News Release

“Tangible Nature” Exhibit at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Date: January 23, 2023
Contact: Daphne Yun, 917 282-9393

Queens, N.Y. – Tangible Nature, an exhibit of photographs by Dean Moses, is on view at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center through March 31. The exhibit documents the interaction of the park’s diverse visitors as they participate in outdoors activities including observing nature, beach cleanups, kayaking, and hiking. The Visitor Center is open 10 am to 4 pm, Friday through Monday.

Moses is an author, award-winning photographer, and freelance journalist. His photography has appeared in numerous New York based newspapers, including AM New York, Queens Courier, and Canarsie Courier. His photographs explore the relationship and rapport humans can have with nature.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Moses now considers himself a proud New Yorker. He lives in NYC with his wife and four cats.

About Gateway National Recreation Area
Gateway is a large diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y. It offers green spaces, beaches, wildlife, and outdoor recreation, all alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. It is the 4^th most visited National Park Service unit with more than 9.2 million annual visitors. For more information about Gateway, visit www.nps.gov/gate.