Queens Out of Doors

It’s a special Independence Day! Learn about Queens 250 years ago with Jason Antos. Queens Historical Society Outdoor Highlights: Clean ups, Restoration Projects and It’s My Park Days: Rockaway Refresh - Post 4th of July It’s My Park at Hunter’s Point South Park Powell’s Cove Park Forest Restoration Restoration Fridays at Forest Park It’s My Park at Brookville Park Frank M. Charles Memorial Park C...

Artist Deborah Camp’s mural project, Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow, at MacDonald Park Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow opening celebration on June 20th Go Fund Me for Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow Deborah Camp’s Instagram Friends of MacDonald Park Facebook Group MacDonald Park on NYC Parks Outdoor Highlights: Clean ups, Restoration Projects and It’s My Park Days: Restoration Fridays at Forest Park...

Be a safe and considerate while visiting our lovely beaches! NYC Plover Project Outdoor Highlights: Clean ups, Restoration Projects and It’s My Park Days: Forest Park Young Tree Care Juneteenth Clean Up at Old Towne of Flushing Burial Ground National Trails Day: Alley Pond Park Trail Work National Trails Day Restoration at Forest Park It’s My Park at Hermon A. MacNeil Park Volunteer at Paradise Co...

Get on the water — or just admire it from land — along the New York City Water Trail! The New York City Water Trail - NYC Parks New York City Water Trail Association Long Island City Community Boathouse Gateway Bike and Boathouse HarborLab Birding by Canoe at Hook Creek Gateway National Recreation Area calendar Outdoor Highlights: Powell’s Cove Forest Restoration Restoration Fridays at Forest Park...

Get on the water — or just admire it from land — along the New York City Water Trail! The New York City Water Trail - NYC Parks New York City Water Trail Association Long Island City Community Boathouse Gateway Bike and Boathouse HarborLab Birding by Canoe at Hook Creek Gateway National Recreation Area calendar Outdoor Highlights: Powell’s Cove Forest Restoration Restoration Fridays at Forest Park...

Explore Bowne Park with me! Bowne Park on NYC Parks website Bowne Park History Swamp Oak at Bowne Park - Great Trees Bowne Park on Tree Survey Map Outdoor Highlights: Creatures of the Night: Bat Appreciation Hike at Forest Park Waking Up the Garden at Garden by the Bay Birding: Spring Migration at Rockaway Community Park Meet the Beekeeper at Queens Botanical Garden Springfest Family Fun Day at Ar...

Species Deep Dive: Tree Swallows Tree Swallows on All About Birds from Cornell Lab of Ornithology Outdoor Highlights: Restoration Fridays at Forest Park Udalls Cove Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training Alley Pond Forest Restoration It’s My Park at Glenwood Landing Idlewild Park Forest Restoration Volunteer Day at Arverne Gardens Spring Kids Arts in the Park: Faux Stained Glass Nature Exploration Hik...

Spring Peepers on Wikipedia The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State Outdoor Highlights: Powell’s Cove Park Forest Restoration Restoration Fridays at Forest Park Vernal Equinox Hike at Fort Tilden Spring Equinox at the Garden by the Bay Rockaway Beach Clean-Up and Bird Walk Spring Clean-Up at Highland Park Astoria Street Tree Care with Super Stewards Holi Festival at Queens Farm Museum Discov...

It’s starting to look like spring! Spring Peeper recording from Audubon Guides Outdoor Highlights: Signs of Spring Walk at Arverne East Preserve Tapped Traditions: Maple Syrup and Native American Heritage at the Queens Farm Museum Volunteer Workday at Sparrows Nest Community Garden Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying at Crocheron Park It’s My Park at Forest Park Birding for Beginners at Jamaica Bay Wildlif...

So Many Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Queens! MLK Jr. Day of Service Events: Forest Park Highland Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park Idlewild Park Jackson Heights Rockaway: Shore Front Labyrinth Arverne East Nature Preserve Rockaway: O’Donaghue Park Broad Channel American Ballfield Other events: Watercolor Workshop: Greenhouse Colors at Queens Botanical Garden Winter Exploration and Cleanup Event a...

Here’s line up of a few fun activities to start off your new year! Kids Week: Gather ‘Round the Campfire and Tree Cookie Craft at Poppenhusen Playground Alley Giant Hike (Vigorous) at Alley Pond Park Nature’s Workshop: Natural Inks and Dyes at Sorrentino Recreation Center Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Springfield Park Forest Park Winter Vine Sweep It’s My Park at Forest Park Bug Buddies: Centipedes...

My thanks to all the great guest who joined me in 2025! Outdoor Highlights Winter Wildlife Walk at Kissena Park Winter Solstice Evergreen Tree ID Hike at Forest Park Winter Solstice Sunset Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Geology: Glacial Landscapes at Cunningham Park Geology: New York’s Last Ice Age at Highland Park Golden Hour Photography at Hunter’s Point South Park Kids Week: Move With Natu...

Some great shopping ideas for special gifts that help the outdoors in Queens! Queens Out of Doors podcast shop Queens Botanical Garden store hours Queens Botanical Garden membership Queens Farm Museum Store Queens Farm Museum membership Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and shop Queens Historical Society online shop Queens Historical Society membership Down to Earth Market at Cunningham P...

Let’s talk turkey as we get ready for Thanksgiving! Wildlife NYC: Eastern Wild Turkey All About Birds: Wild Turkey Benjamin Franking and Wild Turkey Outdoor Highlights Queens Botanical Garden Coat Drive Queens Botanical Garden Farm Stand Kissena Park Tree and Shrub Planting Restoration Fridays at Highland Park Golden Pond Restoration at Crocheron Park It’s My Park at Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park It’s...

I took part in the 15 mile Queens Park Super Hike! The parks: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Queens Botanical Garden Kissena Park Kissena Corridor Cunningham Park Alley Pond Park Oakland Lake Joe Michaels Mile Fort Totten Outdoor Highlights Veterans Day Celebration at Forest Park Sunset Cove Cleanup Alley Pond Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training From Seed to Community: A Far Rockaway Community G...

Support your local farmer at the markets across Queens! Queens Farm Museum Market NYC Farmers Market Map Down to Earth Market at Cunningham Park GrowNYC Markets in Queens: Jackson Heights Sunnyside Corona Elmhurst Forest Hills Ridgewood Flushing Forest Park/Richmond Hill Outdoor Highlights Restoration Fridays at Forest Park Restoration Fridays at Highland Park Cleanup at Bayswater City Park Idlewi...

Talking with Dr. Andrew Greller from Queens College about the wonders of fall foliage! Dr. Andrew Greller - Queens College Outdoor Highlights City of Forest Day Queens Farm Museum October calendar Poetry in the Garden at Queens Botanical Garden Autumn Sunrise Walk at Sunset Cove Park Raptormania at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Forest Park Horticulture Helpers Herp Happenings at Cunningham Park 19th...

Last call for Movies Under the Stars this year! How to Train Your Dragon at Bowne Park Toy Story at Bayside Fields IF at Evergreen Park Lilo & Stitch at Hinton Park Captain America: Brave New World at Rainey Park Venom: The Last Dance at Crocheron Park Outdoor Highlights: Fishing at the Gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park International Coastal Cleanup at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary Canoeing...

It’s a quick episode with highlights of the Outdoor Highlights! Udall’s Cove Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training Immersive Butterfly Experience at Queens Farm Yoga at Crocheron Park Little Opera Theater of New York Presents American Opera Scenes: A Concert for 9/11 at Socrates Sculpture Park

Find your bliss at Crocheron Park with yoga instructor Ambeka Khadse! Friends of Crocheron Park - Yoga Series and more Outdoor Highlights: Restoration Friday at Highland Park Nature Exploration and Cleanup at Sunset Cove Park Astoria Heights Active: Salsa at the Park with Salsa in Queens Rockaway Beach Boardwalk Bike Tour Birding for Beginners at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Young Tree Care at Fore...

Trees Count happens only once every 10 years, so get involved on this census and help your friendly neighborhood street trees! NYC Parks - Trees Count Census Trees Count Census 2015 results NYC Parks Tree ID Guide Upcoming Trees Count Events: Trees Count at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Trees Count at Lawrence Virgilio Playground Trees Count at Captain Tilly Park Outdoor Highlights: Idlewild Trail...

Learn about the work of the NYC Plover Project’s work to help Piping Plovers with Chris Allieri. NYC Plover Project website NYC Plover Project’s Facebook page NYC Plover Project’s Instagram page All About Birds: Piping Plover Outdoor Highlights: Queens Botanical Garden’s extended evening hours Historic New York: John Golden and Crocheron Park Cleanup at Hamilton Beach Park Tree ID for Birders at J...

It’s the 4th of July and time for a history refresh on how Queens was connected to the Revolutionary War with Jason Antos of the Queens Historical Society.. Queens Historical Society Outdoor Highlights: Nature Exploration: Urban Wildlife at Captain Tilly Park Historic New York: The Revolutionary War’s Hidden Environmental Story in Forest Park Nature’s Workshop: Natural Inks and Dyes at Margaret Ca...

Let’s get batty and learn about your local, friendly neighborhood bats! Creatures of the Night: Bats at Forest Park Gotham Bat Conservancy NYC.gov bat information web page Outdoor Highlights: Science in the Woods: Forest Floor Invertebrate Exploration at Alley Pond Environmental Center Conservation Chalk Art at Rockaway Beach Basic Canoeing at Baisley Pond Park

Learn how to make a BIG impact — become an NYC Parks Steward! NYC Parks Stewardship NYC Parks Super Stewards Astoria Street Tree Care on 6/13 Woodhaven Street Tree Care on 6/13 Corona Street Tree Care on 6/14 Idlewild Park Natural Area Restoration on 6/14 Elmhurst Street Tree Care on 6/20 Horseshoe Crab Tagging and Coastal Cleanup on 6/25 Kissena Park Forest Restoration on 6/27 Outdoor Highlights:...