Smiling Hogshead Ranch

08/09/2025

🪱We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Big Reuse and all of the incredible volunteers who came out to the Ranch today! Your enthusiasm and dedication in learning about worms and helping us build our new four-story worm hotel made the day truly special.
We had a fantastic time feeding our wriggly new friends a delicious meal of strawberries, grapes, and fresh newspapers.Together, we're nurturing a love for the environment, one worm at a time.🪱

08/08/2025

Join us tomorrow from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for a hands-on demonstration with Big Reuse on how to create a cozy home for red wiggler worms in their new Worm Hotel! Whether you're a composting beginner or a seasoned pro, this is a great opportunity to learn and play with worms. If you have food scraps, feel free to bring them along to feed the worms. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/30/2025

TODAY Wednesday, July 30, 2025
25-30 Skillman Ave, Long Island City 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Get Your Hands Dirty for a Greener NYC!
Learn about community composting, get hands-on experience, and help support the NYC-wide composting network.

This week, the ranch and Big Reuse will be building a new food scrap pile!

Drop by for the whole time or just an hour—every bit helps!
SIGN UP to join us here : https://buff.ly/1WM7WJH
Drop ins welcome too

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07/17/2025

Hey composters! Our public food scrap drop off location has changed. Head to the corner of Pearson place and David court and look for our fancy new metal bin system!

07/10/2025

This event sounds so good, we just had to share it!. Our neighbors in Astoria, at the Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI) will present MoMI in the Garden
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 12:30–4:00 p.m.
Part of Open Worlds 2025 and Open Worlds: Science

Activities will include films, soil testing, honey extraction demonstrations, seed and bouquet giveaways, environmental and sustainable agriculture talks, and more.

Please contact them directly to RSVP.
Soil health talks link https://buff.ly/NK8O8Mb
Short film link https://buff.ly/k9srtuB

36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
718 777 6800

06/21/2025

06/21/2025

🎶 A Huge Thank You for Joining Us at Make Music NY Day! 🎶🌼
We couldn't be more grateful for everyone who came out to Smiling Hogshead Ranch to celebrate Make Music NY Day with us! Together, we transformed our space into a vibrant soundscape, using flowerpots and bowls to create enchanting melodies that gave our plants a little wake-up call. 🌱✨
Your creativity and enthusiasm made this event a truly memorable experience. It was wonderful to see people from all over the world come together to make music and enjoy the beauty of our shared surroundings.
Let’s keep the spirit of music alive—remember, every pot and bowl can sing! Until next time, keep those tunes flowing! 🎵❤️

06/18/2025

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Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent! Bringing a flower pot is welcome, but not necessary to join the fun.

06/14/2025

Rainy days are an excellent opportunity to search for mushrooms and turn our new compost cubes with Big Reuse and Master Composters. A big thank you to everyone who joined us this morning to lend a hand in the rain!

06/12/2025

Come by on Saturday 10a - 1p to learn how to make compost tea with the good composting folks at Big Reuse!

06/11/2025

come garden with us this month!