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July 2018
Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Member Appreciation Week: Tours
Go on a tour of QBG's collection with knowledgeable staff. This event is for QBG Members only. To become a Member click here. Registration required: qbgmembertours.eventbrite.com Part of Member Appreciation Week, for a full list of Member-Exclusive events click here.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Member Appreciation Week: Beer on Us
Show your QBG Member card to receive one complimentary beer on us! This appreciation event runs in conjunction with Music in the Garden: Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Must have valid ID. This event is for QBG Members only. To become a Member click here. No prior registration required. Part of Member Appreciation Week, for a full list of Member-Exclusive events click here.
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Music in the Garden: Funky Dawgz Brass Band
Groove along to the Funky Dawgz Brass Band as they play a contagious,upbeat mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, hip hop, funk, and today's hits with a brass twist. 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. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Member Appreciation Week: Tours
Go on a tour of QBG's collection with knowledgeable staff. This event is for QBG Members only. To become a Member click here. Registration required: qbgmembertours.eventbrite.com Part of Member Appreciation Week, for a full list of Member-Exclusive events click here.
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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Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
Find out more »Drawing During the Golden Hour
Artists of all levels are invited to experience the “golden hour” light and draw different areas of the Garden in a group setting. Artists from Urban Sketchers will provide guidance and critique for participants in pencil, pastel, and charcoal drawing techniques. All art materials provided. Recommended for adults and children 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). Included with Garden admission. Registration required: goldenhourdrawing.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Member Appreciation Week: Wine on Us
Show your QBG Member card to receive a complimentary glass of wine on us! This appreciation event runs in conjunction with Extended Summer Evenings. Must had valid ID. This event is for QBG Members only. To become a Member click here. No prior registration required. Part of Member Appreciation Week, for a full list of Member-Exclusive events click here.
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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. Ticket Price: Free for Members; $6 for Non-Members Ticket price includes Garden admission Registration required: soilscience.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Fridays Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Visit the Down to Earth Markets every Friday until November 16 to purchase fresh produce from the farmers market. The market is located corner of Dahlia Avenue and Main Street, Flushing.
Find out more »Member Appreciation Week: Coffee & Cookies
Show your QBG Member card to enjoy coffee & cookies on the terrace. Meet other Members while enjoying QBG on a summer morning. This event is for QBG Members only. To become a Member click here. No prior registration required. Part of Member Appreciation Week, for a full list of Member-Exclusive events click here.
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Dance in the Garden: SHED by XiaoChuan Xie
QBG and Queens Council on the Arts present the world premiere performance of SHED, a new work by QCA’s Artist Commissioning Program Awardee in Choreography Chuan Xie. In SHED, Chuan, a Chinese-born immigrant artist who came to this country for its freedom of expression, uses dance, sculpture, costumes, and light to reveal hidden textures and colors, creating dialogue on the collective migrant experience. Doors open at 8:30pm; performance at dusk. Registration required: www.queenscouncilarts.org/calendar/shed
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Farm & Compost Tour
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. Registration: july2018farmcomposttour.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »E-Waste Recycling Event
Responsibly dispose of all of your unwanted or broken gadgets! In partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center.
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Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
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Floral Design Workshop: Recycled Containers
Learn how to adapt containers that had a previous use to become your next table centerpiece. Then create an arrangement of colorful summer blooms. Bring your own container from home or choose from a variety provided. All floral materials will be provided. $30 Member; $35 Non-Member (includes Garden admission). Registration required: recycledcontainers.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities (CANCELLED)
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. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission. The July 25th Farm & Compost…
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 »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Henna and Hops (CANCELED)
Join Henna Darling to explore the botanical and cultural importance of henna. Participants will see the henna plant, learn to prepare henna paste, and try their hand at practicing this unique art form. Sip on botanical brews from the borough of Queens while you create your own designs. $20 Member; $25 Non-Member (includes Garden admission). Adults 21+ only. This event is canceled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Fridays Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Visit the Down to Earth Markets every Friday until November 16 to purchase fresh produce from the farmers market. The market is located corner of Dahlia Avenue and Main Street, Flushing.
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. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »August 2018
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. 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 »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Fridays Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Visit the Down to Earth Markets every Friday until November 16 to purchase fresh produce from the farmers market. The market is located corner of Dahlia Avenue and Main Street, Flushing.
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 Tour: Farm & Compost
Discover what's behind the scenes at QBG Farm & Compost. Registration is required: summerfarmcomposttours.eventbrite.com Included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Watercolor Workshop: On the Farm
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This workshop will take place on the QBG Farm and draw inspiration from the various vegetables grown like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and the pollinator garden that surrounds the farm’s perimeter. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by a participating adult). $18 Member; $20 Non-Member (does not include Garden admission). Registration required: farmwatercolor.eventbrite.com
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 Tour: Dye Plant
Tours will visit the Herb Garden and QBG Farm, and feature plants we use to create botanical dyes. Included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
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Hapa-Zome Garden by Dyed in Queens
Learn the art of hapa-zome, imprinting natural dyes of plants into fabric with a hammer. Plant your own hapa-zome container garden with Jess Brey of Dyed in Queens, using plants like nasturtium, basil, marigold, and pansy. $20 Member; $25 Non-Member (does not include Garden admission). Registration required: qbghapazome.eventbrite.com
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. 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 »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Desert Dish Succulent Terrarium
Pick from a large selection of cacti and succulents to create an open-air succulent terrarium in a ceramic container and learn tips for succulent care. Enjoy a tequila cocktail. All materials provided. $20 Member; $25 Non-Member (includes Garden admission). Adults 21+ only. Registration required: qbgcocktailandcraft.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Farmer’s Market Fridays Hosted by Down to Earth Markets
Visit the Down to Earth Markets every Friday until November 16 to purchase fresh produce from the farmers market. The market is located corner of Dahlia Avenue and Main Street, Flushing.
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Compost Tea & Extract
Make a compost brew for your thirsty plants! Compost tea allows you to spread the wealth of your compost pile by creating an explosion of beneficial bacteria and fungi found in compost. Compost extract, compost tea’s cousin, is an effective way to provide a boost of nutrition to plants when watering. Free for Members; $6 for Non-Members (includes Garden admission). Registration required: compostteaextract.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
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Music in the Garden: Women’s Raga Massive
Join Women’s Raga Massive for a series of improvised pieces, original works, and raga-inspired tributes to female heroes, embodying the collaborative and communal spirit of life. WRM, an ensemble project of Brooklyn Raga Massive, uses Indian Classical music tradition as a feminist framework drawing on the diversity of New York City. Included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
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