Our Mission
The Mission of The Narrows Botanical Gardens is to create a place of rest and relaxation for the entire community by:
• Displaying gardens that will delight the public both visually and sensorially.
• Educating the public on horticulture and garden architecture.
• Teaching respect and preservation of our native flora and fauna to children and adults.
• Promoting the arts with free cultural events.
Narrows Botanical Gardens Grants!
We are excited to announce that once again the Narrows Botanical Gardens is the recipient of a variety of grants for specialized projects!​
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Lily Auchincloss Foundation Grant
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Native Turtle Pond Restoration (Summer 2025)
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ConEd Climate Resilience Grant
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Cultivating Urban Resilience Through Tree Pit Restoration (Spring 2026)
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Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Grant
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Cultivating Community Through Ornamental Horticulture (Spring-Fall 2026)
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NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant​
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New Sensory Garden exhibit that launched in spring 2025 (to be completed Summer 2026).
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​​​​​Our sincerest thanks to all of our funders for their support!​​
Upcoming Events
As featured in BkReader
10 Secret Gardens And Green Spaces in Brooklyn
As featured on Spectrum News NY1
Volunteer Built Birdhouses for Native Birds
As featured in ProFlowers
Top 15 Botanical Gardens in New York State.
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