Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc.

10/10/2026

Join us for FREE workshops honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Learn and connect!

Email from Eastern Queens Alliance Inc. Land, Life & Art + Native Stewardship at Idlewild     Indigenous Peoples’ Day Workshops for Youth Monday, October 12th Join us this Indigenous Peoples’ Day for

10/07/2026

Get creative for a cause! 🎨✨ On October 17th EQA is hosting a Design & Craft workshop at Idlewild Environmental center for our campaign with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk! 🎗💞

Whether you're walking with us or simply want to get creative come ready to design shirts and signs to support the cause 🎀

📆Saturday October 17th, 2026
⏰1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
📍Idlewild Environmental Center

Select materials will be provided while supplies last, so come ready to create! Click the link in bio to sign up for the event and donate to our team to support our Making Strides campaign!

10/05/2026

Join Eastern Queens Alliance this Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Idlewild Environmental Center as we honor the Lenape people of Idlewild! We are proud to host two free concurrent youth workshops:

🍂Land, Life & Art (Ages 9–12): Explore the connections between art, science, and the natural world while creating nature-inspired artwork.

🍂Native Stewardship (Ages 13–19): Dive deep into Lenape history and gain hands-on service hours through a mindful trail cleanup.

Swipe through to check out the details for each workshop and click the link in bio to register today!

📍 Idlewild Environmental Center (222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY)

10/01/2026

October is Full of Community, Learning & Fun at EQA 🍂

Looking for fun programs and activities for your family and youth this month? Eastern Queens Alliance has something for everyone! ✨

📆OCTOBER PROGRAMMING📆

🌱Grow Your Own Future: 12 Week Hydroponics
Starting Oct 3rd | Saturdays 10:00 AM -11:30 AM

👕Design & Craft Workshop
Oct 17th | Saturdays 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

👣Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Oct 18th | Sunday

🎬Fourth Friday Film Festival:
Oct 23rd | Friday 7:00PM -9:30 PM

🔬P.R.E.P
Starting Oct 24th | Saturdays 12:00 -2:00 PM

09/30/2026

🩷WE'RE WALKING FOR A REASON 🩷

Eastern Queens Alliance is proud to join the American Cancer Society Making Strides Aganist Breast Cancer Walk on October 18th at 8:00 AM at Flushing Meadows Park! 💕🎗️

We're walking to honor those affected by breast cancer, support surviors, remember those we've lost, and stand together for healthier communities.💪

Our goal is to raise $1,000, and we need YOUR help to get there! Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our goal.

🎀Donate. Walk with us. Spread the word.
👣Join Team Eastern Queens Alliance
🎀Help us reach $1,000

📆October 18th
⏰8:00 AM
📍Flushing Meadows Park, Queens

09/23/2026

🌱 Grow Your Own Future: Fresh Plants, No Soil! 💧✨

Ready to master the art of soil-free gardening? Join the Eastern Queens Alliance for a hands-on 12-Week Hydroponics Workshop designed for adults (ages 18+)! Discover the history and sustainability behind hydroponic farming, get interactive step-by-step guidance, and build your very own working system.

🗓 Dates: Every Saturday, Oct. 3 – Dec. 19th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Idlewild Environmental Center (222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413)
💵 Fee: $40 for the full 12-week series
👥 Ages: 18+

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link in bio to register!
📞 Questions? Call 347-824-2301 or email [email protected].

09/22/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Idlewild Environmental Center for a guided Nature Walk & Wildlife Monitoring session🌿👣!

Whether you're an avid birdwatcher or just looking for a refreshing weekend activity, come explore hidden local wetlands, spot unique bird species, and learn how to become a community scientist using the iNaturalist app. 📸🦋

📍 Location: 222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
👟 What to bring: Binoculars, walking shoes, water, snacks, and your camera/phone!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit the link in bio to save your spot!

09/21/2026

🚨 READY FOR ANYTHING? 🌪️

Join us for a Disaster Preparedness Workshop with NYC Emergency Management’s Ready New York Team! Learn how to prepare for severe weather, build an emergency kit, create a household plan, and know what to do before, during & after a disaster.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 1pm-3pm
📍 Springfield Gardens, Queens

🎟️ Register through the link in our bio!

09/21/2026

Join us for our Fourth Friday Film Festival! 🎬🍿

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet explores how human activities are changing Earth and putting important natural systems at risk. Featuring scientists Johan Rockström and David Attenborough, the documentary examines the risks of crossing planetary boundaries and highlights opportunities to protect Earth’s future.

📅 Date: September 25th, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
📍Idlewild Environmental Center 222-02 149th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 (At the intersection of 149th Ave and Springfield Lane)

Free Admission and snacks while they last.

09/10/2026

Get ready for Eco Bingo Night! 🌎💚 Test your luck, learn about natural disasters, and compete for exciting prizes!

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7pm-9pm
📍 222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens NY 11413

🎟️ First board FREE | Extra boards $2 each
Scan the flyer or click link in bio to register!