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Young Kids, Teens

The Everett Children's Adventure Garden is a section of the New York Botanical Garden designed specifically for children to explore and learn about plants, ecosystems, and the natural world. It features interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and a variety of themed gardens, including the Home Gardening Center, the Plant-Detective Lab, and the Adventure Zone. The garden also offers classes and programs for children and families throughout the year.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Conservatory at Wave Hill is a glasshouse that houses a variety of tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. It is divided into several rooms, each with a unique theme and plant collection.
One of the rooms is the Palm House, which has tall palm trees and other exotic plants, as well as a pond with fish and water lilies. Another room is the Cactus and Succulent House, which has a collection of desert plants such as cacti, agaves, and yuccas.
The Tropical House features a diverse collection of tropical plants, including orchids, bromeliads, and ferns. Visitors can also see carnivorous plants such as Venus flytraps and pitcher plants in the Bog Garden room.
Overall, the Conservatory at Wave Hill provides visitors with an opportunity to see and learn about a wide variety of plants from different regions of the world, and it is a popular attraction for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Tropical Pavilion is a beautiful indoor garden filled with exotic plants from tropical regions around the world. The pavilion features a variety of plant species including palms, orchids, cycads, and other tropical foliage plants. The environment is kept at a warm and humid temperature to simulate the tropical climate, making it a perfect escape during the cold winter months.
The Tropical Pavilion is a great place to take kids as it offers an immersive and educational experience. Children can learn about different plant species, their origins, and the importance of conserving them. The garden also hosts special events and activities for kids such as scavenger hunts and storytelling sessions. Additionally, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has several outdoor spaces for kids to explore and enjoy nature, including the Discovery Garden and Children's Garden.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Sensory Garden at the Staten Island Botanical Garden is designed to engage all five senses with a variety of plants and features, including fragrant herbs, textured plants, water features, and a musical bridge. It provides a therapeutic and educational experience for visitors, especially those with sensory disabilities.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Perennial Garden in the Staten Island Botanical Garden is a beautiful garden that features a variety of perennial plants. This garden is designed to be enjoyed throughout the year, as different plants bloom at different times.
In the spring, visitors can enjoy the colorful display of tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs. As the season progresses, the garden is filled with the vibrant colors of irises, daylilies, and other perennial flowers.
The Perennial Garden also features a variety of shrubs and trees that provide structure and texture to the garden. These include flowering dogwoods, Japanese maples, and weeping cherries.
Visitors can stroll through the garden on paved paths that wind through the beds of flowers and around a central fountain. Benches are scattered throughout the garden, offering a place to sit and take in the beauty of the surroundings.
Overall, the Perennial Garden is a peaceful and serene oasis within the Staten Island Botanical Garden, and a must-see for any garden lover.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Aquatic House and Orchid Collection at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a popular indoor attraction for visitors. The Aquatic House features a variety of aquatic plants, including lotus, water lilies, and papyrus, as well as fish and turtles. The Orchid Collection is a diverse display of orchids from around the world, including rare and exotic species. The collection is housed in a glass-walled conservatory that provides natural light and a humid environment to promote orchid growth. Both the Aquatic House and Orchid Collection are great for visitors of all ages, including kids.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Home Gardening Center offers something for everyone in a series of model gardens and display areas designed to demonstrate how to create a beautiful oasis in your own backyard

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Young Kids, Teens

The Lily Pool Terrace and Borders at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful section that features a pond surrounded by a terrace filled with flowers and greenery. The pond is home to a variety of water lilies, lotus flowers, and koi fish. The terrace area is filled with colorful annuals, perennials, and shrubs that bloom throughout the year, making it a great place to visit during any season. The borders surrounding the terrace feature a mix of sun-loving and shade-loving plants, providing a diverse range of flora to explore. Overall, the Lily Pool Terrace and Borders at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden offer a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Carl Grillo Glasshouse at Staten Island Botanical Garden is a 3,400 square foot conservatory that houses three distinct habitats: Tropical Rainforest, Desert, and Mediterranean climates. Within the glasshouse, visitors can see a variety of plants from around the world, including orchids, cacti, succulents, and palms. The conservatory also features a waterfall and Koi pond. Additionally, the glasshouse hosts seasonal displays throughout the year, including the annual Orchid Show.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Herb Garden at Queens Botanical Garden is a small but beautiful garden that features a collection of fragrant and flavorful herbs from around the world. Visitors can stroll through the garden and see a variety of herbs such as lavender, thyme, mint, rosemary, and basil, among others.
The garden also includes a charming seating area where visitors can sit and enjoy the sights and smells of the herbs. The Herb Garden offers a quiet oasis where visitors can learn about different types of herbs and their uses, as well as appreciate the natural beauty of the garden.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Herb Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful and fragrant garden featuring a wide variety of herbs. It is designed to demonstrate how herbs can be used in cooking, medicine, and other aspects of daily life. Visitors can explore the garden's various sections, including the medicinal garden, the culinary garden, and the fragrant garden, and learn about the different uses and properties of each herb. Some of the herbs grown in the garden include basil, sage, thyme, lavender, rosemary, and mint, among many others. The Herb Garden is a great place to learn about the benefits of herbs and to enjoy their wonderful aromas and flavors.

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Young Kids, Teens

The Benenson Ornamental Conifers collection at the New York Botanical Garden is a diverse collection of trees and shrubs that are primarily evergreen and prized for their ornamental qualities. The collection is named after David Benenson, a trustee and supporter of the NYBG who funded the development of the collection in the early 2000s.
The collection contains a wide range of conifers from all over the world, including many rare and unusual species. Visitors to the garden can see a variety of conifers, from dwarf cultivars to towering trees. Some of the highlights of the collection include the colorful foliage of the golden hinoki cypress, the striking blue needles of the Colorado blue spruce, and the distinctive form of the weeping Serbian spruce.
The conifers in this collection are planted in a variety of settings throughout the garden, including in the Home Gardening Center and near the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. The collection is a great resource for gardeners looking for inspiration and ideas for incorporating conifers into their own landscapes.