“I think we look for artists that are focused a lot on nature and plants, especially for this particular event,” Pidgeon said.
Although the event has reached full capacity, Pidgeon said more events are available this summer. Visit the website for more information
More Summer And Fall Events At Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Jazz In July
Thursday, July 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Spend summer evenings on the lawn with live jazz performances beginning at 7 p.m. Each program also includes a Garden tour or activity before the music. Presented in partnership with local arts organizations. A pop-up bar will be available. Outside food, drinks and chairs are not permitted.
Last Lap
Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 6–9 p.m. (Last entry: 8:30 p.m.)
Celebrate Brooklyn’s West Indian community ahead of the West Indian American Day Parade with live DJs, Caribbean-inspired food and cocktails, dancing and free tours highlighting tropical and Caribbean plants. Visitors are encouraged to bring their flags and join the festivities.
Ancestral Ecologies
Until Oct. 25
Explore four multisensory installations by Brooklyn artist Olalekan Jeyifous and the environmental art and architecture practice AD—WO. The exhibition examines African diasporic and Latinx perspectives on ecology, inviting visitors to experience interactive works that explore humanity’s relationship with the natural world through art, architecture and sound.