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Tuesday, December 4, 2018 to Tuesday, January 1, 2019
the edge of a bend in a river

Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall, Smith College
Saturday, April 14, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm 
MC: Botanic Garden Director, Tim Johnson

Smith College Center for the Environment (CEEDS), partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee hosts a screening of 13 amazing films, ranging from 4 to 25 minutes in length, which celebrate the natural world and the activists working to protect it.  Admission to the event is free though donations will be collected for local environmental organizations.
See which films we are screening and view some trailers (opens new window). We hope to see you there! 

Saturday, April 14, 2018
orange and purple chrysanthemums

Tuesday, November 7
12 noon to 4:00 pm
Lyman Plant House

Visit the dazzling Fall Chrysanthemum Show, take a  guided tour of different habitats around the world in the Lyman Conservatory!
Information will be available about bringing your classes for guided tours and how to schedule class visits and tours.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Japanese Garden stone lantern and rock basin

Friday, October 13, 4:00 pm
Ceremony at the Japanese Garden for Reflection and Contemplation

First designed in 1986, this garden has gone through many changes over the past 30 years. In its latest incarnation, the garden has been re-envisioned by Japanese garden consultant John Powell. It has been restored, while still respecting the original intent.

Friday, October 13, 2017
Houston Food Bank logo

Visit the Botanic Garden Lyman Plant House through September 10,  and your donation will go to the Houston Food Bank’s efforts to provide food, water, and shelter to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Saturday, September 2, 2017 to Sunday, September 10, 2017
Systematics Garden

Join staff and volunteers of the Botanic Garden of Smith College in witnessing this fascinating event from the beautiful garden area next to the Lyman Plant House.

Monday, August 21, 2017

What can plants tell us about the human condition? Sylvia Plath’s bell jar metaphor provides one answer.

Friday, November 3, 2023 to Saturday, November 4, 2023

The Women's Tree Climbing Workshop is full!

Friday, April 28, 2023 to Sunday, April 30, 2023

With over 8,000 bulbs brought to flower, you won’t want to miss this year’s Spring Bulb Show.

Saturday, March 4, 2023 to Sunday, March 19, 2023

On display in Lyman Conservatory,  a new exhibit:"Papermaking with Plants." Student work from the 2023 J-Term Course in papermaking is on disp

Thursday, February 2, 2023 to Saturday, April 15, 2023

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