The State of New York Calendar

DIG IT! Garden Bus Trips and Events 2024
BUS TRIP - February 22, 2025
Take the Rollin Garden Party Bus to the CT Flower & Garden Show on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Over 150,000 square feet of live gardens (get up close & talk with the designers), 15 seminars and demonstrations, the Federated Garden Clubs of CT’s annual Standard Flower with 12,500 sq-ft design, horticulture, botanical arts and photography competitions. Gardens galore include naturalistic, low-maintenance, native, containers, vegies, organic, herb, and pollinator gardens. Also, 300 hundred of exhibitors with displays, activities, shopping. Don't forget to bring 1/2 cup of soil for Free testing to UConn Home & Garden Education Center booth.
See Something different this year!
Questions or to register: contact mary@dig-itmag.com
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New York Botanical Garden Events - 2025
February 15 thru April 27, 2025 - The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism
Set off on a journey where tradition and contemporary artistry takes center stage amid awe-inspiring displays of orchids. Wander through lush landscapes brought into vivid relief with thousands of flowers that showcase diverse ecosystems and rich cultures. Among bright arrangements of orchids in settings inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán, come visit a paradise of tropical beauty—without ever leaving the Bronx. Orchid Nights, picture-perfect outings for age 21+ crowd featuring music and dancing, cash bars, and food for purchase among the energetic color and style of the exhibition. Fee. Tickets online.
Now thru February 28, 2025 - Black History Month Celebration
Explores the Enduring Botanical Legacy of the African Diaspora and the myriad of ways American history is defined by Black history. On-site and online— get to know storied pioneers in environmental science and agriculture, and make household names of today’s advocates building communities around representation, identity, and diversity.
February 27 - Black Flora: Revased, Revisited, and Revised 11 to Noon
Join author/gardener Teri Speight as she reflects on the journey of her
latest publication, Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard. Teri establishes a tradition of Black floriculture, profiling contemporary experts innovating in the world of flowers. Publicly sharing
their story is quite meaningful, as it connectes them with floral legacies
of the past with a new generation of plant lovers seeking examples of successful
Black floral artists and entrepreneurs. Teri shares revelations that
have redirected the floral journey of several members of the Black Flora team, showing the different ways flowers call to us: sometimes they empower
us, broaden our interests, and other times, they simply make us dig our hands deeper into the soil and discover something new. In the LuEsther T. Mertz Library. Fee. Register online.
Winter Lecture Series 11am to Noon
Presented by designers who have turned their passion for horticulture into diverse, thriving careers. They will share their philosophies, stories, and lessons learned along the way.
• February 13 - The Art of Planting Bulbs
Renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet has mastered a casual, magical technique for planting bulbs and has been commissioned to assist in the planting design of some of the world’s most prestigious public gardens. Get a peek inside her own Netherlands garden, De Theetuin in Weesp, which serves as her testing ground for planting.
• March 27 - Three Gardens on the Coast of Maine
Cassie Banning, Director of Farm & Gardens at The Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve in Seal Harbor, Maine, oversees horticultural standards across the three gardens of the Preserve’s 1,400 acres. She will share their history and horticulture maintenance practices on a behind-the-scenes tour.
In Arthur and Janet Ross Hall. Fee. For more information and to register visit https://www.nybg.org/event/25th-winter-lecture-series/
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
718-817-8700
www.nybg.org

The Garden Conservancy Events 2025
Digging Deeper Programs
An offshoot of Open Days™, Digging Deeper, an exclusive and site-specific program—includes informal talks, tours, and demonstrations with experts—that invites Open Days participants to take a closer look at the garden world. Register online.
Open Days
2025 National Speaking Tour
The National Speaking Tour brings leading thinkers and practitioners within the world of gardening to audiences throughout the US. We aim to inspire and engage those who have a passion for gardens and want to know further about the benefits that they bring to our lives and communities. Tour speaker Edmund Hollander, president of Hollander Design Landscape Architects, is joined by his partners to discuss the changing beauty, refuge, and joy that outdoor spaces provide with examples from their portfolio, from sprawling coastal retreats to country estates.
Garden Conservancy
11 Old Post Road
Cold Spring
www.gardenconservancy.org
845-265-2029

Wave Hill Events 2025
Check website to schedule a visit. Register for events on website.
February 3 - Tales from the Plant Explorer - 6 to 8:30
Join us for a botanical expedition around the world with renowned plant explorer Michael Dosmann. Wave Hill is thrilled to partner with the Explorers Club to host this presentation at their Manhattan headquarters.
Location: The Explorers Club, 46 E 70th Street, NY, NY 10021​
February 9 - Winter Birding 9:30 to 11
Free with admission. Explore Wave Hill's gardens and woodlands to observe birds in their winter habitat. Birders of all levels encouraged. Register online.
February 14 - An Evening of Romance 6-10
Experience fter dark with The David Fletcher Trio, featuring Ellisha Marie, jazz trio will sweep you off your feet with love songs from the great American songbook to postmodern favorites. Also,in The Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory, our pro photographer will share an electronic image of you; in Historic Wave Hill House; wine and beer included in your ticket; wine and cheese tasting, American Tapas and Dessert buffet. Fee. Ticket sales end February 12.
February 23 - Conservatory Family Exploration Day 10 to 3
Free with admission. Chat with garden experts, adopt a plant, explore the Conservatory and find out how a greenhouse works! Activities are drop-in and are intended for children and their adult companions.
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street, Bronx
718-549-3200, [url=http://www.wavehill.org]www.wavehill.org[/

Innisfree Garden Events 2025
February 4 - Celebrate the Winter Garden 1-2
Online workshop with acclaimed landscape designer Warren Leach, author of new book Plants for the Winter Garden. Warren will showcase stunning gardens he's designed to celebrate winter's unique beauty, offering design ideas and plant choices to help you create a winter garden. Register online.
Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel Road
Millbrook
(845) 677-8000, www.innisfreegarden.org/

Clark Botanic Garden Events 2025
Clark Botanic Garden
193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507
www.clarkbotanic.org
516-484-2208

Nassau County Museum of Art Events 2025
February 8 - Winter Forest Walk 11-12:30
With Naturalist Virginia Dankel, discover our preserve in winter. Broaden your knowledge of nature, and strengthen your power of observation. Adults only. Register online.
Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Drive
Roslyn Harbor, New York 11576
516-484-9338
www.nassaumuseum.org

Native Plant Center Events 2025
Westchester Community College
Classroom Building, Room C200
75Grasslands Road
Valhalla
914-606-7870, wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu or www.nativeplantcenter.org

Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association Events 2025
Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association
PO BOX 239
Route 9
Hyde Park
Info: 845-229-6432, info@vanderbiltgarden.org, www.vanderbiltgarden.org

The Madoo Conservancy Events 2025
The Madoo Conservancy
618 Sagg Main Street
PO Box 362
Sagaponack, NY 11962
631-537-8200, www.madoo.org

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Events 2025
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan (access: Battery Place) FREE! Information: http://bpcparks.org
6 River Terrace Events
6 River Terrace (South end of River Terrace, north of the Irish Hunger Memorial)
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (access: Chambers Street)
Battery Park City Events
At Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
Battery Place (corner of 2nd place and Battery Place)
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
2 South End Avenue (access: West Thames Street)
212-267-9700, info@bpcparks.org orwww.bpcparks.org

Stonecrop Gardens Events
Stonecrop Gardens
81 Stonecrop Lane
Cold Spring
845.265.2000, www.stonecrop.org

The Cultural Landscape Foundation Garden Dialogues
Patrons, garden owners and designers reveal creative process and collaboration that yields a great garden. Opportunities for small groups to experience beautiful gardens created by accomplished designers currently in practice. Fee.
The Cultural Landscape Foundation
1909 Que Street NW
Second Floor
Washington, D.C. 20009
202.483.0553, www.tclf.org

Hudson Valley Garden Association Events 2025
Hudson Valley Garden Association
PO Box 191, Gardiner, NY 12525
Info: 845-418-3640, info@hvga.org , www.hvga.org/

Rubin Museum of Art Events
Rubin Museum of Art
150 W. 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York
212.620.5000

Old Westbury Gardens Events
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org

Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission Events
BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 10:30-3
Palisades Parkway Exit 19 or Route 9W
845-786-2701

Sterling Forest State Park Preserve Events
Registration required. Trails can be steep and rocky, wear hiking shoes. Hike at pace of slowest hiker. Information or to register: 845-351-5907.
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site Events
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
44 Battlefield Rd., accessed from Park Rd. off Route 9W in Stony Point
845-786-2521 or www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
Minnewaska State Park Preserve Events
Pre-registration required for everything. Weather contingent. Wear appropriate clothing, footwear; bring snacks, water. Meet at Nature Center unless otherwise noted.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Route 44/55, 5 miles west of intersection with Route 299
Gardiner
845-255-0752

Rockland State Park Events
Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Administration Building
Bear Mountain
845.786.2701, admin@friendsofpalisades.org or www.friendsofpalisades.org

Planting Fields Arboretum Events
Planting Fields Arboretum & State Historic Park
Post Office Box 58
Oyster Bay, New York 11771
(516) 922-8676, [url=http://www.plantingfields.org]www.plantingfields.org[/url

Neversink Valley Area Museum Events
Neversink Valley Area Museum
26 Hoag Road
Cuddebackville
Info: 845-754-8870 www.neversinkmuseum.org

Landis Arboretum Events
Esperance
www.LandisArboretum.org 518-875-6935
518-875-6935 or landisfun@midtel.net

Arnot Forest
Schuyler County Route 13 (1 mile north of NY Route 224 between Cayuta and Van Etten) NY.
Directions and map: www.arnotforest.infot

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