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April 2023
Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities for Kids and Families
Families fill their Spring Break and celebrate Earth Month with fun outdoor activities! Kids and families visit nature-themed activity stations to create botanical crafts and listen to stories about spring flowers, insects, and animals! Programs will take place near the Children's Garden (subject to change). Family-friendly. Drop-in; Registration recommended Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members â…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities for Kids and Families
Families fill their Spring Break and celebrate Earth Month with fun outdoor activities! Kids and families visit nature-themed activity stations to create botanical crafts and listen to stories about spring flowers, insects, and animals! Programs will take place near the Children's Garden (subject to change). Family-friendly. Drop-in; Registration recommended Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members â…
Find out more »The Compost Mix: Monthly Compost Support
Do you have questions about your compost? Are you an aspiring composter but don't know where to start? Or would you like to connect with composters near to you? Sign up for a 10-minute virtual session during this event which occurs the second Wednesday of each month. Occurs the second Wednesday of each month, 3 to 4pm. CLICK HERE to register.
Find out more »Spring Break Activities for Kids and Families
Families fill their Spring Break and celebrate Earth Month with fun outdoor activities! Kids and families visit nature-themed activity stations to create botanical crafts and listen to stories about spring flowers, insects, and animals! Programs will take place near the Children's Garden (subject to change). Family-friendly. Drop-in; Registration recommended Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members â…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities for Kids and Families
Families fill their Spring Break and celebrate Earth Month with fun outdoor activities! Kids and families visit nature-themed activity stations to create botanical crafts and listen to stories about spring flowers, insects, and animals! Programs will take place near the Children's Garden (subject to change). Family-friendly. Drop-in; Registration recommended Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members â…
Find out more »Spring Bird Walks with NYC Audubon
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how Queens Botanical Garden provides important resources for birdsâlike water, shelter, and insects to eat. Dates: Saturdays, April 1, 15, & 29, and May 13, 9:30-10:30am $10 Non-Member; $8 Member* (includes garden admission) Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits…
Find out more »Watercolor Workshop: Spring Blooms
In this seasonal workshop series, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This class will go out into the garden and use bulb flowers, flowering trees, and other spring blooms as inspiration. All materials provided. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). $35 Non-Member / $30 Member* (includes garden admission) Registration required; walk-ins welcome upon availability Meeting Location: Visitor & Administration Building CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. *Not yet a Member?…
Find out more »Compost Giveback
The NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden is giving away FREE compost! Staff will be present to assist and load 7.5 gallon bags of compost into your vehicle. The compost is made from residential food scraps collected locally and processed at QBG. Limit of 5 bags per registrant. This event takes place in QBGâs Parking Garden at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY. Compost is for NYC residents only. All registrants must show proof of ID upon entry; name…
Find out more »Brush Painting Workshop with Sungsook Setton
Led by celebrated painter and calligrapher Sungsook Setton, who has exhibited across Asia and the United States, participants will learn and practice flower-inspired, traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. This workshop starts off with a docent-led tour highlighting plants in bloom, such as flowering trees, bulb flowers, and more. All materials provided; no prior experience is necessary. Recommended for ages 10 and up (with accompanying adult). Free; included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4;…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Earth Day
Join us at Climate Arts Festival for Earth Day 2023 from 11am to 4pm. Come spend an empowering day at Queens Botanical Garden as we reflect on our international climate crisis and explore ways to help our planet thrive. Bring the whole family for fun, hands-on activities, art exhibits, music, interactive performances, tours, demonstrations, and more! And be sure to check out our Sustainable Vendor Fair to support local businesses! INCLUDED in admission. CLICK HERE for more information.
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đ Climate Arts Festival 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with us and learn how to take care of nature, not just for Earth Month, but every day of the year. Join us for an empowering day as we reflect on our international climate crisis and explore ways to help our planet thrive. Bring the whole family for fun, hands-on activities, art exhibits, music, interactive performances, tours, demonstrations, and more! And be sure to check out our Sustainable Vendor Fair to support local businesses! CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
Find out more »FREE Tree Giveaway with NYRP
Weâre giving away trees! As part of Climate Arts Festival on Saturday, April 22, Queens Botanical Garden is partnering with New York Restoration Project (NYRP) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic to host a free tree giveaway! Native tree species to be distributed include: American Plum, Black Cherry, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, Honey Locust, Sycamore, Washington Hawthorn, and Willow Oak. Registration with NYRP is required. CLICK HERE to register for a FREE tree. Pick-Up Location: Parking Garden at 42-80 Crommelin St, Flushing, NY 11355. To learn more about Climate Arts Festival, click…
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Spring Bird Walks with NYC Audubon
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how Queens Botanical Garden provides important resources for birdsâlike water, shelter, and insects to eat. Dates: Saturdays, April 1, 15, & 29, and May 13, 9:30-10:30am $10 Non-Member; $8 Member* (includes garden admission) Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits…
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Pohela Boishakh Community Art Workshop
Join the Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) and learn how to make masks for Bengali New Year! Artist Prokriti Chattopadhyay will lead a three-hour workshop open to all ages. The group will use paper, rope, and wood to make traditional masks to be worn on the day of the Pohela Boishakh celebration at Queens Botanical Garden. This workshop takes place in the Visitor & Administration Meeting Room. Advance registration recommended; Drop-ins welcome. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Included in garden…
Find out more »You Can Garden Too! Planting for Pollinators Workshop
Cultivate your green thumb at Queens Botanical Garden in an introductory workshop on how to create gardens that attract nature's best friends--pollinators! All materials provided. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). $25 Non-Member / $20 Member* (includes garden admission) CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. Location: Visitor & Administration Building Auditorium (subject to change) *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, and…
Find out more »May 2023
Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Members-Only Wine & Cheese Evening
We are happy to invite our Garden Members to our first Members-only event of the season! Please join us for this special evening. Wine, cheese, non-alcoholic beverages, and light refreshments will be served. Please note: this is a QBG Members-only event. RSVP by April 25 by emailing [email protected] or calling 718.886.3800 ext. 250. Not yet a Member? Join by April 25 to get invited to this special Members-only evening. And thatâs not allâQBG Members enjoy unlimited year-round free admission, discounts on select programs,…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Horticulture Community 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 QBGâs ever-changing scenery as our flowers bloom, trees grow, and community comes together. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the…
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Pohela Boishakh Celebration
Come celebrate Bengali New Year at Queens Botanical Garden! We encourage people of all backgrounds to share the joy and experience the customary performing and visual arts of Pohela Boishakh. Join our New Year parade to usher prosperity for all. Special performances by the Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) will mark the 30th Anniversary of this beloved cultural organization. àŠŹà§àŠ¶àŠŸàŠà§Â àŠà§àŠžàŠŹ àŠàŠžà§àŠš,  àŠà§àŠàŠšà§àŠžÂ àŠŹà§àŠàŠŸàŠšàŠżàŠà§àŠŻàŠŸàŠČ àŠàŠŸàŠ°à§àŠĄà§àŠšÂ àŠàŠ°Â àŠŹà§àŠ¶àŠŸàŠà§Â àŠà§àŠžàŠŹà§Â àŠŻà§àŠÂ àŠŠàŠżàŠšà„€àŠŹà§àŠ¶àŠŸàŠà§Â àŠà§àŠžàŠŹà§Â àŠŹàŠŸàŠàŠČàŠŸÂ àŠžàŠàŠžà§àŠà§àŠ€àŠżàŠ°Â àŠàŠÂ  àŠà§à§àŠàŠšÂ àŠžàŠàŠČ àŠàŠźàŠżàŠàŠšàŠżàŠàŠżàŠ°Â àŠŹàŠšà§àŠ§à§àŠ°àŠŸàŠàŠȘàŠà§àŠÂ àŠàŠ°àŠ€à§Â àŠȘàŠŸàŠ°àŠŹà§àŠšà„€Â àŠà§àŠžàŠŹà§Â àŠ„àŠŸàŠàŠŹà§Â àŠžàŠŸàŠàŠžà§àŠà§àŠ€àŠżàŠÂ àŠ àŠšà§àŠ·à§àŠ àŠŸàŠš,Â àŠ¶àŠżàŠ¶à§àŠàŠżàŠ¶à§àŠ°àŠŠà§àŠ°Â àŠàŠšà§àŠŻÂ àŠŹà§àŠ¶àŠŸàŠà§Â àŠàŠ°à§àŠÂ àŠàŠŹàŠÂ àŠàŠšàŠšà§àŠŠà§àŠ°Â àŠŹà§àŠŻàŠŹàŠžà§àŠ„àŠŸà„€Â àŠžàŠźàŠŸàŠà§àŠ°Â àŠžàŠàŠČàŠźàŠŸàŠšà§àŠ·à§àŠ°Â àŠžàŠźà§àŠŠà§àŠ§àŠżÂ àŠàŠÂ àŠźàŠà§àŠàŠČ àŠàŠŸàŠźàŠšàŠŸà§Â àŠàŠźàŠŸàŠŠà§àŠ°Â àŠžàŠŸàŠ„à§Â àŠŹà§àŠ¶àŠŸàŠà§Â àŠ¶à§àŠàŠŸÂ àŠŻàŠŸàŠ€à§àŠ°àŠŸà§àŠŻà§àŠÂ àŠŠàŠżàŠšà„€Â àŠ àŠšà§àŠ·à§àŠ àŠŸàŠšà§Â àŠàŠ°àŠÂ àŠ„àŠŸàŠàŠŹà§Â àŠŹàŠżàŠȘàŠŸâàŠ°Â à§©à§ŠÂ àŠŹàŠàŠ°Â àŠȘà§àŠ°à§àŠ€àŠżÂ àŠàŠȘàŠČàŠà§àŠ·à§Â àŠŹàŠżàŠ¶à§àŠ·àŠžàŠŸàŠàŠžà§àŠà§àŠ€àŠżàŠÂ àŠȘàŠ°àŠżàŠŹà§àŠ¶àŠšàŠŸà„€ SCHEDULE: 1pm: Craft & Storytime in the Auditorium 1:30pm: Performance on the Terrace by Bangladesh Institute of Performing…
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Kids Tour & Art Workshop with the China Institute***Registration Full
Start with a spring family-friendly self-guided tour of the Garden and then create beautiful art with expert educators from China Institute. Children will create their own peony-inspired artworks that they'll be able to take home with them. All materials provided; no prior experience is necessary. Recommended for ages 5 and up (with accompanying adult). Free; included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children…
Find out more »Seed to Soil Workshop Series (Virtual)
The Seed to Soil Series is a virtual, two-workshop program series intended to equip new gardeners with the knowledge they need to maintain healthy growing spaces. Registrants are encouraged to attend both sessions. The series will cover the following topics: Part 1: Soil Basics & Preparation Monday, May 8, 6-7:30pm Participants will learn the importance of soil composition and health; how the low-till gardening method helps to maintain both; and how to address common challenges and questions they may find…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »The Compost Mix: Monthly Compost Support
Do you have questions about your compost? Are you an aspiring composter but don't know where to start? Or would you like to connect with composters near to you? Sign up for a 10-minute virtual session during this event which occurs the second Wednesday of each month. Occurs the second Wednesday of each month, 3 to 4pm. CLICK HERE to register.
Find out more »Spring Bird Walks with NYC Audubon
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how Queens Botanical Garden provides important resources for birdsâlike water, shelter, and insects to eat. Dates: Saturdays, April 1, 15, & 29, and May 13, 9:30-10:30am $10 Non-Member; $8 Member* (includes garden admission) Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits…
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Drop in for a seasonally themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members â FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start…
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Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop
For Mother's Day, learn the art of hand-gathering bouquets for a fresh-from-the-garden look! This workshop makes a great gift for moms and mom-figures! Each participant takes their bouquet home. All materials provided. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). $55 Non-Member / $45 Member* Includes Garden admission. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome upon availability. Location: Visitor & Administration Building Auditorium CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. *Not yet a Member? Membership gives you discounts on select programs, year-round…
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“Our Sonic Love” Musical Performance by Clae Lu & Friends
Drop in for Our Sonic Love, a lineup featuring queer, trans, gender-non-conforming performers of Asian diasporic identities connecting heritage, culture, and traditions. Ranging from Asian-pop drag sets to cross-cultural musical performances on traditional Asian instruments, and a guided QiGong healing breath session, this performance event celebrates our visibility, community, and connection to our heritage. This eventâs focus is to create a generative and joyful space for us as queer, trans, gender-non-conforming folks of Asian descent. Our gender and sexual identities…
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Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day! The Garden is open today 8am to 6pm. $15 parking is in effect.Â
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Seed to Soil Workshop Series (Virtual)
The Seed to Soil Series is a virtual, two-workshop program series intended to equip new gardeners with the knowledge they need to maintain healthy growing spaces. Registrants are encouraged to attend both sessions. The series will cover the following topics: Part 1: Soil Basics & Preparation Monday, May 8, 6-7:30pm Participants will learn the importance of soil composition and health; how the low-till gardening method helps to maintain both; and how to address common challenges and questions they may find…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Drop in for a seasonally themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members â FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start…
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Walking Tour: Tulips, Roses & Wampum – The Seal of Queens in Flowers
Join us for a walking tour to explore the botanical heritage of Queens through its Native American, Dutch, and English colonial histories. $10 Non-Member / $8 Member* (includes garden admission) Meeting Location: Visitor & Administration Building Terrace Registration required; walk-ins welcome upon availability. *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all the…
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Music in the Garden: Quintet of the Americas
Quintet of the Americas, Queens-based woodwind quintet, presents a rich program inspired by nature to celebrate spring featuring Ala Arusha â Mother Earth, a new commission by Shanyse Strickland, Summer Music by Samuel Barber, Hudson Valley Quintet by Chris Kaufman using live music and recorded sounds from nature, plus other works inspired from the USA and Brazil. This event takes place indoors in the Visitor & Administration Building Auditorium. Advance registration recommended; walk-ins welcome upon availability. Limited capacity. CLICK HERE…
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Storytime & Craft with Guest Vivian Sangsukwirasathien
Inspired by the Chinese tradition of showing care by giving and receiving flowers, this week's storytime and flower crown-making encourages us to take the time to slow down and create moments where we can reflect on themes of reciprocity and care. This event is supported by A4's What Can We Do?'s microgrant. Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under)…
Find out more »Memorial Day – Garden is Open
Queens Botanical Garden is open on Memorial Day.
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm 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. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Visita guiada: Tour de Compostaje en Español/Spanish Compost Tour
Acompåñanos en un recorrido dirigido a la comunidad hispano hablante a travĂ©s de las diferentes etapas del proceso de elaboraciĂłn de abono en el JardĂn BotĂĄnico de Queens. Esta es una oportunidad para aprender algunos de los conceptos bĂĄsicos de la tĂ©cnica de compostaje a mediana escala en el medio urbano, en donde exploraremos los elementos necesarios para hacer el abono que distribuĂmos a la comunidad. Gratis: El ingreso al jardĂn es gratuito para los participantes del tour; indique a…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »June 2023
Horticulture Community 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 QBGâs ever-changing scenery as our flowers bloom, trees grow, and community comes together. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the…
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