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2023 Events (Archive)

Mon Lake Walks

Discover more about Chautauqua Lake, Mondays at 4:15 pm. Meet by the Pier Building.

Weds Tree Walks

Discover the beauty and diversity of Chautauqua’s trees with Jack Gulvin.

Wednesdays at 4:15 pm. Meet at Smith Wilkes Hall on the lakeside patio.

Thurs Bird Walks

Enjoy a morning of birds with guide Ruth Lundin or Twan Leenders.

Thursdays at 8:00 am. Meet at Smith Wilkes Hall by the entrance.

Fri Jack's Nature Walk

A wonderful way to start your day! Join BTG Naturalist Jack Gulvin on a tour of the natural world of Chautauqua Institution.

Fridays at 9:00 am. Meet at Smith Wilkes Hall on the lakeside patio.

Tues Brown Bag

Our well-loved Brown Bag Lectures will be held on Tuesdays at 12:15 pm in Smith Wilkes Hall.

Weds Open Garden

The Historic Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden at The Miller Cottage is open to the public with a BTG docent every Wednesday from 12:30 - 2:30 pm.

Thurs Open Garden

The Historic Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden at The Miller Cottage is open to the public with a Chautauqua Garden Team docent every Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 pm.

Fri Betsy's Garden Walk

Join Betsy Burgeson on Fridays at 12:30 pm for a fascinating tour of Chautauqua’s Gardens.

Meet-up Locations changes weekly.

Tues Garden Walk

Enjoy the beauty of Chautauqua’s Gardens with our wonderful tour guide.

Tuesdays at 4:15 pm. Meet at Smith Wilkes Hall on the lakeside patio.

Weds Weeding

Join the BTG every Wednesday morning at 8 am at the Butterfly Garden to help remove invasive plants from the ravine.

Thurs Purple Martin

Join our nationally renowned expert Jack Gulvin and learn about a fascinating bird species: Thursdays at 4:15 pm. Weeks 1- 4 at the Sports Club.

Special Events

Learn about our special events!

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