Summer Garden Buds

Tailored to our youngest gardeners (ages 2 and 3), we invite you to connect with your little one to explore the wonder of nature through hands-on work and play in the garden. Together, you'll harvest garden produce, create botanical crafts, and share stories and songs.

Each child must be accompanied by only one adult. Please, no siblings, unless you have a second adult to accompany. This program is held almost entirely outdoors.

***Please read all program information below before registering. If you have questions and would like to speak to someone on our team, contact kidsprograms@queensbotanical.org or 718.886.3800, ext. 218.***

Cost: $210 Non-Member / $189 Member

Ages: 2 & 3

Schedule: Six weekly sessions available. Choose one weekly day:

WEEKLY DAY (six days total)

• Fridays: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
• Saturdays: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
• Sundays: July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18

TIME (one-hour duration)

• Fridays 9:30am-10:30am
• Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am OR 11:00am-12:00pm
• Sundays 9:30am-10:30am OR 11:00am-12:00pm

Register by Monday, July 1 to guarantee a seat!

More Information:

• Garden Buds is held almost entirely outdoors in the Children's Garden and under the covered gazebo, which serves as protection from rain.
• The program runs rain or shine.
• We welcome families & children of all identities to the Children’s Garden! QBG is dedicated to providing the best possible learning environment for our students. If your child requires any accommodations please email kidsprograms@queensbotanical.org.

Health & Safety

• Vaccines are strongly encouraged but not required.
• Masks are no longer required at QBG.
• If you or your child are showing symptoms of sickness, please do not attend.
• More information on our website here.

Cancellations

During inclement weather, we will bring the group under cover and indoors and do not plan to cancel, unless weather is extreme. In the rare case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email. Please note, programming will be conducted outdoors in light to medium rain, with outdoor shelter from the rain. Only in the event of cancellations by QBG due to weather do we host a make-up day, typically the weekend following the final session.

Refund Policy

We have a no-refund policy within 30 days from the program start date. If you must cancel after registering, notify the Kids Programs staff at 718-886-3800 x218 or kidsprograms@queensbotanical.org at least 30 full days before the start of the program and we will refund 75% of the program cost.

Refunds and credits are not issued for partial attendance or after the program begins. Registrations are nontransferable.

We do not offer make-up classes for any absences or lateness.

Scholarships

Full and partial scholarship seats available by request on a limited basis. To apply, visit queensbotanical.org/scholarship/.

Discounts

No discounts may be applied after your transaction is processed. Promo codes must be entered on the first page of registration, as shown in the image below. Only one promo code may be used per purchase.

Members with Family Membership* and above receive a 10% discount by using the code "MEMBER".* Siblings can receive a 5% discount by using the code "SIBLING". If you qualify for both, please use code "MEMBER-SIBLING" for 15% off."

*For QBG Family-Level+ Members only. You will be prompted to enter your Member ID # at checkout to verify eligibility for discount.

For information on membership, visit queensbotanical.org/membership.

Limited-Time Early Bird Discount Promo Codes*:

*Offer ends on Monday, May 13 at 11:59 pm. No Early Bird discounts will be honored past this deadline.

• EARLYBIRD - Code is auto-applied. 10% off registration for non-members.
• EARLYBIRD-SIBLING - 15% off registration for two siblings.
• EARLYBIRD-MEMBER - 20% off registration for family-level members

Parking & Directions

For directions and more information, please visit our website. On-site parking is available to participants for a discounted rate of $5 per vehicle.

About QBG

Your registration supports Queens Botanical Garden, the place where people, plants, and cultures meet! QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.