A landfill turned urban parkland seems an unlikely way to deal with waste but that is exactly what’s happening at Freshkills Park in Staten Island. Fresh Kills Landfill, once the largest in the world was officially capped and closed in 2001. Since then the site has transformed into a 2,200 acre urban park. The soil infrastructure layered over the landfill has allowed the site to become a distinct space for wildlife, recreation, and education. The park is still in the works and will not be officially open to the public until 2036. However, the Freshkills Park Alliance provides regular opportunities for people to visit and engage with the site through hiking, biking, photography, and more. Read more
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What’s Going On This Weekend? – NYC Outdoors
by Rae Frey
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There are tons of great cheap and free events going on in the city every day. This weekend is filled with some amazing things to do that’ll get you outside and enjoying nature! One of my favorites to do is going to free movies in NYC parks! They are all around the city, check out which ones are screening near you here. For now, here are a few cool things going on, tomorrow!
Weekend getaways just a train ride away from NYC
It’s no secret Americans love vacations, in 2016 almost 67 million citizens traveled outside the country and 5,877 million gallons were used that year to fuel our international travel frenzy.
We all live and love everything NYC, but sometimes we need to get a breath full of fresh air. Before the fall semester starts and for the sake of saving gas and money, check out some of New York’s vacation hotspots- all accessible by public transport from NYC.
Green things to do in NYC for July
Summer in New York City is famous for the sheer number of things going on. From foodie festivals to Fourth of July, it can be a little overwhelming to choose how to spend your free time after an internship or work.
Look no further as I searched Time Out’s and Facebook Daily event listings for July’s most sun-filled and sustainable activities.
NYC Park Foraging Tours
Take a hike with “Wildman” Steve Brill as he takes you on a tour of New York’s most popular parks to explore the art of foraging for edible vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and berries. Enjoy the great outdoors while picking up the week’s groceries.
Central Park- July 2, July 15, August 12
Prospect Park- July 9, July 22, August 13
Forest Park, Kew Gardens, Queens- July 4, July 29 Read more
Summer, sunnies and sustainability: how to be green on break
Happy First Day of Summer! School is out, temperatures are climbing, and we’re all already having visions of beach days and barbecues. The next few months are going to be full of summer fun, but it is also crucial to continue living sustainably so that our global temperature doesn’t rise any further. Follow these tips for a sustainable summer!