Brooklyn Botanic Garden Goes Birding

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 9, 2022

Adrian Benepe, president & CEO of Brooklyn Botanic Garden and former NYC Parks Commissioner, talks about the exhibition "For the Birds", opening Saturday, and why the organization devoted to plant life is focusing on birds this summer. Plus, Indigo Goodson, educator, writer, birder and member of the "For the Birds" exhibition team, offers advice for those just starting out as birders.

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