Workshops & Walks
Queens Botanical Garden offers a variety of seasonal, one-time educational and creative workshops throughout the year. Our workshops and walks are led by QBG’s professional and knowledgeable staff and guest artists and guides. Through exploration, nature, conversation, and environmental stewardship, these offerings are a great opportunity for any individual to expand their skills and knowledge!
Upcoming Workshops & Walks
Mommy and Me Floral Design Workshop
Sunday, May 10, 10:30am – 12:30pm
$55 Non-Members / $45 QBG Members / $20 per additional Child
Celebrate the mom in your life with flowers! Join us Mother’s Day weekend with a fun, hands-on workshop for adults and children to work together to create a teacup flower arrangement to take home. Participants will take a mini tour and learn about spring flowers that grow in the Garden. All materials provided.
Please note: this class is designed for children ages 5-14 to accompany an adult for an introductory lesson in floral design. This cannot be booked for 2 adults. Additional child add-on tickets are available.
Meeting Location: Meet in Visitor & Administration Building Auditorium
Garden in a Glass: Terrarium Making Workshop
Sunday, May 18, 1pm – 3pm
$34 Non-Members / $30 QBG Members
In this workshop with Lowell Iporac, participants will learn how to work with all sorts of cool plants – think lush mosses, velvety liverworts, and lively ferns. These aren’t your typical succulents or air plants, we’re creating a truly vibrant, living ecosystem that changes and grows over time.
Meeting Location: Visitor & Administration Auditorium Room
Dusk Spring Bird Walk with NYC Birds Alliance
Sunday, May 25, 9:30am – 10:30am
$10 Non-Members / $4 QBG Members
This special event will deviate from the typical early risers and focus on the evening avians of the garden. Spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how Queens Botanical Garden provides important resources for birds—like water, shelter, and insects to eat.
Meeting Location: Visitor & Administration Terrace
Know Before You Go
Information for participants.
Cancelations & Refunds
- Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer.
- In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email and refunded.
Parking
- On-site parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For parking fees, please check our website or call 718.886.3800.
Health & Safety
Reference current health & safety guidelines, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go