January 10 is National Save the Eagles Day. Learn more about this iconic species and where to see them!

Where to See Bald Eagles in New York

All About Birds: Bald Eagle

National Save the Eagles Day

NJ Meadowlands Eagle Fest

Outdoor Highlights:

Park Pals (Junior Junior Ranges) at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Mulchfest: Astoria Street Tree Care Event

Mulchfest: Travers Park Street Tree Care Event

Advanced Winter Tree ID

Welcome to 2025! It’s the time of year to set some goals — here are ideas for outdoor ones to make the new year perfect.

Thinking out of the box (and outdoors) for an upcoming wedding? Listen up for some ideas!

Queens Botanical Garden

Queens Farm Museum

Queens Zoo

Bayside Historical Society

Gantry Plaza State Park

Weddings in NYC Parks

Outdoor Highlights:

Episode 36 — Outdoor Holiday Events

Wildlife Sketch Workshop at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Far Rockaway PopUp Clean Up

Winter Bird Walk

Birding For Kids

Holiday evergreens get you confused? Yeah, me too. Let’s figure out our pines from our spruces and our firs and others!

NYC Tree Map

Evergreen ID article

Another evergreen ID article

Winter Solstice Evergreen Tree ID Hike

Outdoor Highlights:

Episode 36 — Outdoor Holiday Events

It’s My Park at Margaret I. Carman Green

Ice Age Hike

Outdoors Skills: Firebuilding and Safety

The holiday season is here and there’s loads to do! Let me help you plan your outdoor calendar with some seasonal events coming up this month.

Winter Wonder at Queens Botanical Garden

Winterfest

37th Annual Holly House Tour

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Nature Walk

Queens Farm Museum holiday events

Christmas Bird Count at Highland Park

Christmas Bird Count at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Lektrik light festival at Queens Botanical Garden

Nature Ornament-making Workshop

Winter Solstice Evergreen Tree ID Hike

Campfire Story Time

Forget the big stores and long lines for gift shopping! Kevin Sims from Down to Earth Markets at Cunningham Park is like your own personal shopper full of gift — and entertaining — suggestions from his market.

Down to Earth Market at Cunningham Park

Outdoor Highlights

Post-Thanksgiving Hike: The Alley Giant

Wildlife Viewing: Winter Wildlife

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

Queens garden advocate Maureen Regan talks about her organization, Green Earth Urban Gardens, and the variety of wonderful programs she offers.

Green Earth Urban Gardens

Green Earth Urban Gardens Facebook page

Green Earth Urban Gardens Instagram page

Outdoor Highlights

Doggie Day Hike at Forest Park

Winter Waterfowl Workshop at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Nature Exploration: Captain Tilly Park

Birding: Waterfowl at Baisley Pond Park

Also…

Queens Out of Doors Store

Outdoor highlights for this weekend!

Native American Heritage Month: Native Americans Ethnobotany

Astronomy: The Beaver Moon

Birding: Familiar Backyard Birds