Apple Blossom Carnival
Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United StatesIt’s Queens Farm’s annual Spring carnival!
It’s Queens Farm’s annual Spring carnival!
We invite visitors of all ages and abilities to join us in community art-making at the Pop-Up. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in drop-in workshops with two outstanding artists: Artist Nicole Kelner will lead a watercolor workshop that draws on the SolarPunk aesthetic, which she will outline and which envisions a climate-safe future…
For families or elementary age children. Join an Environmental Center naturalist to meet some worms and learn about the wonderful world of compost. Together we can reduce our waste and take better care of mother earth! FREE (This program is sponsored by the Essex County Utilities Authority.) Register Here
We invite YOU to participate in the BBK ‘No One Is Alone’ Spring 2023 Fundraiser and Event! Celebrate the work of BBK students, teaching artists and staff as we wrap our 2023 school year with a Spring Concert! Looking back on another wonderful yet challenging year during which we served over 1,800 students, we are…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with thrilling rides and games for all ages and a variety of classic carnival cuisine. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $35 on site while supplies last or online before 5 pm Thurs., April 27 for $29 each, 2/$55…
Arbor Day Tree ID WalkCelebrate Arbor Day with conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Rockwood Hall area to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. This hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to…
Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K – 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March…
Cultivate creativity and curiosity and settle into the restorative power of botanical arts.
Help us maintain the 640 acres of forest in Van Cortlandt Park in April!
It’s Queens Farm’s annual Spring carnival!
Come on a guided exploration of the woods in the dark as we see what nocturnal neighbors we can find! Bring a flashlight! To register go to cstl.org April 28 – 7:30 PM
The Native Plant Sale at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve offers a selection of native plants that are perfect for Long Island gardens. All plants are grown by the Museum from local seed and are pesticide-free. Shop for flowering perennials, shrubs, and trees that are sure to attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden.…
Each year, the WCS Run for the Wild raises awareness of the threats facing wildlife while fundraising to help WCS's conservation work at the Bronx Zoo and around the world. The 5k race for individual runners will begin at 8:00 a.m.; casual runners and walkers can take part in the 3K Family Fun Run/Walk at…
History of Rockwood HallJoin Rockwood docent, David Teich, on an adventure into the past as we explore the Rockwood Hall area and its rich history dating back to prehistoric times. Former estate of William A. Rockefeller Jr., this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. Leashed dogs…
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park.Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground. Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and in…