The Burn Family Lilac Collection showcases this favorite American garden shrub in all of its glorious forms, colors, and scents. Stop by to smell the different specimens, catch a performance by the Bronx Arts Ensemble, and join a community mural project to paint by numbers.

Spring Stoop & Window Box Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 8, 2023; 11am–2pm
On Daffodil Hill
Learn how to beautify a stoop or a window box through a guided demonstration with Materials for the Arts.

Community Mural Project
Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2023; 11am–3pm
At the Mosholu Entrance
Create a Bronx Community Mural that will be on public display throughout the year. Designed by Lady K Fever, this color-by-number project is a collaborative creation of a Bronx-inspired mural for all to enjoy. Pick up a paint brush and showcase your artistry. L

Bronx Arts Ensemble Performance
Saturday, May 6, 2023; 2pm
This one-hour performance is presented by members of the Bronx Arts Ensemble and features a repertoire inspired by the natural world.

NYBG Farmers Market Preview
Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2023; 10am–3pm
At the Mosholu Entrance
Enjoy a preview of the NYBG Farmers Market, running every Wednesday, May 31– October 25, 2023. Purchase a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods

Bird Tour
Saturday only, May 6, 2023; 11am
Meet at the Leon Levy Visitor Center Reflecting Pool
Join an expert bird guide from NYC Audubon for a tour of NYBG’s diverse landscape to learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of avian species year-round. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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