Programs

Join The Freshkills Park Alliance to count and identify birds and insects living in North Park!

Location: We will meet across from the composting comfort stations (restrooms) in North Park Phase 1. Gates to North Park Phase 1 are located at 350 Wild Ave (parking lot entrance) and at Schmul Park (behind the baseball field).

Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park on North Mound! Please bring your own mat or towel.

*Registration opens on June 6th at 8AM*

Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for this Essentials of Kayaking Class, which will provide paddlers with the basic skills necessary to become a more confident kayaker!

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Learn how to kayak with Freshkills Park kayak instructors for a 2 hour class.

Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways for Father’s Day! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public. We know this program fills quickly and wish we could offer it more frequently, but we have a small staff and are generally limited to trips on the weekend during high tide.

Freshkills Park will be holding a special Pride Month Kayak Tour of Freshkills Park! Come paddle and celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community here on Staten Island!

There is a suggested donation of $75 to support the Freshkills Park Alliance & the Staten Island Pride Center.

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 camera, film camera, or your phone!

Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel.

Yoga will be hosted down by the bird tower in North Park.

Freshkills Park will be holding a special Mother’s Day kayak tour of Freshkills Park! Come paddle and celebrate an important mother, an influential woman in your life, or simply come to spend time with Mother Earth!

Tour Description: This will be an approximately two mile round-trip paddle where we will explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience its wildlife while the site is closed to the public.

Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at North Park for an artist-led observational drawing workshop!

Landscape Drawing will be hosted down by the bird tower in North Park.

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 camera, film camera, or your phone!

Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the NYCMTB to clean the New Springville Greenway for all path users to enjoy this summer season!

The day will include removing debris and trash, pruning vegetation and creating further access for cyclist and pedestrians alike.

Come celebrate Earth Day at Freshkills Park!

Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, we will measure biodiversity on East Mound through insect netting, binocular viewing, and recording our finds on iNaturalist.

Join Freshkills Park on this beautiful bike trail! This will be a fun, leisurely ride on the New Springville Greenway. Absolutely everybody is welcome! There is no wrong way to participate as long as you’re out on a bike!

The course will include blacktop, gravel, and hardpack surfaces.

About the Education Docent Program:

Freshkills Park offers an array of programming opportunities in art, science, education, recreation, and volunteer stewardship to the public, schools, community organizations, and more. Docents will assist with educational programming at Freshkills Park to increase public access and engagement, supporting the growth of environmental stewards.

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 camera, film camera, or your phone!

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.

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 camera, film camera, or your phone!

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 duration of the program.

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.

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 a safe fire at our FKO + Studio Gallery.