Queens Botanical Garden's QBGNews
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Dear Friend of Queens Botanical Garden,
We're having a heat wave, so get yourself over to the Garden and find yourself some shade!
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Thank You!
The Board of Trustees and Staff of Queens Botanical Garden thank all of our friends and supporters who helped during the recent City budget process. We, along with many of our cultural colleagues, received a partial restoration of our funds; your messages to local elected officials were vital to our success. We'd also like to thank all of our friends in the New York City Council, Mayor Bloomberg, Council Speaker Quinn and DCA Commissioner Levin for their ongoing support. Thank you!
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Membership has its Benefits!Have you become a member of the Garden yet? What are you waiting for? Aside from free admission throughout the year, as well as many other benefits, you get a free subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine if you join before September 15. And don't miss our upcoming Members Only events on July 15, 29 and August 12.
Don't delay - do it now!
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Going Green: New Environmental Art from Taiwan - through July 23
QBG is pleased to welcome back friend and paper-making artist Jane Ingram Allen as the Curator of Going Green. This exhibit features the work of 16 artists and includes a collection of works being created specifically for the Garden. Join us on Friday July 9 from 6 to 8 pm for an opening reception and artist talk, or view the works through July 23 in the Visitor & Administration Center Gallery. You'll also see some of the site specific works throughout the Garden.
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 HSBC Children's Garden
The Summer Sessions are underway, but you still have a few more days to register your child before registration closes. And don't forget about the Fall Session which begins on Saturday September 11. Click for more information. |
Farmers Market Has Returned - Fridays @ 8:30 AM
Did you miss the first Friday? Our farmer friends have some wonderful produce and other items, including some delicious nut butters from Tierra Farms. Join us on Friday July 9 when Edible Queens, the local food magazine of Queens, will be talking about the amazing foods available in the best borough in NYC! The Farmers Market is located on Dahlia Avenue just off of Main Street.
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Summer Programs
Visit our website for detailed information about all of our upcoming programs. Here's a short list of what's happening at QBG in the coming weeks:
Bird Walk - Saturday July 10 @ 10:30 am
Chinese Cultural Performance - Saturday July 10 @ 3 pm in the Cherry Circle
Rose Gardening Secrets Revealed - Thursday July 15 @ 6:30 pm
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Items of Note
- American Express cardholders earn double Membership Rewards points at QBG!
- The Parking Garden is now open for visitors during normal operating hours; fee is $5.
- Garden Orientation & Tours are on hiatus until August; watch for details.
- Our new Green Trail Guides are available for download.
- Bloomin' Buck$ with Brent and Becky's Bulbs is back; help QBG while shopping for supplies.
- Volunteers are needed in all areas of the Garden; click for more information.
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