Community Gardens New York

Let's Go the Orchid Show at Queens Botanical Garden

https://queensbotanical.org/orchids/ https://queensbotanical.org/hours_admission/ Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden *"Taiwan: **A World of Orchids*** returns to **Queens Botanical Garden** for a thirteenth year — this time with a new, immersive installation and rare orchid species from the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. In addition to vibrant orchid displays and installations by Taiwanese artists, guests will have the chance to participate in hands-on cultural programming, including workshops on Ikebana, jelly flower art, dough figurine art, and orchid care, plus traditional tea ceremonies, and a Chinese diabolo (a type of yo-yo) demonstration." Dates and times: Saturday\, August 22\, 10 am to 5 pm \| Sunday\, August 23\, 10 am to 4:30 pm\. Plant sale begins at 5 pm on Sunday\. Get tickets at https://feverup.com/m/684404 $8 Adult Non-Members (Higher charge because it is a special event), $4 Seniors & Students, $2 Children 4-12, FREE for children 3 and under • FREE for Members • Registration recommended; Walk-ins welcome • $15 Parking • Free hours suspended on Sunday

Catch-Up Comedy Presents: Acoustik Garden Lounge Comedy Mic

A Weekly FREE open mic in Bed-Stuy in the garden room of "Acoustik Garden Lounge." A growing open mic every Thursday. Anyone is welcome to sign-up or just watch and participate in comedians working out their material on stage! The venue is large and hosts comfortable seating and board games with a stage with a backdrop of the NYC skyline! Come hang out!

Let's go to the NYC Plant Market

https://nycplantmarket.com/ Hosted by Culture Lab and NYC Plant Market **PROGRAMS** Free Community Plant Swap by **[NYC Plant Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/525004068047856)** Free Plant Clinic by **[Plant Daddy MD](https://plantdaddymd.com/)** **Many VENDORS** **Live MUSIC!** **"NYC Plant Market** is more than a marketplace for plants. It’s a movement to reconnect New Yorkers with nature. We bring together local plant shops, independent growers, and small nurseries across the city for a once-a-month curated community market that celebrates urban greening. From rare aroids, beginner houseplants, to handmade ceramic planters, we cultivate not just plants, but a green urban community. Our mission is to make green living accessible, sustainable, and rooted in local culture. Whether you are a beginner or practically Mother Nature, this plant market is for you. Come join the party and learn a thing or two about nature and plants from the community that loves them. See you at the plant market!"

Permaculture In The City

**Permaculture In the City** *With Andrew Faust-NYC's resident Permaculture scholar/gardener/designer* Applying Permaculture Design to retrofit NYC to be a healthier and happier place for people to live in. You will learn how to use the principles of permaculture in the Urban landscape. \*Cleaning indoor air with plants. \*Organic Gardening in the city \*Fruit trees in containers \*Flowers and Pollinators \*Site analysis and design techniques \*City gardens and business models. Working with bees, chickens and other micro-livestock in urban settings. Permaculture business ideas for NYC

Taiwan: A World of Orchids 台灣: 蘭花世界 @ Queens Botanical Garden

Breakfast and trip to Nybg 🫶🏼

**Join me for a 2 part event day** **Peace ✌️ and love ❤️ are crashing into the Nybg. In a big way. But before we do all that walking join me at Ellieen’s country kitchen on McLean Ave Yonker for breakfast. Parking on side streets for non meter or on the avenue for meter parking.** **After breakfast we will head over to the garden** ******meetuo spot in garden is outside of the gift shop by the benches.** **We will use the facilities ie use bathroom. Then we will go enjoy all the 60’s 70’s fun. Complete with goofy photos If you have a small fold up bag you may want to bring it along because Wednesday is a farmer** **Market day at the garden with many fresh farm vegetables Buy your tickets at the New York botanical garden. Com website NYBG.org** **Then rsvp on meetup and please add if** **your** **coming for breakfast / garden. Or just meeting at garden** **Thanks you.** **Dress for weather.**

Coastal Mindfulness Walk & Picnic on the North Shore

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/plantpoweredmetrony/event.jsp?event=3993&)! Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a restorative summer afternoon on the North Shore, featuring mindfulness practices, gentle movement, a bring-your-own picnic lunch, and community connection in a coastal setting. Led by Natalie Zolotareva, PPMNY Nutrition Educator, the morning will begin at the [Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAxXHpWna2zZxAPe7) trailhead with a brief guided meditation focused on sensory awareness. Next, we'll take a mindful walk along a 4-mile out-and-back coastal path at an easy pace. The walk will include guided mindfulness prompts and opportunities for conversation. After the walk, we'll gather for a second mindfulness practice for sensory awareness through sight, smell, touch, and taste prior to enjoying lunch together. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a picnic lunch in a backpack to enjoy following the program. The event will [start at the trailhead off of West Shore Road and end at Bar Beach in North Hempstead](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdounSem3D1Xep2i9), about a 10-minute drive from the Port Washington LIRR station. Carpool rides from the station are available if requested. If you would like a ride, please contact [corey.simoneau@ppmny.org](mailto:corey.simoneau@ppmny.org) in advance to arrange pickup. *Hosted by PPMNY's Natalie Zolotareva and Corey Simoneau*

Sunday Fun Day at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Fun & Games at Bohemian Hall

Let's enjoy Saturday, playing games outdoors at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria. Did you know this venue is one of the oldest beer gardens in all of New York (approximately 100 years plus old). I will be sure to have Uno and Jenga available to play. You're encouraged to bring a game that you think the group will enjoy. If you have questions or need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

Games & Tacos @ Parklife 🌮

Let's make Sunday Funday as we play games and having tacos at a taqueria called 'Parklife' located in Gowanus, Brooklyn. We can enjoy our time at the venue's outdoor seating. You're encouraged to bring a game you feel would be fun. I will have Uno and Jenga on hand. [https://parklifebk.com/menu/](https://parklifebk.com/menu/) If you have questions or need to get in contact, my number is 917-769-2168.

Meet for a Spiritual Beach Clean up (Biking) Field Trip

Come join me at the Mickenly Public Library for a Beach Clean up talk. We will 1\. Hear a little share about beach clean up experiences and why it is important to care the environment around us\, bring an item you have at home and talk about its story\. 2\. We have a little table to have easy\, middle and high level of questions connected to plastic pollutions/trash\. If you answered it well\. You may receive a **free gift**. (First try first get). You will learn little more about sustainable lifestyle and action you can take. 3\. We will organize/plan a bike trip to do a beach clean up on 08/23/2026, Sunday,field trip. Where and when we will meet, what to bring, and what are going to do with the materials we picked up, an art show host in the library on Sept? In this clean up event we will: 1\. Before we start\, we will have a trash talk\. For example\, we will understand trashing the earth is a problem\, and learn tips to reduce trash in your daily life\. 2\. As we picking it up\, we can sort\, we can store some materials to make art\, we can take picture\, share your awareness\. 3\. Lastly\, after we bring the materials to recycling location\. We will find a location do a earth breathing movements have a forest bath with tea you bring on your own\, and we will debrief in pop corn style talk about what you pick up and what you left behind\. For example\, through doing more than 10 times trash pick up\, I pick up kindness\, gentle and left ignorance behind\. A little background about Antterly. \* has 13 years of guiding Stress Relief Yoga classes. \*got BA in Sustainable Architectural Design \* Interested in talking, sharing Sustainable lifestyle and practicing for more than 13 years.

🎶Jason Beckham beer gardens @Barts

🎶 Join us in giving a big Beer Garden @ Bart’s welcome to Jason Beckman as he takes our stage for the very first time! 🎸🎤 Round up your friends, grab a delicious bite to eat, enjoy your favorite drinks, and settle in for an afternoon of fantastic live music. There's nothing better than great food, cold drinks, good company, and discovering an amazing new performer! Come show Jason some love and help us make his first visit one to remember. We can't wait to see you! 🍻🎶❤️