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SUMMARY:Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the QBG Compost Staff for our weekly on-site compost build and learn about processing community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. \nRegister here
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-build-community-volunteer-days-34/2026-10-05/
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:Farm Stand is back! Stop by the Visitor & Administration Building Terrace from 2 pm to 5 pm to see what we’re harvesting this week. \nAll produce sold at the Stand is grown on-site at QBG using organic and regenerative practices\, and is available on a sliding scale\, donation basis.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-stand-2/2026-10-07/
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SUMMARY:Farm Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the QBG Farm and learn about everything we are growing at our Farm Open Hours. Walk through the space\, look at our plants\, sit and enjoy the Farm\, and ask the team questions. \nPlease note\, this is not a volunteer event. Please do not disrupt our growing areas or harvest produce. If you have queries\, feel free to ask any of our Farm staff!
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/open-farm-hours-7/2026-10-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260715T195533Z
CREATED:20250716T152743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195533Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the QBG Compost Staff for our weekly on-site compost build and learn about processing community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. \nRegister here
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-build-community-volunteer-days-34/2026-10-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T110000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day: Native Plant and Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Metoac Indigenous Collective for a tour led by Haley Scott (Unkechaug) and Tecumseh Ceaser (Matinecock/Montaukett/Unkechaug) and for a morning Native Bird Nature walk at Queens Botanical Garden\, highlighting Long Island’s Indigenous history\, native birds and plants\, and their cultural significance. \nHaley Scott (she/her) is a BIPOC birder and guide for NYC Bird Alliance and Feminist Bird Club. She is from the Bronx\, NY and is an enrolled member of the state-recognized Unkechaug Indian Nation on Long Island (Siwan Áhki). She has been birding since 2018. Haley has a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont (UVM). It was during her time at UVM that she developed her passion for bird watching and environmental and outdoor education. As a college student\, she spent a semester as a birding mentor; teaching elementary school students about native birds and local wildlife through outdoor exploration. After receiving her degree in Environmental Studies\, she taught environmental education for K-5 students at a local non-profit youth development organization in the Bronx. Haley is passionate about protecting wildlife\, environmental conservation\, and providing safe and accessible outdoor exploration opportunities for women\, BIPOC\, and the LGBTQ+ community. Through her work she hopes to further educate her community about local and large-scale environmental issues and traditional ecological knowledge\, while influencing appreciation for and re-connection with nature and wildlife in NYC. \nTecumseh Ceaser\, (Matinecock\, Turkey Clan; Montaukett; Unkechuag)\, is an Indigenous artist\, cultural consultant and wampum carver. Born and raised in Queens\, NY\, the homeland of the Matinecock\, he works in the traditional medium and practice of wampum (quahog shell) carving. He frequently collaborates with organizations to bring cultural programming to Native and other communities. He currently serves as the Director of Education and Strategic Planning at Metoac Indigenous Collective and also serves as an advisor for the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus at the United Nations\, where he advocates for Indigenous rights. A significant part of his work involves cultural revitalization and preservation and the empowerment of traditional knowledge among Long Island Native peoples. Tecumseh draws from the traditional knowledge of Native elders as well as his experience doing advocacy work. He is currently in residence at Flushing Town Hall. \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-native-plant-and-bird-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T123000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day: Wampum Belt Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day by co-creating a wampum belt with Matinecock wampum artist Tecumseh Ceasar!  Visitors will help thread wampum beads into a simple design on this belt\, which will be used as an educational tool within local indigenous communities upon completion. Visitors will also learn about local native culture\, history\, and customs. \n  \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-wampum-belt-making-workshop/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T182352Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:Farm Stand is back! Stop by the Visitor & Administration Building Terrace from 2 pm to 5 pm to see what we’re harvesting this week. \nAll produce sold at the Stand is grown on-site at QBG using organic and regenerative practices\, and is available on a sliding scale\, donation basis.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-stand-2/2026-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260306T205606Z
CREATED:20260306T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205606Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the QBG Farm and learn about everything we are growing at our Farm Open Hours. Walk through the space\, look at our plants\, sit and enjoy the Farm\, and ask the team questions. \nPlease note\, this is not a volunteer event. Please do not disrupt our growing areas or harvest produce. If you have queries\, feel free to ask any of our Farm staff!
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/open-farm-hours-7/2026-10-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
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CREATED:20260828T152957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T154402Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness at the Garden: Mindful Movement with UrbanYoga Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Connect and flow through this practice of mindful movements through breath and sound to still the mind and liberate the body. \nThe People’s Practice™ by UrbanYoga is an integration of Kemetic and Hatha with Tao healing arts. These ancient methods employ breath\, sound and movement to still the mind and liberate the body. Connect and flow through this practice of mindful movement based on the foundations of geometric progression and remember your indigenous nature within. The People’s Practice™ develops attention to individual needs while encouraging the support of a holistic community. \nUrban Yoga Foundation is a community-centered wellness organization offering mindfulness\, movement\, breathwork\, nature-based practices\, and healing. Through The People’s Practice\, it supports schools\, workplaces\, educators\, and communities with accessible programs that promote whole-person well-being. \nFounded by Ghylian Bell\, the organization creates inclusive spaces that build resilience\, connection\, and collective healing. The UYF staff are some of the best wellness educators and stewards of the communities they serve\, with years of experience in their fields. \nIG: urbanyogafoundation_ \n  \nFree for Members. Non-Members $6 (includes Garden admission) \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/wellness-at-the-garden-mindful-movement-with-urbanyoga-foundation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
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SUMMARY:Compost Beautification Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the QBG Compost Staff to tour and care for our compost demo site by weeding\, mulching\, planting\, applying compost and gardening. \nThis is an outdoor event\, please dress for the weather\, wear sunscreen\, bring water or snacks\, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. \nFREE. Registration required. RSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-beautification-community-volunteer-days-15/2026-10-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T150151Z
CREATED:20260819T160723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T150151Z
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SUMMARY:National Preparedness Month Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Queens Botanical Garden\, NYC Emergency Management\, and Guardians of Flushing Bay for a fun\, family-friendly day focused on emergency preparedness\, climate resilience\, and keeping our communities safe. \nFamilies can enjoy hands-on activities\, meet local community partners\, and learn simple ways to prepare for emergencies and protect our waterways and neighborhoods. \nCome learn\, create\, connect\, and get prepared together! \nArrive before 11 am for free admission. After 11\, admission is $6 for Non-members. \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/preparedness-family-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000
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SUMMARY:The Brass Tree Live at Queens Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free Queens Arts Fund–supported concert by The Brass Tree. Blending brass\, percussion\, jazz and electronics into evolving soundscapes. \n\n\n\n\nThe Brass Tree is a collaboration between Rossen Nedelchev and composer Greg Hammontree that blends brass\, percussion\, and electronic sound design into evolving soundscapes. Supported by the Queens Arts Fund\, the project will culminate in a free public concert at the Queens Botanical Garden on September 27\, 2026. Inspired by the organic growth of a tree — each musical voice forming a branch in a living sonic canopy — the performance invites Garden visitors and the surrounding community into an open\, exploratory musical experience while bringing contemporary music to a treasured public space in Flushing. \n\nRSVP Here (tickets include Garden Admission).
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/the-brass-tree-live-at-queens-botanical-garden/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T195533Z
CREATED:20250716T152743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195533Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the QBG Compost Staff for our weekly on-site compost build and learn about processing community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. \nRegister here
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-build-community-volunteer-days-34/2026-10-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T175329Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Giveback
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Compost Giveback event at Queens Botanical Garden! The Compost team at QBG is excited to be distributing bags of the high quality compost we make on site to the community. \nSix registration times are available: Please note that you will only be able to pick up compost during the registration time you get a ticket for. Please do not arrive earlier than the time slot in which you’re registered. Compost cannot be guaranteed for registrants who arrive after their designated time slot. \nPre-registration is required: \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-giveback-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20261016T143328Z
CREATED:20261016T140822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries to support 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. \nLearn more and sign up here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-community-volunteer-days-27/2026-10-20/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T182352Z
CREATED:20251117T174703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T182352Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:Farm Stand is back! Stop by the Visitor & Administration Building Terrace from 2 pm to 5 pm to see what we’re harvesting this week. \nAll produce sold at the Stand is grown on-site at QBG using organic and regenerative practices\, and is available on a sliding scale\, donation basis.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-stand-2/2026-10-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260306T205606Z
CREATED:20260306T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205606Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the QBG Farm and learn about everything we are growing at our Farm Open Hours. Walk through the space\, look at our plants\, sit and enjoy the Farm\, and ask the team questions. \nPlease note\, this is not a volunteer event. Please do not disrupt our growing areas or harvest produce. If you have queries\, feel free to ask any of our Farm staff!
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/open-farm-hours-7/2026-10-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260828T155752Z
CREATED:20260828T155752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T155752Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Garden Tour with Our Horticulture Director
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Garden in fall with our Horticulture Director\, Andi Pettis. Stroll through its diverse landscapes and discover autumn plants that bring rich\, warm colors and life to our gardens as summer flowers fade. \n  \nMembers attend free. $6 Non-Members (includes Garden admission). \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/autumn-garden-tour-with-our-horticulture-director/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261005T184704Z
CREATED:20261005T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T184704Z
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SUMMARY:Cameron Russell & Mei Tao: “Supremely Unequivocal in Our Commitment to this Moment of Being” Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Queens Botanical Garden for the opening of Supremely Unequivocal in Our Commitment to this Moment of Being\, an interactive exhibition by Cameron Russell and Mei Tao\, created in collaboration with sixty-one young farmer-artists from Harlem Grown. \nAbout the Exhibition:\nSupremely Unequivocal in Our Commitment to this Moment of Being is an invitation to co-author with children and the living world. \nThe exhibition takes its title from poet\, parent\, and Poetry for the People founder June Jordan’s 1977 essay The Creative Spirit: Children’s Literature\, in which she wrote of children as serious\, capable\, and deeply committed to the present moment. \nInspired by Jordan’s work\, Tao and Russell set out to think alongside young people about everything from pressing injustices to astonishing beauty. Through photography\, sculpture\, performance\, poetry\, and drawing\, the artists and sixty-one young farmer-artists from Harlem Grown explore how we might create a city that is more welcoming to humans\, animals\, and plants alike. \nAt the center of the project are play\, improvisation\, and collaboration—ways of being and creating that allow young people to participate\, experiment\, and lead. \nThroughout the process\, the natural world became a collaborator as well. During one afternoon at the farm\, rain began to fall and the children leapt from their drawings\, tied on pollinator wings\, and ran through the garden blowing kisses into the rain. The moment reflects botanist and writer Robin Wall Kimmerer’s invitation to consider our relationship with the earth not as one-sided\, but as reciprocal and rooted in care. \nTao\, Russell\, and the young artists invite visitors of all ages to commit to their own moment of being: play with light\, shadow\, wind\, and sound; create with plants and one another; and consider how care\, creativity\, and collaboration can shape the environments we share. \nAbout the Artists:\nFriends and creative collaborators Mei Tao and Cameron Russell met more than 20 years ago on a fashion set\, where—seated on either side of the camera—they connected over a shared appreciation of photography as a powerful tool for collaboration. \nFor the past five years\, Tao and Russell have created art as\, for\, and with caregivers across the world. Their collaborations have included seed-savers in Italy\, teachers in New York State\, children migrating across the Americas\, domestic workers organizing in Mexico\, parents resisting state violence across the United States\, and their own children\, families\, and friends. Their work approaches caregiving as an art form that can be learned\, practiced\, taught\, and aspired to. \nThis year\, Tao and Russell are fellows at Stanford School of Medicine\, exploring interdisciplinary efforts to improve caregiving across the lifespan. \nTao’s recent work includes Passing Through\, a portfolio exploring the mother’s gaze\, opening at Photobook Café Gallery in London in November 2026\, and Homecoming\, an official selection at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival and New York Indie Shorts Awards. \nRussell is the author of How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone (Random House\, 2024)\, a political coming-of-age memoir about twenty years spent working and organizing in the fashion industry. Her next book explores care work\, gestation\, and the climate crisis. \nInstagram:\n@cameronrussell\n@taomeitao \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/cameron-russell-mei-tao-supremely-unequivocal-opening-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T123000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155131Z
CREATED:20250926T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155131Z
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SUMMARY:Honey Bottling Workshop with Beekeeper Helen Colhoun
DESCRIPTION:Join Queens Botanical Garden’s Beekeeper Helen Colhoun to learn about bees and see how she harvests and bottles the Garden’s honey! This will be an interactive workshop with opportunities to ask questions\, try using honey harvesting tools\, and\, of course\, to taste the honey.\n\nAll participants will go home with a bottle of honey from the event.\n\n$30 non-members / $20 members. Buy tickets here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/honey-bottling-workshop-with-beekeeper-helen-colhoun/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 4350 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T195533Z
CREATED:20250716T152743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195533Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the QBG Compost Staff for our weekly on-site compost build and learn about processing community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. \nRegister here
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-build-community-volunteer-days-34/2026-10-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
DTSTAMP:20261016T140822Z
CREATED:20261016T140822Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries to support 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. \nLearn more and sign up here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-community-volunteer-days-27/2026-10-27/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20261013T191825Z
CREATED:20260529T201036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T191825Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Community Volunteer Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:Help keep QBG clean\, green\, and growing! Join QBG’s horticulture staff in a variety of gardening activities. \n\n\n\n\nHelp 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. \nThis is an outdoor event\, please dress for the weather\, wear sunscreen\, bring water or snacks\, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves. \nFREE. Registration required. \nRegister Here
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/horticulture-community-volunteer-days-2026/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 4350 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260306T205606Z
CREATED:20260306T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205606Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the QBG Farm and learn about everything we are growing at our Farm Open Hours. Walk through the space\, look at our plants\, sit and enjoy the Farm\, and ask the team questions. \nPlease note\, this is not a volunteer event. Please do not disrupt our growing areas or harvest produce. If you have queries\, feel free to ask any of our Farm staff!
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/open-farm-hours-7/2026-10-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261013T194334Z
CREATED:20260805T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T194334Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween at the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween with a spooky afternoon at Queens Botanical Garden! Little ones can show off their costumes\, stroll through the trick-or-treat trail\, make Halloween crafts\, see and learn about our spooky plants\, walk with Griot Darlene Deloris for Ankhlave Anansi’s Wisdom of the World Tour\, and catch lively performances. There will be a special opportunity to meet The Cat in the Hat’s Thing 1 and Thing 3 along with special giveaways to celebrate the soon-to-be released movie! \nMeanwhile\, grown-ups can relax with harvest beers and ciders at the bar\, enjoy the fall foliage\, pose for spooktacular photo opportunities\, and join in the festivities. Be sure to check out the bustling vendor fair\, where unique finds from local businesses await. It’s the perfect outing for families and fall lovers alike! \nMembers visit free. $10 Non-Members ($8 children). \nGet tickets here. \nHalloween at the Garden is sponsored by “THE CAT IN THE HAT” \n\n 
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/halloween-at-the-garden-2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T182352Z
CREATED:20251117T174703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T182352Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:Farm Stand is back! Stop by the Visitor & Administration Building Terrace from 2 pm to 5 pm to see what we’re harvesting this week. \nAll produce sold at the Stand is grown on-site at QBG using organic and regenerative practices\, and is available on a sliding scale\, donation basis.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-stand-2/2026-10-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T175818Z
CREATED:20261016T162611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T175818Z
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SUMMARY:E-Waste\, Textiles\, and Paint Collection With Lower East Side Ecology Center
DESCRIPTION:Have old computer parts\, textiles\, or paint lying around? Bring them to our e-waste collection day\, hosted in partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. \nWe’ll be collecting these items: \nElectronics:  TVs (any size)\, computers and parts\, handheld devices \nTextiles: Clean and dry clothing\, towels\, and other household linens\, accessories such as shoes\, belts\, purses \nPaint: Leftover paint in its original\, sealed container \nWe will accept house paint and primers (latex or oil-based)\, stains\, deck and concrete sealers\, and clear finishes such as varnishes and shellac. No leaking\, unlabeled or empty containers\, spray cans\, or paint thinner. \nLocation: QBG Parking Garden\, 42-80 Crommelin St. \n 
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/e-waste-textiles-and-paint-collection-with-lower-east-side-ecology-center-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T134306Z
CREATED:20251021T215652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T134306Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Bring Pumpkins\, Jack-o-Lanterns\, and Gourds for a Smashing Good Time! \n\n\n\n\nYou smash them and the QBG Compost Team will turn them into compost for improving soil all over Queens. Join us for refreshments\, activities\, and more! \nFREE if you bring your own pumpkin. Registration recommended; Walk-ins welcome. Drop-in. Rain or shine. \nLocation: QBG Compost Yard \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T195533Z
CREATED:20250716T152743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195533Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Build Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the QBG Compost Staff for our weekly on-site compost build and learn about processing community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. \nRegister here
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/compost-build-community-volunteer-days-34/2026-11-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20261016T140822Z
CREATED:20261016T140822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T140822Z
UID:490341-1793698200-1793707200@queensbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Farm Community Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Help prepare the QBG Farm to grow produce that we distribute to food pantries to support 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. \nLearn more and sign up here.
URL:https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-community-volunteer-days-27/2026-11-03/
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