Programs
Kayak Tour @ 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 and wish we could offer it more frequently.
...MOREThrive with Pride Volunteer Landscaping and Natural Tie-Dying @ Schmul Park
AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour With 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!
Kayak Tour @ 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 and wish we could offer it more frequently.
...MOREVolunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery
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!
...MOREVolunteer Landscaping @ Schmul Park
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 the ways pollinators support our parks and our planet!
...MOREKayak Tour @ 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 and wish we could offer it more frequently.
...MOREMid-Island Rotary Spring Meltdown 5k
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.
...MOREVolunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery
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!
...MOREVolunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery
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!
...MORECity Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk
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.
...MOREKayak Tour at 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 and wish we could offer it more frequently.
...MOREFamily Nature Walk at Freshkills Park
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.
...MOREKayak Tour at 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 and wish we could offer it more frequently.
...MOREFreshkills Park Alliance Earth Day Festival
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.
...MOREPollinator BioBlitz & Volunteer Landscaping at Schmul Park
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.
...MOREPhragmites Friday
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!
...MOREVolunteer Landscaping @ Freshkills Studio + Gallery
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!
...MORESpring Cleaning @ Schmul Park
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 the ways pollinators support our parks and our planet!
...MOREPhragmites Fridays @ Freshkills Park
