Trees of Little Caribbean is a celebration of the trees (and treelike plants) cherished by Caribbean people that spark stories of rebellion, resilience, spirituality, and joy. Learn about native Caribbean trees like papaya, guava, soursop, and allspice as well as nonnative plants (like the banana) that were brought from across the globe under colonialism.

Exhibit Curators:

Chelsea Forgenie, School Workshops Coordinator

Meera Jagroop, Director of Youth Programs

Shelley Worrell, Cofounder of I AM CaribBEING

Mimi Jorling, Gardener, Entry House Collection

Kate Murphy, Gardener, Tropical Collection

LITTLE CARIBBEAN

Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean is home to people, restaurants, bakeries, health shops, juice bars, markets, and other small businesses that connect Caribbean-Americans to back home and to each other. The area has one of the largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-Latinx community outside of the West Indies. In fact, more than 20 percent of New York City’s population have Caribbean roots.

This exhibit was created in partnership with I AM caribBEING, an organization that supports businesses, creates community, and celebrates Caribbean lifestyle. In 2017, I AM caribBEING spearheaded the naming of Little Caribbean to recognize the contributions of Caribbean-Americans in New York City and the neighborhood of Flatbush as a center for culture, community, and commerce.

Exhibition Date:  February 20–December 17, 2023

Location: Steinhardt Conservatory at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

990 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11225

SEASONAL HOURS

March

Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed Mondays

April 1–May 14, 2023: Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Bloom

Open early & late! Tuesday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Open early! Friday–Sunday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Note: Closing early April 25–26 and May 2–3 for ticketed Hanami Nights programming.

Closed Mondays

Ticket Prices

Members Free

Adults $18

Seniors (65+) $12

Students 12+ with ID $12

Children under 12 Free

Community tickets

A portion of each day’s tickets are available free of charge to those who need them.

Winter Weekdays (December–February) Pay what you wish.

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