News & Events

May 1, 2019

Takeaways from the Rat Academy

This spring, we had the honor of co-hosting with the NYC Department of Health a free Community Garden Rat Academy. We learned techniques for safely and […]
March 1, 2019

Rat Academy: Learn how to Prevent Rats!

Learn about rat detection, prevention and abatement from the NYC Department of Health: Pest Control Services!
November 4, 2018

Thank You for Coming! | 10th Annual Celebration of Gardens

Thank you for celebrating with us once again at our annual Celebration of Gardens. Our gardeners need to be appreciated for all of their hard work […]
October 19, 2018

More Details! | BQLT 10th Annual Celebration of Gardens!

Saturday, November 3rd | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Brooklyn Job Corps | 585 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (corner of Nostrand and Dekalb Aves) Nearest Transportation: Nostrand Ave […]
October 1, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: BQLT 10th Annual Celebration of Gardens!

BQLT 10th Annual Celebration of Gardens! Join us for a day of workshops, festivities, music, and giveaways.Connect with and learn from other NYC community gardeners more about their rich history […]
September 16, 2018
bqlt team in bqlt shirts

Thank You! 7th Annual Bike & Walking Tour Was A Success!

We’d like to thank our partners for this event: Haiti Cultural Exchange for bringing up Strings ‘N’ Skins, who lit up the dance floor at People’s […]
September 10, 2018

Live Music and Food at People’s Garden After the Tour

Day of the Tour Meet us at 1:30 pm at Concerned Citizens of Grove Street for check-in, where you will pick up your free BQLT water […]
August 31, 2018

Brooklyn Borough President Joins BQLT Bike & Walking Tour!

Day of the Tour Meet us at 1:30 pm at Concerned Citizens of Grove Street for check-in, where you will pick up your free BQLT water […]
August 15, 2018

7th Annual Bike & Walking Tour Registration OPEN

Day of the Tour Meet us at 1:30 pm at Concerned Citizens of Grove Street for check-in, where you will pick up your free BQLT water […]
August 1, 2018

Summer Jazz Recap | Thank You!

We’d like to thank you for attending the Summer Jazz concerts this summer! We had a blast meeting new people and connecting with old friends alike. […]
July 19, 2018
gov cuomo speaking to public @ 1100 bergen

Governor Cuomo Visits BQLT Garden

Governor Andrew Cuomo stopped by 1100 Block Bergen Street Community Garden for a program to announce the next steps in the Vital Brooklyn initiative!
January 12, 2018

Thanks for Coming to Open Garden Day

We enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones at Open Day on September 16, 2017. A Big thanks to all who came and all who […]