Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer, from home!

This year Freshkills Park has taken Discovery Day virtual and is excited to host activities and experiences created by the Freshkills Park team and community partners. Throughout the week, learn more about the history, wildlife, recreation, education, and art at the park through virtual experiences.

Highlights include:

*Join us for a special virtual tour of the construction at North Park Phase 1

*STEAM at home challenges with activity videos

*A guided virtual nature walk to see birds, like the osprey, and other wildlife that call Freshkills Park home

*Virtual art projects inspired by the engineered landscape

*Explore the Park virtually by foot, bike, and kayak

*and more!

All activities and performances are completely free! As the week goes on, all Virtual Discovery Week content will be posted to our social media channels and website for easy access.

www.freshkillspark.org/discoveryweek

About Freshkills Park

After serving as NYC’s landfill for over fifty years, the Freshkills Park site is now one of the most important environmental habitats in the city. With capping and protective systems, the closed landfill has become a new engineered landscape. Wildlife are already responding to the environmental changes. Birds, fish and mammals are thriving in the creeks and grasslands. As the park is built in phases, free tours and events have provided early access for learning and exploration. In person tours and events will resume when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, join us for a virtual experience of the transformation!