Greenwich Botanical Center Announces Upcoming Autumn Events & Programming

WHAT:

Greenwich Botanical Center is inviting the public and media to its new line-up of upcoming autumn events and programming, including a wonderful range of garden planning and floral design classes, teachings on native plants, and a basket weaving class with Alexander Widener. In addition, we are thrilled to host New York Times Best Author, Zoe Schlanger, to showcase her book, The Light Eaters. 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. For a complete listing with all details, please visit the upcoming events page on Greenwich Botanical Center website and check back regularly, as new programming is added weekly.

WHO:

Organizers: Greenwich Botanical Center staff and guest speakers

Attendees: Open to the general public, GBC members and local media

//.;. WHERE: Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, ≥..≥Cos Cob, CT

WHEN: Individual class topics and timing follow; all classes hyperlinked to each individual event listing for complete information:

SEPTEMBER:

Invasive Identification & Management Walk & Talk on Wednesday, September 16th, in Partnership with Greenwich Land Trust

Botanical Bundle Dyeing on Silk: A Workshop with Tocco Studio on Saturday, September 19th

Autumn Equinox Reflections: Nature as Oracle on Tuesday, September 22nd

Fall Outdoor Container Workshop: Celebrate the Season of Harvest & Abundance on Thursday, September 24th

2026 Dazzling Dahlia Show on Saturday, September 26th

Gold & Light: A Mixed Media Botanical Art Workshop with Artist Cinzia Meneghello on Tuesday, September 26th

OCTOBER:

All Things Dahlias: Seasonal Floral Design Workshop with Toolbox Florals & Rocky Ridge Farm on Thursday, October 1st

Brine Time: Pickling for Families on Friday, October 2nd

Into the World of Fungi: Getting to Know Connecticut’s Autumn Mushrooms on Saturday, October 3rd

Fall Vegetable Garden Clean Up & Care on Wednesday, October 7th, in Partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens

GBC Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation on Thursday, October 8th: Current and potential members welcome

Planting Natives for Fall & Winter Interest & Ecology with Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial LLC on Saturday, October 17th

Backyard Composting 101 with Waste Free Greenwich on Tuesday, October 20th

Plant Now, Harvest Later: Fall Garlic & Shallot Planting on Wednesday, October 21st

Healing Herb Garden: Botanical Ways to Nourish Gut & Brain Health on Thursday, October 22nd

Harvest Basketry Workshop: Weaving From Garden to Table with Alexander Widener on Thursday, October 29th

NOVEMBER:

Garlands for Grateful Gatherings: Family Floral Workshop on Tuesday, November 3rd

Bulb Lasagna: Container Workshop with Sandy Lindh of English Gardens & Designs on Wednesday, November 4th

Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Zoë Schlanger: The Light Eaters on Thursday, November 5th

The Great Pumpkin Rescue: Build A Worm Compost Habitat on Friday, November 6th

Dear Deer: Children’s Storytime and Coloring with Local Author Dale Atkins on Sunday, November 8th

Paperwhites & Amaryllis Walk-up Bulb Bar on Wednesday, November 11th, and Thursday, November 12th

Vibrant Trees in Autumn Landscape: Watercolor Workshop with Artist Hazel Jarvis on Saturday, November 14th

Harvest in Bloom: A Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop Wednesday, November 25th

Wreath Decorating Workshop on Monday, November 30th

DECEMBER:

Private Wreath Decorating Parties on Tuesday, December 1 Through Thursday, December 10: Call for availability

Festive Watercolor Greetings: Painting Holiday Cards with Artist Greta Corens on Wednesday, December 2nd

Family Wreath Decorating Workshop on Saturday, December 5th

Capturing & Enhancing Nature Photography with Your iPhone on Tuesday, December 8th

Winter White Wonderland: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop on Wednesday, December 23rd

WHY:

To engage our community in the many happenings at Greenwich Botanical Center and highlight the variety of activities and to provide news outlets with timely information for calendar listings and event coverage.

ABOUT:

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.