Queens Botanical Garden processes community food scraps on site, and its weekly compost build lets volunteers work alongside the staff turning that material into nutrient-rich compost. It is practical, a little muddy and a good way to learn a skill you can use at home. If the holiday Monday leaves you with a free morning in Flushing, spend it outdoors doing something useful.
What to expect
Volunteers work alongside the garden's compost staff on the on-site build, learning each step of processing community food scraps into compost. Expect hands-on outdoor work through the morning, with a chance to explore the garden's grounds once the shift wraps.
Good to know
- Registration is required through the garden's event page.
- Wear clothes and closed-toe shoes you do not mind getting dirty.
- The 7 train to Flushing–Main Street is the closest subway stop.
- Bring water and work gloves if you have them.
- Stay afterward to walk the garden.
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Common questions
Do I need composting experience?
The program is set up to teach volunteers how community food scraps become compost.
Do I need to sign up?
Yes, the garden asks volunteers to register.
