An aerial rendering of land and water

Before New York: Pier 57

September 16, 2026

6 to 8 p.m. | Pier 57

Discover Manhattan as you have never seen it. In this public lecture, Dr. Eric W. Sanderson uncovers the borough’s historical ecology and shows how its original forests, wetlands, and waterways inform today’s challenges related to flooding, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Presented as part of the Before New York lecture tour.

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