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Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!  Choose one or all - get a 10% discount if you register for all 12 sessions!

  • WHEN: Sundays (Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 8, July 13, Aug 3, Sept 14, Oct 5, Nov 2, and Dec 7); 11-12:15pm
  • WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
  • TICKETS:  $12 per class; save 10% when registering for all 12 classes in the series (one free class!)

Classes will take place both outdoors (weather permitting) and indoors. All classes are hands-on, exploratory, and include a related activity.

Recommended for ages 3-10 years old, but all are welcome. One parent or guardian must remain with child(ren) at all times, this is not a drop-off program.

January 12: Wasps, dissecting and examining abandoned nests
February 9: Edible insects, benefits and history

March 9: Silkworms and metamorphosis

April 6: Honeybees, including a visit to our apiary

May 4: Garden guardians, focus on ladybugs and aphids

June 8: Exploring lesser known pollinators and camouflage

July 13: Monarchs, milkweed, and clothespin butterflies

August 3: Cicadas and their connection to trees

September 14: Lanternflies, catching and observing them, invasive species, truths and misconceptions

October 5: Spiders (not insects but still “bugs”), how webs work, importance as predators

November 2: Pill bugs (not insects but still “bugs”), defense mechanisms, decomposers, oceanic origins

December 7: Bagworms (the caterpillar stage of moths)

FAST FAQs:

  • Advance online tickets are required as capacity is limited.
  • Classes take place outdoors when the weather is favorable, otherwise classes will be held indoors in our Barn from 11-12:15pm.
  • This class is part of the Public Education Program at Queens County Farm Museum and is recommended for children between the ages of 3-10, but all are welcome. One parent or guardian must remain with each child, this is not a drop-off program.
  • Please purchase a separate ticket for each child.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of purchase.
  • Free event parking and bicycle racks available.
  • Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.
  • Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds. No designated storage or bag check available.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] Mon–Fri and a member of our team will get back to you.

Where to find us

Location Information

  • Queens County Farm Museum
  • 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, 11004 US
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Reserve Tickets

Save 10% by registering for the full series of twelve (12) classes!

Discount will apply automatically when a complete set of sessions are selected.

TicketsPrice

January 12 - Wasps

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

February 9 - Edible Insects

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

March 9 - Silkworms

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

April 6 - Honeybees

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

May 4 - Garden Guardians

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

June 8 - Other Pollinators

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

July 13 - Monarchs

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

August 13 - Cicadas

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

September 14 - Lanternflies

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

October 5 - Spiders

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

November 2 - Pill Bugs

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)

December 7 - Bagworms

11-12:15pm. Recommended for ages 3-10 yrs.

$12.00
(+ $1.00 fee)
Total: $0.00

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All sales are final. Tickets cannot be replaced or transferred. If event is canceled by Queens Farm for any reason, Queens Farm will administer full refunds. If inclement weather is forecasted, updates will be emailed to ticket holders, posted at queensfarm.org and shared on social media. Programming will move indoors where possible for inclement weather.

Purchase Protection is available for an additional cost; this service provides ticket holders with a full refund in case they are not able to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Queens County Farm Museum and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

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• Queens Farm is smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
• Do not pick produce, or flowers, walk into growing fields or climb trees.
• For the health of our livestock, please do not feed animals anything except food for sale on site.
• Pets are not allowed, for the safety of the farm animals and visitors. Service animals are permitted as described by the ADA.
• Queens Farm is home to a variety of livestock including hens, steer, alpacas, sheep, goats and pigs, who live in designated coops and paddocks on the farm. Guests are required to remain outside of fenced areas at all times during their visit.
• Our 47 acres of grounds contain wooded areas, which are home to local wildlife. Do not feed or approach any animals you may encounter in their natural habitat.
• Strollers, backpacks, and bottled water are permitted on the grounds. No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
• For the safety of our staff and visitors, there is no bicycling, rollerblading or electric scootering is allowed on-site. Bicycle racks are available on-site.
• Casual visitor photography is permitted, however staged photos, photo shoots and commercial photography requires a farm issued permit and payment of applicable fees.

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