Queens Botanical Garden to Host Annual 'Pumpkin Smash'
Elected officials in Flushing will host a second-annual community Pumpkin Smash at Queens Botanical Garden, encouraging local residents to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns with a custom-made catapult.
The event, hosted by State Sen. John Liu, Assembly Member Nily Rozic and Council Member Sandra Ung, invites community members to bring their pumpkins to the Queens Botanical Garden’s Compost Yard at 42-80 Crommelin St.
- Free event featuring a "pumpkin catapult" to launch leftover pumpkins into compostable pieces
- Free apple cider and countertop compost containers while stocks last
The custom-made catapult will launch leftover pumpkins into the air to smash them into compostable pieces, aiming to educate members of the community about the benefits of sustainable composting.
Author's summary: Queens Botanical Garden hosts a Pumpkin Smash event.
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