Queens Botanical Garden
Varsha C. Mathrani, MPH, currently serves as a Horticulture Assistant at Queens Botanical Garden, where responsibilities include gardening tasks, plant care, and community engagement through educational efforts. In addition to this role, Varsha contributes to ServiceSpace as a news story researcher, actively participates in community building initiatives, and engages in permaculture projects. Academic experience includes a Research Intern position at the American Museum of Natural History, focused on underrepresented naturalists, alongside a notable history of volunteerism in community outreach and education. Varsha is also a Founding Artist at Rachna’s Creations, creates origami and beaded jewelry, and conducts workshops. Educational credentials comprise a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, among others.
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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.