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Saturday September 27th
2008
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Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Don Riepe @ (718) 318-9344 or driepe@nyc.rr.com |
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Don Riepe, the Jamaica Bay Guardian, and Mickey Cohen will conduct a special 3-hour narrated tour of the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay aboard the "Golden Sunshine", where you'll learn about the history, ecology & wildlife of this 13,000 acre preserve. The trip features nesting peregrine falcon, osprey, terns, oystercatchers as well as egrets, herons and migrating shorebirds. The $45 cost includes wine & cheese, fruit, and other snacks. The Golden Sunshine will depart from Pier 2.
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Time:
4:00-7:00am |
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Location: Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Saturday September 20th
2008
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New York State Beach Cleanup |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Barbara Cohen @ (718) 471-2166 or ALSBeach@aol.com |
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As part of the 22nd Annual International Coastal Cleanup, the American Littoral Society (ALS) along with several organizations and volunteers will be cleaning the beaches of New York State, including Long Island Sound, Hudson River, Atlantic Ocean, Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, and creeks and bays. There are several sites throughout the Refuge where volunteers are welcome to participate (http://www.alsnyc.org/nycsites.htm) . It is recommended to bring work gloves, sun hat, and sunscreen. Registration is free.
Coordinated by the ALS in 2007, more than 9,000 volunteers documented and removed over 142,000 pounds of debris at 285 sites across New York State. There were 3 underwater cleanups.
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Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard South, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/cleanup.htm
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Saturday August 30th
2008
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Exploring the Trails of Dead Horse Bay |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Gateway National Recreation Area @ (718) 338-3799 to reserve |
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Well-known naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen, author of "Exploring the Trails of Dead Horse Bay", leads a hike through the trails and along the beach at New York's best kept natural secret -- Dead Horse Bay -- along the edge of Jamaica Bay where you'll discover little known woodlands, coastal thickets, and a treasure-laden beach. It is recommended to bring drinking water, sun and insect protection, and binoculars. All interested parties should meet at 1:00pm at the Ranger Station.
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Time:
9:00am |
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Location: Ranger Station, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Shorebird Festival |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Don Riepe @ (718) 318-9344 or driepe@nyc.rr.com to reserve |
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The 3rd Annual Shorebird Festival at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge features a full day of activity including history, ecology, management and identification of the many species of shorebirds migrating through the NYC coastal area. The festival is led Kevin Karlson, co-author of "The Shorebird Guide", Don Riepe, former Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge manager, and Lloyd Spitalnik, shorebird photographer.
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Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard South, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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NYC Audubon Shorebird Walk |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Don Riepe @ (718) 318-9344 or driepe@nyc.rr.com |
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Don Riepe leads an expedition where you'll learn about behavior & ecology of many shorebird species during fall migration. Binoculars and boots are recommended. All interested parties should meet @ 1:00pm at the Visitor Center.
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Time:
1:00pm |
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Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard South, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Summertime Beach Hike at Fort Tilden |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Gateway National Recreation Area @ (718) 338-3799 to reserve |
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Mickey Maxwell Cohen, marine biologist and co-author of "Adventures at the Beach" leads a hike along the ocean beach to learn about shorebirds, fishes, crabs, seashells, and seaweeds. He'll also review World War II history on the remains of the giant fortifications designed to protect NY Harbor from enemy attack. Binoculars and a hand lens will be helpful. All interested parties should meet @ 9:00am in front of the Visitor Contact Station at Fort Tilden.
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Time:
9:00am |
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Location: Fort Tilden, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting |
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Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting Agenda:
6:30 Introductions; Don Riepe & Dan Mundy
6:35 Gateway Resource Management Plan; Doug Adamo (NPS)
7:00 Jamaica Bay Project Update; Lenny Houston (USACE)
7:35 Oyster Restoration; Dan Mundy (Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers) & John Mclaughlin (NYCDEP)
8:00 Nitrogen Abatement; NYSDEC
8:15 Operation Clean Jamaica Bay; John Daskalakis (NPS)
8:30 Adjourn
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Train/Bus: take the 2/5 train to Flatbush Avenue then connect to Q35 MTA bus in front of Lord's Bakery. Ask the driver to let you off in front of the Ryan Center because it is no longer an official stop, or you can get off at the last stop before the toll and walk back towards the center.
Car: take the Belt Parkway to exit 11 south. Continue on Flatbush Avenue until the last traffic light before the Marine Parkway Gil Hodges Bridge, left onto Floyd Bennett Blvd, the main entrance to the park. Make the first left (Aviation Road), the Visitors Center will be on your left.
For more information contact Don Riepe @ driepe@nyc.rr.com or Dan Mundy dmundy5032@aol.com |
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Time:
6:30 - 8:30pm |
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Location: Ryan Center, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: Jamaica Bay Task Force (JBTF)
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Invitees: All |
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Rockaway Canoe Day |
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The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation are sponsoring a canoe day along the Rockaway shoreline on Saturday June 28th. Urban Park Rangers will give canoe/paddling instruction and lead participants through the Norton Basin area of Jamaica Bay. This is a great opportunity for beginner and experienced paddlers alike to come explore the Rockaways and the natural shoreline habitat of Jamaica Bay with experienced guides. Registration is required as space is limited.
Later in the afternoon, the Sebago Canoe Club will lead a tour of Jamaica Bay beginning at 3:30. This expedition is for experienced paddlers and kayakers beginning at Bayswater Park, exploring Sommerville Basin and Dubois Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Registration is required as space is limited. Kayak and canoe owners are encouraged to bring their own boats.
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For more information, contact Rockaway Waterfront Alliance at (718) 327-5919 or info@rwalliance.org
Easily accessible via public transportation: MTA subway A train (Far Rockaway/JFK) to Beach 36th Street station. Walk 1 block to Bayswater Park.
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Time:
11:00am - 5:30pm |
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Location: Bayswater Park, Bay 35th Street, Far Rockaway, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYCDPR), New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program, Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, Sebago Canoe Club, Urban Park Rangers
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.rwalliance.org
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Seining for Marine Treasures from Jamaica Bay |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Gateway National Recreation Area @ (718) 338-3799 to reserve |
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Mickey Maxwell Cohen leads activities including hauling a beach seine to retrieve samples of fishes, crabs, shrimp, etc. Nets, waders, and fish tanks will be provided for observing catch. All interested parties should meet at the Ranger station at Floyd Bennett Field. Registration is FREE.
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Time:
9:00am |
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Location: Ranger Station, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Don Riepe @ (718) 318-9344 or driepe@nyc.rr.com |
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Don Riepe, the Jamaica Bay Guardian, and Mickey Cohen will conduct a special 3-hour narrated tour of the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay, where you'll learn about the history, ecology & wildlife of this 13,000 acre preserve. The trip features nesting peregrine falcon, osprey, terns, oystercatchers as well as egrets, herons and migrating shorebirds. The $45 cost includes wine & cheese, fruit, and other snacks. This is a cooperative program with GNRA.
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Time:
5:00 - 8:00pm |
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Location: Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
$45
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Don Riepe @ (718) 318-9344 or driepe@nyc.rr.com |
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Don Riepe, the Jamaica Bay Guardian, and Mickey Cohen will conduct a special 3-hour narrated tour of the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay, where you'll learn about the history, ecology & wildlife of this 13,000 acre preserve. The trip features nesting peregrine falcon, osprey, terns, oystercatchers as well as egrets, herons and migrating shorebirds. The $45 cost includes wine & cheese, fruit, and other snacks. This is a cooperative program with GNRA.
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Time:
5:00 - 8:00pm |
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Location: Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
$45
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Horseshoe Crab Walk |
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Don Riepe, the Jamaica Bay Guardian, and Mickey Cohen will conduct walks from the North Channel Bridge to learn about the behavior and biology of this prehistoric creature. Boots and binoculars are recommended. Kids are welcome to attend.
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Time:
7:00pm |
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Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard South, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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"Rockapulco" Historical Bike Tour |
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The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance is hosting a 14-mile bike ride, starting at Jacob Riis Park and traveling the entire length of the seven mile Rockaway Beach boardwalk and back along Jamaica Bay on Sunday May 18th (rain or shine). The tour will be led by a Rockaway historian and will include stops along the way to discuss historical landmarks and view pictures of these areas in their heyday. Bikers will have a chance to see this spectacular NYC waterfront, Jacob Riis Park, and Fort Tilden on the way to Breezy Point. Travel will be at an easy pace and will stop at the halfway point. Please bring your own bagged lunch and refreshments. Registration is required as space is limited.
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For more information, contact Rockaway Waterfront Alliance at (718) 327-5919 or info@rwalliance.org
Easily accessible via public transportation: MTA subway A train (Far Rockaway/JFK). Parking is FREE in the Beach 9th Street lot. |
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Time:
11:00am - 3:00pm |
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Location: Jacob Riis Park, Rockaway, NY |
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Cost:
$15/person
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| Hosted By: Rockaway Waterfront Alliance
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.rwalliance.org
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The Glory of Beach Plum Blossoms at Plumb Beach |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Gateway National Recreation Area @ (718) 338-3799 to reserve |
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Mickey Maxwell Cohen will lead an expedition beginning at 9:00 am at the Plumb Beach parking lot on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, through Plumb Beach gazing at beach plums in full blossom! The shifting sands, classic salt marsh, and extensive mudflats are dynamic marine habitats.
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Time:
9:00am |
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Location: Plumb Beach, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Earth Day Rockaway 2008 |
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Additional info:
Easily accessible via public transportation: MTA subway A train (Far Rockaway/JFK) to Beach 36th Street, follow beach boardwalk to Beach 29th Street.
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The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance & the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation are hosting a day of fun off Rockaway beach boardwalk with free activities and programs for families and kids of all ages on Saturday May 3rd (raindate May 4th). This years event will include a dinosaur dig, kite making, mock dolphin rescue, Green Circus Performers, beach volleyball, Robotic Lego demonstrations, firehouse safety obstacle course, water testing, plantings, composting, solar race cars, Museum of Natural History “mobile museum”, face painting, bounce house, and booths for kids to learn about conservation & science, along with creating their own environmental arts & crafts.
If you ride your bike to the event, you can take part in the bike maintenance workshops and free Department of Transportation helmet giveaways.
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Time:
12:00 - 4:00pm |
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Location: Beach 29th Street/ Beach boardwalk, Far Rockaway, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYCDPR), Independence Community Foundation, Citizens Committee for New York City, Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANY/NJ), FPL, FLL, Lego Education, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), National Grid, New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.rwalliance.org
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Tour the Tip at Breezy Point |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Gateway National Recreation Area @ (718) 318-4300 to reserve |
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Mickey Maxwell Cohen will lead this three-mile nature trek beginning at 10:00 am at the bath house entry pavillion at Riis Park, through the developing maritime forest and around the wild, western tip of the Rockaway Peninsula. Participants will carpool to the program site. Binoculars will be helpful.
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Time:
10:00am |
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Location: Riis Park, Brooklyn, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: American Littoral Society (ALS)
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Invitees: All |
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Link:
http://www.alsnyc.org/trips.htm
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Wednesday February 27th
2008
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Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting |
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Additional info:
For more information, contact Don Riepe @ (718) 318-9344, driepe@nyc.rr.com or Dan Mundy @ (718) 634-5032, Dmundy5032@aol.com |
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This meeting will feature presentations on future plans for the Ridgewood Reservoir, Marsh Restoration Projects, Oyster Restoration, and the Gateway National Recreation Area (GNRA) Resource Management Plan.
Agenda:
6:30 Introduction
6:40 Future of Ridgewood Reservoir; Rob Jett
7:00 Update on Marsh Restoration Projects in Jamaica Bay; Lenny Houston (USACE)
7:30 Proposed Oyster Restoration in Jamaica Bay; Dan Mundy, Jr. (Jamaica Bay EcoWatchers)
8:00 GNRA Resource Management Plan; Lisa Eckert, Superintendent and Doug Adamo, Chief of Natural Resources (NPS)
8:30 Adjourn
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Time:
6:30 - 8:30pm |
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Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard South, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: Jamaica Bay Task Force (JBTF), American Littoral Society (ALS), Jamaica Bay EcoWatchers
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Invitees: All |
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Winter-time Birding in Jamaica Bay |
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Additional info:
For reservations, contact (718) 318-4340 |
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Time:
1:00 - 3:00pm |
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Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard South, Queens, NY |
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Cost:
None
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| Hosted By: National Park Service (NPS)
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Invitees: All |
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