Join us every other week from 10 – 11am for Little Learners, a fun, hands-on program designed for children ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. Each session offers a new theme with nature stories, creative crafts, and outdoor play, perfect for making special memories together in the gardens and grounds of Planting Fields!
Step inside the world of The Diplomat with this special, limited-time tour at the Main House at Planting Fields!
Step into a vibrant winter festival and see 200+ camellia varieties in full bloom! Explore the Camellia Greenhouse with guided tours and a chance to learn about ladybugs. In the Main House, enjoy a typewriter poet, live music, a historic Coe camellia display, curated tea tastings, and hands-on activities. A multi-sensory celebration of winter’s most elegant bloom!
Join us for an engaging, nature-focused workshop designed to introduce young explorers to the remarkable birds that call Long Island home in the winter.
Normally only offered Friday – Sunday, this tour will be offered on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 16, with a special student discount!
This special daytime edition of Creative Spirits offers guests exclusive access to the spectacular winter camellia display in the historic Camellia House, followed by a talk in the Main House by renowned horticulturist and Arboretum Director Vincent Simeone. Attendees will enjoy a self-guided stroll through the largest camellia collection under glass in the Northeast, learn about the history and cultivation of these elegant blooms, and savor a tea-based signature drink as part of this unique seasonal experience!
Step into the world of landscape architecture and discover how designers shape the outdoor spaces we love. In this special youth workshop, participants will explore the work of renowned landscape architect firm Innocenti-Webel, whose visionary designs combine beauty, function, and nature.
Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields!
During this walk and workshop for adults, participants will discover the travels and stories of a few of the forty-plus stained-glass panes that illuminate the historic house-museum, the Main House. Guests will be guided by Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, and will not only dive into the Corpus Vitrearum, an International scholarly compilation of historic glass windows, but also make their very own faux stained-glass to bring home and enjoy!
Join us for a free networking event designed to connect local educators, share resources, and highlight the many ways Planting Fields supports student learning. This year, we’re excited to spotlight our expanded accessibility initiatives, garden projects and upcoming student opportunities—including our Spring Break Natural Sensory Celebration Week!
Join us for a unique and atmospheric combination of the flute, harp, violin, viola, and cello that shouldn’t be missed!
Step into a multisensory exploration of the plants that shape global cuisine and the cultural stories they carry!
Planting Fields is for everyone!
Join us for a week of free, sensory-friendly exploration in celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. We welcome participants of all abilities, sensory preferences, and communication styles in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Kick off Natural Sensory Celebration Week with a thoughtfully designed, sensory-inclusive exploration of food and plant science!
A gentle, sensory-rich experience designed to spark curiosity and calm! Participants will tune in to the sounds of nature through guided listening and hands-on experimentation.
Get messy, get curious, and create with all your senses! Participants of this workshop will engage in a hands-on art experience focused on creativity, sensory exploration, and self-expression.
Join us for a calm, curiosity-driven outdoor experience rooted in observation and discovery! Participants will take part in a guided hike designed to encourage exploration, observation, and connection with the natural environment.
Branches in Bloom: A Spring Festival Celebrating Arbor Day Saturday, Apr. 25 and Sunday, Apr. 26 11am – 4pm $30 per car Location(s): West Lawn Spring is one of the most magical times at Planting Fields, when the landscape comes alive with color and fragrance. Sweeping groves of magnolias, flowering cherries, and other spring-blooming trees transform the grounds into clouds of white, pink, and soft yellow, creating a breathtaking seasonal display. This year, visitors are invited to experience Branches in Bloom, a new spring festival taking root at Planting Fields. Centered on the spectacular collections of magnolias.....Read More
Celebrate the coming of summer under the open sky at the Main House’s Cloister Garden with a captivating evening of string quartets inspired by nature and romance. This enchanting evening invites you to experience the vocal and virtuosic essence of the string quartet set against the picturesque backdrop of Planting Fields!
A Moveable Feast returns on June 13!
The ultimate summer outdoor adventure at Planting Fields returns July 2026!
Campers will dive into nature-based play, creative arts and crafts, and sensory activities that spark curiosity and a love of the outdoors. They’ll explore gardens and woodlands, connect with plants and animals, and learn simple ways to care for nature—all while having fun, building confidence, and discovering the joy of the natural world.
The ultimate summer outdoor adventure at Planting Fields returns July 2026!
Campers will step into the role of true Junior Rangers, tackling hands-on engineering challenges, practicing conservation skills, and learning real-world ways to care for the environment. Along the way, they’ll enjoy creative arts and crafts, build nature awareness, and grow as confident, curious environmental stewards!
Ignite your child’s imagination this summer with our August Art Series! This four-class program invites young artists to explore a variety of creative techniques while celebrating nature and self-expression. Sign up for three classes and get the fourth one free! After registering for three classes, email Erin Fitzpatrick, Education Manager, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org to claim your free class.
Get ready for a summer adventure like no other at our Nature Play Day Festival! Where curiosity, creativity, and the great outdoors come together, this hands-on event is perfect for kids of all ages and their families. Young explorers will dive into nature through exciting activities, crafts, and endless fun in the sun.
Join us for the start of a new summer tradition as Long Island Chamber Music and Planting Fields come together for their first summer festival concert! Featuring 9 world-class string players performing iconic string orchestra works, this concert will celebrate orchestral masterworks through a conductorless, chamber-music format.
This woodwind quintet program moves between refined elegance and lively celebration, each instrument shining with its own irresistible personality.
