Soil Health and Soil Science (Master Composter)

This course will be a review of the basics of soil science. We'll be discussing the importance and details of healthy soil, as well as conducting a few experiments to test some of your soil from home! Whether you have decades of composting experience or none at all, everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join this free 2 hour workshop.

This course is one of 7 required workshops for completion of the Master Composter Certificate. Learn more here!

Please enter though the main entrance of the Garden and join us in the Auditorium of the Visitor & Administration Building.

Please Note: Admission into the course ends 15 minutes after the start time of the course.

Takes place on Sunday, October 12 from 10am-12pm.

FREE. All attendees must register on Eventbrite.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there an age requirement?

Participants must be 16 years of age or older.

Where do I go once I get to the Garden? What time should I arrive?

The course will be held in the Auditorium of the Visitor & Administration Building. Please allow 5 minutes to walk from the Main Gate to the Visitor & Administration Building or 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot.

What are my transportation and parking options getting to the Garden?

Please park in our Parking Garden lot at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. You do not have to pay for parking or admission. Tell the attendant your name and that you are here for a Master Composter Course.

By public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus.

For driving directions and more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions

What should I bring?

Some of the Master Composter Courses will have a hands-on or outdoor component, please wear weather appropriate clothing that you don't mind getting dirty--sun hats and sunscreen if it's hot, or layers if it's cold. Don't forget sturdy close-toed shoes. Bring a water bottle and snack if you'd like.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

HEALTH & SAFETY

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the health and safety of all visitors, follow our current health & safety guidelines, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go

Restrooms are accessible by the ramp next to the Visitor & Administration Building. Please follow on-site instructions on how to enter restrooms.

CANCELLATIONS

In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email.

COMMUNICATIONS

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GARDEN ETIQUETTE

QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

ABOUT QBG

QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.

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