Jun. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Botanical Garden hosted its annual Rambling Rose Gala on Monday evening, June 2, raising more than $187,000 to support its mission of uniting people, plants and cultures in the borough. Held on the grounds of the Botanical Garden in Flushing, the event brought together civic leaders, corporate…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is offering summer programs for kids to develop their green thumbs while having fun in nature. The garden, located at 43-50 Main St., in Flushing, is hosting garden programs for ages 2-14 to allow children to immerse themselves in nature, learn something new,…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens Botanical Garden is offering a special mid-winter break program for children ages 4 to 10 from Tuesday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. This four-day program provides children with the opportunity to engage in…
Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join the flock! The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP) is seeking volunteers for its first-ever Christmas Bird Count event on Sunday, Dec. 15, offering a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists to contribute to an important study. The event, which runs from 8 a.m.…