Welcome to the BCA Education Program!
The BCA Education Program offers classes and workshops for both children and adults! The links listed below provide online registration for classes and workshops. When registering, be sure to choose the correct date, time, and age group for you or your child. Please visit our Events Calendar, or read below, for details for new and upcoming events.
Farm School classes are designed to introduce children to the importance of the how, what, why, where, and when of growing fruit, flowers, and vegetables. Children will learn about a variety of topics such as how to plan and plant a garden, upcycle and reuse materials, make compost, create art using natural materials, and more!
Please contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamson at KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov for more information.
Farm School: Farm-To-Toddler (Ages 2-7)
Join us on the CSA Farm for an 8-week series in which we will explore all the elements that allow plants to grow. Topics include planting seeds, watering plants, creating compost, helping pollinators, and harvesting.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FARM-TO-TODDLER HERE
ENROLL IN FARM-TO-TODDLER HERE
Farm School: Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-7)
Join us for an 8-week series in which we will explore the arboretum as the season changes into Autumn.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FARM SCHOOL HERE
ENROLL IN FARM SCHOOL AUTUMN ADVENTURES HERE
Jungle Bob’s Creepy Crawlers Show (Ages 5+)
Get ready to explore the hidden and fascinating world of invertebrates, just in time for the spooky season to begin.
LEARN ABOUT THE CREEPY CRAWLERS SHOW HERE
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR CREEPY CRAWLERS SHOW
A Letter From Our New Education Coordinator
Hi all,
My name is K.T. Williamson and I am honored to say that I will be following in Liz Herrick’s footsteps as BCA’s Education Coordinator. Some of you may remember me from my previous time working on the grounds of the Arboretum from 2018-2022. During that time, we created a community-building event called “Farm-for-All Fridays” in which we shared tea, laughs and plenty of weed-pulling at the CSA farm. I also had the chance to work closely with the Environmental Stewards as we cleaned up the Friendship Garden.
In my time away from the Arboretum, I completed my degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting where I learned the importance of meaningful activity for all people of all ages and abilities. Additionally, I had the opportunity to be the Art & Nature Program Director for Think Wellness NY; creating and teaching classes all across Long Island. I am absolutely excited to bring this experience to you all here at the Arboretum!
Looking forward to a great season,
K.T. Williamson
