Bee-A-Pollinator: Earth Day Service Day
Get outside and protect the planet at Queens Farm’s volunteer service day marking the 54th anniversary of Earth Day! Earth Day was introduced in Spring 1970 as a way of bringing national attention to environmental protection issues, and has had widespread impact. Recognition of Earth Day has reshaped awareness of how we interact with our environment and affected critical environmental protection legislation.
- WHEN: Monday, April 22, 2024, 12pm – 4:30pm
- WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
- TICKETS: Free admission; pre-registration required. $15 suggested donation. Walk-ins welcome for volunteer projects if capacity permits.
Queens Farm connects visitors to agriculture and the environment through the lens of its 47-acre historic site, providing learning opportunities and creating conversations about biodiversity, nutrition, health and wellness, climate change and preserving local history. Help us steward this historic farmland with an afternoon of outdoor activities highlighting simple ways you can give back to the farm and our planet. Queens Farm practices regenerative agriculture and welcomes community food scraps for composting year-round. Every day is Earth Day at Queens Farm!
Some examples of tasks that volunteers may assist with:
– Spring cleaning in the Children’s Garden
– Trash Flash Mob (farm-wide cleanup)
– Garden bed prep
– Sifting compost
– Mulching trails & paths
– Rock removal in support of our agricultural expansion
Enjoy sustainability-themed activities like:
– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle book swap
– Eco Scavenger Hunt
– Apiary talks
– Con Edison Reading Room with resources on agriculture, gardening, cooking, environmental science, history and more
Add to the fun with tractor-drawn hayrides and enjoy free giveaways. It’s a day of service, learning and fun!
Volunteers are bound to work up an appetite buzzing throughout the farm local food vendors will all be ready to fill hungry tummies. Grab a bite and hop over to a picnic table to enjoy a scenic outdoor meal.
Free parking will be available in our south lot.
Note: If you would like to participate in a group of 11 or more volunteers, please contact hello@queensfarm.org for assistance.
FAST FAQs:
• Timed tickets are for service project times; participants are welcome to enjoy the farm’s 47-acre grounds all day. Admission is free.
• Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon registration.
• Come prepared for the outdoors! Conditions can be muddy on the farm. We recommend wearing closed-toed shoes and be sure to dress for the weather.
• Free event parking and bicycle racks available.
• Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.
• Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds.
• No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
• If inclement weather is forecasted, look for event updates at queensfarm.org and on our social media pages.
