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Brooklyn Botanical Garden

by Gena Hymowech -

The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a welcoming, peaceful sanctuary. There are many different mini gardens to visit within and regular exhibits that are garden-themed, like the current Patience, Paper, Pen and Brush. If you are looking to learn more about nature, Discovery Garden should be your first stop, it’s ... [read more]

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