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Queens Out of Doors

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 insects in the backyard, but after moving to Queens, I became more and more fascinated with the outdoors in urban areas.

Join me as we explore the wealth of outdoor opportunities and adventures in this great county!

Questions? Suggestions? I’m all ears! Contact me at shari@queensoutofdoors.com

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Episodes
  • Episode 67 - Find your bliss at Crocheron Park with yoga instructor Ambeka Khadse!

    Episode 67 - Find your bliss at Crocheron Park with yoga instructor Ambeka Khadse!
    Aug 21 2025

    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 Forest Park

    JoCo Marsh Kayak Excursion

    Volunteer Gardening at Hunters. Point Park

    National Beach Day Nature Exploration and Cleanup at Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary

    Sensory Perception Hike at Powell’s Cove Park

    Historic New York: Privateers, Pirates, and New York’s Golden Age of Piracy at Rockaway Beach

    Catch the Buzz About Bees at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

    Nature’s Workshop: Natural Cordage and Weaving at Captain Tilly Park
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    46 mins
  • Episode 66 - Count Trees with Trees Count

    Episode 66 - Count Trees with Trees Count
    Aug 7 2025
    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 CensusTrees Count Census 2015 resultsNYC Parks Tree ID GuideUpcoming Trees Count Events:Trees Count at Flushing Meadows-Corona ParkTrees Count at Lawrence Virgilio PlaygroundTrees Count at Captain Tilly ParkOutdoor Highlights:Idlewild Trail Walk at Idlewild Environmental CenterToddler Tunes & Tales at Idlewild Environmental CenterHong Kong Dragon Boat FestivalVolunteer Workday: Arverne GardensMagnetic Archery in Travers ParkHallets Cove Community KayakingInsect Exploration: Insects of the Night at Alley Pond ParkSeining & Beach Cleanup at Rockaway Community ParkWildlife Viewing: Resident Rodents at Forest ParkHip to Hip Theater Company presents Hamlet at Socrates Sculpture ParkFishing Tutorial with the Bayside Anglers at Alley Pond Environmental CenterSunset Meditation with Mindful Astoria at Socrates Sculpture ParkZumba Under the Stars at Rockaway BeachIdlewild Environmental Center Critter EncounterQueens Jazz Trail Concert at Forest ParkBeginner Yoga at Forest ParkFrank Charles Park CleanupForest Park Hike & Pick along the Yellow TrailBasic Canoeing at Oakland LakeJamaica Bay Open Paddle Kayaking20th Annual Shorebird Festival at Jamaica BayHistorical Games at Margaret I. Carman GreenHip to Hip Theater Company presents The Tempest at Socrates Sculpture ParkRockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean at Beach 98th StreetLove 2 Love You Donna Summer Tribute at Forest Park
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    43 mins
  • Episode 65 - Chris Allieri and the NYC Plover Project

    Episode 65 - Chris Allieri and the NYC Plover Project
    Jul 18 2025
    Learn about the work of the NYC Plover Project’s work to help Piping Plovers with Chris Allieri.NYC Plover Project websiteNYC Plover Project’s Facebook pageNYC Plover Project’s Instagram pageAll About Birds: Piping PloverOutdoor Highlights:Queens Botanical Garden’s extended evening hoursHistoric New York: John Golden and Crocheron ParkCleanup at Hamilton Beach ParkTree ID for Birders at Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeCivil War Reenactment at Queens Historical SocietyRiis Landing Kayaking for BeginnersWeekend Fitness Classes at Flushing Meadows-Corona ParkMicroorganisms Exploration at Roy Wilkins ParkTrees Count at Queensbridge ParkWorld Music Concerts at Forest Park’s Oak RidgeJamaica Bay Book Club at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge46th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow at Queens Farm MuseumBeachcombing with a Ranger at Riis ParkBirding: All About Pigeons at Astoria ParkDiscover Jamaica Bay: Sunset Kayak and Marsh Island TourBirding: Shorebirds at Rockaway ParkSeashells of the North Atlantic at Sunset Cove ParkBug Buddies at Queens Farm MuseumUrban Wildlife: Reptiles and Amphibians at Flushing Meadows-Corona ParkSunset Fishing at Gantry Plaza State Park
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    1 hr and 46 mins
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