Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m.

Our ninety-minute electric accessible cart tours are led by trained Gardens' staff and docents, rain or shine. The cart can accommodate up to five people. Seating preference is decided on a first-come, first-served basis. These tours are a wonderful opportunity for those who may not otherwise be able to walk the Gardens. Registration is required ahead of time. Admission to the Gardens is not included and must be purchased separately. Cart tours are free on Wednesdays.

Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon

Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great Lawn, then walk through its surrounding gardens. Hear about the origin story and the people who made each garden possible, highlights of Gardens’ history, design elements, and botanical details. While this tour is free, pre-registration is encouraged; drop-ins are welcome.

Thursdays & Fridays, May 1-October 17, 1-2:30 p.m.

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting for you to find them! On this guided hike, we’ll find all five of the trolls hidden in the woods and, along the way, explore the botany behind the magic of the exhibit. Join us to learn more about the artist Thomas Dambo and the team that built them, hear behind-the-scenes stories of how they were constructed, and discover how you, too, can join the trolls and become a guardian of the forest. This tour will last approximately one and a half hours and will cover about 2.5 miles of paths and trails. While this tour is free, pre-registration is encouraged; drop-ins are welcome.

Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m.

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean air and water, fertile soil, medicines, fuels, materials, shelter, places for recreation, and a stable climate. In this tour, we’ll explore the rich biodiversity at the Gardens and share stories about how biodiverse landscapes enrich and strengthen our communities against change and other challenges. Enjoy the chance to share your perspectives and explore new ones on how we all can protect biodiversity in our own homes. This tour follows an accessible route for wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility aids. While this tour is free, pre-registration is encouraged; drop-ins are welcome.

Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m.

Our ninety-minute electric accessible cart tours are led by trained Gardens' staff and docents, rain or shine. The cart can accommodate up to five people. Seating preference is decided on a first-come, first-served basis. These tours are a wonderful opportunity for those who may not otherwise be able to walk the Gardens. Tours on Wednesdays are free, but registration is required ahead of time. Our other weekday Accessible Cart Tours are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required ahead of time. Admission to the Gardens is not included and must be purchased separately.

Wednesday, May 7-October 15, 1-2:30 p.m.

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see how water affects each natural community. Learn how important wetlands are to our ecosystem, how they provide vital habitat for wildlife, and what we can do to preserve them. This hike lasts about ninety minutes and moves swiftly over our steeper hiking trails. While this tour is free, pre-registration is encouraged; drop-ins are welcome. Please meet outside the Lyn and Daniel Lerner Visitor Center by the Heafitz Wetland Bridge to join the tour.