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July 2019
Farm & Compost Tours (CANCELLED)
Due to the heat advisory this event has been cancelled. 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…
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Hapa-Zome: Flower Prints (CANCELLED)
Learn the art of hapa-zome, smashing plant color and shape onto fabric. Participants will go on a tour of the Garden with Jess Brey of Dyed in Queens, harvest plants for their hapa-zome project, and design two handkerchiefs. ***Due to the excessive heat warning for this weekend, this event has been cancelled.*** $20 Member / $30 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! - From June…
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Soil Science: Facts & Field Tests
Aggregates, soil texture, the rhizosphere – what on Earth are we talking about? Facts & Field Tests provides a foundation for your soil explorations. Learn how soil scientists describe soils and what qualities are necessary for healthy plants and ecosystems through easy-to-replicate field tests. This workshop is presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. FREE for Members / $6 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to register. TIP: Spend the day at…
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Music in the Garden: Cover Story (CANCELLED)
***Due to the excessive heat warning for this weekend, this event has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled performance date.*** Cover Story Doo Wop is a real New York City doo-wop group that sings on the streets and parks of New York City. With four singers and an upright bass, Cover Story gives new life to the top hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s! Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is…
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 »Farm Walk-Through
Drop in for a 20-minute mini tour of the QBG Farm! Meet the farmers, see the crops, and learn about compost’s role in keeping soil healthy. All ages welcome; weather permitting. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. ***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) –…
Find out more »Summer Nights
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12. Join us once a month for Flower Power Parties taking place on select Summer Nights--Thursdays, June 20, July 18, August 8, and September 12--which will include live music and dance, botanical crafts, food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, as well as other programming! *** Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October:…
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Macramé Planter
Sip on a summer cocktail and learn the basics of macramé, textile produced by knotting. Join Melissa Taylor of terra + twine to learn how to design your own piece. This class will focus on creating a hanging planter. QBG will provide a selection of ideal plants for you to design your piece around! All materials provided. Adults 21+ only. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $25 Member / $35 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets.
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ACP in the Garden
TELLING UNTOLD STORIES: A PREVIEW OF THE 2019 ARTIST COMMISSIONING PROGRAM SEASON Registration required. FREE. Seating is limited. CLICK HERE to learn more and RSVP. Queens Council on the Arts is proud to showcase a preview of its second Artist Commissioning Program season. Held in partnership with Queens Botanical Garden, this event will provide a sneak peek of the awardees’ upcoming World Premieres in Queens. Following a networking session on Queens Botanical Garden’s beautiful terrace, the artists will share presentations…
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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Pick & Prep: Farm Fresh Foods
Come to the farm to harvest fruits and veggies and prepare a light lunch together. All our food scraps will be composted to help nourish future crops. Families welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3+. $8 for Members / $10 Non-Members (includes Garden admission). Registration required. Click here to register. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! From June 12 through September 2, take selfies throughout…
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 »August 2019
Farm Walk-Through
Drop in for a 20-minute mini tour of the QBG Farm! Meet the farmers, see the crops, and learn about compost’s role in keeping soil healthy. All ages welcome; weather permitting. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. ***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) –…
Find out more »Summer Nights
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12. Join us once a month for Flower Power Parties taking place on select Summer Nights--Thursdays, June 20, July 18, August 8, and September 12--which will include live music and dance, botanical crafts, food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, as well as other programming! *** Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October:…
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Food Scrap Paints
Learn how to make paint from your food scraps, then compost them! Participants will extract color from food scraps, such as, avocado rinds and pits, beet peels, and onion skins, and create designs on paper and fabric. This workshop is presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden and Dyed in Queens. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $8 Member / $10 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! -…
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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First Weekend: Pollinators
Learn about plants in the garden that are native to different climates, including those in the Seasonal Bed, where there is a display of cacti and succulents, and other seasonal highlights. Schedule: 11am to 12:30pm: Storytime & Craft (drop-in; included with Garden admission) 1 to 2pm: Seasonal Tour (drop-in; included with Garden admission) 2 to 4pm: Bee Inspired! Workshop 2 to 4pm: Activity Table (drop-in; included with Garden admission) ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid…
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Bee Inspired! Workshop
Learn the what, how, and why of honeybee creations. Participants taste local honey and make household items with bee products beeswax candle and salve. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $20 Member / $30 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! - From June 12 through September 2, take selfies throughout the Garden with "Grown Up Flowers," larger-than-life, inflatable flowers by PLAYLAB, INC. (Included with Garden admission; Drop-in.) - Through August 25, go…
Find out more »First Weekend: Pollinators
Learn about plants in the garden that are native to other climates, including those in the Seasonal Bed, where there is a display of cacti and succulents, and other seasonal highlights. Schedule: 11am to 12:30pm: Storytime & Craft (drop-in; included with Garden admission) 1 to 2pm: Seasonal Tour (drop-in; included with Garden admission) 2 to 4pm: Activity Table (drop-in; included with Garden admission) ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through…
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 »Farm Walk-Through
Drop in for a 20-minute mini tour of the QBG Farm! Meet the farmers, see the crops, and learn about compost’s role in keeping soil healthy. All ages welcome; weather permitting. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. ***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) –…
Find out more »Summer Nights
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12. Join us once a month for Flower Power Parties taking place on select Summer Nights--Thursdays, June 20, July 18, August 8, and September 12--which will include live music and dance, botanical crafts, food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, as well as other programming! *** Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October:…
Find out more »Drawing in the Garden with Amber Vittoria (SOLD OUT)
Join artist Amber Vittoria for observational drawing and botanical illustration out in the Garden. Participants will be able to take home their artwork and contribute a drawing to a community exhibit that will be on view as part of "In Full Bloom" in July and August. This event was rescheduled from June 20 to August 8 because of thunderstorms. This event is SOLD OUT. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. Included with Garden admission. Click here to register. ***While the event…
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Flower Power Party: Orchid
Get a first viewing of the Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibit featuring over 400 potted orchids. Enjoy a special performance by Samba New York! as they create the musical ambiance of a “pagode”—a backyard samba party featuring ballroom dance and interactive instruction. Enjoy offerings from food vendors and alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Play wooden lawn games and create botanical crafts inspired by the World of Orchids exhibit! Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. Click here to register. ***While the event is free,…
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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Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY). Features artwork by Reyna Clarissa, Chien Chun Feng, Ming-Hsuan Lee, Yi-An Pan, and Sandy Yeh. Click here for related events and programs. Included with Garden admission. 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…
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY). Features artwork by Reyna Clarissa, Chien Chun Feng, Ming-Hsuan Lee, Yi-An Pan, and Sandy Yeh. Click here for related events and programs. Included with Garden admission. 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…
Find out more »Embroidery Workshop: Orchids (SOLD OUT)
Draw inspiration from current exhibit Taiwan: A World of Orchids and learn to embroider orchids onto fabric! Fiber artist, Soraya Navia (@sorayadesignsthings) will teach fundamental embroidery stitches and how to apply them to a customizable orchid pattern. Using needle and thread, students will complete a stitching sampler, learn tips and tricks, and embroider a frameable orchid plant. Beginners welcome; no experience necessary! All materials provided. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $25 Member / $35 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here…
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Watercolor Workshop: Orchids
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This class will use the Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibit as inspiration. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $20 Member / $30 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! - Check out current exhibit Taiwan: A World of Orchids, a stunning display of orchids. Located in the Visitor & Administration Building. (Included with Garden admission;…
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY). Features artwork by Reyna Clarissa, Chien Chun Feng, Ming-Hsuan Lee, Yi-An Pan, and Sandy Yeh. Click here for related events and programs. Included with Garden admission. 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…
Find out more »Post-Exhibit Orchid Sale
Take home one of the show’s beauties at our post-exhibit orchid show! The exhibit will close at 4pm to dress up for the sale at 4:30pm! Prices vary. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! - Check out current exhibit Taiwan: A World of Orchids, a stunning display of orchids. Located in the Visitor & Administration Building. (Included with Garden admission; Drop-in.)
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 »Farm Walk-Through
Drop in for a 20-minute mini tour of the QBG Farm! Meet the farmers, see the crops, and learn about compost’s role in keeping soil healthy. All ages welcome; weather permitting. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. ***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) –…
Find out more »Summer Nights
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12. Join us once a month for Flower Power Parties taking place on select Summer Nights--Thursdays, June 20, July 18, August 8, and September 12--which will include live music and dance, botanical crafts, food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, as well as other programming! *** Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October:…
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Wine on Us: Member Appreciation Celebration
Show your QBG Member card to receive a complimentary glass of wine on us! Must be 21 years or older - valid ID required. This event is for QBG Members only. To become a Member click here.New Membership Form Drop-in; no prior registration required. TIP: - This event is run in conjunction with Summer Nights. The Garden is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12. (Included with Garden…
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111 Rooftops of NYC: Book Talk and Walk (SOLD OUT)
Join author Leslie Adatto and photographer Clay Williams for a discussion of their new book, 111 Rooftops in New York That You Must Not Miss. As part of the talk, learn about the sustainable design elements and native planting strategies on a tour and reception on QBG's Green Roof! Books will be available for sale and signing. This event is SOLD OUT. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. Click here to register. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to…
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 »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…
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Music in the Garden: People of Earth
People of Earth is a 15-member global music orchestra set on blurring the barriers between the great art forms of the terrestrial sphere, and creating an explosive blend of the music of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil and beyond. Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. 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…
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 »Farm Walk-Through
Drop in for a 20-minute mini tour of the QBG Farm! Meet the farmers, see the crops, and learn about compost’s role in keeping soil healthy. All ages welcome; weather permitting. Presented by NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. ***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) –…
Find out more »Summer Nights
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12. Join us once a month for Flower Power Parties taking place on select Summer Nights--Thursdays, June 20, July 18, August 8, and September 12--which will include live music and dance, botanical crafts, food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, as well as other programming! *** Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October:…
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Rainforest Terrarium
Create your own rainforest with miniature tropical plants in a closed glass container. Enjoy a tropical cocktail while you plant your tiny ecosystem. All materials provided. Adults 21+ only. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $25 Member / $35 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets.
Find out more »Wedding Mini-Tours
Tour our exclusive Wedding Garden, Moon Gate, Cherry Circle, and indoor spaces perfect for your special occasion. Meeting Location: Visitor & Administration Building Terrace Tour times: 6:20pm and 7pm *These Mini-Tours are taking place during select Summer Nights, when QBG has extended its hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, now through September 12! Included with Garden admission; Walk-in
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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