists to date. Explore his life and work on The Hand Lens.