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September 2019
Farm & Compost Tours
Discover what’s behind the scenes at QBG Farm & Compost. In this one-hour tour you will get a crash course on how we produce nutrient-rich compost from food scraps and horticultural waste. We will introduce the fundamentals of ecological farming. This tour is recommended for first-time visitors to QBG Farm & Compost. Included with Garden admission. Tour begins promptly at 11am, please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. Registration required. Click…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
Find out more »Preparing Your Garden for Fall
Autumn is here, and it’s time to put the garden to sleep for the season. Join QBG Farm & Compost staff to learn how to care for your soil during fall and winter. We’ll discuss soil testing, cover crops, mulch, compost application, and lawn seeding. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. $6 Non-Member / FREE for Members (includes Garden admission) Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to register.
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. Refreshments will be served. Participants must be 16 year of age or older. CLICK HERE to register.
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Apples & Honey Day
Celebrate harvest season with apples and honey! Fill your day with themed crafts, apples and honey tastings, local beer and cider, and meet our beekeeper! Wear your Beehive hair-do or create your own interpretation of a beehive in our hat workshop to show off in our pollinator parade. End the day with the rockabilly sounds of Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones! Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. CLICK HERE to register. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be…
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Music in the Garden: Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones
Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are New York’s premier roots rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, rhythm & blues outfit. A new take on an old sound, they’ve been described as ‘pan-americana,’ the incorporation of many areas of early rock and roots music as a creative launchpad. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. CLICK HERE to register. This performance is part of our Music in the Garden series: www.queensbotanical.org/musicinthegarden. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid…
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Day
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at QBG’s 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. Registration required. Click here to register. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Be sure to check out QBG's "What to See, What to…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, the farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. The organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Drop-in. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting work…
Find out more »Evening Cocktail & Craft: Rose Embroidery
Celebrate QBG’s blooming Rose Garden and learn to embroider roses onto fabric! Fiber artist, Soraya Navia (@sorayadesignsthings) teaches fundamental embroidery stitches and how to apply them. While enjoying an autumnal cocktail, participants will start off with a tour of QBG’s Rose Garden, then move indoors to complete a stitching sampler, learn tips and tricks, and embroider a frameable rose to bring home. Beginners welcomed; no experience necessary! $30 Non-Member / $25 Member (includes Garden admission) Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Shop locally sourced produce, brought to you by local farmers and Down to Earth Markets. Every Friday, now through November 22, 2019. Located on the corner of Main Street and Dahlia Avenue. For more information about Down to Earth Markets, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com or call 914.923.4837.
Find out more »Art in the Garden: Opening Reception: Marbles in the Valley
Meet Nancy Paredes, the artist of QBG's latest exhibit, Marbles in the Valley, and view the artwork. Included in Garden admission. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to register. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.…
Find out more »October 2019
Farm & Compost Volunteer Day
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at QBG’s 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. Registration required. Click here to register. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Be sure to check out QBG's "What to See, What to…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, the farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. The organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Drop-in. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting work…
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of QBG’s ever-changing scenery as our flowers bloom, trees grow, and community comes together. Participants must be 16 year of age or…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Shop locally sourced produce, brought to you by local farmers and Down to Earth Markets. Every Friday, now through November 22, 2019. Located on the corner of Main Street and Dahlia Avenue. For more information about Down to Earth Markets, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com or call 914.923.4837.
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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. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and…
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Seasonal Garden Tour
Explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
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Audubon Bird Walk
Register for one or all five free nature walks in this special 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. Included in Garden admission. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to register. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with…
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. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Day
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at QBG’s 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. Registration required. Click here to register. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Be sure to check out QBG's "What to See, What to…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, the farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. The organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Drop-in. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting work…
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day (Booked!)
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Shop locally sourced produce, brought to you by local farmers and Down to Earth Markets. Every Friday, now through November 22, 2019. Located on the corner of Main Street and Dahlia Avenue. For more information about Down to Earth Markets, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com or call 914.923.4837.
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Pumpkin Patch
QBG's ever-popular Pumpkin Patch is back to bring you the quintessential fall family experience Saturday, October 12 and Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day)! Patch activities include harvest-themed photo opportunities, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and botanical demonstrations. Face painting is available for an additional fee. Non-Members: $10 Child / $12 Adult Members: FREE Drop-in. Please Note: Pumpkin Patch is also available on Sunday, October 13, 11am to 5pm as part of Queens Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Fest. On that day, Patch admission…
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Harvest Fest
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! We’ll have live music, inflatables, petting zoo, face painting, tours, garden and composting demonstrations, craft and food vendors, beer & wine garden, and more. Festival admission includes free entry to the ever-popular Pumpkin Patch at Queens Botanical Garden! Festival Pricing: $15 Adult; $13 Child (age 4 and up); FREE for Members and Children age 3 and under $15 Festival Parking Free hours are suspended Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
Find out more »Pumpkin Patch
QBG's ever-popular Pumpkin Patch is back to bring you the quintessential fall family experience Saturday, October 12 and Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day)! Patch activities include harvest-themed photo opportunities, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and botanical demonstrations. Face painting is available for an additional fee. Non-Members: $10 Child / $12 Adult Members: FREE Drop-in. Please Note: Pumpkin Patch is also available on Sunday, October 13, 11am to 5pm as part of Queens Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Fest. On that day, Patch admission…
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Day
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at QBG’s 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. Registration required. Click here to register. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Be sure to check out QBG's "What to See, What to…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, the farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. The organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Drop-in. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting work…
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day (Booked!)
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Shop locally sourced produce, brought to you by local farmers and Down to Earth Markets. Every Friday, now through November 22, 2019. Located on the corner of Main Street and Dahlia Avenue. For more information about Down to Earth Markets, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com or call 914.923.4837.
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Pinhole Camera Workshop with Nancy Paredes
Experience the magical beginnings of photography by building your own pinhole camera from recyclable material with Nancy Paola Paredes of QBG's current art exhibit, Marbles in the Valley. By learning to use light and exposure, participants will photograph the Garden with their built cameras and develop their exposures into fixed images. Students will leave the workshop with a handmade camera, photos, and a fundamental understanding of photography. Recommended for participants age 10+. Included in Garden admission. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome…
Find out more »ASP Compost Windrows
Ready to take your compost operation to the next level? In this workshop you'll learn everything you need to make compost using the method of aerated static piles. This system reduces the time you spend turning piles by pushing air through your compost pile. Led by Operations Coordinator, Aleks, you'll get the insider view of compost operations here at QBG. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. $6 Non-Members / FREE for Members (includes Garden admission) Registration…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
Find out more »Audubon Bird Walk
Register for one or all five free nature walks in this special 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. Included in Garden admission. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to register. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
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Music in the Garden: Ustad Shafaat Khan
Sitar and tabla master, Maestro Ustad Shafaat Khan, presents a Fusion of East Meets West. This unique performance bridges the gap between cultures through a blend of Indian classical and folk music with flamenco, jazz, rock, and western percussion. Instruments include sitar, tabla, voice, and violin. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. CLICK HERE to register. This performance is part of our Music in the Garden series: www.queensbotanical.org/musicinthegarden. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden…
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Day
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at QBG’s 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. Registration required. Click here to register. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Be sure to check out QBG's "What to See, What to…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, the farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. The organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Drop-in. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting work…
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day (Booked!)
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Pumpkin Carving
Join us for a Halloween-themed Cocktail & Craft to learn techniques on how to carve your own pumpkin. Sip on an autumnal cocktail and local pumpkin ales while you carve! $30 Non-Member / $25 Member (includes Garden admission) Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. All materials provided. Adults 21+ only. Click here for tickets.
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Shop locally sourced produce, brought to you by local farmers and Down to Earth Markets. Every Friday, now through November 22, 2019. Located on the corner of Main Street and Dahlia Avenue. For more information about Down to Earth Markets, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com or call 914.923.4837.
Find out more »Audubon Bird Walk
Register for one or all five free nature walks in this special 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. Included in Garden admission. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to register. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Drop-in. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
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Halloween at the Garden
Everything you need to celebrate Halloween: trick or treat trail, seasonal crafts, performances including a magic show, a carnivorous plant display, and a costume dance party. Show off your Halloween costume and bring your trick-or-treat bags! $6 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) / FREE for Members Sunday free hours suspended. Drop-in.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, the farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. The organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Drop-in. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting work…
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day (Booked!)
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
Find out more »November 2019
Farmer’s Market Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Shop locally sourced produce, brought to you by local farmers and Down to Earth Markets. Every Friday, now through November 22, 2019. Located on the corner of Main Street and Dahlia Avenue. For more information about Down to Earth Markets, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com or call 914.923.4837.
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