Food & Drink

Dive into the flavorful field of fermentation, food preservation, and mixology, and explore the botany and horticulture behind your favorite foods and drinks.


September

Join Chef Nelson German and culinary anthropologist Andréa Lawson Gray along with herbalist and NYBG's Associate Director for the Everett Children's Adventure Garden Arvolyn Hill for a dynamic conversation on blending tradition, modern mixology, and the cultural connection of botanicals.
271LEC236 09/17 Th 4:00pm-6:00pm German
Lawson Gray
Hill
NYBG

Expert beekeeper Frank Mortimer walk you through the ins and outs of what's needed to safely, productively, and enjoyably begin to keep honeybees in a populated area. You'll learn how and why a beehive functions as one living organism, as more...
271CKG206 09/19 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mortimer
NYBG

October

Join herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through fall's edible landscape. Using sight, touch, smell, and taste, you'll learn to identify, harvest, and understand the deeper meaning of wild plants--their cultural significance, medicinal power, and culinary more...
272CKG229 10/15 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

Wine carries the flavor of the land where its grapes are grown--something the French call terroir. But why does a Chardonnay from Burgundy taste so different from one made in California, even though it's the exact same grape variety? The more...
272CKG202 10/24 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

November

Ring in the holiday season with decadent winter fruit preserves. Learn how to properly preserve fruit, make delectable delights, and share recipes that will add pizzazz to your holiday table or be the favorite homemade gift for your foodie friends more...
272CKG218 11/08 Su 11:00am-3:00pm Davis
NYBG

Discover the boundless possibilities of working with natural ingredients such as leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries to craft herbal mocktails for any occasion. You'll learn how to infuse different botanical elements, including aromatics and bitters, into beverages to add more...
272CKG119 11/14 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

December

Learn to create delicately flavored chocolates using natural herbs and spices. A fun and sumptuous treat to make, herbal chocolates. Paired with the delicate nuanced flavors of flowers, herbs, and spices, these sumptuous treats delight the senses and excite the more...
272CKG147O 12/09 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Gordineer
ONLINE

January

Nourishing broths are one of the foundational foods of any nutritional healing regime. Learn the basics of making vegan and bone-based broths, and how to enhance them with medicinal herbs. We'll discuss medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, mineral-rich herbs and other tasty more...
273CKG237 01/31 Su 1:00pm-3:00pm Petter
NYBG

February

Early winter is when citrus is at its juiciest. Learn how to preserve these fruits and savor their tangy flavor throughout the year.
273CKG249 02/07 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

France has so much to offer beyond its famous wines and spirits - every region tells its own story through its landscape, history, culture, food, and traditions. Guided by Trémeur Arbor, owner of Wine Botany, you'll pair a wine and more...
273CKG132 02/27 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

March

Join herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through winter's edible landscape. Using sight, touch, smell, and taste, you'll learn to identify, harvest, and understand the deeper meaning of wild plants--their cultural significance, medicinal power, and culinary more...
273CKG247 03/04 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

The forgotten art of wild vinegar making is rich in tradition. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to harness the power of naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria to make delicious and vibrant vinegars that will rival store-bought alternatives and create more...
273CKG126 03/12 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG