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May 2019
Bird Walk with NYC Audubon (SOLD OUT)
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. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. Click here to purchase tickets. This event is SOLD OUT. TIP: Sign up for one or all five walks! Saturday, March 30 Sunday, April 7 Sunday, April 14 Saturday, April 27 Saturday, May 18
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…
Find out more »Compost Crafts: Wildflower Seed Balls
Make wildflower seed balls using compost made at QBG. Wildflower seed balls can be tossed in tree pits, gardens, and less loved lots to sow native flowering plants. Suggested for all ages 3+. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. Drop-in. While supplies last. ***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 »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. 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 »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. 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 »Corporate Volunteer Day – Book Today!
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 »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 »June 2019
First Weekend: Pride in the Garden
Kick off World Pride Month with First Weekend activities in the garden! Schedule: 11am to 12pm: Drag Queen Story Hour (drop-in; included with Garden admission) 12 to 1pm: Pride Container Garden Workshop 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 October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with…
Find out more »Drag Queen Story Hour with Angel Elektra
Join Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) in the Garden for a morning of stories, movement, and crafts. DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. Registration encouraged. 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 –…
Find out more »Pride Container Garden Workshop
June is World Pride Month! Nothing says PRIDE better than creating your own colorful container garden! Choose from a selection of different colorful flowers and herbs to make your own window box container. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). 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! On June 1, QBG is hosting additional Pride-themed activities with Drag…
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First Weekend: Pride in the Garden
Kick off World Pride Month with First Weekend activities in the garden! 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 October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12)…
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…
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Rose Gala
Honoring: Peter Koo New York City Council Member Jaclyn Mucaria President, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Your support of Rose Gala 2019 will help sustain QBG’s colorful flowers, innovative programs, and environmental education workshops for the 32,000+ schoolchildren and 250,000+ people who are served by the Garden each year. Click to support.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! On the first Thursday of April, May, and June, join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics while working hands-on with our 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…
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 »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Queens presents: TWIST & SPROUT!
A family-friendly FREE event—all about healthy eating and outdoor exercise! CLICK HERE for updated information. FREE admission courtesy of NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Food and beverage not included.
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Art in the Garden: Grown Up Flowers
On view throughout the Garden Wednesday, June 12 through Monday, September 2. Giant inflatable flowers greet you at Queens Botanical Garden! Created by PLAYLAB, INC., "Grown Up Flowers" imagines flowers inflated many times their normal size, giving visitors a new perspective on these iconic and playful representations of beauty. Take selfies with four larger-than-life flowers for a fantastical time at the Garden Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. Click here for more information about Art in the Garden. ***While the event…
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! On Thursday, June 13, Summer Night will feature live music performed by Noriko Omichi and…
Find out more »Art in the Garden Reception: In Full Bloom
Meet the three exhibiting artists of In Full Bloom: Darya Warner, Amber Vittoria, and Jamie Pesavento. Learn about and view their work, inspired by the shape and form of flowers and bodies in nature. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. Included with Garden admission. Click here to register. In Full Bloom is on exhibit March 29 through August 25 in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry.…
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 »Compost Giveback
It’s a compost time of year! NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden will be giving compost to NYC residents. Individuals who register for the event are eligible to take up to four (4) 40-pound bags of free, high-quality New York City Compost made from your food scraps and yard waste. To receive compost, participants must be registered in advance and attend a 10-minute info session the day of the event on how to use compost. Registration required. Free…
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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Watercolor Workshop: Roses
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. For part of the class, participants will go out into QBG's Rose Garden and use roses 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! Sign up for "Meet Your Compost Microbes" workshop taking place on the same day 2 to 3:30pm (included with…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
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Meet Your Compost Microbes Workshop (CANCELLED)
Learn how to create microbe samples and identify active biology living in your compost or soil by using morphology as a guide. We will be using a compound trinocular microscope using three levels of magnifications: 40, 100, and 400. FREE for Members / $6 Non-Member (includes Garden admission). Registration required. This event is cancelled. Presented by NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Sign up for the Farm & Compost Tour 11am…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
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Music in the Garden: The Ladybugs Jazz Band
The Ladybugs' music features the dreamy, dulcet tones of voices and trombones. Lead by Martina DaSilva, their unique instrumentation of two lead singers (both doubling in percussion & ukulele), two trombone players, guitar, and bass allows for a lush sound that uplifts all audiences. The Ladybugs’ repertoire includes favorites from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, infused with country, blues, Latin, and classical music. Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. Click here to purchase tickets. ***While the event is free, Garden 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 »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 »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 »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Botanical Microscopy Photography with Darya Warner (SOLD OUT)
Learn about artist Darya Warner’s photographic process using microscopes. Participants will go for a garden walk to collect botanical specimen, view them under microscopes, and make their own photographic prints. Participants will be able to take home their artwork and contribute a print to a community exhibit that will be on view as part of In Full Bloom in July and August. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. Included with Garden admission. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT ***While the event 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…
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