Amy Pearl appears in the following:
Good Things: New York's Sea Turtles
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
Last month, a rare sea turtle washed up on the North Fork of Long Island. Then another one, and another. WNYC’s Amy Pearl visited New York Marine Rescue to see how they were faring.
Good Things: Snow Day Bodega
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
With snow piling up, some people snuggle up with a book, some people head to the park. But WNYC's Amy Pearl went someplace else.
Good Things: Stargazing
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The pandemic means that many of us are staying at home a lot more. But that doesn’t mean we have to stay all the way inside.
Good Things: Swimming All Year Round
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
If cabin fever is getting you down, you can always go take a dip on a cold Brooklyn beach.
Good Things: Queens County Farm Museum Since 1697
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
In January, the fields at the Queens County Farm Museum are nothing but stubble and dirt. Even the bees are resting, huddling together keep warm. But inside the barn, work continues.
Good Things: Foster Kittens
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The pandemic has meant that many of us are spending a lot more time at home, and trying new things. WNYC’s Amy Pearl has been fostering kittens. Teeny tiny ones.
Good Things: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
This year, most of our holiday rituals are playing out over Zoom. But in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights, a tradition is still going strong.
Good Things: Queenie Comes Home
Monday, December 14, 2020
This has been a year like no other. It’s been rough on people — and animals. But it’s not all bad news. WNYC’s Amy Pearl visited the place where lost pets go.
Good Things: Treasures on Trash Night
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
During a pandemic bowling night is out and church isn't exactly kosher. But there is one weekly activity that is always outside and best enjoyed alone, or with your dog: trash picking.
Good Things: Hike to the Beaver Pond
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
This has been a year like no other, with an avalanche of news that never seems to let up. Here's a story of a different sort: a hike through the Connecticut woods.
Just How Bad Are the Mosquitoes in NY This Summer?
Sunday, September 06, 2020
People all over the New York region have been talking about how bad the mosquitoes are this year.
All The World's A Stage For Delacorte Theater Raccoons
Thursday, July 16, 2020
For the first time in 58 years, there will be no free Shakespeare performances in Central Park. That means no live audience, no stage hands—and no raccoons upstaging the actors.
Critter Encounters
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
WNYC producer Amy Pearl joins us to talk about the new and exciting critters we’re spotting in the area, and takes calls from listeners.
What Have The Rats Been Up To During Lockdown?
Thursday, July 02, 2020
As New York City slowly reopens, more New Yorkers are out in the streets and dining outdoors. And by "New Yorkers," we're including rats.
Through the Computer Or Out the Window, New Yorkers Connect With Nature
Friday, May 29, 2020
New Yorkers stuck inside their apartments have mentioned losing track of time without the usual diversions. But there is one clock that hasn’t stopped.
Meet A Vet Who Makes House Calls, A Welcome Service During The Pandemic
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way veterinarians operate. But for Dr. Wendy McCulloch, there is no clinic. She only makes house calls.
CDC Recommends Dogs Social Distance, Too
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people follow the same social distancing guidelines with their pets as they would human family members.
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Stray Cats
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Fewer cats are being neutered or spayed.
When New Yorkers Encounter Wild Animals
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
Stories of how New Yorkers coexist with their neighbors from the wild.
Storms, Personal Failure or Raccoons: What Scares You?
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
The creators of the podcast "10 Things That Scare Me" hope that sharing fears might make people feel less alone.
