Noticing: Shaping Nature In Lower Manhattan (Group Walk)
This walk will be dedicated to exploring the ways humans have shaped, destroyed, and attempted to recreate the natural environment throughout the development of Lower Manhattan. Participants will learn about the natural features that once covered Manhattan, the park system, Native American desire paths, and artist Alan Sonfist’s Time Landscape + more
This walk encourages attendees to develop a deeper awareness of their surroundings, learn about local history, and even make new friends. Be prepared to look around, pay attention, and discuss your findings.
Duration: 2–3 hrs | Distance: 4 miles
Location: This walk begins at Sarah Roosevelt Park and we will end the walk at Washington Square Park.
Materials: Cameras, field recorders, notebooks, pencils, portable scanners, etc. are encouraged, but not required. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and bring plenty of water!
Price: This walk operates on a pay-what-you-can basis. There is a $5 fee to book your spot. At the end of the walk, you can pay whatever you feel the walk was worth (cash or card both accepted). Most participants choose to pay between $30-$50 per person.
About Alex Wolfe is a writer and artist from Iowa. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, and his work is held in the collections of the New York Public Library and the Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection. He has led workshops and guest lectured for Princeton University, the Swiss Institute, the Municipal Art Society of New York, and Parsons School of Design. He writes the newsletter Pedestrian and is currently at work on his debut novel, Repeater.