Calendar

Most of Freshkills Park is only accessible during scheduled park programs. The Freshkills Park team and the Freshkills Park Alliance are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our staff and our visitors. Our events will follow the current NYC Parks safety guidelines.

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Upcoming Events

Sunset Photography Tour

Mar 21, 2024 5:00pm

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 […]

Volunteer: Freshkills Challenge

Apr 21, 2024 7:00am

The Freshkills Challenge is a Staten Island tradition. The athletes need your help to get to the finish line! On Sunday, April 21, 2024 join the Freshkills Park Alliance and King of the Mountain Events for a Staten Island tradition dedicated in memory of NYPD Officer John Kelly. For supporters that want to be a […]

Freshkills Challenge (Adventure Race)

Apr 21, 2024 8:00am

On Sunday, April 21, 2024 join the Freshkills Park Alliance and King of the Mountain Events for a Staten Island tradition dedicated in memory of NYPD Officer John Kelly. 10K+ of adventure awaits you with challenges unlike any other and views you would never imagine finding in NYC. In addition to our team competitors, we’ve […]

Past Events

Sunset Nature Walk

Mar 11, 2024 5:00pm

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop at the Greenbelt Nature Center

Feb 25, 2024 3:15pm

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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Whimsical Winter: Winter Outdoor Skills Adventure for Kids

Feb 21, 2024 11:00am

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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Whimsical Winter: Photography Tour

Feb 20, 2024 2:00pm

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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Whimsical Winter: William T. Davis Trail Stewardship

Feb 20, 2024 10:00am

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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Whimsical Winter: RIDE Freshkills Park

Feb 18, 2024 10:00am

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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Nature Walk

Feb 11, 2024 2:00pm

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Feb 11, 2024 11:00am

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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Sunrise Winter Hike

Feb 04, 2024 6:00am

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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Nature Walk

Jan 28, 2024 10:00am

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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Holiday Wreath Making

Dec 17, 2023 1:00pm

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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Christmas Bird Count for Kids

Dec 16, 2023 10:00am

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Dec 10, 2023 2:00pm

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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Nature Walk

Dec 10, 2023 10:00am

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop *Rain Date*

Dec 03, 2023 10:00am

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Nov 26, 2023 3:15pm

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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Nature Hike

Nov 26, 2023 12:00pm

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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Bike Race: The Great Gobbler

Nov 19, 2023 8:00am

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Nov 18, 2023 1:00pm

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Nov 18, 2023 10:00am

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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Freshkills Park New Springville Greenway Bicycle Ride

Nov 12, 2023 2:00pm

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Nov 05, 2023 3:15pm

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Oct 22, 2023 3:15pm

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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Yoga at Freshkills Park

Oct 22, 2023 12:00pm

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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Open House New York Tours (Oct. 21st & Oct. 22nd)

Oct 22, 2023 10:00am

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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Yoga at Freshkills Park

Oct 21, 2023 12:00pm

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Oct 21, 2023 10:45am

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Oct 21, 2023 9:30am

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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Freshkills Park: Basket Weaving with Angel Ehlers of New Nature Arts

Oct 15, 2023 2:00pm

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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North Shore Beach Clean Up Day

Oct 15, 2023 10:00am

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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City of Forest: Freshkills Park Forest and Trail Stewardship

Oct 14, 2023 10:00am

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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North Shore Clean Up

Sep 24, 2023 12:00pm

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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Sunset Yoga with the JCC and 5 Boro Power Yoga

Sep 21, 2023 5:00pm

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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Sunset Photography Tour

Sep 20, 2023 5:00pm

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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Raptorfest @ Schmul Park

Sep 17, 2023 12:00pm

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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Nature Walk

Sep 09, 2023 10:00am

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. This tour is […]

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Freshkills Park Volunteer Project

Sep 03, 2023 3:00pm

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 […]

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Sunset Yoga at Freshkills Park

Aug 28, 2023 7:00pm

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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Teen Photography Showcase

Aug 24, 2023 4:00pm

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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Freshkills Sunset Photography Tour

Aug 23, 2023 6:30pm

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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Sunset Yoga at Freshkills Park

Aug 21, 2023 7:00pm

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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Freshkills Park Kayak Tour

Aug 20, 2023 10:30am

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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Freshkills Park New Springville Greenway Bicycle Ride

Aug 17, 2023 8:00am

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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Landscape Drawing Workshop with the JCC

Aug 15, 2023 10:00am

                Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the JCC for landscape drawing workshops at Freshkills Park, taught by our teaching artists!   Sign up through the QR Code, or https://form.jotform.com/232136512258047.

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Nature Walk at Freshkills Park

Aug 12, 2023 10:00am

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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Freshkills Park Kayak Tour

Aug 06, 2023 8:00am

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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Sunset Photography Tour

Jul 26, 2023 6:30pm

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 Tour

Jul 23, 2023 11:30am

Join us on the water for an easy two-mile beginner kayak paddle in Freshkills Park. 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 […]

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New Springville Greenway Bicycle Ride

Jul 20, 2023 10:00am

Join Freshkills Park in celebrating International Ride A Mountain Bike Day on the New Springville Greenway. (Bring your own bicycle/helmet) Join Freshkills Park on a day to celebrate mountain bicycles and riding! This will be a fun, leisurely ride on the New Springville Greenway and the Greenbelt’s Multipurpose Trail. Absolutely everybody is welcome! There is […]

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Community Science Day

Jul 19, 2023 9:00am

Learn how to collect data on Spotted Lanternflies at Freshkills Park! 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. […]

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City of Water Day: Sunset Kayak Tour

Jul 15, 2023 6:15pm

Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park. 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 […]

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City of Water Day: Wings Over Water Walk

Jul 15, 2023 3:00pm

Join the Freshkills Park Alliance in celebrating City of Water Day with a Wings Over Water Walk! Freshkills Park invites you to join us in learning about our winged friends that love the water! On this two-hour walk, you’ll learn about the many different winged creatures that are found by our waterways at Freshkills Park. […]

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City of Water Day: Volunteer Wetland Clean Up

Jul 15, 2023 10:00am

Join the Freshkills Park Alliance in celebrating City of Water Day for a wetland clean up at our shoreline and Kayak Launch site. Register online Registration: By registering for this event, you confirm you will provide your own vehicle to enter the park. Location: Location provided upon registration: We will meet and caravan onto the Freshkills Park […]

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Insect Walk

Jul 13, 2023 9:00am

Freshkills Park invites you to join us in learning about insects and their incredible adaptations and diversity. On this two-hour walk, you’ll learn about the many different insects and their kind found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. There is a $10 suggested donation per participant. Your donation supports the education, programming, […]

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Landscape Drawing Workshop

Jun 30, 2023 4:30pm

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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Sunset Photography Tour

Jun 27, 2023 6:30pm

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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Volunteer Trails Stewardship Project

Jun 25, 2023 9:00am

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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Sunset Stroll

Jun 24, 2023 6:30pm

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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Sunrise Photography Tour

Jun 20, 2023 6:30am

A photo of Freshkills' grassland with a pastel sky.

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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Father’s Day Kayak Tour

Jun 18, 2023 8:00am

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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Volunteer Cleanup at Schmul Park + Playground

Jun 17, 2023 10:00am

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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Kayak Tour

May 20, 2023 9:00am

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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Sunset Photography Tour with the Alice Austen House

Apr 15, 2023 5:30pm

Join the Alice Austen House and 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 […]

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Spring Cleaning @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery

Apr 12, 2023 10:00am

Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery located off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to get creative in our green spaces and support the bees! Ages 16+ Register Here Location: Outdoors at 2240 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 Transportation: The site is […]

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Spring Cleaning @ Schmul Park

Mar 29, 2023 9:00am

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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Spring Cleaning: Wetland Clean Up + Kayak Tour

Mar 25, 2023 9:30am

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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Family Nature Walk

Mar 18, 2023 10:00am

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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The Garbage We Inherit: A free poetry workshop series

Mar 04, 2023 2:00pm

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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DIY Winter Decorations Program

Dec 18, 2022 11:30am

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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Black Friday Nature Walk

Nov 25, 2022 10:00am

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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Wetland Clean Up

Nov 18, 2022 10:00am

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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Community Science Wednesdays: Lanternfly Egg Scraping

Nov 16, 2022 1:00pm

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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Fastnet: Landscape Drawing Workshop

Nov 12, 2022 1:00pm

Students drawing the grassy landscape with charcoal.

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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Freshkills Park Virtual Tour

Nov 08, 2022 5:30pm

  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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Wanderings: A Dance Performance with Kathy Westwater

Nov 05, 2022 1:00pm

A group huddled closely on the top of Freshkills Park.

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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Sunrise Photograph Freshkills Tour

Oct 20, 2022 6:30am

A photo of Freshkills' grassland with a pastel sky.

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park

Oct 08, 2022 10:00am

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery

Sep 30, 2022 1:00pm

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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Fall Sunset Stroll

Sep 22, 2022 5:30pm

A photo of Freshkills' grassland with a pastel sky.

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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Community Science Wednesdays + Insect Pinning Workshop

Sep 14, 2022 10:00am

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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Sunset Kayak Tour

Sep 07, 2022 5:00pm

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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Community Science Wednesdays

Aug 31, 2022 9:00am

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park

Aug 27, 2022 9:15am

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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Sunset Stroll at Freshkills Park

Aug 24, 2022 5:30pm

A photo of Freshkills' grassland with a pastel sky.

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour With Classic Harbor Line

Aug 13, 2022 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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 Tour @ Freshkills Park

Aug 13, 2022 9:00am

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery

Aug 12, 2022 9:00am

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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Sunset Stroll at Freshkills Park

Aug 11, 2022 5:45pm

A photo of Freshkills' grassland with a pastel sky.

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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Community Science Wednesdays

Aug 10, 2022 9:00am

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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Photograph Freshkills Tour

Aug 04, 2022 8:00am

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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Community Science Wednesdays @ Freshkills Park

Jul 27, 2022 9:00am

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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Waste Wonder: Artist Talk + Workshop with sTo Len

Jul 23, 2022 1:00pm

Artist sTo Len sits on an upside down garbage can and is surrounded by text detailing the workshop.

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park

Jul 23, 2022 9:00am

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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Community Science Wednesdays @ Freshkills Park

Jul 06, 2022 9:00am

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 Tour @ Freshkills Park

Jul 02, 2022 9:30am

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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Thrive with Pride Volunteer Landscaping and Natural Tie-Dying @ Schmul Park

Jun 25, 2022 12:00pm

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 Tour @ Freshkills Park

May 21, 2022 12:00pm

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery

May 13, 2022 1:00pm

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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Mid-Island Rotary Spring Meltdown 5k

May 08, 2022 9:30am

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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City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk

Apr 30, 2022 1:00pm

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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Pollinator BioBlitz & Volunteer Landscaping at Schmul Park

Apr 30, 2022 9:00am

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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Freshkills Park Alliance Earth Day Festival

Apr 23, 2022 11:00am

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Apr 16, 2022 9:45am

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery

Apr 15, 2022 1:00pm

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery

Apr 15, 2022 9:00am

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 Tour at Freshkills Park

Apr 09, 2022 1:30pm

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery

Apr 08, 2022 1:30pm

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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Phragmites Friday

Apr 08, 2022 10:00am

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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Family Nature Walk at Freshkills Park

Apr 02, 2022 1:00pm

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 Tour at Freshkills Park

Mar 26, 2022 1:30pm

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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Spring Cleaning @ Schmul Park

Mar 19, 2022 9:00pm

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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Phragmites Fridays @ Freshkills Park

Mar 11, 2022 10:00am

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

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Upcycling Winter Decorations Workshop

Dec 18, 2021 12:00pm

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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Smartphone Photography Tour

Nov 19, 2021 1:00pm

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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Painting Project & Bird Box Restoration @ Freshkills Park

Nov 06, 2021 9:00am

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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Wetland Cleanup & Costumed Kayak Tour 10/29/21

Oct 29, 2021 1:00pm

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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Not-so-Spooky Daffodil Planting @ Freshkills Park Visitor Center

Oct 29, 2021 9:00am

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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Daffodil Project Planting @ The New Springville Greenway

Oct 16, 2021 1:30pm

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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Sustain-a-ween & Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park 10/16/21

Oct 16, 2021 9:00am

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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The Garbage We Inherit / The Garbage We Create: A Poetry Workshop, 10/15/21

Oct 15, 2021 7:00pm

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 Tour 10/9/21 @ 9:30 AM

Oct 09, 2021 9:30am

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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Moth Light: Insects and Cyanotypes @ Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery 9/25/21

Sep 25, 2021 6:30pm

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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Insect Walk with Staten Island Museum @ Freshkills Park 9/25/21

Sep 25, 2021 10:00am

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park 9/25/21

Sep 25, 2021 9:00am

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 Tour – 9/12/21 @ 11:30 AM

Sep 12, 2021 11:30am

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line 9/11/21

Sep 11, 2021 1:30pm

Classic Harbor Line

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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NRPA Parks for Pollinator Bioblitz @Freshkills Park 9/10/21

Sep 10, 2021 10:00am

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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Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park 8/28/21

Aug 28, 2021 9:00am

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line 8/14/21

Aug 14, 2021 1:30pm

Classic Harbor Line

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 Tour @ Freshkills Park 8/14/21

Aug 14, 2021 12:00pm

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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Biodiversity Walk @ Freshkills Park 8/13/2021

Aug 13, 2021 9:00am

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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“Mulch ado about Parks” Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park 7/31/21 @ 9:00 AM

Jul 31, 2021 9:00am

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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Total Fitness Challenge on the New Springville Greenway

Jul 22, 2021 10:00am

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 Tour 7/17/21 @ 1:30 PM

Jul 17, 2021 1:30pm

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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Monday Pitch In @ the New Springville Greenway 7/12/21

Jul 12, 2021 10:00am

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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Family Nature Walk 7/9/21 @ 10:00 AM

Jul 09, 2021 10:00am

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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Family Nature Walk 7/2/21 @ 10:00 AM

Jul 02, 2021 10:00am

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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Thrive with Pride Volunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park 6/26/21 @ 9:00 AM

Jun 26, 2021 9:00am

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Jun 05, 2021 1:30pm

Classic Harbor Line

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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Landscaping at Schmul Park 5/22/21 @ 9:00 AM

May 22, 2021 9:00am

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 Tour 5/15/21 @ 10:00 AM

May 15, 2021 10:00am

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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Bird Tour on 5/14/21 @ 9:00 AM

May 14, 2021 9:00am

Osprey family

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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Wetland Clean Up + Kayak Tour

May 07, 2021 2:00pm

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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City Nature Challenge Biodversity Walk 5/1/2021 @ 12 PM

May 01, 2021 12:00pm

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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UAU Global Youth Service Day

Apr 24, 2021 1:00pm

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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Earth Day Landscaping at Schmul Park 4/24/21 @ 9:00 AM

Apr 24, 2021 9:00am

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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Virtual: Exploration with NY Adventure Club

Apr 22, 2021 1:00pm

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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Virtual: Staten Island Museum Earth Day How-To Fest

Apr 22, 2021 12:00am

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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Facebook Live! Join us for a Nature Walk

Mar 29, 2021 11:00am

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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Spring Cleaning at Schmul Park 3/13/20 @ 9:00 AM

Mar 13, 2021 9:00am

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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Virtual Exploration with NY Adventure Club

Nov 18, 2020 8:00pm

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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Fall Nature Walk 11/11/2020 @ 1:30 PM

Nov 11, 2020 1:30pm

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 Tour 11/7/20 @ 11:00 AM

Nov 07, 2020 11:00am

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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Family Nature Walk 10/29/20 @ 3:00 PM

Oct 29, 2020 10:00am

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 Tour 10/24/20 @ 2:00 PM

Oct 24, 2020 2:00pm

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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Volunteer at Schmul Park 10/24/20 @ 9:00 AM

Oct 24, 2020 9:00am

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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Volunteer at Schmul Park 10/23/20 @ 9:00 AM

Oct 23, 2020 9:00am

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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Bird Tour on 10/18/20 @ 10:00 AM

Oct 18, 2020 10:00am

Osprey family

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 Tour 10/11/20 @ 2:00 PM

Oct 11, 2020 2:00pm

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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Family Nature Walk 10/11/20 @ 10:00 AM

Oct 11, 2020 10:00am

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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Bird Tour on 10/4/20 @ 9:00 AM

Oct 04, 2020 9:00am

Osprey family

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Oct 03, 2020 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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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Family Nature Walk 10/1/20 @ 3:00 PM

Oct 01, 2020 3:00pm

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 Tour 9/25/20 @ 4:15 PM

Sep 25, 2020 4:15pm

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.

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Family Nature Walk 9/17/20 @ 3:00 PM

Sep 17, 2020 3:00pm

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 Tour 9/12/20 @ 3:30PM

Sep 12, 2020 3:30pm

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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Volunteer at Freshkills Park 9/12/20 @ 9:00 AM

Sep 12, 2020 9:00am

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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Facebook Live! Water Monitoring at Freshkills Park

Sep 09, 2020 10:30am

Kayak Tour

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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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 27, 2020 8:00am

 

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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 25, 2020 8:00am

 

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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 20, 2020 8:00am

 

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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 18, 2020 8:00am

 

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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 13, 2020 8:00am

 

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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 11, 2020 8:00am

 

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Stronger Than Ever: Coached Trail Walks

Aug 06, 2020 8:00am

 

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All About Wetlands: A Virtual Field Trip to Freshkills Park

Jun 25, 2020 2:00pm

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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Be a Park Planner: A Virtual Field Trip to Freshkills Park

Jun 25, 2020 12:00pm

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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Field R/D presents ‘On Fieldwork’

Jun 24, 2020 7:00pm

Field R/D

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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Discovery Week @ Home

Jun 21, 2020 12:00am

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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Earth Day 2020 Virtual How To Festival

Apr 25, 2020 10:00am

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Oct 22, 2019 4:00pm

Fastnet

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Oct 06, 2019 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Sep 28, 2019 10:00am

Fastnet

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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Nature Walk

Sep 26, 2019 10:00am

Nature Walk

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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Greenbelt Seasonal Exploration Walk

Sep 20, 2019 2:30pm

Greenbelt Nature Walk

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

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Discovery Day

Sep 15, 2019 11:00am

Discovery Day

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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Nature Walk

Sep 10, 2019 10:00am

Nature Walk

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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Seed Sendoff Workshop

Aug 29, 2019 10:00am

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 Tour

Aug 24, 2019 2:00pm

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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Nature Walk

Aug 22, 2019 10:00am

Family Nature Walk

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Aug 18, 2019 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Aug 17, 2019 10:00am

Fastnet

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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Plantable Paper Workshop

Aug 06, 2019 12:30pm

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

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Nature Walk

Aug 01, 2019 10:00am

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Jul 27, 2019 10:00am

Fastnet

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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Nature Walk

Jul 25, 2019 10:00am

Nature Hike

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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Greenbelt Nature Walk and Plant Pressing

Jul 16, 2019 3:30pm

Greenbelt Nature Walk

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

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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Jul 13, 2019 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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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Open Hours

Jun 30, 2019 10:00am

Open Hours

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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Grasslands Dinner

Jun 25, 2019 5:00pm

Grasslands Dinner

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

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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Jun 22, 2019 10:00am

Fastnet

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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Capturing Change Photography Exhibition Opening

Jun 15, 2019 1:00pm

Capturing Change Photography Exhibition

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

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Family Nature Walk

Jun 15, 2019 10:00am

Family Nature Walk

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 Tour

Jun 08, 2019 12:00pm

Kayak Tour

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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Seed Sendoff Workshop

Jun 04, 2019 1:00pm

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Jun 01, 2019 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line Tour

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 Tour

May 11, 2019 1:00pm

Kayak Tour

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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Family Nature Walk

May 11, 2019 10:00am

Family Nature Walk

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

May 04, 2019 10:00am

Fastnet

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Apr 27, 2019 1:00pm

Fastnet

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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Family Nature Walk

Apr 27, 2019 10:00am

Family Nature Walk

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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Invasive Plants Paper Workshop

Apr 24, 2019 1:00pm

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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Seed Paper Workshop

Mar 31, 2019 1:00pm

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

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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Feb 15, 2019 1:00pm

Field R/D 2200 Acres

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Feb 08, 2019 1:00pm

Field R/D - 2200 Acres

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Jan 25, 2019 1:00pm

Field R/D 2200 Acres

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Jan 11, 2019 1:00pm

Field R/D 2200 Acres

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Dec 28, 2018 1:00pm

Field R/D 2200 Acres

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Dec 14, 2018 1:00pm

2200 Acres Exhibition

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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Complete Race Solutions WinterFest 5K/10K Race

Dec 09, 2018 10:00am

Complete Race Solutions

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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“Capturing Change: Freshkills Park” Panel Discussion

Nov 30, 2018 7:00pm

Capturing Change - Stephen Mallon

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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Tour with Field R/D Artist Lize Mogel

Nov 18, 2018 2:00pm

Freshkills Park

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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Tour with Field R/D Artist Lize Mogel

Nov 18, 2018 10:00am

Freshkills Park

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Nov 14, 2018 1:00pm

2200 Acres Exhibition

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Oct 26, 2018 1:00pm

2200 Acres Exhibition

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Oct 20, 2018 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Oct 20, 2018 10:00am

Fastnet Observational Drawing

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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“2200 Acres” Gallery Open Hours

Oct 17, 2018 1:00pm

2200 Acres Exhibition

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 Tour

Oct 14, 2018 11:30am

Kayak Tour

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

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Meditation Walk with Tattfoo Tan and Thupten Phuntsok

Oct 06, 2018 11:00am

Meditation Walk

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Oct 06, 2018 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line Tour

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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Discovery Day

Sep 30, 2018 11:00am

Discovery Day

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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Field R/D Panel at The Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation 8th Floor

Sep 26, 2018 6:00pm

Field R/D 8th Floor Panel

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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“2200 Acres: Field R/D Artists on Regeneration at Freshkills Park” Opening Reception

Sep 23, 2018 12:00pm

Field R/D Curators

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Sep 22, 2018 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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 Tour

Sep 16, 2018 1:00pm

Kayak Tour

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

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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Sep 15, 2018 3:00pm

Capturing Change

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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Curator’s Talk: Image/Conduit

Aug 29, 2018 1:00pm

Image/Conduit Bill Jenkins

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Aug 25, 2018 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Curator’s Talk: Image/Conduit

Aug 24, 2018 3:00pm

Image/Conduit Bill Jenkins

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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Plantable Paper Workshop

Aug 22, 2018 2:00pm

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

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Kayak Tour

Aug 19, 2018 2:30pm

Kayak Tour

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

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Birding Tour with NYC Audubon

Aug 12, 2018 8:00am

NYC Audubon

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

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I FISH NY Fishing Program

Aug 11, 2018 9:00am

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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Curator’s Talk: Image/Conduit

Aug 10, 2018 1:00pm

Image/Conduit Bill Jenkins

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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Pigment Workshop

Aug 07, 2018 2:00pm

Ellie Irons

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 Tour

Aug 05, 2018 1:30pm

Kayak Tour

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

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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Jul 29, 2018 2:00pm

Fastnet Observational Drawing

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Jul 28, 2018 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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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Plantable Paper Workshop

Jul 25, 2018 2:00pm

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

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Kayak Tour

Jul 22, 2018 3:00pm

Kayak Tour

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

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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Jul 21, 2018 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Fastnet Observational Drawing Workshop

Jul 21, 2018 10:30am

Fastnet

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Jul 14, 2018 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line Tour

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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Pigment Workshop

Jul 10, 2018 2:00pm

Ellie Irons

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 Tour

Jul 08, 2018 3:00pm

Kayak Tour

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

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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line

Jun 24, 2018 9:45am

Classic Harbor Line

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 Tour

Jun 17, 2018 11:00am

Kayak Tour

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

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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Jun 16, 2018 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Discovery Day

Jun 03, 2018 11:00am

Discovery Day

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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Photowalk with Alice Austen House

May 26, 2018 1:00pm

Photowalk with Alice Austen House

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

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Kayak Tour

May 20, 2018 12:00pm

Kayak Tour

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

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Birding Tour with NYC Audubon

May 20, 2018 8:00am

NYC Audubon

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

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Capturing Change Photography Tour

May 19, 2018 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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 at Open Engagement 2018

May 13, 2018 3:00pm

Open Engagement

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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Birding Tour with NYC Audubon

May 06, 2018 8:00am

NYC Audubon

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

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“Fantastic Voyage” Workshop and Garden Build

Apr 29, 2018 11:30am

Fantastic Voyage

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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5K Run/Walk with The Mid Island Rotary Club

Apr 29, 2018 9:30am

Run Freshkills Park

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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City Nature Challenge iNaturalist Photography Tour

Apr 28, 2018 1:00pm

City Nature Challenge

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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Bike Through Freshkills Park during the Tour de Staten Island

Apr 22, 2018 8:00am

Tour de Staten Island

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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Meditation Walk with Tattfoo Tan and Thupten Phuntsok

Apr 21, 2018 11:00am

Meditation Walk

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Apr 14, 2018 2:00pm

Photography Tour

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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UnCommon Pages Bookmaking Workshop

Jan 27, 2018 1:00pm

UnCommonPages

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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UnCommon Pages Bookmaking Workshop

Jan 25, 2018 4:00pm

UnCommonPages

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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“The Fantastic Voyage” Opening Reception

Jan 21, 2018 2:00pm

Fantastic Voyage

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 T-Shirt Contest

Dec 15, 2017 11:59pm

T-Shirt Contest

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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SIAC Cross-Country 10k & 5k Races at Freshkills Park

Nov 12, 2017 10:00am

SIAC Cross-Country Races

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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North Park Groundbreaking

Nov 09, 2017 10:00am

North Park

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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Photography Tour

Nov 04, 2017 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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

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Freshkills Park Information Session at Conference House Park

Oct 28, 2017 1:00pm

Freshkills Park

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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FieldWork by Nancy Nowacek

Oct 21, 2017 2:00pm

Nancy Nowacek

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour into Freshkills Park

Oct 15, 2017 1:30pm

Touring Freshkills Park by Yacht

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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Photography Tour

Oct 14, 2017 3:00pm

Photography Tour

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

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Discovery Day

Oct 01, 2017 11:00am

Discovery Day

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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Kayak Tour – Sold Out

Sep 24, 2017 10:30am

Kayak Tour

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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Photography Tour – Sold Out

Sep 16, 2017 4:00pm

Photography tour

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

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Kayak Tour

Sep 10, 2017 10:30am

Kayak Tour

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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Kayak Tour

Aug 27, 2017 12:00pm

Kayak Tour

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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Kayak Tour

Aug 13, 2017 11:30am

Kayak Tour

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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Run Freshkills Park with New York Road Runners

Aug 06, 2017 9:00am

NYRR logo

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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Photography Tour

Aug 05, 2017 4:00pm

Photography Tour

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

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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour into Freshkills Park

Jul 23, 2017 10:15am

Touring Freshkills Park by Yacht

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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Kayak Tour

Jul 16, 2017 12:30pm

Kayak Tour

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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Run Freshkills Park with New York Road Runners

Jul 09, 2017 9:00am

NYRR logo

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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Photography Tour

Jul 08, 2017 4:00pm

Photography Tour

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

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Photography Tour

Jul 08, 2017 12:00pm

Photography Tour

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

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Volunteer Cleanup at the New Springville Greenway

Jun 24, 2017 10:30am

New Springville Greenway

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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Inside the Bird Chorus

Jun 21, 2017 6:30pm

Nature Hike

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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Kayak Tour

Jun 18, 2017 2:00pm

Kayak Tour

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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Photography Tour

Jun 17, 2017 4:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Photography Tour

Jun 17, 2017 12:00pm

Photography tour

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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New Springville Greenway Bike Tour

Jun 10, 2017 11:00am

New Springville Greenway

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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Discovery Day

Jun 04, 2017 11:00am

Discovery Day

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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Kayak Tour

May 21, 2017 3:30pm

Kayak Tour

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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Photography Tour

May 20, 2017 4:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Photography Tour

May 20, 2017 12:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Kayak Tour

Apr 30, 2017 11:00am

Kayak Tour

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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AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour into Freshkills Park

Apr 16, 2017 10:15am

Classic Harbor Line Tour

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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Photography Tour

Apr 15, 2017 4:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Photography Tour

Apr 15, 2017 12:00pm

Photography Tour

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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Volunteer Hike

Apr 09, 2017 10:00am

Volunteer Hike

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

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“Freshkills: From Landfill to Park” at the Staten Island Museum

Apr 08, 2017 2:00pm

Freshkills Park

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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Research and Ecology Presentation with Dr. Cait Field

Mar 18, 2017 2:00pm

Research and Ecology

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 Anchor Parks Community Meeting

Feb 01, 2017 7:00pm

Anchor Park Flyer Second-Meeting

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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Adirondack Pack Basket Class with Linda Scherz Allen and NERTM

Dec 17, 2016 10:00am

Adirondack Pack Basket Class

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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Freshkills Park Anchor Parks Visioning Meeting

Nov 30, 2016 6:00pm

Freshkills’ South Park is receiving $30 million for recreational facilities through NYC’s Anchor Parks Program. We want to give you the latest information and hear your ideas!

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Nature Hike

Nov 20, 2016 11:00am

Hike

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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Time and Place: A Talk with Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Nov 17, 2016 7:00pm

Mierle Laderman Ukeles Touch Sanitation Performance, 1977-1980

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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SIAC Cross-Country 10k & 5k Races at Freshkills Park

Nov 13, 2016 10:00am

SIAC Cross-Country Race

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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Meditation Walk with Tattfoo Tan

Nov 12, 2016 10:30am

NERTM Meditation Walk

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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New Springville Greenway Cleanup

Nov 12, 2016 10:00am

New Springville Greenway

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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Volunteer Thank You & Information Meeting

Nov 03, 2016 6:00pm

Discovery Day

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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Waste Walk

Oct 29, 2016 2:00pm

Discovery Day

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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Nature Hike

Oct 23, 2016 11:00am

Hike

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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The Altered Landscape: A Talk by Paul Moakley

Oct 20, 2016 7:00pm

Mishka Henner

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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Capturing Change Photography Tour

Oct 15, 2016 11:30am

Photography tour

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

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Confluence: Artists Share Stories of Water and Change

Oct 09, 2016 1:30pm

Touring Freshkills Park by Yacht

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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Kayak Tour

Oct 09, 2016 1:00pm

Freshkills Park Kayaking - Micha Bochart

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

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Parks of the Future Workshop with IrisVR

Oct 06, 2016 7:00pm

IrisVR

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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Discovery Day

Sep 18, 2016 11:00am

Discovery Day

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 Discovery Day

Sep 18, 2016 10:00am

Discovery Day

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

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Nature Hike

Aug 28, 2016 10:00am

Hike

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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Classic Harbor Line Tour

Aug 28, 2016 9:30am

Classic Harbor Line Tour

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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Kayak Tour

Aug 21, 2016 10:00am

Freshkills Park Kayaking - Micha Bochart

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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Bus Tour

Aug 14, 2016 1:00pm

Freshkills Park Bus Tour

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

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Bus Tour

Aug 14, 2016 10:00am

Freshkills Park Bus Tour

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

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Park to Park Bike Ride

Aug 07, 2016 10:00am

New Springville Greenway

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

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Bus Tour

Jul 17, 2016 1:00pm

Freshkills Park Bus Tour

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

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Bus Tour

Jul 17, 2016 10:00am

Freshkills Park Bus Tour

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

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Classic Harbor Line Tour

Jul 17, 2016 9:30am

Classic Harbor Line Tour

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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Kayak Tour

Jul 10, 2016 12:30pm

Freshkills Park Kayaking - Micha Bochart

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

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Discovery Day

Jun 26, 2016 11:00am

Discovery Day - Dimi Papanikos

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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Make Music New York Performance

Jun 21, 2016 7:00pm

Inside the Bird Chorus

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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“A Fresh Look” Photography Tour

Jun 18, 2016 3:00pm

Capturing Change

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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“A Fresh Look” Photography Tour

Jun 18, 2016 12:00pm

Photography tour

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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Discovery Day

May 15, 2016 11:00am

Discovery Day

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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Jane’s Walk: Hike at Freshkills Park

May 08, 2016 10:00am

Hike

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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Panel at NADA New York

May 07, 2016 3:00pm

NADA NY16 Presents

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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NYC Audubon Tour

May 01, 2016 8:00am

Bird Count

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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Panel at Rutgers University

Apr 27, 2016 4:00pm

Freshkills Park USFS Rutgers Symposium

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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Kayak Tour

Apr 24, 2016 10:00am

Kayaking

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

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