YETI, SET, GO!

January 6 – March 31

The Yetis are here! Join us this season for a fun-filled outdoor scavenger hunt and adventure. Explore our gardens and search for all 15 of our colorful, furry friends.

Tricks, traps, treasure. At the Garden’s annual orchid exhibition, get to know the captivating plants that entice pollinators in surprising ways. Allure displays thousands of orchids and artist Kara Walker’s larger-than-life sculptures – orchids paired with the pollinators they tempt. All is fair in love and orchid pollination. Experience the drama of this breathtaking orchid exhibition during daytime hours, or through a lineup of special events. Visit nebg.org for information.

New England Dahlia Society Tuber Sale

Sunday, April 23, 11am–3:30pm

From giant dahlias over 10” in diameter to miniatures less than 2” in diameter, a wonderful selection of tubers in a wide array of forms will be available at The New England Dahlia Society’s annual tuber sale. NEDS members will also be available to provide dahlia growing advice and to help you divide your own dahlia roots.INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Baystate African Violet Society Exhibit & Sale

Saturday, April 29, 10am–5pm

Sunday, April 30, 10am–4pm

Learn general care and tips for growing African violets while viewing a wide variety of beautiful blooms on display and for sale.

Seven States Daffodil Society Show

Saturday, May 6, 1–5pm

Sunday, May 7, 10am–4pm

See top daffodil specimens on display and learn about the classes and culture of different daffodil varieties.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Massachusetts Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society Show & Sale

Saturday, May 20

SHOW: 12–5pm

SALE: 10am–5pm

Sunday, May 21

SHOW: 10am–4pm

SALE: 10am–4pm

Explore the beauty and diversity of rhododendrons and azaleas through stunning flower displays, unusual and rare plants for sale, and the chance to ask expert growers your questions.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Celebrate the passing of winter’s chill with tens of thousands of spring blooms, including daffodils, tulips, magnolias, lilacs, azaleas, and more. Find inspiration with a springthemed class or a tour and then tiptoe through our flourishing gardens, including our field of more than 25,000 daffodils – a spectacular scene unlike any other in the region.

Enhance your experience with the drop-in programs included with admission.

FAMILY AND YOUTH DROP-IN PROGRAMS

Love Letters to the Garden

Explore the Garden with a variety of self-guided activities for all ages that will lead you across the gardens.

April 1 – May 31, 10am –5pm

Spring Story Walk

Take a stroll along the Garden paths and read a story together! Enjoy this self-guided walk and be entertained with an enchanting story among the spring blossoms.

April 1 – May 31, 10am –5pm

Beats & Blooms: Spring Sing-Along

Join us for an interactive spring sing-along just for kids!

Saturday, April 15, 1–3pm

Sunday, May 21, 1–3pm

Stretch into Spring Yoga | AGES 4–8

Drop-in to learn yoga basics and practice nature inspired poses.

Date TBD

Art Exhibit

Suzan Osborn VIEWS FROM THE GARDEN

This spring come join us to celebrate the work of Suzan Osborn, a local artist who has spent years painting the gardens and landscape of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Twenty floral landscape paintings will adorn the Milton Gallery.

April 1 – May 31

ADULT EDUCATION DROP-IN PROGRAMS

Artists in the Garden

Witness the creative process across a variety of media and garden spaces.

Saturdays, April 8 and 22, 1–3pm

Saturdays, May 6 and May 20, 1–3pm

Adult Garden Activity Totes

Enhance your visit with an activity tote! Choose either an artmaking tote or a wellness tote. Return the bag at the end of your visit — and leave the garden feeling inspired and renewed.

Songs of Spring

Enjoy an afternoon of music al fresco among our seasonal blooms.

Saturday, April 29, 1–3pm

Sunday, May 7, 1–3pm

GUIDED DROP-IN TOURS

Drop In Guided Walking Tour: Spring Blooms!

Enjoy a guided tour of spring blooms throughout the Gardens.

Wednesdays, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, & 5/24 at 11am

Spring Blooms Guided Golf Cart Tours

Enjoy a 45-minute guided golf cart tour of the Gardens. Pre-registration is recommended. Please email shauerstein@nebg.org or phone 508.869.6111 x175 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited to five guests per tour.

Fridays, April 7-May 26 at 11am