Queens Botanical Garden

We're #hiring! The Garden seeks a visionary leader to be our next Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will be responsible for developing, leading, and overseeing all education and public programs for Queens Botanical Garden. Their leadership will further solidify the Garden's role as the premier place of environmental education, cultural experiences, and unexpected, interactive encounters with the natural world in the heart of Queens. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gc9UY_ie

We are so grateful to the amazing Con Edison volunteers who attended our Horticulture Volunteer Day! The volunteers were instrumental in helping to plant tulip bulbs in the Tropical Garden. Under the leadership of our Horticulture team, volunteers worked hard to plant 1600 tulip bulbs and mulch the bed as well! Thank you so much for all your hard work that will ensure we have a beautiful revolving annual display to welcome and delight visitors to the Garden throughout the year. Go #QBGVolunteers! https://lnkd.in/eU89Ndp

Join us for an important webinar on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Trainings for Volunteers this FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. You will hear from those working with volunteers on how they train volunteers in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). We will have three panelists present briefly about their training, sharing what has worked well for them and what has not worked. Speakers: Eryn Hatzithomas, Assistant Director of HR & Engagement, Queens Botanical Garden Becky Robert, Assistant Director, Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Tracy Vlnicka, Associate Director of Volunteer Services, Denver Botanic Gardens Moderated by: Sarah Hartley, Manager of Volunteer Resources, Holden Forests & Gardens Register: https://lnkd.in/e9c5PAeX Cost: Members: FREE | Non-members: $15 This event will be recorded and shared with all registrants approximately one week after the event via email and made available in our Library/Media Center. All virtual events are hosted via Zoom and will have closed captioning available. If you have questions about the event’s accessibility, please reach out to [email protected]. Garden Management Professional Development Track supported by Longwood Gardens #GoPublicGardens #PublicGarden #PublicGardens #IDEA #DEI #inclusion #diversity #queensbotanicalgarden #scottarboretum #denverbotanicgarden #longwoodgardens #holdenforestsandgardens

All of us at QBG would like to send a heart-felt thank you to all the amazing Capital One Audit team volunteers who attended our?Horticulture Volunteer Day! It was such a pleasure to welcome you all to the Garden on this beautiful fall day! Your amazing volunteers were instrumental in helping to transport our Tropical Collection to the Greenhouse for the winter! Under the leadership our Horticulture team, volunteers worked hard to complete our annual topical collection planting. Thank you so much for all your hard work that will ensure we have a beautiful revolving annual display to welcome and delight visitors to the Garden throughout the year. The QBG team is very grateful for the extra support to keep our Garden welcoming, green, and growing. Go #QBGVolunteers! https://lnkd.in/eU89Ndp

We’re thrilled to announce that QBG Executive Director Evie Hantzopoulos has been recognized on City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100! Since 2022, Evie has led the Garden with vision and dedication, securing $8 million in new capital funding and completing the planning for a future education center. Join us in congratulating Evie on this well-deserved honor!

We're thrilled to see Climate Artist?sTo?Len?featured on ALL ARTS! In this episode, sTo talks about his work process with us about the development of his recent art exhibition ANTHOLOGIA, which was on display at our Visitor & Administration Building Gallery. The exhibition highlighted the seasonal transformations that occurred at Queens Botanical Garden over the course of six months. Check it out!

All of us at QBG would like to send a heart-felt thank you to all the amazing The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey volunteers who attended our?Horticulture Volunteer Day! It was such a pleasure to welcome you all to the Garden on a beautiful fall day and to participate in your annual September 11 Remembrance Through Renewal Volunteer Program. ? The volunteers were instrumental in helping to care for our Gingko and Maple tree collection. The team weeded and mulched 15 tree pits and helped to level the ground with new soil to make our entrance Garden more welcoming and to ensure the health of our collection. We also visited the 9/11 memorial tree in the Pinetum. With the leadership of our Horticulture team, volunteers worked hard to ensure healthy trees throughout the busy fall season. A fun time was had by all! Thank you so much for all the support that made this event a success. The QBG team is very grateful for the extra support to keep our Garden welcoming, green, and growing. Go #QBGVolunteers! https://lnkd.in/eU89Ndp

All of us at QBG would like to send a heart-felt thank?you to all the amazing Maspeth Federal Savings volunteers?who attended our?Horticulture Volunteer Day! The team weeded and mulched?30 tree pits?to make our entrance Garden more welcoming and to ensure the health of our deciduous conifer collection. With the leadership of our Horticulture team, volunteers worked hard to ensure healthy trees throughout the busy fall season. We are grateful for the extra support to keep our Garden clean, green, and growing. Go #QBGVolunteers! https://lnkd.in/eU89Ndp

We're #hiring! Passionate about organic farming and community impact? We're seeking a dedicated full-time Farm Manager to oversee our 1-acre farm at QBG. Bring your farming expertise, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to our mission-driven team. Apply now and make a difference! https://lnkd.in/e7dTEN82

We're #hiring! The Garden is looking for an energetic and visionary leader to be our next Director of Development. The Director of Development is responsible for annually raising approximately $4M from public and private sources and secures additional funds to support critical capital projects spanning the Garden’s 39-acre campus.?They are a passionate advocate for the Garden’s work to engage the public through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekB-w8q8