NRPA Events Schedule

Thursday May 1st- NRPA May 2008 Meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature Center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Saturday, May 03 - Early Morning Birding 8:00 a.m. Brooklyn The Urban Park Rangers will teach you everything you need to know to get started and try out your new skills on the trails. Each program highlights different bird types and special park areas for birds. Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park (East 33rd Street and Avenue U)

Saturday, May 03 - Earth Day Rockaway 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Queens Parks and the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance bring this second annual Earth Day celebration to the beach. Included are environmental programs, arts and crafts, and entertainment that are fun and informative for the whole family. Location: Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk at B.28th Street More Information: Phone number: (718) 318-4000

Saturday, May 3, 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 39th Annual Spring Ten Mile Walk of the SI Greenbelt — Ten moderate miles at a comfortable pace. See wonderful vistas, beautiful woodlands and the blooming of the Pinxter Azalea, Highbush Blueberry and Canada Mayflower throughout our Greenbelt. Meet at our new meeting place where the parking is easier: the beginning of the blue line trail, at the end of Staten Island Blvd. (at the end of the road right above Petrides School which intersects Ocean Terrace). Bring lunch, beverage and sturdy walking shoes as well as camera, binoculars and field guides. We go in all weather but walk is shortened if high pollution
levels occur. For more information call Dick Buegler (718)761-7496 or Chuck Perry (718)667-1393 for more information.

Saturday, May 3 Join Shorewalkers on its annual Great Saunter—a 32-mile walk around Manhattan’s rim. The pace is steady, but not fast. We’ll go rain or shine and will walk through more than a dozen parks. There are many points from which you can easily drop off and catch public transportation. Main start is at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Fulton & South Streets (in front of Heartland Brewery at the South Street Seaport), and there are other points where you can join along the way. Check www.shorewalkers.org or call (212) 330-7686 for more information.

Sunday May 4th (and 11th) - NY Boating Safety Course - Gateway Great Kills Education Field Station, Staten Island Power Squadron, To receive credit, attendance at both sessions is required 718 987-6790 www.nps.gov/gate

Saturday, May 10th 2008, 9:30 am until 12:00pm Blue Streets Waterfront Clean Up. Van Name and Van Pelt (Mariners Harbor) North Shore Waterfront Conservancy

Saturday, May 10th (May 17th) - America's Boating Course - Great Kills Park Education Field Station - To receive credit, attendance at both sessions is required 718 987-6790 www.nps.gov/gate

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Clean Up the Coast! 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Queens Team up with the New York City Parks & Recreation’s GreenApple Corps AmeriCorps program, Natural Resources Group, Partnerships for Parks, and the American Littoral Society as we clean up the Brooklyn coast. Location: Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary, Far Rockaway (DeCosta Avenue and Beach 63rd Street) Groups welcome! Please register by emailing anders.gurda@parks.nyc.gov or calling (212) 360-3317. Other May 10 coastal clean-up events (click name for event details): Pugsley Creek Park, Bronx Dyckman Street at the Hudson River, Manhattan More Information: Phone number: (212) 360-3318

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Fresh Kills Tours 10:00 a.m. Staten Island Come witness the dramatic transformation from landfill to bird-filled: turkey, vultures, red-tailed hawks, ring-necked pheasants, and other field-loving birds. You won't believe your eyes. Registration required. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks and type "Fresh Kills sign up form" in the search field to register. Take a look at Fresh Kills Park with this video.

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Wildflower Hike 12:00 p.m. Staten Island Explore the wonderful world of wildflowers on a colorful hike identifying the flora of High Rock Park. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Nevada Avenue (off Rockland Avenue). Registration required. Location: High Rock Park (200 Nevada Avenue, off Rockland Avenue)

Sunday May 11th - Spring Migration, Great Kills Park 10:00 AM Observe Spring migrants from the saltmarsh to the woodlands, bring binoculars if you have them ! 718 987-6790 www.nps.gov/gate

Sunday, May 11th - Mother's Day Marsh Walk 1:00 p.m. Brooklyn Bring the kids for a guided nature walk as we discuss how animal moms take care of their young. Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park (East 33rd Street and Avenue U)

Sunday, May 11th - Mother’s Day Hike 1:00 p.m. Staten Island Celebrate Mother Nature and all she has to offer this Mother’s Day while we hike through the Greenbelt. Refreshments will be served. Location: 700 Rockland Avenue More Information: Phone number: (718) 351-3450 Greenbelt Conservancy

Thursday May 15th - North Shore Waterfront Conservancy Monthly Meeting 7:30 PM Meet at the Walker Park Tennis House: 50 Bard Ave. - Livingston North Shore Waterfront Conservancy of S.I.

May 15, 20, 22, 27 - About Boating Safely (4 Evenings) Time: 7:30-9:30 PM Location: Princess Bay Boatman’s Association (At the end of Seguine Avenue ) This 4 Day Certificate Course Will Teach You the Basics You Need To Know For Boating and Operating a Personal Water Craft Presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 14-04 For Pre- Registration & Information CALL: RON PRATASIEWICZ 718-702-3745 E-MAIL RP9719@aol.com Registration will take place on May 13, 2008 at 7:00 P.M at our Princess Bay location. You will receive your book at this time. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!!!

Friday May 16th - Manhattan Cup - Hosted by Fishermen's Conservation Association - Chelsea Piers, Catch and Release Striped bass Tournament Contact: finfly@aol.com

Saturday, May 17th, 8am-3pm Hooked On Hudson Ross Dock, Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, NJ - Bring the kids for a day of fishing with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (the organization that spawned Hudson Riverkeeper, the original Water keeper program) and a chance of catching Striped Bass, White Catfish, White Perch and Tommy Cod. This event combines a fishing contest with exhibits provided by leading environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations in our area, including yours truly! http://users.nac.net/chasstamm/hrfanjorg/hohpast.htm.

Saturday, May 17th - Go Fish! Catch and Release Fishing, Battery Park City Parks Conservancy 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM FREE! Robert F. Wagner Park Battery Place and West Side Highway.....Rods & Reels Provided for those that don't bring their own... www.bpcparks.org

Saturday, May 17 - New York City parks on It’s My Park! Day Participate in clean up and planting projects, enjoy free events, or just get outside and enjoy your local park. Supplies are provided for all projects.........

Bronx: Williamsbridge Oval, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Brooklyn: Fort Greene Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Manhattan: Sara D. Roosevelt Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Queens: Rufus King Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Staten Island: Wolfe’s Pond Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, May 17th - 10am-3pm - Hooked on Hudson - Ross Dock, Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, NJ Bring the kids (and yourself) for a day of fishing with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and a chance of catching Striped Bass, White Catfish, White Perch and Tommy Cod. This event combines a fishing contest with exhibits provided by leading environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations in our area. Hackensack Riverkeeper

Saturday, May 17th -Paddle by Canoe or Kayak in the Cove! This event will be ongoing every Sunday from May 18th through October 12th from 1-4 p.m. Socrates Sculpture Park's beach at Hallets Cove. 31st Avenue at Vernon Blvd Free canoe and kayak rides are offered by Long Island City Community Boathouse for the community with the support of Socrates Sculpture Park and Partnerships for Parks. Volunteers are also needed to help clean up the beach while waiting for their turn to paddle! Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Visit licboathouse.org or call (718) 228-9214.

Saturday, May 17th - A Waterfront Celebration for Astoria/LIC Waterfront Parks, Rainey Park at Vernon Boulevard and 34th Avenue from 1pm to 5pm Join Green Shores NYC and the Astoria/LIC Waterfront Parks Catalyst Project for A Waterfront Celebration. LEARN about the amazing programs offered in the neighborhood. MEET organizations and individuals who are doing interesting work and JOIN their efforts. CONTRIBUTE to the creation of a community vision. ENJOY fishing, kayaking, live music and more! For info visit www.greenshoresnyc.org, email greenshoresnyc@yahoo.com, or call Karen Overton at (718) 706-8044

Sunday May 18th - NRPA/FCA Beach Clean Up - Conference House Park, Tottenville Shoreline from 9 am to 12 pm, for Its My Park Weekend, Gloves bags and refreshments are free.718 987-6037

Saturday May 24th - Lady Liberty Swim - Historic Battery Park, Gangway #1 to North Cove in Battery Park 10:00 AM (Swimmers check in is at 9:00 AM)
www.bpcparks.org 888 692-7946

Sunday May 25th, Memorial Day weekend, Open House at Inwood Canoe Club from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Take the A train to the Dyckman / 200th Street stop and walk west on Dyckman towards the Hudson. When you reach the Dyckman Street Marina turn left and walk south on the service road. Our red boathouse is down the service road past the marina. Our program consists of short, guided trips up or down the Hudson River. Trip direction is determined by the tide. We have boats, flotation devices, paddles and everything you need to get on the water. Visitors 18 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Everyone needs to sign a waiver as well. Check out www.inwoodcanoeclub.org for updated date in the next couple of weeks and contact Joe Wojak at jwojak@gmail.com.

Sunday, June 1 - Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise ( 5:00- 8:00pm) – Meet at Pier 2 in Sheepshead Bay for a special 3-hour tour of the 9,000 acre wildlife refuge. Learn about the history, ecology, management and wildlife of Jamaica Bay . See egrets, herons, ibis, oystercatchers, terns, plus nesting peregrine falcon and osprey. Cost: $45 includes wine & cheese, drinks, fruit, snacks plus guided narrative. Leaders: Mickey Cohen, Don Riepe. To reserve, send check to American Littoral Society, 28 West 9^th Road , Broad Channel , NY 11693 . For more info call (718) 318-9344. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com

Thursday June 5th - NRPA Monthly meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Saturday June 7th - NSWC's Annual June Meeting will be held at Karl's Klipper, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It is open to everyone and is an excellent opportunity eat some great food and have lots of beverages, and just be with some great people nswcibt@aol.com

Wednesday, June 11 - "Alaska, the Last Frontier: Birds & Wildlife of the Arctic Tundra" by Kevin Karlson. A power point presentation of beautiful photography and interesting narrative by Kevin Karlson will take place at 6:00pm at The High School for Environmental Studies, 444 West 56 St. ( between 9th & 10th Avenues) in Manhattan. Sponsored by the NYC Audubon Society. Free. For more info call (212) 691-7483.

Saturday, June 14, 2008, 11am-5pm - MeadowFest Laurel Hill County Park, Secaucus, NJ 07094 This day-long event features environmentally-oriented activities and educational programs, including ecological tours of Snake Hill, pontoon-boat cruises on the Hackensack River with Captains Bill and Hughie and others, hot air balloon rides, carnival type attractions & games, a petting zoo, pony rides, food & refreshments and live musical performances. Hackensack Riverkeeper

Saturday, June 14 - Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise ( 5:00- 8:00pm) – Meet at Pier 2 in Sheepshead Bay for a special 3-hour tour of the 9,000 acre wildlife refuge. Learn about the history, ecology, management and wildlife of Jamaica Bay . See egrets, herons, ibis, oystercatchers, terns, plus nesting peregrine falcon and osprey. Cost: $45 includes wine & cheese, drinks, fruit, snacks plus guided narrative. Leaders: Mickey Cohen, Don Riepe. To reserve, send check to American Littoral Society, 28 West 9^th Road , Broad Channel , NY 11693 . For more info call (718) 318-9344. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com

Thursday June 20th - North Shore Waterfront Conservancy Monthly Meeting 7:30 PM Meet at the Walker Park Tennis House: 50 Bard Ave. - Livingston North Shore Waterfront Conservancy of S.I.

Friday June 21st - 'Kayak Staten Island' from 12:00 pm to 5:00pm at Midland Beach FREE kayakstatenisland@gmail.com

Saturday, June 28 - 'Kayak Staten Island' from 12:00 pm to 5:00pm at Midland Beach FREE kayakstatenisland@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 2nd - Friday, July 18, - 'Kayak Staten Island' from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Midland Beach FREE kayakstatenisland@gmail.com

Thursday July 3rd - NRPA Monthly meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Thursday July 17th - North Shore Waterfront Conservancy Monthly Meeting 7:30 PM Meet at the Walker Park Tennis House: 50 Bard Ave. - Livingston North Shore Waterfront Conservancy of S.I.

Friday, July 18, - 'Kayak Staten Island' from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Midland Beach FREE kayakstatenisland@gmail.com

Thursday August 7th - NRPA Monthly meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Saturday, August 16, - 'Kayak Staten Island' from 12:00 pm to 5:00pm at Midland Beach FREE kayakstatenisland@gmail.com

Thursday August 21st - North Shore Waterfront Conservancy Monthly Meeting 7:30 PM Meet at the Walker Park Tennis House: 50 Bard Ave. - Livingston North Shore Waterfront Conservancy of S.I.

Thursday September 4th - NRPA Monthly meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14, 2008 - 5^th Annual NJ Meadowlands Festival of Birding Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst, NJ Join some of the region's best birders in walks, eco-cruises and workshops geared to birders of all levels of experience. Saturday consists of events at the Environment Center, off-site field trips, breakfast, lunch, and a Keynote Presentation. Sunday will consist of off-site field trips that you will make your own way to. Admission to the Festival is $40 (kids age 10-17 free) and includes as many activities as you can squeeze in. Organized by Hackensack Riverkeeper and NJ Audubon Society and sponsored by the NJ Meadowlands Commission. Hackensack Riverkeeper

Thursday October 2nd - NRPA Monthly meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Thursday November 6th - NRPA Monthly meeting at Blue Heron Park Nature center 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

Thursday December 4th - NRPA Holiday Party!! 7:30 PM Open to All ....(718) 987-6037

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