A Video for Freshkills Park

Your donation will help create a video highlighting Freshkills Park during its transformation from landfill to park.

At 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park is the largest landfill-to-park project in the world. Raised funds will be used to work with Staten Island-based artist Michael McWeeney to develop a video about Freshkills Park during its transformation. Using the art of storytelling and digital narrative, interviews with researchers, engineers, and local residents will explore the subject of the new grassland habitat that has formed and brought many species of birds to Staten Island. The video will be available as a free educational resource and shared during public programs that promote environmental awareness!

Your donation will be doubled.

Every donation counts and will be matched through the Power Up Match Challenge! This program is made possible with the generous support of Con Edison.

• OVER THE SUMMER: Staten Island-based artist/videographer Michael McWeeney will interview researchers, engineers, and local residents, and shoot video footage at Freshkills Park.
• IN EARLY FALL: When the video is complete, we will share it with the community with a free screening and digital distribution.
• AFTER THAT: The video will be available for free online and shared with educators as a classroom resource.

The unique history and future of Freshkills Park serve as a poignant backdrop for educating the public about waste reduction and ecological benefits. The transformational story has the power to increase environmental awareness and encourage stewardship of reclaimed landscapes. This video will expand our reach to wider and more diverse audiences, leading to an increase in informed environmental advocates.