Programs
Kayak Tour 9/12/20 @ 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.
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Facebook Live! Water Monitoring at Freshkills Park
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.
...MOREVolunteer at Freshkills Park 9/12/20 @ 9:00 AM
Family Nature Walk 9/17/20 @ 3:00 PM
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 at Freshkills Park.
...MOREBird Tour on 10/4/20 @ 9:00 AM
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.
...MOREAIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour with Classic Harbor Line
Kayak Tour 9/25/20 @ 4:15 PM
Field R/D presents ‘On Fieldwork’
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.
...MOREBe a Park Planner: A Virtual Field Trip to Freshkills Park
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?
...MOREAll About Wetlands: A Virtual Field Trip to Freshkills Park
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.
...MOREDiscovery Week @ Home
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 Freshkills Park team and community partners.
...MOREEarth Day 2020 Virtual How To Festival
