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It’s been a busy past two weeks in Cali, Colombi

It’s been a busy past two weeks in Cali, Colombia, as our scientists took part in #COP16, and we’re back with a recap of this important event. 🌎

Delegates from over 180 nations gathered in Colombia for @unbiodiversity’s biodiversity conference to discuss solutions to the crises our planet faces. Among them was NYBG's own delegation, including CEO Jennifer Bernstein; Chief Science Officer Dr. @mauriciodiazgranados; VP of Urban Conservation Dr. @ewsanderson; and Drs. Aleca Borsuk and Evelyn Beaury, each NYBG Assistant Curators. The critical work by this team advances real-world solutions around conservation, restoration, land use, regenerative agriculture—and plants, people, and culture. Check out a rundown of the forward-looking, collaborative work done at COP16 through the link in our bio.

#biodiversity #climate

Alongside the stunning colors and crafts of our Fa

Alongside the stunning colors and crafts of our Fall Forest Weekend activities, our Kiku—trained Japanese chrysanthemums—are this weekend’s brightest stars. 🌟

Inside the Nolen Greenhouses, you’ll find sculptural plants that represent 11 MONTHS of meticulous work by our horticulture team, resulting in a world of flowers to explore that’s unlike anything you’ll see this season. And with @taikomasala bringing their incredible drum performances to the Garden Saturday and Sunday, we’re excited for this can’t-miss celebration of inspiring Japanese traditions.

Kiku won’t last forever—they’re only on view from November 2 to 17—so make time for a greenhouse stop during this weekend’s fun at NYBG!

#Kiku #FallForestWeekends #Chrysanthemum

Coming Spring 2025, Van Gogh: Painting with Flower

Coming Spring 2025, Van Gogh: Painting with Flowers makes NYBG a canvas for the brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists. 🎨🌻

It’s your chance to revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired the Dutch master’s iconic paintings. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.

Visit the link in our bio to sign up for ticket alerts to this all-new exhibition opening May 24, 2025.

#VanGoghNYBG #PaintingWithFlowers

Opening February 15, The Orchid Show: Mexican Mode

Opening February 15, The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism carries you to the vibrant setting of Mexico City. 🌺

Set off on a journey where the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry takes center stage amid awe-inspiring displays of orchids, and wander through lush landscapes that showcase Mexico’s diverse ecosystems and rich cultures. Among settings inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán, come visit CDMX—without ever leaving the Bronx.

Orchid Nights are also BACK with 21+ evenings featuring music and dancing, cash bars, and food for purchase. Hit the link in our bio to sign up for ticket alerts, and stay tuned for ANOTHER major announcement this afternoon!

#TOSNYBG #TheOrchidShow #MexicanModernism #OrchidNights

Down the rabbit hole Alice goes! This year's giant

Down the rabbit hole Alice goes! This year's giant pumpkin carving took us to Wonderland for the final weekend of our exhibition. 🕳️🐇

BIG thanks to this year's carvers, @lennycalvincreations, @ahead.of.the.carve, @adambierton, and @theartsylefty for their hard work and unmatched skills in pulling off this frightfully imaginative scene in only ONE weekend. You'll still be able to catch the finished pumpkin in our Visitor Center until November 3 (or as long as it holds together!) And while Wonderland: Curious Nature and Fall-O-Ween may be over at NYBG, there's plenty of fall left to enjoy the beauty of the foliage here in NYC's most colorful landscape.

Stay tuned for Fall Forest Weekends, followed by the Holiday Train Show, as we make our way toward the holiday season!

Leaf locally this fall, because right now, EVERY h

Leaf locally this fall, because right now, EVERY hour is #GoldenHour at NYBG! 🍁☀️✨

We're now at peak fall color, just in time for what's shaping up to be a sunny, crisp weekend at the Garden. And with our Giant Pumpkin Palooza happening this Saturday and Sunday—with @adambierton and his fellow artists carving a 2,000+ lb. pumpkin to create a gargantuan gourd masterpiece—this is spooky season at its best. Did I mention Wonderland: Curious Nature is also in its final weekend? Come see it all before it disappears. 👀

You DON'T want to miss this weekend of New York beauty and Fall-O-Ween fun!

@marlonco.photography #FallFoliage #FallOWeen #GiantPumpkins

How did giant pumpkins get so giant? We have a pre

How did giant pumpkins get so giant? We have a pretty good idea! 🧑‍🔬

Hear from plant biologist and NYBG Cultivator Dr. Molly Edwards (@science_irl) as she digs into the biology of these gargantuan cucurbits to find out how they can pack on so many pounds (sometimes up to 50 lbs. a DAY). Then put NYBG on your calendar this Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, for our Giant Pumpkin Palooza Weekend—where @adambierton and his fellow artists tackle the task of carving one of our giants into a fantastical creation.

Learn more and get tickets to the FINAL weekend of Fall-O-Ween through the link in our bio! 🎃

#FallOWeen #Halloween #Pumpkins

Have YOU been down the rabbit hole this season? Be

Have YOU been down the rabbit hole this season? Because now is your last chance to catch Wonderland: Curious Nature! 🐰🕳

We’re into the final week of our fantastical 2024 exhibition, and as the reds and yellows of fall fill the Garden, it’s a great time to experience it for yourself. Come wander the Victorian flower displays of the Haupt Conservatory as they grow curiouser and curiouser, join us for tea at the Hudson Garden Grill, see the hearts and spades of our topiary garden on the Conservatory lawn—and leave time for all of our Fall-O-Ween fun, with pumpkins galore to explore!

Wonderland’s only here through this Sunday, October 27. Grab your tickets through the link in our bio.

#WonderlandNYBG #CuriousNature

The wait is over and your seasonal plans are set—Holiday Train Nights tickets are NOW on sale! 🎟🎄🍹

Make a night of it at the garden as the Holiday Train Show lights up after dark, and the colorful glow of the Haupt Conservatory brings the holiday spirit under glass. Bop along to your favorite holiday classics and seasonal pop hits in the Locomotive Lounge, grab a drink and a bite for purchase to warm up with holiday treats, and don’t miss hands-on gingerbread fun on offer to make your outing that much more memorable.

With nights for all ages AND 21+ events on the calendar, it’s a picture-perfect outing whether you’re visiting with family or enjoying a night on the town with friends. Hit the link in our bio to get your tickets squared away.

#HolidayTrainNights #HTSNYBG

Today marks the kick-off of #COP16—@unbiodiversi

Today marks the kick-off of #COP16—@unbiodiversity’s biannual, two-week-long biodiversity conference—and we’re proud to have NYBG scientists in attendance down in Cali, Colombia.

But what really IS biodiversity? Hear from NYBG’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Mauricio Diazgranados, to learn a little bit more about it—and why it’s so important to the health of our planet and humanity at large. Together with researchers from around the world, we’re working to ensure the beauty and variety of life on Earth is protected for future generations.

Keep an eye on our stories this week for updates from COP16 as the world’s top scientists collaborate to bring a halt to our dual climate and biodiversity crises.

#NYBGScience

Big, bigger, BIGGEST—the giant pumpkins have arr

Big, bigger, BIGGEST—the giant pumpkins have arrived in time for this weekend, and they're truly monumental! 🎃🙌

Starting with a 2207-lb. beast from Ron and Dick Wallace in Rhode Island and followed by a gargantuan 2,457-lb. pumpkin from Barry LeBlanc in New Hampshire, you might have a hard time believing these are real. The cherry on top is the BIGGEST PUMPKIN WE'VE EVER HAD with Earl Thompson's 2,670-lb. behemoth from Michigan, the 2nd largest in the WORLD this year.

Come meet the growers this Saturday and Sunday, watch them open up and deseed these giants (from the inside!), and get your questions in about how they're possible!

#FallOWeen #Halloween

After three spectacular years, author, historian,

After three spectacular years, author, historian, and NYBG Trustee @drjessicabharris hosts the closing of the African American Garden this Saturday, and you’re invited.

Join Dr. Harris for a symposium featuring a conversation with @chefkwameonwuachi, creator of NYC’s renowned restaurant Tatiana (@tatianabychefkwame) at @LincolnCenter, as well as a panel of trailblazing food scholars and community organizers who contributed to the creation of the African American Garden here at NYBG. They’ll explore the rich stories of memories and belonging told by the plants in the garden over these years, and welcome you to the closing ceremony at the collection.

Register for this free event through the link in our bio.

#AfricanAmericanGarden

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