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Dallas, Texas

Klyde Warren Park

A city park that sits on top of a freeway.
abandoned

Podcast: Ruins of Le Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team May 12, 2022
forests

To Resurrect Jordan's Lost Forests, Plant a Seed in Hearts and Minds

Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.
Jason Ruffin April 7, 2022
Seattle, Washington

Tashkent Park

This park celebrates a sister city relationship that survived the Cold War.
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Plaza Primero de Mayo

You have to know where to look in this rather ordinary-looking square to find hints of its past as a dissidents' cemetery.
nature

Turf Tutorial: Urban Naturalism

Exploring Earth Oddities in Urban Wildscapes with Ruby McConnell
Brooklyn, New York

Endale Arch

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi City Park

This urban park is home to monkeys and a number of endangered plants.
Seoul, South Korea

Metro Farm

Some of the freshest vegetables in Seoul are grown in a subway station.
parks

Podcast: The White Squirrel of Prospect Park

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team August 12, 2021
birds

Rome’s Accidental Lake Is an Urban Refuge and Catalyst for Activism

The body of water, which shouldn’t even exist, has a long history as a source of both controversy and comfort.
Lidija Pisker July 16, 2021
science

How Singapore's 'Tree Doctors' Treat Their Giant Patients

Meet the arborists who care for the stately trees that mingle with skyscrapers.
Toh Ee Ming June 14, 2021
Kathmandu, Nepal

Ranibari Community Forest

This conservation area filled with colorful birds is the last community forest within the city of Kathmandu.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Seattle Peace Park

Touching displays of wishes for peace from the Cold War era.