Queens Botanical Garden
Overview
The botanical garden uses water recycling, solar power, recycled materials, and a platinum LEED facility. It also has beautiful landscapes, plants, and educational tours. They have two special gardens: the Senior Garden - where Senior Gardeners are able to exercise in a fresh-air environment, and the Children’s Garden - where they offer a hands-on program for children ages 5-12 to learn about plants and nature while having fun. They also offer information online about how families can reduce their own carbon footprint and improve the environment. They have an internship program for high school and college students interested in related fields. Go Green Queens!
Project Name: QBG New Admin Building & Landscapes
Owner Organization: Queens Botanical Garden
Project Type: Interpretive Center, Assembly, Park (eg. greenway)
LEED System: LEED NC 2.0
Certification Level: Platinum
52 of 69 possible points.
Awarded June 10, 2008
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