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Join us for an inspiring, hands-on introduction to gardening with nature to support ecosystems and pollinators. This simple, low-cost, eco-friendly method for starting seeds makes it easy to cultivate thriving native gardens right at home.
Craft a stunning, earth-friendly wreath for the festive season! This hands-on experience embraces creative freedom, allowing you to take home a one-of-a-kind piece that celebrates the untamed beauty of nature.
Singer-songwriter Mariana Barcellos will present a set of her original songs inspired by rivers, oceans, and the feminine spirit.
Join ecological landscape designer Ashley Gamell for a garden walk exploring the fall season and how we can best utilize it to boost garden beauty and extend the bloom season even into the winter, all while supporting a bounty of life in our gardens.
Create a rugged, lightweight container with timeless character! Hypertufa is a versatile material that mimics the look of aged stone while being lighter and easier to work with than concrete. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process step by step.
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Join us for a special Bellefield Garden Talk with Sue Adams, who will share her favorite new flower introductions for 2026. Each year, Sue visits trial gardens across the Northeast—including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Hampshire—to evaluate upcoming varieties.
Join us in the garden for a powerful evening of music with Arkinetics, a New York-based quintet blending jazz, West African rhythms, and Indian classical influences. Together, these musicians create a dynamic sound that moves between meditative grooves and high-energy improvisation.
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Have you ever wanted to be a citizen scientist? We need your observational skills to help us document all of the biodiversity in our newly installed Wild Garden at the Beatrix Farrand Garden.
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Join lifelong birder and educator Alan Peterson for a guided walk exploring the summer breeding birds of the FDR estate. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound while gaining a deeper understanding of their habitats and behaviors.
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Come by for a special evening program of discovery in celebration of National Moth Week!
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Experience the joy and power of African drumming with Baba Kazi and special guests in a high-energy outdoor performance. This free concert also kicks off our Rhythm of Nature youth summer series.
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer Alexander Turnquist presents an immersive acoustic show featuring his 12-string guitar and evocative compositions.
Join herbalist Dina Falconi and explore the plants in and around the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield. Learn to identify these plants using basic sensory skills and discover how they are used for food & medicine. This walk will include practical information on harvest and preparation.
In collaboration with the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival, this special performance brings together a Flamenco guitarist and dancer for an afternoon of rhythm, movement, and passion.
Join landscape designer Ashley Gamell for a sensory-rich native plant walk through the Wild Garden, highlighting fragrant foliage, ecological benefits, and standout species for the home garden.
Duo Andalucía blends Spanish guitar with operatic vocals, creating a performance that moves seamlessly from Flamenco to Cumbia. Rooted in Nicaraguan tradition and influenced by flamenco greats, their passionate sound will transport you.
Today our volunteer Garden Greeters will be on site from 1pm-3pm to answer questions about Beatrix, Bellefield Mansion, and the Blooms! Reservations are not required.
Explore the hidden world of fungi and the intricate web of life they support in this engaging garden walk and talk with mycologist Luke Sarrantonio.
A passionate singer-songwriter, Callie Mackenzie sees music as a revolutionary act that fosters healing, joy, and community. Join her for an intimate acoustic performance.
Jonathan Kavalier is director of gardens and grounds at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., where he focuses on preserving Beatrix Farrand’s historic design within a 21st century horticultural context.
Join ecological landscape designer Ashley Gamell in the Wild Garden to discover standout, easy-care native plants for all garden conditions and learn how to plant confidently this spring for maximum beauty and ecological impact.
Let the masterful violin of Kathryn Aldous bring the garden to life with an afternoon of enchanting and expressive music.
You’ll have a week to shop for beautiful greenhouse grown Farrand signature perennials and stunning annuals. Pick-up for all purchases is Saturday, May 31st from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Bellefield Mansion driveway on the grounds of the Home of FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY.