Explore the Natural and Historical Attractions of Jamaica Bay and Rockaway

We are pleased to have been featured by Global Heroes talking about our work in Jamaica Bay and Rockaway!

New York City is known for its bustling urban landscape, but many people are surprised to learn that the city is also home to an unparalleled oasis of nature—Jamaica Bay. Covering 26 square miles, Jamaica Bay is the city’s largest open space in the very backyard of millions of New Yorkers. More than 10,000 acres of public parklands and beaches surround the Bay and Rockaway Peninsula, offering a haven for hundreds of species of plants and animals and providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike…

Read the full article at https://www.globalheroes.com/jamaica-bay-rockaway-parks-conservancy/