Photographed: “ small group of young people wearing masks use pots, shovels, and their hands in a large shared digging bed.

FREE. Drop-in. Sun, Mar 27, 2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Get your hands dirty with planting activities and garden crafts in the Children's Garden and 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 this event. This is NOT a drop-off program. Adults should plan to participate with children.

Maximum capacity for this Children's Garden event is 20 visitors at a time. Please be patient as we cycle families in and out of our limited space. There may be a wait so that we are able to safely socially distance. Each family should plan to spend no more than 20 minutes inside the Children's Garden.

Children’s Garden is sponsored by HSBC Bank N.A.

Parking: there is a $10 parking fee in effect on this day.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Although the event is outdoors, part of the program is taking place in an enclosed area with limited space. Mask-wearing is required to enter the Children's Garden and to participate at the Activity Stations throughout the Garden. During the garden-wide scavenger hunt, you are not required to wear masks while social distancing from other guests. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring this event is safe for everyone!

GREEN TIP!

On the same day, Sunday, 3/27, from 10am to 2pm, the Garden is hosting an E-waste Recycling Event with LES Ecology Center. Responsibly dispose of all of your unwanted or broken gadgets by dropping them off at the QBG Parking Garden 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY from 10am to 2pm. Rain or shine. NOTE: Gadgets will NOT be accepted after 2pm. Check which items are accepted by visiting LES Ecology Center's website: https://www.lesecologycenter.org/programs/ewaste/ewaste-faq

CANCELLATIONS

In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email.

COMMUNICATIONS

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Queens 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. QBG cannot be held responsible for third-party outlets. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

GARDEN ETIQUETTE

QBG 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, click here.

GETTING TO QBG

By 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, please visit our website.

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. There will be a $10 parking fee for the day. For more information, please check our website or call 718.886.3800.

ABOUT QBG

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 www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.