The State of New York Calendar

DIG IT! Garden Bus Trips and Events 2026
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New York Botanical Garden Events 2026
Now thru April 26 - The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle
Step into a dazzling floral dreamscape at the 23rd edition at the annual celebration of all things orchids at the New York Botanical Garden. There, street scenes become floral dreams as visionary designer and native New Yorker Mr. Flower Fantastic transforms NYBG’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a breathtaking orchid tribute to the spirit, style, and streetscape of our beloved metropolis, N.Y.C. Known for blending floristry with popular art and street culture, the multi-disciplinary artist’s installation at NYBG will be as monumental and awe-inspiring as the Big Apple itself. Orchids collide with concrete in a dazzling reimagining from stoops and slice shops to the subway. Step into a fusion of nature and cityscape artistry and experience the flair and style of New York transformed by thousands of flowers.
Get Tickets online.
March 21 thru April 25 - Orchid Nights 7 to 10pm
It’s a block party at the botanical garden as The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle turns down the lights and turns up the bass for Orchid Nights! Surround yourself with colorful blooms as bouncing sets from DJ April Hunt and Mixtape fill the dance floor. Snack on curated eats and craft cocktails for purchase throughout the evening, and experience all the energy of NYC nights right here in the Haupt Conservatory! Buy tickets online.
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
718-817-8700
www.nybg.org

The Garden Conservancy Events 2026
Virtual Programs
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
National Speaking Tour
The National Speaking Tour brings leading thinkers and practitioners within the world of gardening
Garden Conservancy
11 Old Post Road
Cold Spring
www.gardenconservancy.org
845-265-2029

Wave Hill Events 2026
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street, Bronx
718-549-3200, [url=http://www.wavehill.org]www.wavehill.org[/

Innisfree Garden Events 2026
Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care
A 6-part virtual series with Brad Roeller, Innisfree landscape manager/teacher designed for gardeners and landscape stewards who want to go beyond surface-level advice and build durable skills for creating healthier, more resilient landscapes. Fee. Register online.
February 19 - Creating and Maintaining a Perennial Garden 1-2:30
A thriving perennial garden balances beauty, ecology, and manageability. Learn practical strategies for designing layered, diverse perennial plantings that provide season-long interest while minimizing maintenance.
February 25 - Pruning: Why, When, and How 1-2:30
Pruning is both an art and a science—and timing and technique matter. Gain a clearer understanding of pruning principles that support strong structure, healthy growth, and better flowering, while avoiding common mistakes.
March 5 - Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care 1-2:30
Healthy plants are the best defense against pests and disease. This session introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Plant Health Care (PHC) as practical, environmentally responsible approaches to landscape care.
March 11 - Environmental Stewardship in Landscaping Choices 1-2:30
Learn how sustainable, naturalistic approaches—such as reducing inputs, improving soil health, supporting biodiversity, and managing stormwater—can create landscapes that are healthier, more resilient, and better connected to their surrounding environment.
Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel Road
Millbrook
(845) 677-8000, www.innisfreegarden.org/

Native Plant Center Events 2026
March 16 - Spring Landscape Conference: Native Garden Design Now Trending
Discover how to add ecological value to your landscape.
Snow date: March 20. Hear the latest in design, plant use, evaluation, and production from industry experts: Leslie Needham: designer and principal of Leslie Needham Design; Ethan Dropkin, designer at Larry Weaner Landscape Associates; Sam Hoadley, manager of horticultural research at Mt. Cuba Center, and Tom Knezick, president of Pinelands Nursery. Landscape architects, designers, and other industry professionals please note: The event is approved for 3 LA-CES, 3 APLD, 3 CERP, and 2 ISA credits. Fee, Register online. More info: see below
Westchester Community College
Classroom Building, Room C200
75Grasslands Road
Valhalla
914-606-7870, wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu or www.nativeplantcenter.org

Clark Botanic Garden Events 2026
Clark Botanic Garden
193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507
www.clarkbotanic.org
516-484-2208

Nassau County Museum of Art Events 2026
One Museum Drive
Roslyn Harbor, New York 11576
516-484-9338
www.nassaumuseum.org

Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association Events 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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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