What's On Now

Even with winter upon us, there is much to do at the Botanical Garden: tours both indoors and outdoors with our expertly trained docents; the ongoing exhibitions A World of Plants in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories in the Library building; browsing the world-renowned LuEsther T. Mertz Library; classes, workshops, and lectures offered through the Garden's Continuing Education program; and much more.

Moore in America
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Extended through March 15, 2009
Experience the exhibition of monumental sculpture by internationally acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore. Witness the largest outdoor exhibition of the artist’s works ever presented in a single venue in America, set against the Garden’s sweeping 250-acre landscape and fall foliage.

The Life and Work of George Washington Carver
January 17-February 22, 2009
Explore the fascinating life and accomplishments of this plant scientist extraordinaire in this hands-on program and exhibition geared toward kids.

Weekly Bird Walks
Each Saturday, join our expert for a walk to look for the birds that winter at the Garden—in the Forest, on the lakes, and elsewhere. Beginners are welcomed.

The Heirloom Tomato
An Exhibition of Photographs by Victor Schrager
Portraits of Historic Tomato Varieties from
the Gardens of Amy Goldman
August 12, 2008–August 30, 2009
In the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery
The 34 glorious color portraits of heirloom tomatoes on exhibition--a sampling of the amazing 500 varieties grown every year in the garden of acclaimed food writer Amy Goldman--pay homage to the heirloom tomato and the talents of photographer Victor Schrager.