Experience the thrill of viewing New York’s premier predators live and up close, including eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and more! Join NYC Parks and the Freshkills Park Alliance at Raptor Fest, hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. This family-friendly event is free to the public and will feature education and activity stations along with live […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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The Freshkills Park Alliance invites you to learn about our winged friends who love the water! On this guided walk, we will be on the lookout for different winged creatures at Freshkills Park, which include osprey, egrets, herons, dragonflies, and more. Join us in learning about various wetland species, the threats wetlands face, the importance […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently, but we have a small staff and […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance in a volunteer wetland cleanup at Freshkills Park. Volunteers will be introduced to the basics of water monitoring and its importance, learn about invasive plants and their impact on local ecosystems, and how we can better protect our local environments. Your ticket admits 1 car. Due to ongoing construction at […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Celebrate City of Water Day and kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we […]

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The Freshkills Park Alliance invites you to learn about our winged friends who love the water! On this guided walk, we will be on the lookout for different winged creatures at Freshkills Park, which include osprey, egrets, herons, dragonflies, and more. Join us in learning about various wetland species, the threats wetlands face, the importance […]

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Celebrate City of Water Day with our experienced Urban Park Rangers. The shores and wetlands of the area lend themselves to habitat for waterfowl, raptors and other birds. On this walk, we hope to see ospreys, egrets, herons, gulls and other species that live near the water. Registration required. Meeting Location: We will be meeting […]

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On this 3.25-hour fully narrated AIANY Freshkills Park tour, cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of our luxury yachts. The American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY) and planners of Freshkills Park co-host this special NYC Freshkills Park tour […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance in a volunteer wetland cleanup at Freshkills Park. Volunteers will be introduced to the basics of water monitoring and its importance, learn about invasive plants and their impact on local ecosystems, and how we can better protect our local environments. Location: We will meet at the North Park parking lot […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for this Essentials of Kayaking Class, which will provide paddlers with the basic skills necessary to become a more confident kayaker! About Learn how to kayak with Freshkills Park kayak instructors for a 2 hour class. Our experienced staff will teach you all the essentials necessary to kayak our tidal […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park on North Mound! Please bring your own mat or towel.   *Registration opens on June 6th at 8AM*

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways for Father’s Day! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently, but we have a […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the NYCMTB for a mountain bike ride at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to ride areas that are currently closed to the public. On this ride we will explore via mountain bike the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Please, note all […]

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Join The Freshkills Park Alliance to count and identify birds and insects living in North Park! Location: We will meet across from the composting comfort stations (restrooms) in North Park Phase 1. Gates to North Park Phase 1 are located at 350 Wild Ave (parking lot entrance) and at Schmul Park (behind the baseball field). […]

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Freshkills Park will be holding a special Pride Month Kayak Tour of Freshkills Park! Come paddle and celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community here on Staten Island! There is a suggested donation of $75 to support the Freshkills Park Alliance & the Staten Island Pride Center.

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Yoga will be hosted down by the bird tower in North Park.

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Freshkills Park will be holding a special Mother’s Day kayak tour of Freshkills Park! Come paddle and celebrate an important mother, an influential woman in your life, or simply come to spend time with Mother Earth! Tour Description: This will be an approximately two mile round-trip paddle where we will explore the creeks and shorelines […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the NYCMTB to clean the New Springville Greenway for all path users to enjoy this summer season! The day will include removing debris and trash, pruning vegetation and creating further access for cyclist and pedestrians alike. All are welcome to participate, but please wear sturdy/closed toe footwear, weather appropriate […]

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Come celebrate Earth Day at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, we will measure biodiversity on East Mound through insect netting, binocular viewing, and recording our finds on iNaturalist. This tour is donation-based and we […]

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Join Freshkills Park on this beautiful bike trail! This will be a fun, leisurely ride on the New Springville Greenway. Absolutely everybody is welcome! There is no wrong way to participate as long as you’re out on a bike! The course will include blacktop, gravel, and hardpack surfaces. Helmets and your own personal bicycle are […]

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About the Education Docent Program: Freshkills Park offers an array of programming opportunities in art, science, education, recreation, and volunteer stewardship to the public, schools, community organizations, and more. Docents will assist with educational programming at Freshkills Park to increase public access and engagement, supporting the growth of environmental stewards. Docents will receive training through […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. This tour […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for this winter outdoor skills adventure for kids program. This hands-on, engaging workshop will demonstrate the practical skills you will need to learn how to create a warm shelter outside, stay healthy and safe through good winter clothing selection and layering practices, and exploring best protocols for making and managing […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a stewardship volunteer project at FKO + Studio Gallery. This volunteer project will assist in making Freshkills Park trails more accessible by maintaining trails, gardens, structures and removing invasive plant species. Location: We will meet at the FKO + Studio and Gallery located at 2252 Richmond Ave. […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the NYCMTB for a mountain bike ride at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to ride areas that are currently closed to the public. On this ride we will explore via mountain bike the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Please, note all […]

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Description: Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. This […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Lace up your shoes for a sunrise hike at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. This tour […]

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Description: Lace up your shoes for a nature hike at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. *Registration […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and create your own holiday wreath using natural materials found at our FKO + Studio Gallery. This class will including the basics of wreath making, explore native and non-native plant materials found on Staten Island, and enjoy splendors of crafting outside. Please dress for winter conditions and being outside for […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Park for this annual community science project where we count and identify what birds we see in Freshkills Park. While walking the paths of Freshkills Park’s recently open North Park, participants will learn how to identify birds based on their feathers, calls, and behavior. All of our findings […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature hike at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Location: We will […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Location: This program will take place at North Park Phase 1. The drawing workshop will take place at the end of the path near the bird watch […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the duration of […]

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Description: Lace up your shoes for a nature hike at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. This […]

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The Freshkills Park Alliance is gearing up with NYCMTB for a gravel bike race, the likes of which has never been seen on Staten Island! This will be a day of riding as we celebrate fall, cycling and, of course, Freshkills Park. The Great Gobbler will include categories for gravel, cross country, and adaptive cyclist. […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the duration of […]

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Description: Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a […]

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Join Freshkills Park on this beautiful bike trail! This will be a fun, leisurely ride on the New Springville Greenway. Absolutely everybody is welcome! There is no wrong way to participate as long as you’re out on a bike! (Bring your own bicycle/helmet) The course will include blacktop, gravel, and hardpack surfaces. Helmets and your […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the duration of […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the duration of […]

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Donation: There is a $10 suggested donation per participant for this program. Your support allows us to increase access and education at Freshkills Park. Location: This program will take place at North […]

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Enter the lottery for Open House New York Weekend! Freshkills Park is a Weekend Partner and will be offering two guided tours. Enter Lottery   The Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks will discuss the past, present, and future of Freshkills Park and highlight the park’s grasslands, wetlands, and wildlife on this tour. The tour […]

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Donation: There is a $10 suggested donation per participant for this program. Your support allows us to increase access and education at Freshkills Park. Location: This program will take place at North […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the duration of […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the duration of […]

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Come join us at Freshkills Park on October 15th for an amazing evening of basket weaving with the talented Angel Ehlers from New Nature Arts! Register Online. Baskets are some of the most ancient vessels crafted for gathering, carrying, and storing essential materials used in everyday life.  Indigenous cultures around the world have utilized the […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods for a waterfront clean up! We will be cleaning up the waterfront near the New Lane Neighborhood Senior Center. This North Shore Waterfront Clean Up is supported by and in partnership with Council Woman Kamillah Hanks and NYS Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and their […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a stewardship volunteer project at FKO + Studio Gallery. This volunteer project will assist in making Freshkills Park trails more accessible by maintaining trails, gardens, structures and removing invasive plant species. Location: 2240 Richmond Ave. Staten Island NY, 10314 Gear: Wear sturdy, closed toe-shoes that you don’t […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods for a waterfront clean up! We will be cleaning up the waterfront near the New Lane Neighborhood Senior Center. This North Shore Waterfront Clean Up is supported by and in partnership with Council Woman Kamillah Hanks and NYS Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and their […]

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance, the JCC of Staten Island, and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Sunset Yoga at the North Mound of Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Register Online

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Experience the thrill of viewing New York’s premier predators live and up close, including eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and more!   Join NYC Parks and the Freshkills Park Alliance at Raptor Fest, hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. This family-friendly event is free to the public and will feature fun and educational activities along with […]

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Sunset Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Donation: There is a $10 suggested donation per participant for this program. Your support allows us to increase access and education at Freshkills Park. Where: Location will be shared after registration. […]

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Come view the photography of our most recent group of Teen Photographers! We will be showcasing their work, as they spent weeks exploring Freshkills Park and documenting its beauty. This is a photography viewing exhibition at our FKPA Studio & Gallery. Register Here. Location: FKPA Studio & Gallery located at 2240 Richmond Ave. in Staten […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Sunset Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Donation: There is a $10 suggested donation per participant for this program. Your support allows us to increase access and education at Freshkills Park. Where: Location will be shared after registration. […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently, but we have a small staff and […]

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Join Freshkills Park on this beautiful bike trail! This will be a fun, leisurely ride on the New Springville Greenway. Absolutely everybody is welcome! There is no wrong way to participate as long as you’re out on a bike! Register Online. The course will include blacktop, gravel, and hardpack surfaces. Helmets and your own personal […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Register Online.  There […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently, but we have a small staff and are […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop! Register Here! Ticket Info: Each ticket admits 1 person. This workshop is open to all ages, but minors must remain accompanied by an adult for the […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a trail stewardship volunteer project in William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge. This volunteer project will assist in making Freshkills Park trails more accessible by maintaining trail structures and removing invasive plant species. Register Here! Gear: Wear sturdy, closed toe-shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. Wear […]

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As the sun dips below the horizon, Freshkills Park comes alive with all the magic of pink skies and sun-tinged grasses. Bring your friends, sweeties, and family members for a sunset nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently, but we have a small staff and […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees! We will work together to remove invasive species and litter, learn how to establish complex pollinator ecosystems, and highlight all the ways pollinators support our parks […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and poets Jenny Pisani and Thomas Fucaloro for a traveling 10-session poetry workshop series. This workshop series is for poets of all levels of experience (16+) and will guide participants through the generative and creative process of writing a poem. Following the layers of a landfill cap, poets will work […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for an all-ages upcycling winter decoration workshop at our Studio + Gallery on December 18th. Please note that there are two 1.5-hour timed sessions for this event: 11:30AM-1PM and 1:30PM-3PM. Decorations that end up in a landfill, never to biodegrade, aren’t jolly or merry. Did you […]

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Recover from Thanksgiving dinner and lace up your shoes for a Black Friday hike at Freshkills Park! Urban Park Rangers and Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a wetland clean up at Freshkills Park. Help us to give back to our local ecosystem. This program is open to ages 10+ and no previous experience is required. This program is eligible for service hours. Register Online Your ticket admits 1 car. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, all participants […]

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Join us for the last Community Science Wednesday of 2022! Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc on trees and other plants. Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap, leaving trees vulnerable to infection and fungal growth. We […]

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Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into an art studio. Fastnet was purchased by artist James Powers in 2015. Since then, the container has been used […]

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  Join the New York Adventure Club and the Freshkills Park Alliance for a behind-the-scenes look at Freshkills Park! Led by a Freshkills Park Alliance staff member, our digital showcase of this massive landscape will include: An overview of Freshkills, from its days as the world’s largest landfill to the planned three-phase transformation into a public […]

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Freshkills Park presents Choreographer Kathy Westwater’s Wanderings, a work emerging from her inquiry begun nearly fifteen years ago into the site of Fresh Kills Landfill. Wanderings features a guided wandering experience for audience members across a capped landfill mound, culminating with a performance by dancers and musicians on the summit of the mound, overlooking the […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital […]

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Invasive weeds are invading Freshkills Park. Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees! Ages 6+ We will work together to remove invasive species and litter, learn how to establish complex pollinator ecosystems, and highlight all […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support our open and natural areas! Ages 16+ We will work together to remove invasive species and debris, spread new soil, light pruning and more! As per NYC Parks […]

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Celebrate the beginning of autumn with a sunset stroll. As the sun dips below the horizon, Freshkills Park comes alive with all the magic of pink skies and sun-tinged grasses. Bring your friends, sweeties, and family members for a sunset nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to […]

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Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc on trees and other plants. Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap, leaving trees vulnerable to infection and fungal growth. We will learn how to identify spotted lanternflies across different life […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we have a small staff and […]

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Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc on trees and other plants. Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap, leaving trees vulnerable to infection and fungal growth. We will learn how to identify spotted lanternflies across different life […]

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Invasive weeds are invading Freshkills Park.  Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees!  Ages 12+ We will work together to remove invasive species and litter, learn how to establish complex pollinator ecosystems, and highlight all […]

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As the sun dips below the horizon, Freshkills Park comes alive with all the magic of pink skies and sun-tinged grasses. Bring your friends, sweeties, and family members for a sunset nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. […]

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The following tour information is provided by Classic Harbor Line: Key Points about this Tour: 3.25 hrs $86 per person Co-hosted by the AIANY & leadership from Freshkills Park Travels through industrial waterways into Freshkills to see the development of what will be a city park 3 times the size of Central Park! One of […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we have a small staff and […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support our open and natural areas! Ages 16+ We will work together to remove invasive species and debris, spread new soil, light pruning and more! As per NYC Parks […]

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As the sun dips below the horizon, Freshkills Park comes alive with all the magic of pink skies and sun-tinged grasses. Bring your friends, sweeties, and family members for a sunset nature walk at Freshkills Park on the night of the Sturgeon Moon! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas […]

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Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc on trees and other plants. Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap, leaving trees vulnerable to infection and fungal growth. We will learn how to identify spotted lanternflies across different life […]

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Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an opportunity to see and photograph the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public. We welcome photographers all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital camera, film […]

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Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc on trees and other plants. Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap, leaving trees vulnerable to infection and fungal growth. We will learn how to identify spotted lanternflies across different life […]

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Join DSNY Artist in Residence sTo Len for an artist talk and hands-on workshop that asks us to think and use our trash in unexpected ways! Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste after you put it out on the curb? Join us for an artist talk and workshop with Public Artist in […]

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Invasive weeds are invading Freshkills Park.  Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees!  Ages 6+ We will work together to remove invasive species and litter, learn how to establish complex pollinator ecosystems, and highlight all […]

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Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc on trees and other plants. Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap, leaving trees vulnerable to infection and fungal growth. We will learn how to identify spotted lanternflies across different life […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we have a small staff and […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a “Thrive with Pride” volunteer day at Schmul Park on June 26th! Start off your Pride weekend with LGBTQ+ community and allies and learn how to identify native, invasive, and ornamental plants while helping to make the pollinator garden thrive and welcoming to all! Ages […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we have a small staff and […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support our open and natural areas. ! Ages 18+ We will work together to remove invasive species and debris, spread new soil, light pruning and more! As per NYC […]

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Come run or walk along one of the largest man-made mountains in the world. Experience the spectacular landscapes and panoramic views of NYC’s newest and largest park, while helping the Staten Island community. See the Manhattan Skyline, the Freedom Tower, the rolling hills of Staten Island and the Highlands of New Jersey. Come run/walk the […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Learn more about […]

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Participate in the City Nature Challenge, and join Freshkills Park and United Activities Unlimited at Schmul Park. Help support citizen science and and support the local pollinators. Volunteers will spend some time observing and reporting the pollinators and flora found at Schmul Park. In addition, volunteers will have the opportunity to work in our pollinator […]

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Join us outdoors for our first annual Earth Day Festival marking the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. Freshkills Park is an extraordinary 2,200 acre urban park that is a model for sustainable land reclamation, a source of pride for Staten Island and New York City, and an investment of open space for generations to come. […]

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The following tour information is provided by Classic Harbor Line: Key Points about this Tour: 3.25 hrs $86 per person Co-hosted by the AIANY & leadership from Freshkills Park Travels through industrial waterways into Freshkills to see the development of what will be a city park 3 times the size of Central Park! One of […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support our open and natural areas. ! Ages 18+ We will work together to remove invasive species and debris, spread new soil, light pruning and more! As per NYC […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support our open and natural areas! Ages 18+ We will work together to remove invasive species and debris, spread new soil, light pruning and more! As per NYC Parks […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we have a small staff and […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support our open and natural areas. ! Ages 18+ We will work together to remove invasive species and debris, spread new soil, light pruning and more! As per NYC […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance on April 8th for a Stewardship Project harvesting phragmites to make room for native species. The phragmites will be used to support an art installation at Old Richmond Town. Learn how to identify the native and invasive plants while helping to understand the landscape! Ages 18+ As per NYC Parks […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. There is a […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently. But we have a small staff and […]

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Invasive weeds are invading Freshkills Park.  Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees!  Ages 12+ We will work together to remove invasive species and litter, learn how to establish complex pollinator ecosystems, and highlight all […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a Stewardship Project removing invasive phragmites to make room for pollinator supporting native species.

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for an all-ages upcycling winter decoration workshop at our Studio + Gallery on December 18th. Decorations that end up in a landfill, never to biodegrade isn’t jolly or merry. Did you know you can bypass the waste and enjoy the holidays through upcycling?  Join us for […]

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Join Photographer-in-Residence Jade Doskow for a special photography tour for smartphone users! This guided tour is an opportunity to see and capture the unique engineered landscape while using technology right from your own pocket. Learn from Jade how to optimize your cell phone’s features and consider lighting, framing, depth, and perspective to shoot spectacular open […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a Painting Project at our Visitor Center. Together we will work to remove old paint from the stairs before applying a fresh new coat of Blue. In addition we will be restoring a few birdhouses to hang around our Visitor center to attract Swallows in the Spring. Register Online […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a wetland clean up at our Kayak Launch site. Following the clean up volunteers will have the opportunity to Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a not-so-spooky clean up at our Visitor center. Help us lay our garden beds to rest by removing invasive species and planting Daffodil bulbs for the Daffodil project at our visitor center. NY4P’s Daffodil Project is the largest volunteer effort in NYC history and living memorial in remembrance of […]

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Join NYC Parks Department and Freshkills Park Alliance staff with United Activities Unlimited (UAU) in honoring the 20th annual observance of the attacks on 9/11 through a day of service. As part of NY4Parks Daffodil Project, the largest volunteer effort in NYC history, we will plant Daffodil bulbs and contribute to a living memorial in […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a Sustain-a-ween workshop and volunteer day at Schmul Park on October 16th. Decorations that end up in a landfill, never to biodegrade is scary. Did you know you can bypass the waste and enjoy Halloween through upcycling?  Join us for a short upcycling workshop, while […]

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Join poets Jenny Pisani and Thomas Fucaloro at the Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery for a special poetry workshop that will take poets (18+) of all levels of experience through the generative and creative process of writing a poem. Following the layers of a landfill cap, poets will work step by step to reflect and […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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As a part of the High Line’s Insectageddon, join artist Ash Ferlito for an all-ages evening of mothing and cyanotypes, a time-based photography, at the Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery. Through a process of attracting, studying, and capturing the image of insects to create a visual record, participants will learn about the many moths that […]

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As a part of the High Line’s Insectageddon, all-ages are invited to walk and explore the insects that live at Freshkills Park with the Staten Island Museum’s Director of Natural Sciences Colleen Evans and a Freshkills Park biologist. Pariticpants will use nets to catch and learn about insects up close and see what makes Freshkills […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park on September 25th. Summer is officially over and we have to ready our pollinator garden for Fall. We will lay mulch around our native plants, which helps to insulate the soil, conserve water, and prevent invasive weeds from returning. […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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The following tour information is provided by Classic Harbor Line: Key Points about this Tour: 3.25 hrs $86 per person Co-hosted by the AIANY & leadership from Freshkills Park Travels through industrial waterways into Freshkills to see the development of what will be a city park 3 times the size of Central Park! One of […]

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Participate in the NRPA Parks for Pollinator Blitz with Freshkills Park Staff at Freshkills Park. Help support community science, and taking part is easy! Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park. Freshkills Park researchers will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park on August 28th. August 21st was world Honey Bee Day, so let’s help out at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees! We will share how to start a vegetable garden […]

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park researchers will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use iNaturalist to share and identify the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park on July 31st. July is National Parks and Recreation month, so let’s help out at Schmul Park and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces! Learn how to support neighborhood public spaces through a paper upcycling project […]

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Join Assemblymember Cusick and the Parks Department for a bike ride along Freshkills Park’s New Springville Greenway, and participate in the Total Fitness Challenge.  The Total Fitness challenge was created by Assemblymember Cusick, to encourage students K through 8th grade to stay mentally and physically active throughout the summer.  This bike ride will get you ten points […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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Help NYC Parks and the Freshkills Alliance by pitching in Monday morning to clean litter from the New Springville Greenway! We will meet at our Studio + Gallery (2240 Richmond Ave) and walk together along the Greenway collecting any litter and discussing any wildlife we find along the way. Show the New Springville Greenway some […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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Weeds are invading Schmul Park! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

This event has already taken place.

Weeds are invading Schmul Park! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this bird walk, you’ll learn about the different birds in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. There is a $10 suggested donation […]

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Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a wetland clean up at our Kayak Launch site. Following the clean up volunteers will have the opportunity to Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park researchers will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use iNaturalist to share and identify the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills […]

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Do you want to give back to your community? Do you want to get involved in a cause you care about? Do you want to earn community service hours and have fun?  Freshkills Park Alliance will be participating in the 33rd annual Global Youth Service Day. Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service […]

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Weeds are invading Schmul Park! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Join the New York Adventure Club and the Freshkills Park Alliance for a behind-the-scenes look at Freshkills Park.   Led by a Freshkills Park Alliance staff member, our digital showcase of this massive landscape will include: An overview of Freshkills, from its days as the world’s largest landfill to the planned three-phase transformation into a public […]

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Join us online for Staten Island Museum’s city-wide skill-share celebrating Earth Day. Enjoy a robust collection of video tutorials and presentations by local experts, enthusiasts, and professionals. This virtual science fair features a range of activities for all ages and skill levels. Celebrate our community’s know-how, learn something new, and help protect the only world […]

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Join us for a virtual walk to the top of North Mound at Freshkills Park. Celebrate National Virtual Vacation Day and travel to the world’s largest landfill-to-park project, with the click of a button. Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.  Led by […]

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Weeds are invading The Freshkills Studio + Gallery! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Join the New York Adventure Club and the Freshkills Park Alliance for a behind-the-scenes look at Freshkills Park. Led by a Freshkills Park Alliance staff member, our digital showcase of this massive landscape will include: An overview of Freshkills, from its days as the world’s largest landfill to the planned three-phase transformation into a public park […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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Weeds are invading The Freshkills Studio + Gallery! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Weeds are invading The Freshkills Studio + Gallery! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this bird walk, you’ll learn about the different birds in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. There is a $10 suggested donation […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently.  But we have a small staff and […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this bird walk, you’ll learn about the different birds in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Transportation: By registering for this event, […]

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public.

This event has already taken place.

Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll use a nature journal (provided) to learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands […]

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. The tour is free but registration is required. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more […]

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Weeds are invading The Freshkills Studio + Gallery! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

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Since 2016, NYC Parks staff have been monitoring the water quality within Freshkills Park to look at the health of the waterways. Tidal creeks run through the center of the Freshkills Park site, branching off in different directions from the Arthur Kill. The creeks have become a home to many wildlife, as well as a […]

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Wetlands are an amazing ecosystem and are home to birds, fish, plants, and animals. Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a virtual field trip to Freshkills Park. We will learn about wetland ecosystems and meet some of the species that call wetlands home. Geared for kids ages 6-10. This field trip is free of charge. […]

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We all love parks, but where do parks come from? Who builds and maintains parks? Learn all about how parks are created, then join Freshkills Park to design your dream park. Will it include a playground? A climbing wall? A dog park? Bring your ideas to help design New York City’s biggest new park in […]

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Freshkills Park Field R/D presents On Fieldwork, a presentation and discussion by the artist Nancy Nowacek of a site-specific 360 video created for the Field R/D program at Freshkills in 2018. Parks were originally conceived of as spaces for the opposite of work. But can we imagine Freshkills as a park of work? In addition to Department of […]

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Whether you are near or far, join the first “Discovery Week @ Home” from June 22-26.  Discover Freshkills Park and experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer, from home! This year Freshkills Park has taken Discovery Day virtual and is excited to host activities and experiences created by the […]

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day as we digitally participate an interactive science fair hosted by the Staten Island Museum!!  

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk!

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Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer with tours, bicycling, and activities for all ages.

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about the different ways plants disperse their seeds. Then make and test your own seed dispersal designs!

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip tour explores the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public.

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center and create “plantable” recycled paper while learning about the importance of native plants!

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Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk and plant pressing!

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

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Bike, run, walk, or birdwatch in normally closed areas of Freshkills Park! Six miles of roads will be accessible for the event. Visitors can bring their own bikes or rent one for free.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center for an evening of dinner and conversation surrounding grassland habitat.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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The exhibition features photographs that document Freshkills Park’s unique combination of nature and infrastructure.

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Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip tour explores the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about the different ways plants disperse their seeds. Then make and test your own seed dispersal designs!

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht. This ticketed 3.25 hour round-trip tour is the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterways, co-guided by Freshkills Park and the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter.

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Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip tour is a chance to explore the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public.

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Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center and create recycled paper with invasive plants! Participants will make pulp using recycled paper and Phragmites.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center and create “plantable” recycled paper while learning about the importance of native plants!

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Join Complete Race Solutions for a winter race at Freshkills Park. Run a 5k or 10k through normally closed sections of the park, and experience rolling hills consisting of paved paths, light gravel and dirt roads.

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In conjunction with the exhibition Capturing Change: Freshkills Park, now on view at The Architectural League, Urban Omnibus will host a panel discussion exploring the design process, evolution, and current state of Freshkills Park.

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Join Field R/D artist Lize Mogel and NYC Parks staff and scientists on a special bus tour of Freshkills Park. The tour will explore the landfill-to-park project within a longer trajectory of a changing urban environment.

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Join Field R/D artist Lize Mogel and NYC Parks staff and scientists on a special bus tour of Freshkills Park. The tour will explore the landfill-to-park project within a longer trajectory of a changing urban environment.

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill. Through the residency process, artists followed their own paths, developed research methodologies, and posed questions to a range of actors, from city agencies to scholars, scientists, ecologists, and environmental writers. The seven artists in the show […]

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Join Venerable Thupten Phuntsok to learn about Buddhist cosmology and its thirty-one planes of existence. This unique meditation walk is part of an ongoing collaboration between artist Tattfoo Tan, the Jacque Marchais Museum for Tibetan Art, and Freshkills Park.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht.

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Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer with tours, bicycling, and activities for all ages.

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At the 8th Floor, Field R/D co-curators and resident artists will share findings from the first year of the experimental residency program Freshkills Park.

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This exhibition features the work of the inaugural Field R/D cohort, who have developed research projects independently and collaboratively since April 2017.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht.

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Artist Bill Jenkins describes the sensation of exploring Freshkills Park as “being inside an image.” In an effort to comprehend his own experiences of roaming around Freshkills Park, Jenkins devised a method of making video images on site, in the grasses and rainwater runoff, which reenacts the action of compression of physical matter at Freshkills […]

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Artist Bill Jenkins describes the sensation of exploring Freshkills Park as “being inside an image.” In an effort to comprehend his own experiences of roaming around Freshkills Park, Jenkins devised a method of making video images on site, in the grasses and rainwater runoff, which reenacts the action of compression of physical matter at Freshkills […]

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Join local naturalist Cliff Hagen for “Birding Gems of Staten Island: Freshkills Park,” organized by NYC Audubon.

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Join New York State Department of Environmental Conservation staff for their I FISH NY Education Program! Participants will be rod and reel fishing by a mix of land and kayak in Main Creek, with fishing equipment provided.

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Artist Bill Jenkins describes the sensation of exploring Freshkills Park as “being inside an image.” In an effort to comprehend his own experiences of roaming around Freshkills Park, Jenkins devised a method of making video images on site, in the grasses and rainwater runoff, which reenacts the action of compression of physical matter at Freshkills […]

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center and learn to make watercolor paints out of different parts of plants from Freshkills Park!

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht.

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Visit Freshkills Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop in Fastnet, a shipping container converted into a studio and project space.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht.

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Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center and learn to make watercolor paints out of different parts of plants from Freshkills Park!

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht.

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Explore normally closed areas of Freshkills Park with free activities for all ages. Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer!

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Join Alice Austen House for a photo opportunity at New York City’s newest big park!

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Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

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Join local naturalist Cliff Hagen for “Birding Gems of Staten Island: Spring Migration at Freshkills Park,” organized by NYC Audubon.

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Field R/D co-organizers and participating artists will present “Transforming Wastescape into Landscape: A Framework for Art” at the Open Engagement conference.

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Join local naturalist Cliff Hagen for “Birding Gems of Staten Island: Spring Migration at Freshkills Park,” organized by NYC Audubon.

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Participants will learn how to make pomegranate-cherry gummies as an example of regaining a comprehensive understanding of food for sale versus the food we grow and/or prepare ourselves.

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Join the Mid-Island Rotary Club for a run or walk at Freshkills Park. The 5K course covers meandering hills consisting of paved paths, light gravel and dirt roads.

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Join a small group of photographers and naturalists to photograph the plants and animals that call Freshkills Park home! This guided van tour is part of The City Nature Challenge (CNC), a multi-day event that seeks to document as many plant, animal, and fungi living in 60 cities across the globe.

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Transportation Alternatives’ Tour de Staten Island covers some of the most breathtaking and lesser known spots of Staten Island, including five miles through Freshkills Park!

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Join Venerable Thupten Phuntsok to learn about Buddhist cosmology and its thirty-one planes of existence. This unique meditation walk is part of an ongoing collaboration between artist Tattfoo Tan, the Jacque Marchais Museum for Tibetan Art, and Freshkills Park.

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Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

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Learn about the Freshkills Park transformation and create your very own passport-sized field notebook using paper that’s made from plants at the park!

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Learn about the Freshkills Park transformation and create your very own passport-sized field notebook using paper that’s made from plants at the park!

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This is the first exhibition in the new Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery. Stefani Bardin and Assaf Tamir’s “The Fantastic Voyage” is an immersive installation exploring the role of food production in our personal health and the health of the environment.

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Freshkills Park and Projectivity are looking for new t-shirt designs for the Freshkills Park 2018 season! Ideal designs reflect the following themes: Reclaiming Reinterpreting Reimagining & Recycling the land The image must be a 2-3 color single image digital file (.jpg, .png, .tiff or PDF), saved in file format: “lastname_tshirt_entry.file”. The selected image will be […]

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Join Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC) for the fifth annual Cross-Country Race at Freshkills Park! Run a 5k or 10k through the park.

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Join NYC Parks and NYC Sanitation as they break ground on phase one of North Park at Freshkills Park. This milestone 21-acre project will be the first section inside the Fresh Kills Landfill boundaries to become public parkland.

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Document Freshkills Park’s unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Join NYC Parks staff for this free drop-in information session to learn about the project’s history, ongoing development, and environmental transformation.

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Field R/D artist Nancy Nowacek choreographed FieldWork, a piece that will be performed by Morgan Hille-Refakis at Central Park’s Alexander Hamilton Lawn (map). The performance is part of It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks. FieldWork examines the interplay at work between the body and the natural world during scientific research […]

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Cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of Classic Harbor Line’s luxury yachts.

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Document Freshkills Park’s unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Explore normally closed areas of Freshkills Park and enjoy the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer! Over 700 acres and eight miles of trails will be open for a day of photography, bicycling, activities, and tours.

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Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Document Freshkills Park’s unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Join New York Road Runners for a free exploratory run or walk through Freshkills Park. The 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile courses both start and finish near the visitor center. Water will be available at the start and finish. There will be no water along the course; we encourage you to bring your own water […]

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Document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of Classic Harbor Line’s luxury yachts.

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Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Join New York Road Runners for a free exploratory run or walk through Freshkills Park. The 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile courses both start and finish near the visitor center. Water will be available at the start and finish. There will be no water along the course; we encourage you to bring your own water […]

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Document Freshkills Park’s unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Document Freshkills Park’s unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Work with NYC Parks staff to help remove litter along a section of the New Springville Greenway. Learn about Freshkills Park while helping to beautify the landscape!

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Freshkills Park is taking part in Inside the Bird Chorus, a dialogue between musicians and New York City’s bird populations. The event will include a birding tour and a trumpet performance by Volker Goetze.

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Join Freshkills Park staff and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Bike Freshkills Park’s New Springville Greenway and learn about the landfill-to-park project on a guided tour! This out and back ride will be six miles total, starting and ending at the intersection of Signs Road and Park Drive North.

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This free event is a chance to explore normally closed areas of Staten Island’s Freshkills Park and enjoy the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer.

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Join Freshkills Park staff and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Join Freshkills Park staff and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park’s varied wildlife.

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Cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of Classic Harbor Line’s luxury yachts.

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Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

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Are you interested in volunteering with Freshkills Park? Join us for this hike and information session!

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Join Freshkills Park staff at the Staten Island Museum for a presentation about the largest landfill-to-park project in the world. Learn about the park’s history, ongoing development, and environmental transformation.

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Join Dr. Cait Field, the Freshkills Park Manager for Science and Research Development, for a presentation at the Greenbelt Nature Center.

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Freshkills Park was one of five parks selected to receive $30 million for major improvements through the City’s Anchor Parks program. See the ideas that came out of the first community meeting.

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Two-day class: December 17 & 18, 2016 Location: 2240 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 Lunch will be provided. Learn to make your own pack basket during this free two-day workshop with Linda Scherz Allen of Adirondack Basketry. These baskets are woven by hand using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Wilderness guides, […]

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The group will meet at Schmul Playground (at the corner Wild Avenue and Melvin Avenue) and take a shuttle into Freshkills Park from there.

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Artists have engaged the changing landscape at Freshkills for decades. The Department of Sanitation Artist-in-Residence, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, will discuss her pioneering 30+ year residency with the city agency and the evolving landfill-to-landscape at Freshkills with Mariel Villere (Freshkills Park Manager for Programs, Arts and Grants). This talk will take place at the Staten Island […]

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Run a 5k or USA Track & Field certified 10k course through normally closed sections of Freshkills Park with Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC).

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Join us on this meditative nature walk through Freshkills Park North Park with Venerable Thupten Phuntsok and artist Tattfoo Tan. Meditation is the practice of calming one’s mind and focusing on one point. In a walking meditation, the walk is the focus. This walk suggests closer connections with our land within a greater urban environment. […]

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Assist NYC Parks Department staff with weeding and general landscape work along the New Springville Greenway, Staten Island’s new bike and fitness path. This event is a partnership with the Office of Senator Lanza and the Office of Michael Cusick. The cleanup will begin at the corner of Signs Road and Park Drive North. Volunteers […]

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Learn about how volunteers made a big difference at Freshkills Park’s events and programs in 2016. Enjoy conversations with park staff and fellow volunteers and get an exclusive look at upcoming projects. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Those interested in volunteering are strongly encouraged to attend.

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Cross-disciplinary artist Catalina Jordan Alvarez and discard studies scholar Julia Corwin will orchestrate an interpretive walking tour at Freshkills Park.

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The group will meet at Schmul Playground (at the corner Wild Avenue and Melvin Avenue) and take a shuttle into Freshkills Park from there.

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Join us for “The Altered Landscape,” a talk by photographer, curator, and deputy director of photography at TIME Paul Moakley on the history of the human-altered landscape through photographs from 1960-present. The talk will be an inspirational survey about landscape photography starting with the New Topographic’s school of Photographers. Their work will be a starting […]

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Photographers are invited to tour closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the engineered landscape’s evolution.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park in Staten Island on a luxury yacht.

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Join the Freshkills Park Team and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other!

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Experience the parks of the future with IrisVR and the latest in virtual reality technology. Learn about the tools and take a virtual tour of several projects in process by leading landscape architecture firms alongside the Landscape in Motion exhibition of Freshkills Park’s complex history and ecology at the Staten Island Arts Culture Lounge.

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Explore the normally closed Freshkills Park on September 18th. Discover the unique experience and views the park has to offer at this free event.

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Volunteer at Freshkills Park’s Discovery Day Event Sunday September 18 and receive a free t-shirt and lunch.

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The group will meet at Schmul Playground (at the corner Wild Avenue and Melvin Avenue) and take a shuttle into Freshkills Park from there.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park in Staten Island on a luxury yacht.

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Join the Freshkills Park Team and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! Tickets go on sale August 7th.

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This tour departs from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George.

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This tour departs from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George.

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Bike the Greenbelt’s Multipurpose Trail and Freshkills Park’s New Springville Greenway!

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This tour departs from the Eltingville Transit Center in Staten Island.

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This tour departs from the Eltingville Transit Center in Staten Island.

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Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park in Staten Island on a luxury yacht.

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Join the Freshkills Park Team and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other!

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Discover the world’s largest landfill-to-park project with over 700 acres and 8 miles of trails open for free tours and recreation.

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Visit Freshkills Park for a Make Music New York performance on the longest day of the year. As part of Make Music New York, Freshkills Park is taking part in Inside the Bird Chorus, a project conceived by the philosopher and artist David Rothenberg as a dialogue between musicians and bird populations of New York City.

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This photography tour is a special opportunity to photograph what was once the world’s largest landfill as it is transforming into a 2,200-acre park and cultural destination. Images taken on this tour and between May 15 and June 26 can be submitted to “A Fresh Look,” a photography contest with the Staten Island Advance.

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This photography tour is a special opportunity to photograph what was once the world’s largest landfill as it is transforming into a 2,200-acre park and cultural destination. Images taken on this tour and between May 15 and June 26 can be submitted to “A Fresh Look,” a photography contest with the Staten Island Advance.

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Discover the world’s largest landfill-to-park project with over 700 acres and 8 miles of trails open for free tours and recreation.

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Hike at Freshkills Park as part of Jane’s Walk, a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs.

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Freshkills Park’s Manager for Programs, Arts and Grants Mariel Villere will moderate a panel at NADA New York called “Models of Practice: New territories and frameworks for public art.” Speakers are La Casita Verde co-founder Brooke Singer, Container Artist Residency founder Maayan Strauss, and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Digital Communications Manager Diya Vij.

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From wetlands to woodlands to rich, rolling grasslands, Freshkills Park offers a diverse collection of habitats and wildlife. Join local naturalist Cliff Hagen and the NYC Parks Department on this special opportunity to explore the deep, secret places of the City’s latest, greatest park.

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Freshkills Park’s Manager for Science & Research Development Dr. Cait Field will participate in a panel discussion called “Re-envisioning Post-Industrial Public Landscapes,” with panelists from the U.S. Forest Service, CUNY College of Staten Island, Rutgers University, and Montclair State University.

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Join the Freshkills Park Team and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other!

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