Queens Botanical Garden
December 2022
Holiday Card Printmaking Workshop
In this printmaking workshop with artist Chemin Hsiao, create your own set of holiday cards to give to loved ones. Learn the basics of block printing and create a linoleum cut to print your design onto paper. All materials included. Recommended for ages 10+. Please note: this workshop takes place indoors, where masks are required. $35 Non-Member / $30 Member Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. Purchase Tickets
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 »The Compost Mix: Monthly Compost Support
Do you have questions about your compost? Are you an aspiring composter but don't know where to start? Or would you like to connect with composters near to you? Sign up for a 10-minute virtual session during this event which occurs the second Wednesday of each month. Occurs the second Wednesday of each month, 3 to 4pm. CLICK HERE to register.
Find out more »Christmas Day – Garden is CLOSED
Queens Botanical Garden is closed on this day.
Find out more »January 2023
New Year’s Day – Garden is CLOSED
Happy New Year! Queens Botanical Garden is closed on New Year's Day.
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 »Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Garden is OPEN
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Lunar New Year Celebration 2023
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with lion dance performances, zodiac crafts and storytime, and more! Advance registration recommended; walk-ins welcome.
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 »February 2023
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 »Presidents’ Day – Garden is OPEN
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Presidents' Day.
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 »March 2023
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 »May 2023
Memorial Day – Garden is OPEN
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Memorial Day.
Find out more »July 2023
Independence Day – Garden is CLOSED
Queens Botanical Garden is closed on Independence Day.
Find out more »September 2023
November 2023
Thanksgiving Day – Garden is CLOSED
Happy Thanksgiving! The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Day – Garden is CLOSED
Queens Botanical Garden is closed on this day.
Find out more »January 2024
New Year’s Day – Garden is CLOSED
Happy New Year! Queens Botanical Garden is closed on New Year's Day.
Find out more »Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Garden is OPEN
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Find out more »February 2024
Presidents’ Day – Garden is OPEN
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Presidents' Day.
Find out more »May 2024
Memorial Day – Garden is OPEN
Queens Botanical Garden is OPEN on Memorial Day.
Find out more »July 2024
Independence Day – Garden is CLOSED
Queens Botanical Garden is closed on Independence Day.
Find out more »September 2024
November 2024
Thanksgiving Day – Garden is CLOSED
Happy Thanksgiving! The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
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