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September 2022
Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Day
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. CLICK HERE to register. Takes place on Thursdays, 1 to 3pm. Individuals welcome to register. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please…
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Orpheus ReflectionsTM Concert
Welcome to a classical music concert for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Please join us for a special Orpheus ReflectionsTM program at the beautiful setting of Queens Botanical Garden. The program will include a trio of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra musicians performing classical works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Ponce, Bizet, and songs from the Great American Songbook. Chinese translation will be available. RSVP This program is free of charge. Pre-registration is required as capacity is limited. To RSVP, please visit…
Find out more »QBG Farm Open Hours & Farm Stand
See what's growing at the QBG Farm every Saturday, 10am to 3pm, and every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, through September*! The donation-based Farm Stand will have freshly-harvested produce to choose from! All donation proceeds go toward our mission to provide fresh, local food and vital programming for the community. *Subject to change.
Find out more »Marigold Planting Activity
Drop in to plant marigolds to take home from 11am-1pm! Included in Garden admission. Drop-in upon availability. In conjunction with live music and a dance performance by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company from 12 to 1pm. After the planting activity, join us on a bilingual Garden tour (English and Spanish) from 1 to 2pm.
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Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at Queens Botanical Garden
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day (9/16) with a performance by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company! Join us for complementing activities: marigold planting to take home from 11am-1pm and a bilingual Garden Tour (English and Spanish) from 1 to 2pm. Registration recommended; walk-ins welcome. Included in Garden admission. CLICK HERE to register. Entry to this event is included in Garden Admission and is to be paid at Garden Entrance. Your admission supports Queens Botanical Garden, the place where people,…
Find out more »Bilingual Garden Tour (English & Spanish)
Following our live music and a dance performance by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company from 12 to 1pm, join us on a bilingual Garden tour (English and Spanish) from 1 to 2pm. Prior to the tour, there will also be a marigold planting activity from 11am-1pm. Included in Garden admission. Drop-in upon availability.
Find out more »QBG Farm Open Hours & Farm Stand
See what's growing at the QBG Farm every Saturday, 10am to 3pm, and every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, through September*! The donation-based Farm Stand will have freshly-harvested produce to choose from! All donation proceeds go toward our mission to provide fresh, local food and vital programming for the community. *Subject to change.
Find out more »Compost Build 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. 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 and a fun time. Tip: This is a recommended event to attend if you are also interested in becoming a Compost seasonal volunteer. Click here to register! Available…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Corporate Volunteer Day
Bring your team to enjoy a Corporate Volunteer Day in the Garden. Ideal for groups of up to 15 individuals. Your group will be led by a QBG Horticulture expert on gardening tasks such as raking, mulching, weeding, tree bed maintenance, planting, farming, and more in our beautiful 39-acre urban oasis. Click HERE to inquire!
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Day
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. CLICK HERE to register. Takes place on Thursdays, 1 to 3pm. Individuals welcome to register. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please…
Find out more »QBG Farm Open Hours & Farm Stand
See what's growing at the QBG Farm every Saturday, 10am to 3pm, and every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, through September*! The donation-based Farm Stand will have freshly-harvested produce to choose from! All donation proceeds go toward our mission to provide fresh, local food and vital programming for the community. *Subject to change.
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Art in the Garden Opening Reception: Spread Love, A Mini Mural Installation
Live Painting by: Marco Santini Live Music by: DJ Pamidor 4-6pm Installation on exhibit now through Saturday, December 10, 2022 Included in Garden Admission CLICK HERE to sign up with Unfamous NY About the Exhibit The exhibition features an array of multidisciplinary local artists coming together to create a variety of mini murals with themes ranging from environmental awareness to mental health awareness, and more. The rise of graffiti and murals in New York City was made possible through the…
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Movie Night: WALL-E
WALL-E is the last robot left on Earth spending his lonely days tidying up the planet little by little. When he spots EVE, a sleek and shapely probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission, WALL-E embarks on his greatest adventure yet, following EVE across the galaxy! Before the film, come plant a succulent to take home!
Find out more »QBG Farm Open Hours & Farm Stand
See what's growing at the QBG Farm every Saturday, 10am to 3pm, and every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, through September*! The donation-based Farm Stand will have freshly-harvested produce to choose from! All donation proceeds go toward our mission to provide fresh, local food and vital programming for the community. *Subject to change.
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Compost-Pa-Looza
Get inspired to make compost! Join us for a day at the Garden aimed to spotlight Queens composting and empower the community to learn, network, and have fun with all things soil health! Take part in the creative workshops, community networking tables, activity tables, compost demonstrations, interactive performances, and farm tours. Together we will support a sustainable solution by revitalizing NYC soils and recycling food waste to the "black gold" known as compost. Compost-Pa-Looza is a family friendly event that…
Find out more »Compost Made Easy Workshop
Join our friends from the NYC Compost Project Hosted by The New York Botanical Garden for a Compost Made Easy Workshop! Composting doesn't have to be overwhelming. The team will discuss methods of composting in your backyard or rooftop, the ideal ratios to add to your bin, which tools to use, and the best time to start composting. Learn easy ways to make compost at home using plastic bins. This workshop is part of Compost-Pa-Looza, a day at the Garden…
Find out more »DIY Compost Critter Worm Bin Workshop
Join the NYC Compost Project Hosted by SNUG Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden for a 45-minute workshop on vermicomposting practices! Learn about red wiggler worms, harvesting finished compost from your worm bin, and all about physical decomposers. Bring your own bin (sizes of bin must be between 6 qt. to 27 gal) and we will help you create an indoor worm bin using red wigglers, browns, greens, and a plastic bin. We will provide the red wiggler to you…
Find out more »Decomposer ID Workshop
Join the NYC Compost Project Hosted by The New York Botanical Garden for a Decomposer ID Workshop. Compost is produced through the hard work of decomposer organisms that break down organic material. Learn about the compost food chain and how this web structure maintains a healthy ecosystem. We'll discuss chemical and physical decomposition and the three levels of consumers. Don't miss the "Find the Critter" activity at the end! This workshop is part of Compost-Pa-Looza, a day at the Garden…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Corporate Volunteer Day
Bring your team to enjoy a Corporate Volunteer Day in the Garden. Ideal for groups of up to 15 individuals. Your group will be led by a QBG Horticulture expert on gardening tasks such as raking, mulching, weeding, tree bed maintenance, planting, farming, and more in our beautiful 39-acre urban oasis. Click HERE to inquire!
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Day
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. CLICK HERE to register. Takes place on Thursdays, 1 to 3pm. Individuals welcome to register. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please…
Find out more »October 2022
Bird Walks with NYC Audubon (POSTPONED)
***Due to the forecasted weather, we are postponing this Fall Bird Walk with NYC Audubon on Saturday, October 1. We are sorry for any inconvenience. The postponed date is to be determined. We have other scheduled walks taking place as part of this special series. We encourage you to sign up for other dates currently available at this link: https://qbgfallbirdwalks.eventbrite.com In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how Queens Botanical Garden provides…
Find out more »Members-Only Fall Farm Tour (POSTPONED)
***Due to the forecasted weather, we are postponing Members-Only Fall Farm Tour to next Saturday, October 8 at the same time.*** We are excited to invite our Garden Members to a Members-Only Fall Farm Tour! Celebrate the changing of the seasons at the QBG Farm! Join a tour with Karen Guzman, QBG Farm Coordinator, to learn about sustainable farming, use of urban composting, and the thousands of pounds of produce grown here each year! Spaces are limited due to Farm…
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Outdoor Art Tour with AnkhLave Garden Fellows
Meet and go on a tour with four of the 2022 AnkhLave Garden Artist Fellows and see their works as part of AMPLIFY: AnkhLave Garden Project at Queens Botanical Garden one last time. Come see the art, meet the artists, and enjoy our 39-acre oasis! Meeting Location: Registrants meet at Queens Botanical Garden's Visitor & Administration Building Terrace Registration recommended. Drop-in upon availability. CLICK HERE to register. Included in Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to…
Find out more »Here We Root Dance Performances (POSTPONED)
Due to the forecasted weather, this event has been postponed to rain dates and times: Saturday, October 8 with performances at 4pm & 5:30pm. Please click here for more information about the postponed event. Here We Root is an original outdoor contemporary dance inspired by Asian immigrants' stories, focusing on the Chinese diaspora in Flushing, New York. It invites audiences to experience, reflect on, and celebrate Asian immigrant identities and experiences. The piece combines movements with text, theatre, and an…
Find out more »Here We Root Dance Performances (POSTPONED)
Due to the forecasted weather, this event has been postponed to rain dates and times: Saturday, October 8 with performances at 4pm & 5:30pm. Please click here for more information about the postponed event. Here We Root is an original outdoor contemporary dance inspired by Asian immigrants' stories, focusing on the Chinese diaspora in Flushing, New York. It invites audiences to experience, reflect on, and celebrate Asian immigrant identities and experiences. The piece combines movements with text, theatre, and an…
Find out more »Movie Night: Luca (POSTPONED)
Due to the forecasted weather, we are postponing this event to the official rain date, next Saturday, October 8 at the same time. CLICK HERE for tickets. A young boy on the Italian Riviera experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter—interrupted by the fact that he’s a sea monster from another world! Before the film, come make a clay monster!
Find out more »Compost Build 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. 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 and a fun time. Tip: This is a recommended event to attend if you are also interested in becoming a Compost seasonal volunteer. Click here to register! Available…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Horticulture Community Volunteer Days
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of QBG’s ever-changing scenery as our flowers bloom, trees grow, and community comes together. This is an outdoor event. Please dress for the…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 Fall Farm Tour (Rain Date)
***Due to the weather on the original date, 10/1, we postponed Members-Only Fall Farm Tour to today, Saturday, October 8 at the same time.*** We are excited to invite our Garden Members to a Members-Only Fall Farm Tour! Celebrate the changing of the seasons at the QBG Farm! Join a tour with Karen Guzman, QBG Farm Coordinator, to learn about sustainable farming, use of urban composting, and the thousands of pounds of produce grown here each year! Spaces are limited…
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Here We Root Dance Performances (Rain Date)
Due to the weather on the original date, this event was postponed to its rain date today, Saturday, October 8, with performances at 4pm & 5:30pm. Please click here register for this event. Here We Root is an original outdoor contemporary dance inspired by Asian immigrants' stories, focusing on the Chinese diaspora in Flushing, New York. It invites audiences to experience, reflect on, and celebrate Asian immigrant identities and experiences. The piece combines movements with text, theatre, and an original…
Find out more »Here We Root Dance Performances (Rain Date)
Due to the weather on the original date, this event was postponed to its rain date today, Saturday, October 8, with performances at 4pm & 5:30pm. Please click here register for this event. Here We Root is an original outdoor contemporary dance inspired by Asian immigrants' stories, focusing on the Chinese diaspora in Flushing, New York. It invites audiences to experience, reflect on, and celebrate Asian immigrant identities and experiences. The piece combines movements with text, theatre, and an original…
Find out more »Movie Night: Luca (Rain Date)
Due to the weather on the original event date, we postponed this event to the official rain date, Saturday, October 8 at the same time. You can still get tickets! CLICK HERE to purchase. A young boy on the Italian Riviera experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter—interrupted by the fact that he’s a sea monster from another world! Before the film, come make a clay monster! Pricing Our Fall Movie Nights are INCLUDED in Garden…
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Garden is Open
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 10, 2022, 8am to 6pm. CLICK HERE to learn about the activities taking place this day to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Free Admission On this day, our Garden Admission to enter is waived. We ask those who are able to make a “pay what you wish” donation. Donations will support indigenous groups through Niamuck Land Trust and Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, as well as sustainable land and water stewardship at QBG.
Find out more »Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Join us as we commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 10, 2022 to acknowledge that the land on which Queens Botanical Garden is situated is the traditional land of the Matinecock people, the first people of Flushing, Queens. Read our official Living Land Acknowledgement. The Garden will be open from 8am to 6pm with some special activities taking place 11am to 3pm (see below). We also encourage you to attend one of the many indigenous-led events in the area, including…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »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 »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Corporate Volunteer Day
Bring your team to enjoy a Corporate Volunteer Day in the Garden. Ideal for groups of up to 15 individuals. Your group will be led by a QBG Horticulture expert on gardening tasks such as raking, mulching, weeding, tree bed maintenance, planting, farming, and more in our beautiful 39-acre urban oasis. Click HERE to inquire!
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Movie Night: Little Shop of Horrors
Flower shop assistant Seymour must keep carnivorous plant Audrey II full on human flesh and blood! Before the film, come see a carnivorous plant demonstration! CLICK HERE for tickets.
Find out more »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 birds—like water, shelter, and insects to eat. Dates: Saturdays, October 1 (postponed due to rain), 15, 22, & 29, and November 5 & 19, 9:30-10:30am Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. CLICK HERE to register. PRICING ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry April through October: April through October: Adults…
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Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch The quintessential outdoor fall experience! QBG’s ever-popular Pumpkin Patch returns Saturdays and Sundays, October 15 – 30! The outdoor Pumpkin Patch at the QBG Farm will be full of harvest-themed photo opportunities and activity stations for seed planting, crafts, autumn-themed book reading, and chalk art! Children (age 4 and older) get to choose their own pumpkin. Be sure to meet and take pictures with the friendly costumed nature creatures roaming the Farm! For adults 21 and older, available…
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Pumpkin Patch The quintessential outdoor fall experience! QBG’s ever-popular Pumpkin Patch returns Saturdays and Sundays, October 15 – 30! The outdoor Pumpkin Patch at the QBG Farm will be full of harvest-themed photo opportunities and activity stations for seed planting, crafts, autumn-themed book reading, and chalk art! Children (age 4 and older) get to choose their own pumpkin. Be sure to meet and take pictures with the friendly costumed nature creatures roaming the Farm! For adults 21 and older, available…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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 »Farm Community Volunteer Days
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…
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