Embrace spring at Queens Botanical Garden

Yippee! It’s back, the HSBC Children’s Garden Family Day has arrived, and its just in time for spring on March 9 at the Queens Botanical Garden.

Moms, dads and children enjoy a day of giveaway treats, seed plantings, and crafts, in addition to learning all about the exciting New York City Compost project, and a host of other hands-on activities.

So come on down on March 9 from 2 to 4 pm, and greet spring. The event is free.

Queens Botanical Garden [43-50 Main St. at Elder Avenue in Flushing; (718) 539–5296; www.queensbotanical.org].

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