Poetry in the Garden: Poetry Workshop & Open Mic

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is an urban oasis where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship.

Queens Botanical Garden

Come join a generative poetry workshop hosted by Emily Hockaday followed by a reading and open mic!

Join us for a generative poetry workshop followed by a reading and open mic!From 1PM to 3PM, poet Emily Hockaday will guide you through writing prompts and examples of poems that blend the natural world and gardening with themes of inner human life, social justice, and more. Walk away with new poems and an introduction to ecological poetry.After the workshop, Emily Hockaday will read an excerpt from her ecopoetry collection I Dared the Storms to Come. Share your own old or new writing during the following open mic from 3PM to 4PM on the Terrace! This program is made possible by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program), with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall. It is also funded in part with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.Location: Visitor and Administation Meeting Room and Terrace *Not yet a Member? Membership gives you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission and gift shop purchases, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all the benefits, click here: <a href="http://queensbotanical.org/membership" title="http://queensbotanical.org/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://queensbotanical.org/membership</a>KNOW BEFORE YOU GOHEALTH &amp; SAFETYReference current health &amp; safety guidelines, found on our website: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/" title="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go</a>REFUND POLICYTickets are non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer.CANCELLATIONSIn the case that the event is cancelled, you will be notified via email and refunded.COMMUNICATIONSBy purchasing tickets and attending QBG events, you hereby opt in to receiving communications from the Garden. You may receive updates about future QBG events and news through the addresses you provide. If you do not wish to receive future communication, simply click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of an email or write to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-orchids-tickets-966660406297?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-orchids-tickets-966660406297?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@queensbotanical.org</a>.GARDEN ETIQUETTEQBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette" title="https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette</a>PHOTOGRAPHY &amp; VIDEOGRAPHYQueens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.GETTING TO QBGBy public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus.For driving directions and more information: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" title="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/directions</a>PARKINGParking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For more information: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" title="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/directions</a>ABOUT QBG<blockquote>QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.queensbotanical.org/" title="http://www.queensbotanical.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.queensbotanical.org</a> or call (718) 886-3800.</blockquote>

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