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# Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc.

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- [Home](https://easternqueensalliance.org/) - EQA is a federation of civic organizations in Southeast Queens, NY, aiming for a better quality of life for residents. Call us to learn about our goals.
- [Idlewild Green Gazette](https://easternqueensalliance.org/elementor-2371/) - Idlewild Green Gazette Idlewild Green Gazette Are you a teen passionate about writing, design, and environmental conservation? Idlewild Green Gazette, is a free 6-week summer program designed for teens ages 13 to 17! Participants will be given the unique opportunity to become published science journalists by researching and writing original environmental articles on climate, wildlife, and
- [Roots and Shoots Program](https://easternqueensalliance.org/roots-and-shoots-program/) - Your child will gain valuable experiences and skills through our leading service program. Contact us in Southeast Queens, NY, for further information.
- [About Us](https://easternqueensalliance.org/about-eqa/) - We believe that all decisions that affect residents should involve input from the community. Call us to learn more about EQA in Southeast Queens, NY.
- [Viewpoints](https://easternqueensalliance.org/viewpoints/) - Explore the viewpoints of Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc. to learn where we stand on key issues. Contact us in Southeast Queens, NY, for in-depth details.
- [Calendar](https://easternqueensalliance.org/calendar/) - Check out the Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc. calendar to see our upcoming events. If you have any event questions, contact us in Southeast Queens, NY.
- [School Workshop Menu](https://easternqueensalliance.org/school-workshop-menu/) - Help your students discover their world with our series of school workshops. Contact us in Southeast Queens, NY, to learn more about the topics we cover.
- [Outreach](https://easternqueensalliance.org/community-outreach/) - EQA does community outreach in Southeast Queens, NY, to raise awareness about our civic affairs. Join our mission to keep Southeast Queens sustainable.
- [About Center](https://easternqueensalliance.org/about-idlewild/) - Learn more about our environmental science learning center in Southeast Queens, NY, by contacting EQA today. We strive to educate learners of all ages.
- [Center Program](https://easternqueensalliance.org/idlewild-environmental-center-program/) - Explore the educational programs available from our environmental center in Southeast Queens, NY, by contacting us today. We serve classes and families.
- [Community Engagement](https://easternqueensalliance.org/community-concerns/) - EQA works on significant community concerns in Southeast Queens, NY, that need immediate solutions. Learn more about our objectives; call or email us.
- [Idlewild Park](https://easternqueensalliance.org/idlewild-park-preserve/) - Idlewild Park Preserve in Southeast Queens, NY, has wetlands that provide flood protection. Save our community's beloved scenic natural resource with EQA.
- [History](https://easternqueensalliance.org/history-of-eqa/) - The history of EQA in Southeast Queens, NY, started with our desire to help with our neighborhood's civic affairs. Learn more about our mission; call us.
- [Contact Us](https://easternqueensalliance.org/contact-us/) - Contact EQA in Southeast Queens, NY, to learn more about our mission and goals for the community. We aim for better life quality for all residents.
- [Science in The Park](https://easternqueensalliance.org/science-in-the-park/) - Let your child explore the world with our hands-on environmental science workshops and camps. Contact us in Southeast Queens, NY, for program details.

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## Events

- [Science in the Park: After School Programs](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/science-in-the-park-after-school-programs/) - Welcome to our fall lineup of exciting, hands-on programs at the Idlewild Environmental Center! From environmental journalism and sustainability to weird science, photography, film, and STEM careers, there’s something for every young learner to explore. Please complete this form to register for one or more fall programs. Pre-registration is required for all sessions. See below
- [Teen Talks: Collage Collective](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/teen-talks-collage-collective/) - Teen Talks: Collage Collective 🎨🎒 Calling all teens ages 13–19! Kick off the school year with creative vision board making, open discussions about student concerns and academic success, and free backpacks (available while supplies last). All craft materials are provided! When: Saturday, September 5th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where: Idlewild Environmental Center (222-02
- [Back to School Open House](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/back-to-school-open-house/) - Join Eastern Queens Alliance on Saturday, August 29th from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Idlewild Environmental Center for a fun filled afternoon at science experiments, free backpacks, and a free workshop giveaway! 🎒 Meet our instructors, learn about our youth and family programs and get ready for the upcoming school year. 💪 📆August 29th,
- [Concert in the Park: Charisa the Violin Diva](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/concert-in-the-park-cha/) - Join us for an evening of smooth jazz by contemporary jazz violinist and vocalist Charisa the Violin Diva! Grab your lawn chairs and enjoy this incredible free outdoor concert surrounded by nature Saturday, July 25th from 7pm to 9 pm. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the music and enjoy the ambiance. BRING YOUR
- [ECO - Bingo Night: Space Exploration Edition](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eco-bingo-night-space-exploration-edition/) - 🚀 Get ready to blast off for Eco Bingo Night: Space Exploration Edition! 🌌✨ Test your luck and trivia skills for a chance to win exciting prizes while exploring the wonders of space! 🪐💫 🗓 Date: Friday, August 21st, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: 222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY
- [Toddler Time](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/toddler-time-2/) - Children will learn all about critters through stories, sound, and movement. A parent or guardian must stay and participate with their toddler - this is not a drop-off program. Dates: Fridays July 20th - August 31st Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: 222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
- [Pop Up Stem Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/pop-up-stem-workshops/) - Spark your child's curiosity with fun, hands-on learning this summer! Hosted by the Eastern Queens Alliance, these pop-up workshops feature exciting activities in biology, chemistry, and physics tailored specifically for young learners. Ages: 8–12 Dates: August 17th – September 3rd | Monday to Thursday Time: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Location: Idlewild Environmental Center
- [SHSAT Exam Prep](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/shsat-exam-prep/) - Students will get the opportunity to practice and study for the SHSAT with our expert instructors. Practice using core skills in algebra, geometry, and reading comprehension tailored to the SHSAT. Work through exam-style questions with personalized instruction to fix weak spots. When: Starting August 17th Time: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Location: Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Books & Blankets](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/books-blankets/) - Pack your favorite blanket (or chair) and current read and join us on the lawn for an afternoon of reading and bookmark making! Come ready to wind down with your favorite book and a fun craft. ALL AGES & FAMILIES WELCOMED Date: Wednesday August 12th Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM Location: Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Community Meeting - The Airport and Our Environment](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/community-meeting-the-airport-and-our-environment/) - A free sound insulation program for our communities? Noise and air pollution, how does the airport impact your health? Your quality of life? Learn more at our community meeting to discuss how the airport affects our quality of life and our health and what can, is, and should be done about it. Date: Thursday, August
- [Books and Blankets](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/books-and-blankets/) - Join us for a cozy afternoon of community reading on the lawn at Idlewild Environmental Center. Bring your favorite book, blanket (or lawn chair), and pick a comfy spot on the grass to get lost in your book surrounded by nature. At the end, we will be hosting a book swap! Bring a gently used
- [Grow Your Own Future: Hydroponics for Adults](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/grow-your-own-future-hydroponics-for-adults/) - Ever wondered how to grow fresh, vibrant plants without soil? Join us for an immersive, hands-on journey into the fascinating world of hydroponics. From the history behind this soil-free innovation to its vital role in a sustainable future, you will gain the knowledge and skills to implement your own systems. August 1st - August 29th
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: Plastic Paradise](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-plastic-paradise/) - If it never goes away, where does it go? 🌊🥤 Join the Eastern Queens Alliance on Friday, July 24th for our next Fourth Friday Film Festival screening: Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In this eye-opening, award-winning documentary, journalist Angela Sun journeys to the most remote corners of our oceans to investigate the massive,
- [Concert in the Park: Tribal Legacy](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/concert-in-the-park-tribal-legacy/) - Join us for a vibrant afternoon filled with live Soca, Reggae, and afrobeats with the Tribal Legacy band! Grab your lawn chairs and enjoy this incredible free outdoor concert surrounded by nature Date: Saturday July 25th Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Location: Idlewild Environmental Center, 222-02 149th Ave Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: 13th](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-13th/) - Join us for our Fourth Friday Festival! 13th exposes how the U.S. prison system evolved from the loophole in the Thirteenth Amendment. The film reveals how policies and media have perpetuated racial injustice from slavery to mass incarceration. As we reflect on Juneteenth and the end of slavery, 13th provides a clear introduction to how its
- [Juneteenth Celebration](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/juneteenth-celebration/) - HONOR, CONNECT, CELBRATE Calling all drummers, poets, and dancers! Join us as we honor the past and celebrate our freedom and community. Bring your energy, your family, and your spirit for a day of connection and joy. Bring your drums, any rhythmic instruments, or anything that makes rhythm! What's in store? Community drum circle Short
- [Science in the Park: Wild Wonders Summer 2026](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/science-in-the-park-wild-wonders-summer-2026/) - Join us this summer for an unforgettable 6-week adventure in nature, science, and creativity! Whether they’re investigating wildlife, exploring space, or reporting like real journalists — youth will build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Dates: July 6th - August 14th Week 1: Wonders of Nature (July 6th -10th) Week 2:
- [Nature Through the Arts](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/nature-through-the-arts/) - Embrace your creativity though nature and art at Idlewild Environmental Center. Every Friday for 6 weeks we will explore how nature influences art and how various art mediums such as visual art, music, poetry, dance, and film can be used to bring awareness to our environment. Ages: 8-12 Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dates:
- [Whiz Kids (Ages 9-12)](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/whiz-kids-ages-9-12/) - FOR AGES 9-12 Get ready to experiment, build, test, and discover! Whiz Kids introduces students to exciting areas of science through hands-on lab-style investigations and STEM challenges. Students will explore topics like chemical reactions, forces, energy, materials, and motion while practicing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging environment. Date: July
- [Whiz Kids (Ages 7-8)](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/whiz-kids-ages-7-8/) - AGES 7-8 Get ready to experiment, build, test, and discover! Whiz Kids introduces students to exciting areas of science through hands-on lab-style investigations and STEM challenges. Students will explore topics like chemical reactions, forces, energy, materials, and motion while practicing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging environment. Dates: August 4th,
- [Stem & Engineering Design](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/stem-engineering-design/) - Future engineers and inventors will tackle exciting STEM challenges as they design, build, test, and improve creative solutions to real-world problems. Through hands-on engineering activities and collaborative projects, students will explore structures, forces, motion, and problem-solving while developing teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Dates: August 3rd, 5th, 10th, & 12th Time: 2 p.m. -
- [Junior Explorers](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/junior-explorers/) - Children will take part in guided outdoor adventures that encourage exploration, observation, and curiosity about the natural world. Through nature walks, games, and interactive activities, participants will learn about plants, animals, weather, and habitats while building confidence and a sense of discovery outdoors. Date: August 5th & 12th Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ages:
- [Wildlife& Ecosystem Explorers](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/wildlife-ecosystem-explorers/) - Students will dive into the amazing world of wildlife and ecosystems as they uncover how plants, animals, and habitats are connected. Through outdoor exploration, interactive games, science activities, and creative projects, students will learn about food chains, biodiversity, animal behavior, and local ecosystems while developing a deeper appreciation for the environment. Dates: July 21st, 23rd,
- [Nature Play & Discovery](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/nature-play-discovery/) - Children will explore the natural world through creative play, hands-on crafts, and sensory-based activities. Each session encourages curiosity about plants, animals, weather, and the environment through storytelling, art, games, and gentle outdoor discovery experiences. Date: July 6th & 8th Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: 5-6
- [Idlewild Green Gazette](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/idlewild-green-gazette/) - Love writing, design & caring for the environment? Join our FREE teen summer program where you have the opportunity to become a published science journalist. Program Highlights: Write original environmental articles Explore topics like climate, wildlife & sustainability Help design a digital newsletter Collaborate with other teen creators 6 Week Program Tuesday & Thursdays Ages:
- [Teen Talk: Roots & Shoots Brigade](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/teen-talk-roots-shoots-brigade-2/) - A Safe Space for the Next Generation to Speak Up Are you between the ages of 13 and 17 and ready to make your voice heard? Join the Roots & Shoots Brigade for “Teen Talk,” a supportive and safe environment designed specifically for local youth. This session encourages teens to debate big ideas, express their
- [The Fire Within: Everyday Ways to Calm Inflammation](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/the-fire-within-everyday-ways-to-calm-inflammation/) - Join Dr. Elizabeth Madison, PhD, RDN, CDN, for an inspiring, interactive nutrition workshop! Everyday Ways to Calm Inflammation is a dynamic, empowering workshop that helps participants discover how daily food and lifestyle choices can fuel or calm inflammation. It simplifies a complex topic into practical, easy strategies to boost energy, comfort, and well-being. Attendees will
- [Teen Talk: Roots & Shoots Brigade](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/teen-talk-roots-shoots-brigade/) - A Safe Space for the Next Generation to Speak Up Are you between the ages of 13 and 17 and ready to make your voice heard? Join the Roots & Shoots Brigade for "Teen Talk," a supportive and safe environment designed specifically for local youth. This session encourages teens to debate big ideas, express their
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: A Rising Tide](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-a-rising-tide/) - Exploring Housing Justice and Mental Wellness In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Fourth Friday Film Festival presents a screening of the powerful documentary A Rising Tide. This film offers an insightful look at the systemic causes of homelessness and housing insecurity through the eyes of women and children of color. Recognizing that homelessness
- [Sip & Style: Tote Bag Decorating](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/sip-style-tote-bag-decorating/) - Unleash Your Creativity for a Sustainable Cause Get ready to design your own custom accessory at "Sip & Style," a family-friendly tote bag decorating workshop. This free event provides everything you need—from blank canvas totes and fabric paints to refreshing non-alcoholic beverages—to create a stylish, reusable masterpiece. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking
- [Eco Bingo Night: Wetlands Edition](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eco-bingo-night-wetlands-edition/) - Test Your Luck and Your Eco-Knowledge! Join us for a fun and educational evening at our Eco Bingo Night: Wetlands Edition. This interactive event invites community members to dive into the world of wetlands through a spirited game of bingo. It’s a great way to learn about our local ecosystem, meet your neighbors, and compete
- [Sustainable Farming: Hydroponics for Kids](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/sustainable-farming-hydroponics-for-kids/) - Discover the Future of Gardening with Our 5-Week Hydroponics Program! Join the Eastern Queens Alliance for an immersive, hands-on journey into Sustainable Farming. Over the course of five weeks, participants will learn how to cultivate vibrant plants and produce entirely without soil using hydroponic systems. This program blends environmental science with practical activities, allowing students
- [Toddler Tunes & Tales](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/toddler-tunes-tales/) - Join Us for Toddler Tunes & Tales! Bring your little ones to the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center for a morning of interactive exploration. During this session, children will learn all about critters through a fun combination of stories, sound, and movement. It is a wonderful way for young children to engage with nature in a
- [Volunteer with EQA: Community Garden](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/volunteer-with-eqa-community-garden/) - Volunteer with the Community Peace Garden Brigade! Help us turn an unused street bed into a vibrant botanical oasis! The Eastern Queens Alliance is seeking passionate volunteers to join our Community Peace Garden Brigade. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, we need your help to plant and maintain a colorful
- [Twig Art Class](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/twig-art-class/) - Join Eastern Queens Alliance for a fun and creative workshop making art with twigs! During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create anything with twigs, including picture frames, containers, stars, and even a boat!
- [Healthy Hair, Healthy You](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/healthy-hair-healthy-you/) - Join Eastern Queens Alliance for a community panel on healthy hair and women's health. Discover the effects that hair care products and extensions have on women's health. Have the opportunity to ask an expert your pressing questions and empower yourself with findings and resources. When: May 9th, 2026 Where: Idlewild Environmental Center Time: 1PM-3PM
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-poisoned-the-dirty-truth-about-your-food/) - Join us for our Fourth Friday Film Festival in celebration of Earth Day! Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food is a powerful documentary that exposes how everyday foods can become contaminated with dangerous pathogens. Through interviews with experts and families affected by foodborne illness, the film reveals the weaknesses in America’s food‑safety system and the
- [EQA Earth Day Celebration 2026](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eqa-earth-day-celebration-2026/) - Join Eastern Queens Alliance on April 25th from 9-3 p.m. for a day of yoga, gardening, community clean up, and environmental workshops. It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday giving back to the planet. 🌍🌱 📆When: April 25th, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM 📍 Where: 222-02 149th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY ✨
- [Save the Planet: Spring Break Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/save-the-planet-spring-break-workshops/) - Does your child need something to do during spring break? Through lessons, hands-on activities, creative projects, and outdoor exploration, students will learn about climate change and solutions, conservation, renewable energy, and caring for our planet.
- [Let's Get Civical](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/lets-get-civical/) - Join New York State Assembly Member, Khaleel M. Anderson, for an in-person open discussion on current events, government, and politics
- [Quality of Life Town Hall](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/quality-of-life-town-hall/) - Join us for a valuable opportunity to connect and share feedback on ways to improve our community's quality of life.
- [EQA Roots & Shoots Youth Brigade](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eqa-roots-shoots-youth-brigade/)
- [I.M.P.A.C.T.S Program](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/i-m-p-a-c-t-s-program/) - Are you ready to investigate, monitor, and protect our local environment? The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for the next generation of environmental leaders for our I.M.P.A.C.T.S. Program (Investigate • Monitor • Protect)! Get hands-on experience studying Idlewild’s wetland ecosystem and learn the "green job" skills needed to tackle environmental changes and water pollution. Program
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: Women's History Month Edition](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-womens-history-month-edition/) - Join the Eastern Queens Alliance for our Fourth Friday Film Festival on March 27th! We are honoring Women's History Month with a special screening of the documentary "Black Barbie". This powerful film explores the journey of the first official Black Barbie in 1980 and the incredible women at Mattel who fought for representation. It's a
- [Black History Month Community Cafe](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/black-history-month-community-cafe/) - Join us as we discuss how environmental justice has shaped Black communities - from unequal access to clean air and water to the fight against environmental racism.
- [Stay Fit, Have Fun with Yoga in Idlewild](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/stay-fit-have-fun-with-yoga-in-idlewild/) - Join us in staying fit and having fun with Yoga at the Idlewild Environmental Center every Saturday morning to decrease stress and increase energy. Led by our certified in-house instructor, this class focuses on posture, flexibility, breath control, and meditation to help you reach your wellness goals. When: Every Saturday 9:15 -10:15 AM Where: Idlewild
- [Whiz Kidz: Science Experiments for Kids](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/whiz-kidz/) - Through hands-on mini-experiments, children will experience the thrill of discovery, fostering their curiosity about the world of science. Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM For Children 7 - 12
- [Afterschool Science in the Park: Spring Term](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/afterschool-science-in-the-park-spring-term/) - Idlewild Environmental Center introduces Afterschool Science in the Park. Students will start each day with focused homework help in math and science, then dive into exciting STEM activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Each session is designed to make learning fun while strengthening core skills. $5 per day ($25 for the week, $90
- [Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Program](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/roots-shoots-youth-leadership-program/) - In partnership with the Queens Public Library join the Idlewild Environmental Center's Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership program as we explore community resources, pinpoint equity gaps, and identify pathways for local change. Learn about techniques and methods that examine community dynamics while becoming familiar with local neighborhoods. Admission: Free Ages: 13-20 Service Credits Offered Snacks
- [Black History Month Bingo](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/black-history-month-bingo/) - Join us for Eco bingo: Black History Month edition! Test your luck for a chance to win exciting prizes. This night's theme is Black Historic Figures and Inventions! First Board Free, Extra Boards $2 each
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: No Time To Waste](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-no-time-to-waste/) - Join us in this month's edition of Fourth Friday Film Festival! No Time To Waste celebrates legendary 99-year-old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin's inspiring life, work and urgent mission to restore critical missing chapters of America's story. The documentary captures her fascinating life - from the experiences of a young Black woman in a WWII
- [EQA Sounding Data Justice](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eqa-sounding-data-justice/)
- [Climate Week: Open House and Concert](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/climate-week-open-house-and-concert/)
- [Junior Naturalist: Autumn Adventures](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/junior-naturalist-summer-of-sustainability/) - Come join us for our weekly workshop for kids aged 6-8! Every week we delve into a new topic from energy to recycling!
- [Envirogames: Environment and Sustainability-themed Games!](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/envirogames-environment-and-sustainability-themed-games/) - Join us for an exciting learning opportunity for kids ages 7+ through interactive games and fun!
- [Toddler Tunes & Tales Fall 2025](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/toddler-tunes-tales-fall-2025/) - Join us for our signature toddler workshop where we learn about the fauna and flora through interactive stories and songs!
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: The Homestretch](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-the-homestretch/)
- [Idlewild Center Family Fun Day!](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/idlewild-center-family-fun-day/) - Join us for our annual Family Fun Day!
- [Concert in the Park: Tribal Legacy Band Live Concert](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/concert-in-the-park-tribal-legacy-band-live-concert/) - Join us for our annual concert at sunset. Come celebrate good music outdoors at the Idlewild Environmental Center with the Eastern Queens Alliance (EQA)!
- [City of Yes Community Forum](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/city-of-yes-community-forum/) - In April 2024 York City Mayor Eric Adams kicked off the public review process for “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” a proposal aimed at tackling the city’s housing crisis. The plan aims to create more housing in every neighborhood through substantial zoning changes. Join us on June 1st to get more information and to share your
- [Eco-Bingo and Game Night](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/bingo-and-game-night/) - Test your luck for a chance to win exciting prizes in Bingo and enjoy a variety of other entertaining games.
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: Plane Truths](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-plane-truths/) - 🎬 Dive into the thought-provoking film "Plane Truths" with us this month! 🌟 Explore the impact of military-based jets and noise pollution on public health and environmental justice. Don't miss this eye-opening cinematic experience! 🌍🎥
- [The Solar Eclipse at Idlewild](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/the-solar-eclipse-at-idlewild/) - We're hosting a Solar Eclipse Viewing Event on Monday, April 8th from 2-4:30 pm at the center, and you're invited. We'll provide special glasses for safe viewing, so you can witness this incredible phenomenon up close. Best of all, it's free!
- [Earth Day](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/earth-day-2/) - Join us on Earth Day for eco-friendly activities suitable for all ages: including tie-dyeing, upcycling, yoga sessions, NYSERDA workshops, flood forums, craft tables, gardening, and a park cleanup.
- [Summer Science-In-The-Park](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/summer-science-in-the-park/) - Join us this summer for six weeks of hands-on activities and outdoor adventures as we look into the fascinating world of biology, botany, zoology, ornithology, entomology, and Ichthyology.
- [What Can We Do About Climate Change?](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/what-can-we-do-about-climate-change/) - Concerned about Climate Change and its impacts, like flooding? Sign Up to attend this meeting on Saturday, March 23rd from 2 - 4:00 PM. Learn about causes and possible solutions that you might adopt. 
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: Shirley](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-shirley/) - Join Selvena Brooks-Powers and the EQA this Friday, March 22nd at 7pm to view the new film, "Shirley", featuring Regina King as Shirley Chisholm!
- [Bi-Weekly After School Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/bi-weekly-after-school-workshops-in-october/) - Join us after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our afterschool workshop series in the month of October.
- [Toddler Time](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/toddler-time/) - Toddler Time Theme: All About... (A different critter is selected each week.) Wednesday, 11 - 12:00 Noon Children Ages 2 - 4
- [Fall Family Fun Day](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fall-family-fun-day/) - Don't miss the fun! Join us Saturday, September 16th for Family Fun Day at Idlewild Park!
- [M.L.K Jr Day of Service](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/m-l-k-jr-day-of-service/) - Join the Eastern Queens Alliance in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for MLK Service Day on January 15th!
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-5/) - Join Us for Film Friday's to view the film, "John Lewis: Get in the Way." This captivating documentary shows the legacy of the legendary civil rights leader, John Lewis.
- [Gingerbread House STEM Challenge](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/gingerbread-house-stem-challenge/) - Craft your unique gingerbread masterpiece, utilizing STEM principles to enhance your creation and sweeten your chances of winning a fantastic prize!
- [Spring Break Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/spring-break-workshops/) - Dive into the world of science and sustainability this Spring Break! Join us for 3 days of hands-on workshops in the park, exploring topics like Alternative Energy and Environmental Activism.
- [Deck The Halls: Winter Crafts](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/deck-the-halls-childrens-winter-crafts/) - As the year draws to a close, we invite you to join us to make Gingerbread Houses and Solar Lanterns!
- [Black History Month Exhibit: Chat and Chew](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/black-history-month-exhibit-chat-and-chew/) - Celebrate Black History Month with our exhibit of contributions from Black scientists in America. Meet local Black scientists at our Chat and Chew session. 
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival: The Third Harmony](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-the-third-harmony/) - Join us for the Fourth Friday Film Festival on February 23rd from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM!
- [Idlewild Book Club](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/idlewild-book-club-2/) - Expand your mind, take action, and make sure to have your book, Choked by Beth Gardiner, read before March 19th!
- [Women in STEM](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/women-in-stem/) - Join us for an inspiring journey through women's contributions in STEM on March 30th. Listen to remarkable stories and enjoy a light lunch.
- [Eco Bingo Night](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eco-bingo-night/) - 🍃 Join us for an evening of fun and eco-friendly excitement at Eco Bingo Night! 🎮
- [Science and Black History Workshop Series](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/science-and-black-history-workshop-series/) - Celebrate Black History Month in our 3-day workshop series, from February 20th to the 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm for hands-on activities and experiments.
- [Quiet Earth, Clean Air](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/quiet-earth-clean-air/) - On January 27th, Join Us to for a Research Presentation To Update Our Community on Air and Noise Pollution within the Southeast Queens Area. 
- [Idlewild Book Club](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/idlewild-book-club/) - Join the club. We will be reading "The Sixth Extinction" to look at the past large scale wildlife extinctions on earth, and our current human-driven crisis.
- [Kwanzaa Celebration](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/kwanzaa/) - Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Idlewild Environmental Center.
- [Vision Board Making Workshop](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/visualize-and-thrive/) - Unlock Your Potential: Vision Board Workshop for Tweens and Teens! Embark on a creative journey with us on January 29th from 11 AM to 1 PM! Join our Vision Board Workshop and transform your academic, personal, and professional aspirations into vibrant realities using S.M.A.R.T Goals. This workshop is tailor-made for tweens and teens, providing a space to
- [Family Game Night](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/family-game-night/) - Join us at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center for an evening of a variety of games suitable for all ages.
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-3/) - Fourth Friday Film Festival Film Screening and Discussion: Burning in the Sun--A film about solar energy in a small village in Mali. Idlewild Environmental Center 7:00 - 9:30 PM
- [Halloween Party for Families](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/halloween-party-for-families/) - A Halloween Costume Party for Children and Families Haunted Trail, Games, TrickNTreats, Costume Contest Idlewild Environmental Center 6:30 - 8:30 PM
- [Professional Development Workshop for Teachers](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/professional-development-workshop-for-teachers/) - Teacher Training Workshop Hosted by NYCDEP and EQA, Inc. Idlewild Environmental Center 4:00 - 6:00 PM Registration Required
- [Halloween Crafts & Science at Idlewild Environmental Center](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/halloween-crafts-science-at-idlewild-environmental-center/) - Creepy Crafts and Eerie Experiments for Kidz 10:00 - 2:00 PM Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-2/) - Fourth Friday Film Festival Friday, October 27th, 2023 7:00 - 9:30 PM Film: Soul, a Pixar Animation Studios’ feature film Rated PG
- [Family and Me Toddlers Workshop](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/family-and-me-toddlers-workshop-2/) - All about me...series Focus on geckos Ages 1 - 4 and a family member $5.00 Donation
- [Oh What a Knight!](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/oh-what-a-knight/) - Playright: Eudora Tucker A dramatic reading followed by discussion with Ms. Tucker
- [Summer Science-in-the-Park for Children Six-Week Program](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/summer-science-in-the-park-for-children-six-week-program/) - Theme: Waters of the Earth See flyer or call for questions and pricing: 347-824-2301
- [Game Night at Idlewild Environmental Center](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/game-night-at-idlewild-environmental-center/) - Eco-Bingo
- [A Community Cafe](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/a-community-cafe/) - Topic: Environmental Justice and the Law
- [Wonders of Wetlands Children's Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/wonders-of-wetlands-childrens-workshops/) - Weeks' Focus is Wetland Soils Ages 6-8 from 10:00 - 11:30 Ages 9-12 from 11:30 - 1:00 PM $5.00 Donation
- [Third Saturday Walking Tour through Idlewild](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/third-saturday-walking-tour-through-idlewild/) - Wear comfortable shoes (no sandals), bring insect repellent.
- [Wellness Saturday, May 20th, 2023](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/wellness-saturday-may-20th-2023/) - Activities/Workshops - Yoga, Movement and Stress, Nutrition and Inflammation, etc.Call for information: 347 824-2301
- [Walk-in Workshops for Children Wonders of Idlewild Wetlands](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/walk-in-workshops-for-children-wonders-of-idlewild-wetlands-2/) - Ages 9 - 12
- [Walk-in Workshops for Children Wonders of Idlewild Wetlands](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/walk-in-workshops-for-children-wonders-of-idlewild-wetlands/) - Ages 6 - 8
- [A Thirst for Justice.](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/a-thirst-for-justice/)
- [Cannabis Pros and Cons](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/cannabis-pros-and-cons/) - An exploration of the topic with film and discussion.
- [A Community Cafe about CLCPA Legislation](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/a-community-cafe-about-clcpa-legislation/) - Join us to learn about CLCPA-What it is, How will it impact us.
- [A Community Dialogue about the Housing Crisis in New York](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/a-community-dialogue-about-the-housing-crisis-in-new-york/) - Join us for a community discussion about the housing crisis and legislative proposals for solution.
- [Science-in-the-Park Spring Break Workshops--Day 3](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/science-in-the-park-spring-break-workshops-day-3/) - Three days of children's workshops during Spring Break--April 11, 12, 13th, 2023. Topics: Soil Science and Seed Bombs, Photosynthesis in Action, Pollination and Plant Reproduction
- [Science-in-the-Park Spring Break Workshops--Day 2](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/science-in-the-park-spring-break-workshops-day-2/) - Three days of children's workshops during Spring Break--April 11, 12, 13th, 2023. Topics: Soil Science and Seed Bombs, Photosynthesis in Action, Pollination and Plant Reproduction
- [Science-in-the-Park Spring Break Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/science-in-the-park-spring-break-workshops/) - Three days of children's workshops during Spring Break--April 11, 12, 13th, 2023. Topics: Soil Science and Seed Bombs, Photosynthesis in Action, Pollination and Plant Reproduction
- [Family and Me Toddlers Workshop](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/family-and-me-toddlers-workshop/) - Toddlers and their families will learn all about butterflies through sight, sound and movement and crafts.
- [Workshop: All About Amphibians](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/workshop-all-about-amphibians/) - 6 - 9 year olds will learn all about the world of amphibians April 8th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 at the Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Earth Day](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/earth-day/) - Join us for an array of Earth Day activities including workshops on recycling and plastics as well as the following crafts: Terrarium-in-a-Jar, Rock Painting, Collage making. Also, composting station.
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival Friday](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-friday/) - Fourth Friday Film Festival Friday
- [Idlewild Young Scientists Club](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/idlewild-young-scientists-club/) - Idlewild Young Scientists Club Eight(8) Session After School Program Ages: 8 - 12+ Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 14th - April 6th 3:30 - 5:00 PM
- [Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/renewable-energy-workshop-series-for-childre/) - Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children February 11, 18, 25, March 4th Ages: 9:00 - 12:00 Idlewild Environmental Center Times: 11:00 - 1:00 PM
- [Family and Me](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/family-and-me-2/) - Family and Me Toddlers Workshop--Ages 1 - 4 Years Old Topic: All about... ! Location: Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Family and Me](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/family-and-me/) - Family and Me Toddlers Workshop--Ages 1 - 4 Years Old Topic: All about... Bugs Location: Idlewild Environmental Center
- [EQA Roots & Shoots Roundtable Discussion on Freedom of Speech](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/eqa-roots-shoots-roundtable-discussion-on-freedom-of-speech/) - EQA Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade Roundtable Saturday, February 18th 1:00 - 2:00 PM Idlewild Environmental Center Ages: 12- Adult
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival/) - Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Movement. 
- [Fourth Fridays Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-fridays-film-festival/) - Thought-provoking films and discussions on a wide range of environmental and sustainability topics. 222-02 149th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 For info: 347-824-2301
- [Presidents Week Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/presidents-week-workshops/) - Presidents Week: Black HistoryMonth Workshops for Youth Ages 8 - 12 February 21st, 22nd, 23rd 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- [Roots & Shoots Youth Brigade Sampler](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/roots-shoots-youth-brigade-sampler/) - Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade Sampler Youth 12 - 20 Monday, February 20th--Presidents Day 11:00 - 1:00 PM Idlewild Park Clean Up and Teens Explore Topics of Interest
- [Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/renewable-energy-workshop-series-for-children/) - Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children Saturday, February 11, 18, 25, March 4 Idlewild Environmental Center 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ages: 9 - 12
- [World Wetland Day](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/world-wetland-day/) - World Wetland Day Tour of Idlewild and Collage Making For Families Idlewild Environmental Center 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- [Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/renewable-energy-workshop-series-for-children-2/) - Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children Saturday, February 11, 18, 25, March 4 Idlewild Environmental Center 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ages: 9 - 12
- [Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/renewable-energy-workshop-series-for-children-3/) - Renewable Energy Workshop Series for Children February 11, 18, 25, March 4th Ages: 9:00 - 12:00 Idlewild Environmental Center Times: 11:00 - 1:00 PM
- [Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade Sampler](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/roots-and-shoots-youth-brigade-sampler/) - Teens to Action An open discussion about social matters affecting their world! 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Parents & Me Workshop](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/parents-me-workshop/) - Parent & Me Toddlers Workshop Ages: 2 - 4 Idlewild Environmental Center 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
- [A Kwanzaa Celebration for Children and Families](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/a-kwanzaa-celebration-for-children-and-families/) - Idlewild Environmental Center Pre-registration required
- [Winter Crafts Workshop](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/winter-crafts-workshop/) - Ages: 8 - 12 Pre-registration Required
- [NYC Parks Stewardship Program](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/nyc-parks-stewardship-program/) - MLK Day: Idlewild Park Coastal CleanupMeet at Idlewild Environmental CenterRegister at: nyc.gov/parks/stewardship or stewardship@parks.nyc.gov
- [Center Closed for Holidays](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/center-closed-for-holidays-2/)
- [Center Closed for Holidays](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/center-closed-for-holidays/)
- [Conversation about Eco-Poetry and Open Mic](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/conversation-about-eco-poetry-and-open-mic/)
- [Fourth Fridays Film Festival - Screening: Overload](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-fridays-film-festival-3/)
- [Birding in Idlewild](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/birding-in-idlewild/) - Bird walks and talks in Idlewild with Andrew Baksh Last three Saturdays in Idlewild. 9:00 - 11:00 AM Meet at the Idlewild Environmental Center 222-02 149th Avenue Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 Info: 347 -824-2301
- [Fourth Friday Film Festival--October 28, 2022](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-friday-film-festival-october-28-2022/) - Feature Film: John Lewis: Get in the Way Friday, October 28th 7:00 - 9:30 PM Idlewild Environmental Center 222-02 149th Avenue Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 Info: 347-824-2301 RSVP at https://forms.gle/1NAPqwyme6tMrVS56
- [Stewardship Program sponsored by NYC Parks](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/stewardship-program-sponsored-by-nyc-parks/) - Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Program What: Plant, Protect Preserve Idlewild Park Forest Restoration Saturday, September 24th, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet at 149th Avenue and Springfield Lane (Outside of Idlewild Environmental Center) To register visit nyc.gov/parks/stewardship or email stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
- [Outdoor Community Concert](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/community-concert/) - Outdoor Community Concert Idlewild Environmental Center 222-02 149th Avenue Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 Friday, September 16, 2022 7:00 - 9:00 PM Featuring: Rhonda Denet, Singer, Songwriter
- [Fourth Fridays Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-fridays-film-festival-2/) - Friday, September 23, 2022 7:00-9:30 PM Idlewild Environmental Center Cooked: Survival By Zip Code Chicago suffered the worst heat disaster in U.S history in 1995, when 739 residents—mostly elderly and black—died over the course of one week. As COOKED links the deadly heat wave's devastation back to the underlying manmade disaster of structural racism, it
- [Outdoor Community Concert](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/outdoor-community-concert/) - Friday, September 30th, 2022 7:00 - 9:00 PM Featuring BJC & the Messengers--Classical Soul/Pop/Smooth R & B Idlewild Environmental Center 222-02 149th Avenue Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
- [Fourth Fridays Film Festival](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/fourth-fridays-film-festival-247/) - Thought-provoking films and discussions on a wide range of environmental and sustainability topics. 222-02 149th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 For info: 347-824-2301
- [SYEP Intergenerational Roundtable](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/syep-intergenerational-roundtable/) - Topic: Environmental Racism
- [Three-Session Series of Geological Workshops for Ages 8 - 12](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/three-session-series-of-geological-workshops-for-ages-8-12-448-794/) - Three-Session Series of Geological Workshops for Ages 8 - 12 Idlewild Environmental Center 10:00 - 12:00 Noon Tuition: $10.00 per session; $25.00 for entire series. Registration Required: https://forms.gle/NuU396yvMe9qAQFF9
- [Three-Session Series of Geological Workshops for Ages 8 - 12](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/three-session-series-of-geological-workshops-for-ages-8-12-448/) - Three-Session Series of Geological Workshops for Ages 8 - 12 Idlewild Environmental Center 10:00 - 12:00 Noon Tuition: $10.00 per session; $25.00 for entire series. Registration Required: https://forms.gle/NuU396yvMe9qAQFF9
- [Three-Session Series of Geological Workshops for Ages 8 - 12](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/three-session-series-of-geological-workshops-for-ages-8-12/) - Three-Session Series of Geological Workshops for Ages 8 - 12 Idlewild Environmental Center 10:00 - 12:00 Noon Tuition: $10.00 per session; $25.00 for entire series. Registration Required: https://forms.gle/NuU396yvMe9qAQFF9
- [Summer Sunset Concert at the Idlewild Environmental Center](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/summer-sunset-concert-at-the-idlewild-environmental-center-2/) - Summer Sunset Concert at the Idlewild Environmental Center Steel Drum Soul featuring Lance Maximin Music Outdoors at the Idlewild Environmental Center Bring Your Lawn Chairs Free -- (Free will donations appreciated)
- [Marsh Birds in Idlewild, Co sponsored by the Audubon Society and the Eastern Queens Alliance](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/marsh-birds-in-idlewild-co-sponsored-by-the-audubon-society-and-the-eastern-queens-alliance/) - July 16th-- Marsh Birds in Idlewild, Co-sponsored by the Audubon Society and the Eastern Queens Alliance. Meet at Idlewild Environmental Center Birdwatching Walks at 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30 Free
- [Flooding, Fish & Terrapin on Brookville Blvd](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/flooding-fish-terrapin-on-brookville-blvd/) - Flooding, Fish & Terrapin on Brookville Blvd. Find out about NYC Park's recommendations to fix snake roads. The time is 2-3 PM. Location is Idle While Environmental Center 222-02149th Avenue, Springville Gardens, New York 11413
- [Canoing/Kayaking in Idlewild with Harbor Lab](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/canoing-kayaking-in-idlewild-with-harbor-lab/) - Canoing/Kayaking in Idlewild with Harbor Lab Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM Adults and Children (Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Location: Idlewild Canoe/Kayak Launch Huxley and Craft Avenues Rosedale, NY 11422 Registration Required
- [2022 Summer Science-in-the-Park](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/2022-summer-science-in-the-park/) - 2022 Summer Science-in-the-Park Half-day Science Camp Ages: 8 - 12 Monday - Friday July 11th - August 19th, 2022 10:00 - 2:00 PM Idlewild Environmental Center Topic: Icecaps, Deserts, Forests Registration Required: Call 347 824-2301 for info
- [My Family and Me workshops for Toddlers](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/my-family-and-me-workshops-for-toddlers/) - My Family and Me Workshops for Toddlers Ages 1- 3 and a caregiver Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Topic: All About Me… Each session will focus on a different animal. Fee: $5.00 (Includes both child and family member) Idlewild Environmental Center
- [My Family and Me workshops for Toddlers 3](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/my-family-and-me-workshops-for-toddlers-230/) - My Family and Me Workshops for Toddlers Ages 1- 3 and a caregiver Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Topic: All About Me… Each session will focus on a different animal. Fee: $5.00 (Includes both child and family member) Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Roots! Roots! Roots!](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/roots-roots-roots/) - Junteenth Celebration Roots! Roots! Roots! Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Celebrating George Washington Carver and his Contributions to Agricultural Science and, starting with the sweet potato, participants learn all about edible roots. Participants: Children and their families Free Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Advocating for Zero Waste and Clean Communities](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/advocating-for-zero-waste-and-clean-communities/) - Advocating for Zero Waste and Clean Communities Date: Saturday, June 11 th Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Format: Virtual Adult Learn about New York’s City’s Zero Waste program and related legislation: What do we mean by Zero Waste? How will it help to slow down global warming and make our communities cleaner? What legislation
- [Juneteenth Film Discussion](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/juneteenth-film-discussion/) - Juneteenth Film Discussion Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM A lively Juneteenth film discussion: Film TBD
- [The World of Reptiles and Amphibians](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/the-world-of-reptiles-and-amphibians/) - Date: Saturday, June 11 th Time: 3:15 - 4:30 PM Featuring: Erik Callendar and Erik’s Edventures Children of all ages Free Idlewild Environmental Center
- [Children’s Workshops](https://easternqueensalliance.org/events/childrens-workshops/) - • Terrarium in a Bottle 10:00 - 12:00 Noon, Ages 9 - 13 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Ages 6- 8 • Idlewild Herbarium/Verbarium 10:00 - 12:00 Noon, Ages 6- 8 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Ages 9-13 Free workshops Idlewild Environmental Center Registration Required Children can be registered for one or both workshops

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