Queens Botanical Garden
October 2021
Compost Beautification Volunteer Days
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. Available Dates: Wednesdays, May through July, 2-4:30pm Click here to register!
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NYC Artist Corps: Carry a Dream With You
Carry a Dream With You is an outdoor contemporary dance performance created by choreographer Jiemin Yang. The work is inspired by stories of people who have relocated to NYC to pursue their dreams, goals, and visions. Audience members are invited to travel along with the dancers within the garden and experience their engaging and powerful performance accompanied by live music that will touch everyone’s heart. Performances: Wednesday, October 20 at 3:30-4pm & 5-5:30pm Rain Date: Wednesday, October 27 Location: The…
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Carry a Dream With You is an outdoor contemporary dance performance created by choreographer Jiemin Yang. The work is inspired by stories of people who have relocated to NYC to pursue their dreams, goals, and visions. Audience members are invited to travel along with the dancers within the garden and experience their engaging and powerful performance accompanied by live music that will touch everyone’s heart. Performances: Wednesday, October 20 at 3:30-4pm & 5-5:30pm Rain Date: Wednesday, October 27 Location: The…
Find out more »Farm Volunteer Days
Join our QBG Farm expert to prepare our raised farm beds for planting by weeding, raking, and mulching them. The produce we grow will be distributed to food pantries to support our communities with food relief. Volunteers learn how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops! Tasks include: Raking leaves Weeding Prepping Raised Beds Click HERE to register! Tuesdays & Thursdays, Extended through October!
Find out more »Corporate Adopt A Garden Program
Give your team the opportunity to connect deeply with a featured garden in our urban oasis. Led by our knowledgeable staff, volunteers will participant in two hands-on seasonal team-building events to care for a specialty bed in the Garden. A personalized sign will then be posted in the garden bed celebrating your group’s contribution. Adoptable beds include: Seasonal Tropical Bed, Annual Garden, Pinetum, Parking Welcome Garden, Entrance Plaza Biotope, Crab Apple Orchard, Circle Garden, and Deciduous Conifers. Corporate Contribution: $3,500…
Find out more »Fall 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. CLICK HERE for tickets. Registration required. Included in Garden Admission.*** ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) –…
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Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas (postponed date)
***Due to rainy weather forecasted for the original event date, Saturday, October 16 at 7pm, Queens Botanical Garden is postponing Movie Night at the Garden: The Nightmare Before Christmas to Saturday, October 23 at the same time. Current tickets will automatically be transferred to this new date. Ticketholders have the opportunity to request refunds.*** The magic of stop-motion animation whisks you away to Halloween Town, where Jack Skellington—the “Pumpkin King”—takes over Christmas! Rated PG. For the accompanying craft, we're making Halloween Christmas…
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging 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. Click HERE to register. TIP: Great event to attend if…
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NYC Artist Corps: Introduction to Eco-Printing
During this eco-printing workshop, each participant will create their own eco-print on silk fabric. Supplies for the workshop will be provided. If you are allergic to latex, please bring your own non-latex gloves. Please note, this workshop is open to all ages, but participants under 12 can participate only with guardian supervision. Included in Garden Admission. Note: Garden Admission is free on Sundays, 9-11am. Registration required. Location: Visitor & Administration Building Terrace CLICK HERE to register. About Eco-Printing How did…
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 Volunteer Days
Join our QBG Farm expert to prepare our raised farm beds for planting by weeding, raking, and mulching them. The produce we grow will be distributed to food pantries to support our communities with food relief. Volunteers learn how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops! Tasks include: Raking leaves Weeding Prepping Raised Beds Click HERE to register! Tuesdays & Thursdays, Extended through October!
Find out more »Compost Beautification Volunteer Days
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. Available Dates: Wednesdays, May through July, 2-4:30pm Click here to register!
Find out more »Farm Volunteer Days
Join our QBG Farm expert to prepare our raised farm beds for planting by weeding, raking, and mulching them. The produce we grow will be distributed to food pantries to support our communities with food relief. Volunteers learn how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops! Tasks include: Raking leaves Weeding Prepping Raised Beds Click HERE to register! Tuesdays & Thursdays, Extended through October!
Find out more »Corporate Adopt A Garden Program
Give your team the opportunity to connect deeply with a featured garden in our urban oasis. Led by our knowledgeable staff, volunteers will participant in two hands-on seasonal team-building events to care for a specialty bed in the Garden. A personalized sign will then be posted in the garden bed celebrating your group’s contribution. Adoptable beds include: Seasonal Tropical Bed, Annual Garden, Pinetum, Parking Welcome Garden, Entrance Plaza Biotope, Crab Apple Orchard, Circle Garden, and Deciduous Conifers. Corporate Contribution: $3,500…
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Movie Night: Coco
Go on an adventure with Miguel on Día de los Muertos, as he searches in the Land of the Dead for familia who shares his passion for music! Rated PG. We’re making sugar skull masks as the accompanying craft! CLICK HERE for tickets. Registration required. Bring your friends, family, and a blanket for this outdoor experience! Click here for our full calendar of Movie Nights at the Garden! PRICING Non-Member $15 per Adult $12 per Child, Student, Senior, & Individual with Disabilities…
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Halloween at the Garden
Halloween at the Garden is back! Little ones can show off their Halloween costumes, walk our Trick-or-Treat Trail, and enjoy performances, including a magic show! Adults 21+ can enjoy harvest beers and ciders for purchase at the Beer & Wine Garden. CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets.
Find out more »November 2021
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 »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging 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. Click HERE to register. TIP: Great event to attend if…
Find out more »Corporate Adopt A Garden Program
Give your team the opportunity to connect deeply with a featured garden in our urban oasis. Led by our knowledgeable staff, volunteers will participant in two hands-on seasonal team-building events to care for a specialty bed in the Garden. A personalized sign will then be posted in the garden bed celebrating your group’s contribution. Adoptable beds include: Seasonal Tropical Bed, Annual Garden, Pinetum, Parking Welcome Garden, Entrance Plaza Biotope, Crab Apple Orchard, Circle Garden, and Deciduous Conifers. Corporate Contribution: $3,500…
Find out more »Fall 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. CLICK HERE for tickets. Registration required. Included in Garden Admission.*** ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) –…
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Children’s Garden Family Day, sponsored by HSBC Bank
Get your hands dirty with planting activities and garden crafts in the Children's Garden! See how worms wiggle, discover the QBG plant collection, create your own leaf rubbing craft, plant your own seedling to take home, and do a garden-wide scavenger hunt. Learn about all the outstanding garden and nature programs we have for children ages 2 to 12. This is a fully outdoor, socially distanced program. Please dress for all weather. Masks are required for the full duration of…
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 »Corporate Adopt A Garden Program
Give your team the opportunity to connect deeply with a featured garden in our urban oasis. Led by our knowledgeable staff, volunteers will participant in two hands-on seasonal team-building events to care for a specialty bed in the Garden. A personalized sign will then be posted in the garden bed celebrating your group’s contribution. Adoptable beds include: Seasonal Tropical Bed, Annual Garden, Pinetum, Parking Welcome Garden, Entrance Plaza Biotope, Crab Apple Orchard, Circle Garden, and Deciduous Conifers. Corporate Contribution: $3,500…
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Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Winter is around the corner and it’s time to put the garden to sleep for the season. Join QBG Compost staff to learn how to care for your soil during fall and winter. We’ll discuss soil testing, cover crops, mulch, and compost application. Registration required. FREE. Register Note: Part of this event is indoors. Showing proof of vaccination and photo ID is required to enter indoor facilities, except for individuals who are ineligible for vaccination. We will be accepting the…
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 »Corporate Adopt A Garden Program
Give your team the opportunity to connect deeply with a featured garden in our urban oasis. Led by our knowledgeable staff, volunteers will participant in two hands-on seasonal team-building events to care for a specialty bed in the Garden. A personalized sign will then be posted in the garden bed celebrating your group’s contribution. Adoptable beds include: Seasonal Tropical Bed, Annual Garden, Pinetum, Parking Welcome Garden, Entrance Plaza Biotope, Crab Apple Orchard, Circle Garden, and Deciduous Conifers. Corporate Contribution: $3,500…
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 »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 »December 2021
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 »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 »January 2022
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 »February 2022
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 »March 2022
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…
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