April 2026
Haiku in the Garden
Haiku in the Garden
Look for the poems placed around the gardens during April. All original works are by members of the Haiku Poets of the Garden State.
Manor House Tours
April 12 - 11 AM to 3 PM
NJBG volunteer docents lead visitors on a tour of the architecture and history of Skyland Manor House.
Snow/rain cancels.
Earth Day Weekend Celebration
Earth Day is April 22. There’s no better way to celebrate than with a visit to NJBG, where you’ll find the beauty of nature and a soothing respite from this busy world.
Find out more »Lilac Garden Workshop
April 18 10 AM-12 PM
Come work with us in the Lilac Garden. Learn general care, pruning and dead-heading.
Wildflower Walk
April 18 at 1 PM
Spring is peeking out everywhere! Join Darlene in checking out the early bloomers in the woodlands of the Wildflower Garden!
Meet at the Carriage House.
Family Woodland Hike
April 19 - 1 AM to 2:30PM
An easy, child-friendly hike in the Garden’s woodlands, where you’ll learn a bit about the plants and animals around you in a hike designed to fit the group. Meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center.
Lilac Care Workshop
April 25 10 AM - 12 PM
Workshop in pruning, dead heading and general care. Bring gloves and small tools if you have them.
Meet at the Carriage House
Spring Wildflower Walk
April 25 at 1 PM
Join Darlene in checking out the many delightful spring bloomers in the woodlands of the Wildflower Garden!
Audubon: Spring Nature Walk
April 26 10 AM
Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society will lead a walk through the gardens to look for visiting spring birds, as well as the many different species that inhabit our region.
May 2026
NJBG 2026 Plant Sale
May 1 4:30 - 7 PM Members’ Preview & Reception
May 2 9;30 AM - 4PM
May 3 9:30AM - 4PM
Our annual plant sale is at the Carriage House.