Queens Botanical Garden
August 2018
Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »
Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
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Taiwan: A World of Orchids (Exhibition)
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY). Orchid Arts Activities are Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4pm. Note: free hours are suspended on Sunday. Festival parking rates apply.
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Orchid Evening
View Taiwan: A World of Orchids after hours, without the crowds! Cash bar and light snacks for sale. This is a Members-only event. Last entrance at 7:30pm. Free for QBG Members. Guest passes are accepted as long as guest is accompanied by QBG Member. Become a Member: queensbotanical.org/membership
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids (Exhibition)
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY). Orchid Arts Activities are Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4pm. Note: free hours are suspended on Sunday. Festival parking rates apply.
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids (Arts Activities)
Family-friendly orchid themed arts and crafts activities. Orchid Arts Activities are included with Garden admission.
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Watercolor Workshop: Orchids
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This class will use the Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibit as inspiration. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). $18 Member; $20 Non-Member (does not include Garden admission). Registration required: orchidwatercolor.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids (Exhibition)
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY). Orchid Arts Activities are Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4pm. Note: free hours are suspended on Sunday. Festival parking rates apply.
Find out more »Revealing Dances by Kinesis Project dance theatre
Join Kinesis Project dance theatre for Revealing Dances, an open dance rehearsal and facilitated conversation series, as part of work in residence at Queens Botanical Garden. We invite you to: 1. witness the process of an outdoor, site-specific dance being made and 2. enjoy refreshments and take part in a conversation with Artistic Director and Choreographer Melissa Riker. Audience members are encouraged to move as they observe.
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids (Arts Activities)
Family-friendly orchid themed arts and crafts activities. Orchid Arts Activities are included with Garden admission.
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Post-Exhibit Orchid Sale
Take home one of the show’s beauties at our post-exhibit orchid show! Parts of the show close at 3:30pm to dress up for the sale at 4pm! While supplies last.
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
Find out more »Drawing During the Golden Hour
Artists of all levels are invited to experience the “golden hour” light and draw different areas of the Garden in a group setting. Artists from Urban Sketchers will provide guidance and critique for participants in pencil, pastel, and charcoal drawing techniques. All art materials provided. Recommended for adults and children 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). Included with Garden admission. Registration required: goldenhourdrawing.eventbrite.com
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OPENING DAY: Herbaria
Through the preserved collection of specimens presented as part of Herbaria, explore the large variety of plant species that grow at QBG. Viewing of the exhibit is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Orchid Sale
Orchids will be available for sale before, during, and after the exhibition Taiwan: A World of Orchids. While supplies last.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening. During Extended Summer Evenings, guests are expected to follow QBG etiquette. Please read our rules in advance to enjoy your evening as much as possible, click here for more information. Regular Garden admission applies, click here for more information.…
Find out more »September 2018
Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Days
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational day where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Required registration opens one month prior to each volunteer day: 2018qbghortvolunteering.eventbrite.com Includes Garden Admission
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
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Brunch on the Farm
Say farewell to summer at this exclusive brunch held on the QBG Farm. Your light meal will include vegetables and herbs harvested from the Farm! Remarks by Executive Director and Farmer-led tour at 12:30pm. This is a Members-only event, click here to become a Member. Tickets: $25 Adults; $10 Children. Free for children 3 and under Tickets are now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
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Autumn Rose Celebration
Celebrate the autumn blooms in QBG’s rose garden with a day of family-friendly tours, crafts, and music! Check back soon for more information!
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »October 2018
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Days
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational day where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Required registration opens one month prior to each volunteer day: 2018qbghortvolunteering.eventbrite.com Includes Garden Admission
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »
Harvest Fest
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS!
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops. Tasks vary by event, and may include weeding, harvesting, planting activities, processing food scraps, building a compost pile, or sifting finished compost. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities are included with garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanical themed arts and crafts activities. Activity Table is included with Garden admission.
Find out more »Farm Open Hours
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see what’s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants. Farm Open Hours are included with garden admission.
Find out more »November 2018
Horticulture Volunteer Days
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational day where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Required registration opens one month prior to each volunteer day: 2018qbghortvolunteering.eventbrite.com Includes Garden Admission
Find out more »