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Spring Lawn Care
Need help getting a handle on your lawn? Our holistic Spring Lawn Care workshop offers a refresher on maintaining your lawn year-round, with a focus on what needs to be done in spring. And please, don’t fertilize your lawn before coming to this workshop—you’ll learn why we only fertilize in fall, or not at all! Please dress for the weather in attire you don’t mind getting dirty. Registration required: springlawncare.eventbrite.com Ticket Price: $6 Ticket price includes garden admission.
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Bird Walks with New York City Audubon
Register for one or all five free nature walks in this series with NYC Audubon! Spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how QBG provides important resources for birds like water, shelter, and insects to eat. Registration required: qbgbirdwalks2018.eventbrite.com Ticket price does not include garden admission; click here for admission rates
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
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Arbor Fest
$8 Child; $10 Adult; FREE for Members $10 parking rate in effect It’s a fun-filled celebration of trees and the environment at QBG’s Arbor Fest! Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, such as: BEER & WINE GARDEN • LAWN GAMES • BAR TRIVIA • BOTANICAL DEMOS • GARDENING ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS INFLATABLES • PUPPET SHOWS • FACE PAINTING • PETTING ZOO • LOCAL FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS Generous support provided by:
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Days
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational day where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Required registration opens one month prior to each volunteer day: 2018qbghortvolunteering.eventbrite.com Includes Garden Admission
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OPENING DAY: Our Botanical World A Group Show by Professional Women Photographers
Our Botanical World showcases curated photographs by members of the Professional Women Photographers group inspired by the botanical world and its impact on human life through all seasons. “Meet the Artists” event will take place Friday, May 18, 6 to 8pm. Additional events will be announced in QBG’s summer calendar. Our Botanical World Opening Day is included with garden admission.
Find out more »First Saturday Member Sale
QBG Members get an extra 10% off on top of their usual 10% discount; that's 20% off in total! Discount does not apply to food and already discounted items. See QBG Shop clerk for more details.
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Tree Giveaway with New York Restoration Project
QBG and NYRP will give away 150 trees to NYC residents like you! Sign up to take home a tree: https://www.nyrp.org/green-spaces/events/tree-giveaway-queens-botanical-garden/! Pre-registration is required for this event; any individual without registration will not be able to pick up a tree. The species available at this pickup are the following*: Amelanchier Canadensis or Serviceberry Amelanchier laevis or Alleghany serviceberry Betula nigra or River Birch Cercis canadensis or Redbud Hamamelis virginiana or Witchhazel Magnolia virginiana or Sweetbay Magnolia Prunus americana or American Plum Quercus bicolor or Swamp…
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG to hear seasonally-inspired stories that will open their imaginations to the different natural worlds found at QBG; followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under (accompanied by adult). Storytime & Craft is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table! Seasonal Garden Tours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG to hear seasonally-inspired stories that will open their imaginations to the different natural worlds found at QBG; followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under (accompanied by adult). Storytime & Craft is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table! Seasonal Garden Tours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Indigo Shibori Handkerchiefs
Learn the elements necessary to create an indigo vat and we’ll make one together as a group. Enjoy a blue cocktail while learning about indigo history, techniques, and more from Jess Brey of Dyed in Queens. Each participant will test out shibori techniques on handkerchiefs (provided) before dyeing them blue and taking them home! Adults 21+ only. This event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 8; it was previously scheduled for Wednesday, May 9. We apologize for any inconvenience this…
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
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Floral Design Workshop: Mother’s Day Bouquet
For mom or with mom! Learn the art of hand-gathering bouquets for afresh-from-the-garden look. Each participant will take a bouquet home. All flowers and materials provided. Registration required: mothersdaybouquet.eventbrite.com Ticket Price: $30 Member; $35Non-Member Ticket price does not include garden admission; click here for admission rates
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Mother’s Day Brunch in the Garden
Treat mom to a delicious farm-to-table brunch at QBG! Featuring a sumptuous menu by local caterers, guests will enjoy freshly made hot dishes, muffins, scones, fair trade coffees, teas, and a complimentary glass of wine. Enjoy a stroll around the Garden. 10am and 1pm sessions available • Members: $55 Adult, $28 Child; Non-Members: $60 Adult, $30 Child (Ticket price includes garden admission) Purchase tickets: qbgmothersday2018.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Art in the Garden: Our Botanical World Opening Reception
Meet the artists and view the exhibit. Registration required: ourbotanicalworldopening.eventbrite.com Ticket price does not include garden admission; click here for admission rates
Find out more »Community Volunteer Day
Roll up your sleeves and keep QBG clean and green! Led by QBG staff, volunteers will participate in a variety of gardening activities. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Refreshments will be served. Registration required: communityvolunteer519.eventbrite.com Community Volunteer Day is included with garden admission.
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Fun with Fungi: Mycoculture Using Compost
Discover the wonders of the fungal kingdom! Learn about the basics of fungal biology and the role of fungi as decomposers. Participants will then learn how compost may be applied as a substrate to cultivate beneficial fungi. Finally, participants will be guided in assembling their own coffee-and-cardboard mushroom starter kit to take home. Registration required: qbgmycoculture.eventbrite.com Ticket Price: $6 Ticket price includes garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
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Music in the Garden: Quintet of the Americas
QBG welcomes back the Quintet of the Americas for their seventh annual concert at the Garden. Their 2018 performance, “Americans in Paris and Back Again” will feature selections from American composers, including George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and Quincy Jones. Quintet of the Americas is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages! Activity Table is included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Days
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational day where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Required registration opens one month prior to each volunteer day: 2018qbghortvolunteering.eventbrite.com Includes Garden Admission
Find out more »NewYork-Presbyterian Queens presents:TWIST & SPROUT!
A family-friendly FREE event—all about healthy living! FREE admission courtesy of NewYork-Presbyterian Queens CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS!
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
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Rose Gala
Honoring Maria A. Grasso, Chief Operating Officer, Flushing Bank For tickets, journal ads, and sponsorship, visit queensbotanical.org/rosegala or call 718.886.3800, ext. 330.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration required: farmcompostvolunteering2018.eventbrite.com Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
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