All Posts Under urban ecology

Living with White-Tailed Deer

Explore the Greenbelt with the Urban Park Rangers as they search for deer. Learn about deer ecology and behavior as you look for clues of deer…

Winter Walk at Pelham Bay Park

Join the Natural Areas Conservancy for a guided walk through the coastal and forested areas of New York City’s largest park. This diverse 2,700-acre park…

Gotham Unbound book launch and discussion on NYC’s urban ecology

The Institute for Public Knowledge invites you to a discussion with Ted Steinberg and Andrew Needham on Steinberg’s new book Gotham Unbound: The Ecological History of Greater New York. Steinberg will use the book and his historical understanding to address a question of some urgency: Can New York City survive the sea? He will look at what the city has done in the past to deal with coastal flooding, as well as current plans in the wake of Sandy.

WATER_WORKS Competition Exhibit Opening

Post-industrial development x healthy competition produces smart and sustainable possibilities for the future of a Gowanus pool and playground slated for demolition.