Dr. Charles Wilkins Short
renowned botanist, 1800s
Learn more about the famous botanist and the rare plants he discovered.
One of these plants is currently growing at Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
We are on our WINTer visiting Hours
Monday – thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Upcoming Events, Classes and News
In Bloom: Fall 2021
In this issue:
- Introducing the Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms
- Seeds Sown, Minds Grown
- Bluejays and how they help our ecosystem
- Japanese Garden dedication and JASK Summer Celebration
- Summer Camp
- WBG Welcomes Molly Young and Jen O’Connell
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Blooms ‘n Brushes
December 11 @ 10:00 am
Saturday, December 11
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Leslie Botanical Classrooms
$65 nonmembers | $50 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount)
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