Engey is an island visible from Reykjavík´s waterfront, rich in culture and history, and nowadays uninhabited island hosting interesting biodiversity. Our research team will present preliminary findings from our trip to the island last summer. Presenters include Hjörtur Þorbjörnsson - Director of Reykjavík Botanic Garden Magnus Göransson - Plant Biologist at Natural Science Institute of Iceland Gunndís Ýr Finnbogadóttir - Associate Professor at Department of Arts Education, Iceland University of the Arts Mariana Tamayo - Associate Professor at the University of Iceland Mervi Luoma - MSc ENR