Tag: december-events

Bird watchers unite: Join the first-ever Christmas Bird Count at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Grey catbird in Corona Meadows Park

Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join the flock! The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP) is seeking volunteers for its first-ever Christmas Bird Count event on Sunday, Dec. 15, offering a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists to contribute to an important study. The event, which runs from 8 a.m.…

Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing offers festive events, tours and workshops throughout December

Voelker Orth Museum

Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden in Flushing are hosting a series of holiday events throughout December, offering a chance for New Yorkers to embrace the festive spirit. The historic house museum and its award-winning garden, located at 149-19 38th Ave., invite visitors to include…

Holiday tree lighting ceremonies around the borough to mark the start of the season

tree lighting

Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway As December approaches, neighborhoods across Queens prepare to shine bright with festive holiday lights. One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is to attend one of the many annual Tree-Lighting ceremonies throughout the borough. Here’s a guide to the dates and times of local…