Anthropologist Robin Nagle explores some of the political, infrastructural, economic, and cultural complexities that shape the dynamics of solid waste management in North America's largest city.
New York City's *other* great circumnavigation -- Staten Island! This paddle is perhaps our region's most diverse in terms of natural and historical sights, and water conditions. We'll do it in two days, with camping, to best appreciate the experience.
Moving to its new, larger home at Pier 26, Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ Festival returns for the 16th season! Pairing America’s best Blues and Roots musicians with New York City’s best BBQ restaurants, makes for an unforgettable summer day on the Hudson River!
Take a tour of the Hills rising on Governors Island! The Hills are currently under construction at the southern end of the new park. Made…
Look straight into the sun with the right equipment that makes it possible to do so.
A New York summer staple now in its 18th year, MoMA PS1’s highly anticipated Warm Up outdoor music series continues its tradition of introducing audiences to the best in experimental live music, sound, and DJs—both local and international—across a range of genres. Warm Up supports both established and emerging artists by creating a platform that allows for experimentation and providing a space for collaboration, new material, and side projects.
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
London siblings Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Durham are talented songwriters/musicians whose background is rooted in the tradition where songs are handed down and sung at family gatherings, playing any instrument they lay their hands on. Their songs are an eclectic mix up of Pop, R’n’B & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Soul, Country, Jazz and Ska.
Experience the natural beauty that New York City has to offer.
Come canoe through Shoelace Park, Bronx River Forest, the New York Botanical Garden, and the Bronx Zoo!
Site tours are approximately an hour and a half long and tell the story of the past, present and future of Freshkills Park development via a guided bus ride through the site. Stops at the top of the park’s hills offer beautiful panoramic views of Staten Island.
Spend your day at one of NYC’s beautiful waterfront parks or beaches while giving back to our city's oceans and coastlines. Please join Shri Maha Kali Devi Mandir, Inc. at Jamaica Bay at their International Coastal Cleanup! Meet like-minded people while giving back and exploring some of the city’s most scenic green spaces.
Learn more about the High Line Gardens, plants, shrubs and trees throughout the seasons.