Queens Out of Doors

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Besides being the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, Queens offers tens of thousands of open acres with an array of landscapes and outdoor activities. Join me as we explore the 178 square miles of this great New York City borough! Who am I? My name is Shari and after being raised in northwest Indiana, I headed to NYC in 1988 and haven’t looked back! I first lived in Manhattan (as most transplants do!), then Brooklyn, and since 1998 I’ve been a proud Queens resident. It’s home. It’s also where I began exploring urban nature. I was always that kid digging in the garden or watching...

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Queens Out of Doors

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Episode 10 - beach nature highlights 06.06.2024 28:31

I love the beach and love talking about the beach — I could go on indefinitely about all the nature! But I’ll limit myself to a few species this time…

Episode 9 - Jamaica Bay with Don Riepe 30.05.2024 28:31

Had a great chat with Mr. Jamaica Bay, Don Riepe, who is equal parts brilliant and charming!

Episode 8 - Queens beaches 23.05.2024 20:08

scoop, listen up!

Episode 7 - whale watching aboard the American Princess 16.05.2024 12:44

Thar she blows! Always fun looking for whales, dolphins and other marine life aboard my favorite ship, the American Princess .

Episode 6 - Cunningham Park farmer’s market and City Nature Challenge weekend 25.04.2024 16:18

Check out the fantastic market by Down to Earth Markets and challenge yourself at the City Nature Challenge weekend events.

Episode 5 - Tulips at the Queens Farm and National Gardening Day 18.04.2024 12:50

I was blown away — quite literally! — at the Queens Farm tulip event, but settled down to spend National Gardening Day at Commonpoint Queens .

Episode 4 - Book worming 11.04.2024 14:52

The rain doesn’t stop, so not too much opportunity for outdoor exploration. Here’s some rainy day reading recommendations.

Episode 3 - Queens beekeeper, Dan 04.04.2024 12:08

Beekeeper Dan introduces us to his backyard hives. Find out what the buzz is all about!

Episode 2 - who am I and why Queens? 28.03.2024 13:24

So who am I? And why a podcast about the outdoors in Queens? Listen up and I’ll give you the low down!

Episode 1 - Welcome! 28.03.2024 4:51

Drum roll please! This is the first episode of the Queens Out of Doors podcast, celebrating the great outdoors in the world’s greatest borough. Let’s get outside and explore!