SATURDAY: Sketch the Queens Botanical Gardens

Queens Botanical Gardens

43-50 Main Street

Flushing NY 11354

Organized with Denise Markbreit

A Great Idea - Our Second Attempt

We got rained out last time - but the weather report says we'll have a great day

Saturday October 28th -  10 AM start time

... but join us when you can!

The Queens Botanical Garden is an oasis in a dense and bustling urban setting. It's a place where people, plants and culture coexist and are celebrated.

Owned by the City of New York and located in the Northeast corner of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QBG began as a five acre exhibit for the 1939 Worlds Fair and has grown to its current thirty nine acres by 1961. The Wedding Garden is almost in constant use for photo shoots and ceremonies and the large water features are innovative and sustainable.

Come and explore bee hives, woodlands, vegetable gardens, 

watch tai chi practitioners 

and glimpse the urban sprawl of Flushing 

just beyond the gates.

DETAILS:

There is a modest admission fee - $6 / $4 seniors/students

      Ample parking at 42-80 Crommelin Ave @$6 per car.

Arrive:  10 AM.  Coming later?  Bring the phone numbers (see below)

Lunch at 12:00:  Bring lunch.

Afternoon:  Sketching the Garden

Show and Tell:  Details to be determined on site.  Opportunity to share drawings, talk and socialize.

NOTES:
-   Plenty of benches but a stool could be helpful.
-   Public bathrooms are clean and there is ample shade.


TRAVEL

7 train to Flushing Main Street, Q 44SBS or Q20A or walk 8 blocks south on Main Street

LIRR Port Washington Branch to Main Street ( see above)
LIE x23

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

or Denise at 516-263-4818  

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.