Highlights Tour

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.

Location: Great Lawn
Instructor: CMBG Staff or Docent

Hike the Trolls

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.

Location: Great Lawn
Instructor: CMBG Staff or Docent
Price: Free