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Event Name: |
Trips & Tours: Berkshire Botanical Garden |
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Event Date(s): |
Sunday, 6/1/2025, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 9 hours
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Ages Allowed: |
16 - 99 |
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Tickets Available: |
22 |
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Purchase Deadline:
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Wednesday, 5/21/2025 11:59 PM
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Behind-the-Scenes at Berkshire Botanical Garden.
Berkshire Botanical Garden is a dream destination for plant lovers and garden design enthusiasts alike. With its artfully arranged beds, architectural plantings, and ever-evolving seasonal displays, the garden is a living gallery where botany and creativity meet. Highlights include curated collections of native and hardy perennials, sculptural topiary forms in Lucy’s Garden, and rotating exhibits that blend horticulture with visual art. Whether you're into rare cultivars, landscape aesthetics, or the intersection of plants and design, there's something here to spark your imagination.
Enjoy a guided tour with the Director of Horticulture, a gourmet packed lunch from the Red Lion Inn, and ample time for self-guided exploration. Travel is included in the ticket price. Please arrive at NEBG by 8:40AM for a 9:00AM departure.
Berkshire Botanical Garden is a living canvas where horticulture meets artistry. From meticulously designed garden rooms to seasonal art installations, BBG offers a rich sensory experience that blends botanical diversity with creative expression. Plant lovers will appreciate the emphasis on native and climate-adapted species, while art enthusiasts will find inspiration in the sculptural topiaries of Lucy's Garden and rotating exhibitions that highlight the relationship between nature and the visual arts.
Ticket Pricing $125 Member | $150 Non-Member - Price includes round-trip transportation and garden admission.
- Participants may bring a packed lunch or explore nearby dining options during free time.
Itinerary
- 8:40 AM - Arrive at NEBG for bus check-in and boarding
- 9:00 AM - Depart NEBG
- 11:00 AM - Arrive at BBG
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Guided tour with BBG's Director of Horticulture
- 12:30 - 1:00 PM - Gourmet boxed lunch from the Red Lion Inn
- 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Self-guided exploration of the gardens
- 3:30 PM - Depart BBG
- 6:00 PM - Return to NEBG
Lunch Choices
- Roasted Turkey and Stuffing: Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing Aioli, Arugula and Cheddar on Wheatberry Bread
- Ham and Swiss: Ham, Swiss, Garlic Dijonnaise on Rye Bread
- Grilled Tuscan Vegetable: Grilled Vegetables, Balsamic and Olive Oil on Focaccia
Important InformatioN
- This experience runs rain or shine. Please dress accordingly and wear sturdy walking shoes.
- Tour includes uneven terrain and narrow paths; participants should be comfortable walking outdoors for up to 2.5 hours.
HOW TO REGISTER
- Navigate to the trip listing on our website.
- Scroll to the bottom and add Attendees (yourself and others).
- Check the box next to each attendee and select the price tier.
- Click "Add to Cart."
- Proceed to checkout when ready.
- Review our updated refund and cancellation policy here.
TRIPS & TOURS POLICY
These tours require advance coordination with our transportation partners and host gardens, and as such, all reservations are final. We are unable to offer refunds or exchanges once registration is complete, regardless of personal circumstances or scheduling conflicts. This policy ensures we can uphold our commitments to our partners and continue offering high-quality, thoughtfully curated experiences.
Refunds will only be issued if NEBG must cancel the trip due to unforeseen circumstances such as severe weather, political unrest, emergency shutdowns, or if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. In the event of a cancellation, all registrants will be notified promptly and refunded in full.
We appreciate your understanding and your support of NEBG's adult education programming.