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The Garden by the Bay

Far Rockaway

A tucked-away community garden where members tend individual and shared plots bursting with vegetables and flowers. Non-members can visit to explore the lush beds and peaceful grounds.

Live butterfly release
Hands-on nature activities
Hidden community garden
Family-friendly festival

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🌻"little slice of heaven hidden in Far Rockaway"
🦋featured in MoMA and New York Times Magazine
🥕members can take home fresh harvests from community beds

The Garden by the Bay

4-80 Beach 43rd St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, USA

Upcoming at The Garden by the Bay

Saturday, Jul 25
Jamaica Bay Open Paddle Kayaking

Jamaica Bay Open Paddle Kayaking

July 25 at 12:30pm

Glide through calm waters at Norton Basin while spotting shorebirds and raptors with Gateway rangers by your side. You'll paddle easy, learn about native plants, and head home with a field guide packed with local flora and fauna.

Monday, Sep 28
Pollinator Festival

Pollinator Festival

September 28 at 1pm

Release live butterflies into a community garden at this free afternoon festival celebrating bees, butterflies, and the plants that need them. Kids craft, explore garden beds, and watch Ms. Butterfly send wings skyward.

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