About this Event
Join Shane Weeks (Shinnecock) and Tecumseh Ceaser (Matinecock/Montaukett/Unkechaug) for a tour through the grounds of the Garden. The tour will cover Indigenous history of Long Island, native plants, and their importance to Indigenous communities.
Tour will proceed rain or shine, please dress appropriately. All ticket sales will be donated to Metoac Indigenous Collective.
This tour is in collaboration with Shane Weeks' exhibition at the Queens Museum - Of The Earth: Connections
Location: Meet On V+A Terrace
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
HEALTH & SAFETY
Reference current health & safety guidelines, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go
REFUND POLICY
Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer.
CANCELLATIONS
In the case that the event is cancelled, you will be notified via email and refunded.
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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/etiquette
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.
GETTING TO QBG
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
PARKING
Parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St, New York, United States
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