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June 2023
Storytime & Craft: Father’s Day Cards
Drop in for Father's Day-themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: Visitor & Administration Building Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member…
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Movie Night: The Lion King
Follow the adventures of lion cub Simba as he escapes perils, makes lifetime friends, and avenges his father’s death against his evil uncle, Scar. Before the movie, make a bug craft! The movie will begin at approximately 8:30pm. Rain Date is Saturday, June 24. Experience big screen magic with the beautiful backdrop of golden hour in the evening. Included in your ticket is a feature film screening, after-hours access to the Garden, a complimentary craft or performance (varies based on featured…
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Meadow to Medicine Intensive Course: Botany, Ethical Harvest, & Herbal Remedies
Calling all urban foragers, herbalists, botanists, and the foraging/herbalism/botany-curious! Queens Botanical Garden is partnering with bioregional herbalist Calyx Liddick of Northern Appalachia School for this hands-on, two-day intensive course. We will cover observing the natural world, plant identification, safe and ethical wild harvesting, basic phytochemistry, and principles of herbal medicine making. Get hands-on experience identifying medicinal plants for harvest and making herbal extracts. Register for both days and save, or come for one. Dates: Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Storytime & Craft – Juneteenth Special
Drop in for Juneteenth themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Storytime & Craft – Pride Special
Drop in for a Pride-themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »July 2023
Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Storytime & Craft – July 4th
Drop in for July 4th-themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Location: Terrace, V&A Meeting Room (Rain location) Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Horticulture Community Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of 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 »Movie Night: Shrek
Shrek goes on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of his loveable Donkey and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. Rated PG. Before the movie, make lily pads and ogre ears! Ticket holders will be allowed into the Garden starting at 7pm. The crafts will be available starting at 7pm. The movie will begin at approximately 8:30pm. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. ADVANCED TICKETS strongly recommended. Walk-ins welcome upon availability. About the…
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Drop in for seasonally themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Location: V&A Meeting Room Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Horticulture Community Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of 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 »Storytime & Craft
Drop in for seasonally themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Location: V&A Meeting Room Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Crafting with Scraps Series: Repurposing Materials for the Arts
Join us for the Crafting with Scraps Workshop Series to explore new and fun ways to get creative with your botanicals and food scraps before tossing them into the compost pile. Learn how to re-imagine leftovers and see new life in old material. A great event for composters and crafters of all ages. $10 Non-member / $8 Member* (Includes garden admission). Registration required; walk-ins welcome upon availability. REGISTER HERE Meeting Location: Farm or Rain Location: Visitor & Administration Building Terrace…
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Horticulture Community Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of 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 »Storytime & Craft *Location change – Forest Triangle*
Drop in for seasonally themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Location: V&A Meeting Room Storytime & Craft will be held at Forest Triangle located between the Arboretum, Meadow, and Children's Garden Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission,…
Find out more »Fool’s Paradise Garden Party
Fool's Paradise Travel Present FP Garden Party 2023; "The Return to Queens." This year's FP Garden Party will make its long-awaited return to the borough of Queens, at QBG's illustrious urban oasis. Through this innovative partnership, Fool's Paradise Travel and Queens Botanical Garden will help New Yorkers rediscover and value of the city's public spaces and encourage guests to don their most fashionable attire, create beautiful picnic plots, and enjoy a luxurious outdoor experience. Fool's Paradise Travel is a company…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
Join the NYC Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will experience a large-scale compost operation and get firsthand experience building a compost windrow! We will combine over 4,000 lbs of Queens-generated food scraps with equal parts QBG horticulture waste. Volunteers can help by bringing their own food scraps to the build! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversations…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days 2023
Join the NYC Compost Project Staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost, and gardening. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. FREE; Registration required. Takes place on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers must register on Eventbrite. To arrange for a separate large student, private, or corporate volunteer opportunity, please email [email protected].
Find out more »Horticulture Community Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of 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 »Members-Only Picnic
Members-Only Picnic • 會員野餐 • Picnic de Miembros We are happy to invite our Garden Members to a Members-Only Picnic ***! Bring your picnic and blanket for a beautiful evening in the Garden–rain or shine! Pack a picnic, enjoy the blooms, and take a stroll around the Garden on a summer evening. Join us for an exclusive tour of the Wedding Garden and a sunflower activity craft! 帶上食物和毯子, 來植物園野餐。 ¡Prepare un picnic, extienda una manta y relajese a donde quiera! Food…
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Drop in for seasonally themed, family-friendly storytime and craft activities! Location: V&A Meeting Room Included in garden admission: Adults $6; Seniors (age 62+) $4; Students with ID $4; Individuals with Disabilities $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) $2; Children (3 and under) FREE; Members – FREE* Location: V&A Meeting Room *Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member…
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Did you know that Queens Botanical Garden has a one-acre Farm?🥕 The QBG Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables using sustainable and organic practices. The produce then gets donated to food pantries and community fridges! Last year, we produced over 6,000 lbs. of food for our community. The Farm is closed to the public during the week, but this summer, we're bringing back weekly Farm Open Hours to welcome you to explore what we're growing! Beginning June…
Find out more »Crafting with Scraps Series: Repurposing Materials for the Arts
Join us for the Crafting with Scraps Workshop Series to explore new and fun ways to get creative with your botanicals and food scraps before tossing them into the compost pile. Learn how to re-imagine leftovers and see new life in old material. A great event for composters and crafters of all ages. $10 Non-member / $8 Member* (Includes garden admission). Registration required; walk-ins welcome upon availability. REGISTER HERE Meeting Location: Farm or Rain Location: Visitor & Administration Building Terrace…
Find out more »August 2023
Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
Find out more »Farm Community Volunteer Day
Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries in supporting our communities with food relief. Join QBG's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects. Depending on the season and need, garden activities might include raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Volunteers…
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