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Nature lovers honor Castillo at Birdathon
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (342+ words) The fourth annual C'sar Castillo Memorial Queens County Birdathon on May 9 honors the life and legacy of a beloved area naturalist who died in 2023. The legacy of a beloved Queens naturalist will be honored once again next week as birders…...
Floating lab headed up to Flushing Bay
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (358+ words) Flushing Bay, above, is getting a new scientific vessel; Kissena Park and Udalls Cove are getting major work; and the City Council is sending to the mayor multiple pieces of environmental legislation approved ahead of Earth Day on April 22. The…...
For Earth Day, steward the planet all month long
2+ week, 1+ day ago (749+ words) The astronauts on Artemis II gave us a new look at the beauty of our planet. Volunteer opportunities are among the events that the Queens Botanical Garden has planned to recognize Earth Day. There's never a bad day to respect…...
Sei whale washes ashore at Rockaway
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (200+ words) A 45-foot long male Sei whale washed ashore at Rockaway Beach last Thursday. A Sei whale that washed ashore on Rockaway Beach last Thursday was likely fatally injured by a boat, according to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society. The 45-foot…...
Oyster project update 4/7
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (180+ words) The Coastal Preservation Network and the Billion Oyster Project are inviting the public to attend a community input meeting to discuss the BOP's proposal to install an oyster reef in Powell's Cove. The meeting will take place from 6: 30 to 8 p. m. on…...
Oysters" future looks good at Powell"s Cove
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (510+ words) College Point resident Warren King shows Tanasia Swift of the Billion Oyster Project a few of his favorite fishing spots in Powell's Cove during a meeting Tuesday night. The BOP, backed by the National Fish and Wildlife Federation, says its…...
City readies Alley Creek cleanup plan
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) The city's proposal to allow more stormwater to flow into Oakland Lake promises to remove millions of gallons of polluted water from flowing into Alley Creek. Sometimes Mother Nature had it right all along. Walter Mugdan, president of the Udall's…...
QBG to host Math in Bloom programs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (586+ words) A 90-mile upgrade to the regional power grid that will run t" The St. Pat's For All Parade kicked off joyously as always S" If you are a fan of the arts, sports or hiking through the woods, you see…...
Enviro groups sue city over Flushing Creek
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) Mitchell Wimbish of the city Department of Environmental Protection discussed the city's Flushing Creek plans last November with Community Board 7. Now three environmental watchdog groups have gone to court for a more thorough study. Ordinarily, one would not suspect that…...
'Significant' storm heading NYC's way
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) A winter storm is expected to drop between 6 and 12 inches of snow on New York City, with most falling on Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the New York City region from late Saturday…...