Queens Out of Doors

It’s a short episode this time as I’m a bit pressed for time. But there are some neat events coming up this weekend! Show notes: Alley Pond Forest Restoration: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/07/19/alley-pond-park-forest-restoration Restoration Fridays at Highland Park: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highland-park/events/2024/07/19/719-restoration-fridays-at-highland-park Sunset Concert...

You say firefly, I say lightning bug; you say Photuris , I say Photinus …let’s call it off and learn about the summertime insect illuminators!

On a holiday weekend, sometimes it’s nice to just stay local — and I mean REALLY local! Here are a few little green spaces near me where I can get away from it all (sort of) without getting into traffic.

Baby, it’s HOT outside! So here are some suggestions to keep cool.

I’ve heard the question so many times: Queens has a botanical garden? Yes it does — and you must visit this sweet 39-acre urban oasis .

Yippee for this great day! Listen for my favorite three picnic spots in Queens.

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…

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

scoop, listen up!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!