Visitors can traverse a hidden waterfront in north Brooklyn. The nature walk navigates a thin strip of shoreline between two toxic sites in Greenpoint. It is situated behind the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, the largest wastewater facility in New York City, a 53-acre complex that processes raw sewage from a million residents. Sculptures line the entire nature walk, guiding intrepid visitors through an adventurous public artwork that explores the histories of the creek and the universe. Here you can contemplate a curated collection of native plant species and simultaneously reflect on the ramifications of centuries of industrial pollution. The vistas can be inspiring, even while filled with contamination.

Newtown Creek Nature Walk

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