In all the ways we sense New York, smell is maybe the most striking and the least noticed.
Some scents are iconic: we all know the sweet honey roasted scent of nuts-4-nuts in Time Square, or a trash pile on a hot summer day. But mostly, in our visually-dominated day-to-day we tend to ignore so much of what our noses are trying to tell us.
What can we learn from smell when we explore a new place? And how can smell help us see a familiar place anew?
To help sharpen this sense, participants are invited on a “smell walk” in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. This walk will feature several scent-destinations along Wyckoff Ave. Using smell as our compass, we will observe how this neighborhood transitions from day-time bustle to night time revelry, and how scent can help us be more observant of city life.
Participants should bring water and come prepared to walk comfortably for 90 minutes.
Accessibility
Walk will be on a typical NYC, paved sidewalk. Start and end-points are both near subway stops along the L train. The route distance is approximately 1 mile. Citi-bike stations are available along the route. Car parking is likely to be a challenge in this area.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Friday, May 3, 20246:00 PM
90 minutes
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Environment, Food & Entertainment, History & Culture
Language: English
