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Letter Writing Workshop

The art of writing letters is well and alive! In this winter break workshop, youth ages 9 - 15 will explore the history and styles of letter writing!

Opening Weekend – Tours Return!

Travel back to the 1920s and explore the Gold Coast estate of English immigrant W.R. Coe, and his wife, American heiress Mai Rogers Coe! Learn about the Coe Family, their staff, and the artists and architects who designed this historic home and surrounding landscape!

Planting Fields Spring 5K

Experience the beauty of springtime at Planting Fields as you run or stroll through our dynamic and scenic 5K course!

Protect Our Park Workshop

In this science and conservation-based workshop, participants will learn firsthand what it means to be a good steward to nature while they practice their gardening skills and learn about sustainability!

Natural Sensory Workshop Day One

In this inclusive nature-based workshop, children ages 4 - 8 with various sensory needs and processing differences will have the chance to explore Planting Fields through a safe, accessible, and engaging lens, while enjoying nature and all it has to offer!

Natural Sensory Workshop Day Two

In this inclusive nature-based workshop, children ages 9 - 12 with various sensory needs and processing differences will have the chance to explore Planting Fields through a safe, accessible, and engaging lens, while enjoying nature and all it has to offer!

Arbor Day Festival

Planting Fields Arboretum 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, NY, NY, United States

Join us for the annual Arbor Day Festival for a full day of family friendly-fun! From thrilling tree climbing adventures, to engaging children’s activities and live music, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Rhododendron Tours with Vincent Simeone

Explore the historic Rhododendron Collection at Planting Fields with NYSP Arboretum Director and expert horticulturist, Vincent Simeone! Enjoy these prized flowers' spectacular display!

Framing Flowers Workshop

In this art and nature-based children’s workshop for ages 8-14, participants will explore flower symbolism and create a one-of-a-kind picture frame for themselves or someone they love!

Expanded Exhibition: Decisive Moments at Planting Fields

To celebrate the expansion of this exhibit, Coe Hall will be open for self-guided and curator-led tours with exhibition curator, Emily Leger. Featuring never-before-seen photos on loan from the Nassau Country Photo Archives, tour-goers will view historic images of the Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape and explore the personalities and lifestyles of the Coe Family at Planting Fields!

Ikebana Workshop with Paula Tam

Explore the art of Ikebana, a centuries old Japanese art of arranging flowers, with expert Paula Tam and bring home your arrangement after this workshop!

Planting Pride: Rocking the Rainbow

Planting Pride is BACK on June 8! Join us for a rocking evening celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Planting Fields, live music from Jill Sobule, Antigone Rising, and more!

Wooden Wonders Workshop

Participants of this youth workshops will get to craft their own woodworking projects, go on a short explorative hike, and explore the bird sanctuary at Planting Fields!

Summer Camp 2024

Celebrate a Fun-Filled Summer of STEAM at the 2024 Planting Fields Foundation Summer Camp!

Catalyst 2024 Workshops: Artist-Led Sessions

Join us for a week of FREE artist-led workshops and a unique opportunity to work with this year's Catalyst artists to create Follies: A Botanical Backstory, a site-specific performance on the grounds of Planting Fields!

Summer Art Series for Kids: Self-Portrait Workshop

In this workshop for ages 5 – 12, the art and history of Coe Hall is intertwined to provide young artists the opportunity to create their own self-portraits and tell their own stories!