Our fun and informative programs are are free of charge and open to all, unless otherwise noted. Please see the calendar below for a full schedule.


During January, February and March, our programs are held on Zoom so you can attend from the comfort of home. Please register in advance to attend these fantastic webinars. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join.


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Click here to view past recorded programs on our YouTube channel.

Annual Meeting and Program: Good Bug or Bad Bug featuring Mark Kokinchak

New Canaan Nature Center

The NCBL will get a taste of the New York Botanical Garden during our June 5th program. Horticulturist, arborist, and instructor Mark Kokinchak will present a preview of the classes he teaches at NYBG on pest and disease management in gardens and landscapes. Mark obtained a degree in Environmental Horticulture from UCONN and later trained with […]

Informal Private Garden Tour

MEMBERS ONLY It’s time to mark your calendar for the 2024 NCBL Informal Garden Visits. This year we will be having garden visits on: Thursday, April 18, Thursday, May 9, Thursday, June 13, Wednesday, July 10, and Wednesday, August 7.  The gardens will be open from 9:30 to noon to 35 registered NCBL members. Watch […]

Informal Private Garden Visit

MEMBERS ONLY It’s time to mark your calendar for the 2024 NCBL Informal Garden Visits. This year we will be having garden visits on: Thursday, April 18, Thursday, May 9, Thursday, June 13, Wednesday, July 10, and Wednesday, August 7.  The gardens will be open from 9:30 to noon to 35 registered NCBL members. Watch […]

Informal Private Garden Visit

MEMBERS ONLY It’s time to mark your calendar for the 2024 NCBL Informal Garden Visits. This year we will be having garden visits on: Thursday, April 18, Thursday, May 9, Thursday, June 13, Wednesday, July 10, and Wednesday, August 7.  The gardens will be open from 9:30 to noon to 35 registered NCBL members. Watch […]

Welcome Back Coffee

Mead Park Colonade 241 Park Street, New Canaan, CT

Join your fellow NCBL Members and Town Crew at our annual gathering to kick off the new year! Rain date, September 12.

Autumn Luncheon, Edibles and Ornaments in the Garden with Karen Bussolini

Country Club of New Canaan 95 Country Club Road, New Canaan, CT

Renowned garden speaker, published photographer and Senior Horticultural Adviser at White Flower Farm, Karen Bussolini will share her knowledge about combining ornamental, herbal and edible plantings to create landscapes that are both beautiful and delicious. Luncheon Menu Mediterranean Salad (Baby Gem lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper, cucumber, olives, garbanzo, lemon couscous with Honey-Tahini dressing) with a […]

Making Fall Planters in the Greenhouse with Colin Coogan, Green Up Group – Evening Program

Green Up Group Greenhouse 197 New Norwalk Rd, New Canaan, CT, United States

Co-founder of Green Up Group in New Canaan, Colin Coogan will host our fall container building workshop on sight at the Green Up Group greenhouse. With his decades of experience creating living walls and wide varieties of sustainable garden features, we will all surely leave with beautiful containers that will last throughout the fall season […]

Annual Holiday Wreaths and Greens Workshop

New Canaan Nature Center

Calling all to help as we join forces with New Canaan Garden Club to create beautiful wreaths to adorn our public buildings.  Please bring clippers. (Set up on December 3)