NEWSLETTER
Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is pleased to announce that a new guide to the Garden is available on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Users of the Garden’s Bloomberg Connects guide can learn about the many gardens and conservatories that make up BBG’s collection and let the digital map guide their visit. The guide also allows readers to gain a deeper experience of the 52-acre Garden by taking a self-guided tour or a meditative audio walk, and checking out upcoming learning opportunities.
Says Adrian Benepe, president and CEO of Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “BBG’s mission is to connect people to the world of plants, and Bloomberg Connects offers us a new way to directly reach visitors with deep and meaningful content about the Garden. Bloomberg Philanthropies has long been committed to providing better and easier access to culture and nature, whether in person or via the most accessible, smart technology. BBG is honored to join the large community of cultural institutions around the world taking advantage of this new app to create broad and diversified access.”
Bloomberg Connects offers free digital guides to cultural organizations around the world. The app platform is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ longstanding commitment to supporting digital innovation in the arts. Bloomberg Connects makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices when visiting in person, or anytime from anywhere. With dynamic content exclusive to each partner organization, the app provides a range of features including video, audio, and text, expert commentary, and way-finding maps.
BBG’s guide is available now; download the Bloomberg Connects app to get started.
About Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Founded in 1910, Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. Situated on 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn and open year-round, the Garden is home to over 12,000 kinds of plants and more than 30 specialty gardens.
For hours, directions, and admission information, see bbg.org. Visitor entrances are at 990 Washington Avenue, 150 Eastern Parkway, and 455 Flatbush Avenue. Find out what’s in bloom at bbg.org/bloom, read the Garden’s blog at bbg.org/news, and learn what’s happening at bbg.org/events. Follow @brooklynbotanic on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and join the conversation using #BrooklynBotanicGarden.
About Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 941 cities and 173 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world. In 2021, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.66 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter .
Contact: communications@bbg.org