The Greenwich Botanical Center announced a new line-up of upcoming early spring events and programming, including a range of garden planning classes, a native plant day (series of three classes on one day) offered with New York Botanical Garden, and a field trip to visit remarkable gardens in Litchfield, among others.
In addition, there will be garden-to-glass cocktail class and an in-depth botanical drawing workshop focusing on pollinators and plants.
These events offer a unique opportunity to learn from a wide variety of experts, to tackle new skills, and enjoy the changing beauty of the season at the botanical center.
Individual class topics and timing follow:
Screening of Film Fantastic Fungi on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:00pm.
Vegetable Garden Planning: Techniques for a Successful Season with Mary Buri on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Family Floral Fun Series in partnership with Greenwich Historical Society- Part 3: Flower Crown Making for Families on Friday, March 9, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
Introduction to Tree Pruning on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00am offered in partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy.
Residential GreenRoof: A Sustainable Landscape Option with Sheri Forster on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am.
No-Fuss Roses: Blooms without the Drama on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am.
Preparing Your Garden for Spring Planting on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am – offered in partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.
Seasonal Garden Design: Perennial Combinations on Saturday, March 28 at 10:30am.
Spring Container Workshop with Sandy Lindh of English Gardens & Designs on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am.
Vegetable Gardening Series: Planting the Spring Vegetable Garden on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am – offered in partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.
Vegetable Companion Planting with Kristi Stromberg Wright from Sleepy Cat Farms on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am.
Meet the Author Angela Hanscom of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at
6:30pm.
Spring Trees in Bloom: Watercolor Class with Artist Hazel Jarvis on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm offered in partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy.
Wild Wellness: Native Herbs & Plants Tincture Workshop on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:00am.
How to Compost in Your Backyard on Tuesday, April 21,2026 at 10:00am offered in partnership with Waste Free Greenwich
Al Fresco A Cappella Family Picnic with Mixed Company of Yale on Friday, April 24, 2026 with 5:30pm arrivals, concert begins at 6:00pm.
Lush Peonies with Dan Furman of Cricket Hill Garden on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am offered in partnership with New York Botanical Garden.
Garden Field Trip to Litchfield County: Hollister House & Brush Hill Gardens on Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:30am departure.
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Private Tour & Lunch on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00am.
Native Plant Day with Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial LLC on Saturday, June 27, 2026, a three-class series offered in partnership with New York Botanical Garden.
Pollinators & Plants: Botanical Drawing Workshop with Jeanne Reiner on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am.
From Seed to Summer Sips: Garden-Grown Cocktail Design & Tasting on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm.
Greenwich Botanical Center is a membership-based, volunteer-supported nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to connect people of all ages with plants and nature and educate our community about horticulture, botany, and conservation through programs, events, outreach, and field trips.
For a complete listing of events click here.
Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT