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Historic New York: The Revolutionary War’s Hidden Environmental Story

Sunday, July 6, 2025

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers as we uncover how the American Revolution reshaped the natural world. Explore how war impacted the environment, from deforestation to agriculture, and how the natural landscape influenced military strategies and the outcomes of key battles. Discover how soldiers and civilians interacted with their surroundings, using forests, rivers, and fields as tools of survival and conflict. Learn how the Revolution’s demands on resources altered ecosystems and contributed to lasting environmental change. This program offers a unique perspective on the war, showing how the fight for independence was intricately tied to the land itself.

Location

Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South in Forest Park
Queens
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 846-2731

Categories

History, Urban Park Rangers

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Nature Centers
Forest Park Visitor Center
Forest Park Nature Center is currently closed to the public.

Partner Organization

Forest Park Trust

Contacts

Forest Park Administrator: (718) 235-0815
Forest Park Golf Course: (718) 296-0999