Wetlands Preserve, legendary New York City nightclub and activists’ center
(aka Wetlands, The Wetlands) February 16, 1989 – September 30, 2001
Wetlands Preserve, best remembered as “Wetlands,” provided a unique habitat for nightlife in the concrete jungle of New York City for nearly thirteen years. Its dual purpose was to create an earth-conscious, intimate nightclub that would nurture great live music, integrated with a full-time environmental and social justice activist center.
The original concept came from founder/owner Larry Bloch who set its course for over eight years before p...