Queens Botanical Garden
Justine Rose Ecker is an accomplished freelance writer and horticulturist with a diverse background in environmental education and community engagement. Currently working as a Freelance Writer for Pollenate.io and an Assistant Gardener at Queens Botanical Garden, Justine has a strong foundation in gardening, plant maintenance, and volunteer outreach. Previous experience includes roles as a Community Associate/Ropes Course Facilitator for the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, an English Teacher at Eye Level Learning, and various positions in horticulture and customer service. Justine holds several certificates in horticulture, gardening, and floral design from the New York Botanical Garden and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature/Creative Writing and Drama from Hofstra University.
This person is not in any teams
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship. ********************************************************************************************************************************** Located at the northeast corner of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Flushing, QBG evolved from the 5-acre “Gardens on Parade” exhibit showcased at the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair. Officially opening as Queens Botanical Garden in 1948 after local residents saved and grew the original exhibit, QBG has become a 39-acre urban oasis in one of the city’s most bustling and diverse neighborhoods. QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.