| Sue Donoghue Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks | Listing | PLEASE LIST through April 23, 2022 IMMEDIATE |
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH FRESHKILLS PARK!
DATE: Saturday, April 23, 2022
TIME: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery
2240 Richmond Ave.
STATEN ISLAND
EVENT: Join Freshkills Park for an Earth Day Festival in collaboration with community partners! The free event offers a chance to explore nature and everyday sustainability practices and learn more about the landfill-to-park transformation project.
Programs will be led by Snug Harbor, NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, IlluminArt Productions, United Activities Unlimited, La Colmena, New York Community League, and the New York Public Library. Interactive workshops include community planting, seed ball making, upcycled art, plant identification, a mobile science lab, family story time, mindful movement exercises and a bike decoration and ride event. Visitors are also welcome to explore the New Springville Greenway.
For more information please visit: www.freshkillspark.org/programs/EarthDay
DETAILS: TRANSPORTATION
The festival will take place at 2240 Richmond Avenue near the corner of Richmond Ave and Travis Ave. For cars, neighborhood street parking will be available nearby. By public transportation, take the S44, S59, S94, or SIM4C bus to either the Richmond/Travis Ave or Richmond/ Draper Place stops.
ABOUT THE PARK
At 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park is almost three times the size of Central Park and the largest landfill to park transformation project in the world. Located on the west shore of Staten Island, it was the site of the former Freshkills Landfill which closed in 2001. Since then, the mounds have been covered and systems have been installed to control and treat the byproducts of landfill operations. The engineered landscape is now home to emerging ecological habitats that support wildlife including rare birds. It is an incredible classroom and research site. As the park is built in phases, free tours and recreational and cultural events provide early access for learning and exploration opportunities. Come experience the transformation for yourself!
Presented by NYC Parks and the Freshkills Park Alliance. For more details and updates on other upcoming events follow @freshkillspark and visit www.freshkillspark.org.
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Contact:
212-360-1311
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