Queens Out of Doors

Episode 86 - Travel back 250 years with Jason Antos for our semiquincentennial!

It’s a special Independence Day! Learn about Queens 250 years ago with Jason Antos. Queens Historical Society [https://queenshistoricalsociety.org] Outdoor Highlights: Clean ups, Restoration Projects and It’s My Park Days: Rockaway Refresh - Post 4th of July [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/6/29/rockaway-refresh-summer-opening-s864y] It’s My Park at Hunter’s Point South Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/09/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park] Powell’s Cove Park Forest Restoration [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/10/powells-cove-park-forest-restoration] Restoration Fridays at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/10/710-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park] It’s My Park at Brookville Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/11/its-my-park-at-brookville-park] Frank M. Charles Memorial Park Cleanup [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/7/11/frank-m-charles-memorial-park-cleanup] It’s My Park at Hollis Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/11/its-my-park-at-hollis-playground] Rockaway Refresh - Flow and Clean [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/6/29/rockaway-refresh-summer-opening-s864y-h2kad] Other Outdoor Highlights: Swimming and Learn to Swim Programs [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/c252/f2026-07-02/t2026-07-16/bQ] Jamaica Bay Book Club [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0275DC25-BA79-B5C3-F122BBA791E81BF1] Wheel Fun Rentals Celebrates America's 250th with Patriotic LED Bike Ride [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/03/wheel-fun-rentals-celebrates-americas-250th-with-patriotic-led-bike-ride] Kayaking for Beginners at Riis Landing [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=2E4ABC9C-FD23-1D6D-9B801CDEA7BCCF58] Cunningham Park 4th of July Concert [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/04/cunningham-park-4th-of-july-concert] Alley Pond Adventure Course Sunday Programs [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/05/adventure-course-free-public-sunday-morning-program] World Saving Soccer at Roy Wilkins Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/05/world-saving-soccer] Trees Count at Bowne Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/09/trees-count-at-bowne-park] Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Itai Kriss & Televanna at Travers Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/09/queens-jazz-trail-concert-itai-kriss-televanna] Plaza Theatrical Productions presents The World Goes Round – The Songs of Kander & Ebb at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/09/summer-concert-series-plaza-theatrical-productions-presents] Waterfront Concert Series: BonJourney at Astoria Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/09/waterfront-concert-series-bonjourney] Elders Point Marsh Paddle [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=31CF5E05-DB29-E9B1-5F57FF278CABB040] Historic New York: John Golden and Crocheron Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/11/historic-new-york-john-golden-and-crocheron-park] Beginner Yoga at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/11/beginner-yoga] Trees Count at Alley Pond Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/11/trees-count-at-alley-pond-park] Trees Count at Baisley Pond Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/11/trees-count-at-baisley-pond-park-with-the-urban-park-rangers] Beachcombing with a Ranger at Jacob Riis Park [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=04367508-ED1F-8E03-8BBCEE2E2CC5F22F] Manhattanhenge! [https://aaa.org/event/manhattanhenge/2026-07-11/] Trees Count at Flushing Meadows Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/12/trees-count-at-flushing-meadows-corona-park] Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing at Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/12/magnetic-archery-and-foam-axe-throwing] Urban Wildlife: Reptiles and Amphibians at Alley Pond Environmental Center [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/12/urban-wildlife-reptiles-and-amphibians] Movies Under the Stars at Travers Park: Pelé - Birth of a Legend [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/14/movies-under-the-stars-soccer-series-pel-birth-of-a-legend] Zumba under the Stars W/Lisa G and Rockazumbaway at Rockaway Beach [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/16/zumba-under-the-stars-wlisa-g-rockazumbaway] Queens Jazz Trail Concert at Baisley Pond Park: Vincent Herring & Steve Turre: Coltrane @ 100 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/16/queens-jazz-trail-concert-vincent-herring-steve-turre-coltr] Summer Concert Series at Forest Park: Crystal Ship [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/16/summer-concert-series-crystal-ship-tribute-to-the-doors-60] Movies Under the Stars at Forest Park: Copa 71 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/16/movies-under-the-stars-soccer-series-copa-71]

Episode 85 - Artist Deborah Camp’s mural project, Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow, at MacDonald Park

Artist Deborah Camp’s mural project, Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow, at MacDonald Park Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow opening celebration on June 20th [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1423324389831534&set=a.555182809979034] Go Fund Me for Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow [https://www.gofundme.com/f/forest-hills-planting-the-seeds-of-tomorrow-mural] Deborah Camp’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artbydebcamp/] Friends of MacDonald Park Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/MacDonaldPark/] MacDonald Park on NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/macdonald-park] Outdoor Highlights: Clean ups, Restoration Projects and It’s My Park Days: Restoration Fridays at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/19/619-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park] Volunteer Day at Paradise Community Garden [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/19/volunteer-day-at-paradise-community-garden-ny] It’s My Park at Moore Homestead Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/20/its-my-park-at-moore-homestead-playground] Vernal Pond Restoration at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/20/713-vernal-pond-restoration] It’s My Park at Bowne Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/20/its-my-park-at-bowne-park] Kissena Park Forest Restoration [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/26/kissena-park-forest-restoration] Restoration Fridays at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/26/629-restoration-fridays-at-highland-park] Forest Hills Hike and Pick on the Yellow Trail [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/27/627-forest-park-hike-and-pick-yellow-trail] It’s My Park at Hunter’s Point South Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/02/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park] Other Outdoor Highlights: Juneteenth: Magnetic Archery at Queensbridge Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/19/juneteenth-magnetic-archery] Juneteenth Celebration at Old Towne of Flushing Burial Ground [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1297025265881836&set=a.415313617386343] Growing Justice Presents: Farm Open House at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/growing-justice-presents-farm-open-house/] Family Fun Day at Queens Farm [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/family-fun-day/] Spring Garden Tour at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/spring-garden-tour-3/] Concert in the Garden (George Washington Carver Botanical Garden) [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/20/concert-in-the-garden-2026] Basic Canoeing at Baisley Pond Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/20/basic-canoeing] “Ranger’s Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/6/14/rangers-choice-guided-walk-at-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-gtw55] Outdoor Skills: Father’s Day Knot Tying at Elmhurst Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/21/outdoor-skills-fathers-day-knot-tying] Reptile Guy at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/21/reptile-guy] Family Fun Day at Frederick B. Judge Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/21/family-fun-day] Urban Wildlife: Diamondback Terrapins at Sunset Cove Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/21/urban-wildlife-diamondback-terrapins] The Public Theater Mobile Unit: As You Like It at Elmhurst Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/21/arts-culture-and-fun-the-public-theater-mobile-unit-as-you-like-it] The Public Theater Mobile Unit: As You Like It at Roy Wilkins Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/23/arts-culture-fun-the-public-theater-mobile-unit-as-you-like-it] Painting Watercolor Gardens at Volker Orth Museum [https://www.vomuseum.org/events] Queens at the Garden - Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/queens-at-the-garden-2/] Independence Day Celebration at Astoria Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/25/independence-day-celebration] School is Out Celebration at Alley Pond Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/26/schools-out-celebration-in-the-park] International Yoga Day at Crocheron Park [https://www.crocheronpark.org/yoga] Garden to Table: Sweet Summer Solstice at Queens Farm [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/garden-to-table-sweet-summer-solstice/] “Ranger’s Choice” Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/6/14/rangers-choice-guided-walk-at-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-gtw55-nnwd3] Rockaway Refresh at Rockaway Beach [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/6/29/rockaway-refresh-summer-opening] Farm Workshop: Pest and Disease Management at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/farm-workshop-pest-disease-management/]

Episode 84 - Beach Fun in the Sun…and Etiquette!

Be a safe and considerate while visiting our lovely beaches! NYC Plover Project [https://nycploverproject.org] Outdoor Highlights: Clean ups, Restoration Projects and It’s My Park Days: Forest Park Young Tree Care [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/05/65-forest-park-young-tree-care] Juneteenth Clean Up at Old Towne of Flushing Burial Ground [https://www.instagram.com/p/DY6LOchNxB3/] National Trails Day: Alley Pond Park Trail Work [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/national-trails-day-alley-pond-park-trail-work] National Trails Day Restoration at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/66-national-trails-day-restoration] It’s My Park at Hermon A. MacNeil Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/its-my-park-at-hermon-a-macneil-park] Volunteer at Paradise Community Garden [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/10/volunteer-at-paradise-community-garden-ny] It’s My Park at Hunters Point South Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/11/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park] Restoration Fridays at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/12/612-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park] Forest Park Hike and Pick of the Yellow Trail [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/13/613-forest-park-hike-and-pick-yellow-trail] It’s My Park at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/14/its-my-park-at-forest-park] It’s the season of outdoor movies. Learn more. [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/film/f2026-06-03/bQ] Family Fun Days: Pomonock Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/family-fun-day] Mauro Playground/Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/07/family-fun-day] Real Good Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/12/family-fun-day] Rochdale Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/13/family-fun-day] Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/13/family-fun-day1] Haggerty Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/13/family-fun-day2] Hoover-Manton Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/14/family-fun-day] Other Outdoor Highlights: Astoria Park Carnival [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/05/astoria-park-carnival] Silent Disco Dance Party at Athens Square [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/05/silent-disco-dance-party] Silent Disco Dance Party at Roy Wilkins Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/05/silent-disco] Summertime Rocket Show at Little Bay Park with Mad Science [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/summertime-rocket-show-at-little-bay-park-with-mad-science] Windmill Community Garden Open House [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/open-house5] Spring Kids Art in the Park: Cyanotype [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/spring-kids-arts-in-the-park-cyanotype] National Trails Day Hike at Idlewild Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/national-trails-day-hike2] Learn to Sail Series at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/learn-to-sail-with-tascas-basic-sail-program] National Trails Day Natural Areas Conservancy and the NY Mycological Society [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/national-trails-day-natural-areas-conservancy-new-york-myco] LIC Community Garden Open House [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/community-garden-open-house] National Trails Day: Birding at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F6D58277-F0AA-D0E3-4BCBA9274FA74D14] Summer Camp Expo at Queens Farm Museum [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/summer-camp-expo/] Food Forest Tour and Stewardship Event at Smiling Hogshead Ranch [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/06/food-forest-tour-and-stewardship-event] Queens Night Market [https://queensnightmarket.com] Project Eden Open House [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/07/open-house8] Adventure Course Free Sunday Public Program at Alley Pond Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/07/adventure-course-free-public-sunday-morning-program] “Rangers Choice” Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F7264D1F-AD4A-599A-971ECEE1C3D7AFE2] LBGTQ+ Pride Month: Pride in Nature Exploration Hike at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/07/lgbtq-pride-month-pride-in-nature-exploration-hike] Interactive Nature Lab: Bees, Butterflies and Worms at Smiling Hogshead Ranch [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/07/interactive-nature-lab-bees-butterflies-and-worms] All the Queens Gardens Photo Book/Exhibition at Volker Orth Museum [https://www.vomuseum.org/exhibitions] Domingo World at Edgemere Farm [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/07/domingo-world] Rockaway Cove Paddle at Riis Landing [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1E6E8FB2-AB01-A38B-76CF696FF6FDFAA4] Tot Time at Gantry State Plaza [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/tot-time-7] Pretty Pigeon Day at Gantry State Plaza [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/pretty-pigeon-day] NY Philharmonic at Cunningham Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/11/ny-philharmonic-cunningham-park-queens] Strawberry Festival at Queen Farm Museum [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/strawberry-festival-2/] Birding: Shorebird Families at the Rockaways [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/13/birding-shorebird-families] Historic New York: Black History of Flushing [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/13/historic-new-york-black-history-of-flushing] Rose Watercolor Workshop at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/watercolor-workshop-roses-4/] The Moth Storytelling Workshop at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/the-moth-storytelling-workshop/] Jamaica Bay: Refuge for Wildlife, Refuge for People [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=60F20D3D-A12F-2E36-C35929DE1E2BBCF9] Birding: Hawk Watch at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/14/birding-hawk-watch] Pollinator Explorers Family Program at Edgemere Farm [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2024/4/6/park-pals-sc9zy-tpc8b-7jxxw-znprt] Tea and Culture at Discovery Community Garden 1 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/14/tea-and-culture-event-in-the-garden] Historic New York: The General Slocum Disaster at Astoria Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/14/historic-new-york-the-general-slocum-disaster] Juneteenth Observation at Old Towne of Flushing Burial Ground [https://www.instagram.com/p/DY6LOchNxB3/] The Moth Story Slam at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/the-moth-storytelling-workshop/] Independence Day Celebration at Fort Totten [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/06/18/independence-day-celebration-2026-at-fort-totten-park]

Episode 83 - Golden Earthworm Farm and the Forest Hills CSA

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 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/kayak] New York City Water Trail Association [https://nycwatertrail.org] Long Island City Community Boathouse [https://www.liccb.org] Gateway Bike and Boathouse [https://www.communityboathouse.org] HarborLab [https://harborlab.org] Birding by Canoe at Hook Creek [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/30/black-birders-week-birding-by-canoe-excursion] Gateway National Recreation Area calendar [https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/calendar.htm#/] Outdoor Highlights: Powell’s Cove Forest Restoration [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/08/0508-powells-cove-forest-restoration] Restoration Fridays at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/08/58-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park] Joe Michael’s Mile Plug Planting [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/joe-michaels-mile-plug-planting] Birding Big Day at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E8968DED-F704-2535-38A497579D177886] North Channel Bridge Beach Clean Up [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E62CDD60-DE6F-A7CF-127F6B4DC0091AD1] Birding Wellness Walk at Gantry Plaza State Park [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/birding-wellness-walk-0] Rockaway Community Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/rockaway-community-park-super-steward-pathkeeper-training] Forest Park Hike and Pick at the Yellow Trail [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/59-forest-park-hike-and-pick-yellow-trail] Vernal Pond Restoration at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/59-vernal-pond-restoration] Pollinator Festival at Beach 43rd Street Waterfront Park [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/5/9/pollinator-festival-a-spring-celebration] Mother’s Day Birding at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/510-mothers-day-birding-at-forest-park] Mother’s Day Rose Garden Volunteering at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/mothers-day-in-the-rose-garden-volunteer-opportunity] Plant ID Hike and Removal at Fort Totten [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/plant-id-hike-and-removal] Mother Nature Mammals Exploration at Kissena Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/mother-nature-mammals-exploration] Mother’s Day at the Volker Orth Museum [https://www.vomuseum.org/events] Pages by the Pond at Roy Wilkins Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/13/pages-by-the-pond] Farm Stand Opening Day at Queens Farm Museum [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/farmstand-opening-day/] It’s My Park at Hunters Point South Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/14/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park] Restoration Fridays at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/15/515-restoration-fridays-at-highland-park] Roller Skating Party at Rochdale Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/15/roller-skating-party] Sheep Shearing Festival at Queens Farm Museum [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/sheep-shearing-festival-2/] Love a Tree Day at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/love-a-tree-day-with-fmcp-stewardship] Gravestone Preservation Workshop at Lawrence Cemetery [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/gravestone-preservation-workshop-at-the-lawrence-cemetery] Solar Observing with the Amateur Astronomers Association/New York Hall of Science Community Celebration [https://aaa.org/event/nysci-celebration/] Puerto Rican Herbalism Tour at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/puerto-rican-herbalism-tour-2/] Historic Fort Totten Tour [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/historic-new-york-fort-totten] Family Fun Day at Playground 75 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/festival] Family Fun Day at Judge Moses Weinstein Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/17/family-fun-day] Papermaking at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/papermaking-with-artist-chloe-seibert-2/] Horseshoe Crab Festival at Sunset Cove Park [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/5/17/horseshoe-crab-festival] Intro to Botany Hike at Cunningham Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/17/intro-to-botany-hike] Victorian Lawn Tea Party at Volker Orth Museum [https://www.vomuseum.org/events] World Bee Day Insect Exploration at Juniper Valley Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/20/world-bee-day-insect-exploration]

Episode 82 - The New York City Water Trail

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 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/kayak] New York City Water Trail Association [https://nycwatertrail.org] Long Island City Community Boathouse [https://www.liccb.org] Gateway Bike and Boathouse [https://www.communityboathouse.org] HarborLab [https://harborlab.org] Birding by Canoe at Hook Creek [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/30/black-birders-week-birding-by-canoe-excursion] Gateway National Recreation Area calendar [https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/calendar.htm#/] Outdoor Highlights: Powell’s Cove Forest Restoration [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/08/0508-powells-cove-forest-restoration] Restoration Fridays at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/08/58-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park] Joe Michael’s Mile Plug Planting [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/joe-michaels-mile-plug-planting] Birding Big Day at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E8968DED-F704-2535-38A497579D177886] North Channel Bridge Beach Clean Up [https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E62CDD60-DE6F-A7CF-127F6B4DC0091AD1] Birding Wellness Walk at Gantry Plaza State Park [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/birding-wellness-walk-0] Rockaway Community Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/rockaway-community-park-super-steward-pathkeeper-training] Forest Park Hike and Pick at the Yellow Trail [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/59-forest-park-hike-and-pick-yellow-trail] Vernal Pond Restoration at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/09/59-vernal-pond-restoration] Pollinator Festival at Beach 43rd Street Waterfront Park [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/5/9/pollinator-festival-a-spring-celebration] Mother’s Day Birding at Forest Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/510-mothers-day-birding-at-forest-park] Mother’s Day Rose Garden Volunteering at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/mothers-day-in-the-rose-garden-volunteer-opportunity] Plant ID Hike and Removal at Fort Totten [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/plant-id-hike-and-removal] Mother Nature Mammals Exploration at Kissena Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/10/mother-nature-mammals-exploration] Mother’s Day at the Volker Orth Museum [https://www.vomuseum.org/events] Pages by the Pond at Roy Wilkins Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/13/pages-by-the-pond] Farm Stand Opening Day at Queens Farm Museum [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/farmstand-opening-day/] It’s My Park at Hunters Point South Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/14/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park] Restoration Fridays at Highland Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/15/515-restoration-fridays-at-highland-park] Roller Skating Party at Rochdale Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/15/roller-skating-party] Sheep Shearing Festival at Queens Farm Museum [https://www.queensfarm.org/event/sheep-shearing-festival-2/] Love a Tree Day at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/love-a-tree-day-with-fmcp-stewardship] Gravestone Preservation Workshop at Lawrence Cemetery [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/gravestone-preservation-workshop-at-the-lawrence-cemetery] Solar Observing with the Amateur Astronomers Association/New York Hall of Science Community Celebration [https://aaa.org/event/nysci-celebration/] Puerto Rican Herbalism Tour at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/puerto-rican-herbalism-tour-2/] Historic Fort Totten Tour [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/historic-new-york-fort-totten] Family Fun Day at Playground 75 [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/16/festival] Family Fun Day at Judge Moses Weinstein Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/17/family-fun-day] Papermaking at Queens Botanical Garden [https://queensbotanical.org/event/papermaking-with-artist-chloe-seibert-2/] Horseshoe Crab Festival at Sunset Cove Park [https://www.jbrpc.org/events/2026/5/17/horseshoe-crab-festival] Intro to Botany Hike at Cunningham Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/17/intro-to-botany-hike] Victorian Lawn Tea Party at Volker Orth Museum [https://www.vomuseum.org/events] World Bee Day Insect Exploration at Juniper Valley Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/20/world-bee-day-insect-exploration]