Fort Totten Park

Back to Event List

Historic New York: Environmental Impacts of the Civil War

Sunday, April 13, 2025

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the often-overlooked environmental history of the Civil War. Discover how weather, disease, and the natural landscape shaped key battles and impacted on the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. Learn how deforestation, agriculture, and resource demands transformed the environment creating lasting effects that extend far beyond the battlefield. This journey reveals the intertwined stories of nature and conflict, offering a fresh perspective on one of America’s defining moments.

Location

Fort Totten Park Visitors Center in Fort Totten Park
Queens
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 352-1769

Categories

History, Urban Park Rangers

Related Information

Check out your park's Vital Signs

Clean & Safe

Green & Resilient

Empowered & Engaged Users

Share your feedback or learn more about how this park is part of a Vital Park System

Know Before You Go

Nature Centers
Fort Totten Visitors Center
Fort Totten Visitors Center will be closed until further notice.

Contacts

Northeast Queens Administrators Office : (718) 352-4793