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Hudson River Estuary Events

Hudson River Research Reserve

The NYSDEC Hudson River Research Reserve offers a variety of activities and events at its reserve sites and facilities, including school programs, public events and lectures, workshops and trainings for regional professionals making decisions that affect the estuary, and educational canoe programs.

Norrie Point Environmental Center

The Norrie Point Environmental Center serves as the headquarters of the NYSDEC Hudson River Research Reserve. Norrie Point is a platform for hands-on, field-based school and public education programs, research, and training. Come see our Hudson River Estuary displays, learn about our other free public programs, and view some of the amazing fish that make the Hudson River their home.

Norrie Point Environmental Center Events
Time Event Location
Saturday
May 30
3-5 PM
Fishing the River: Seining and angling for Hudson River fish. Equipment and bait provided Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, Dutchess County. For more information, call 845-889-4745 x108. Hosted by NYSDEC Hudson River Research Reserve and I Fish NY

Tivoli Bays Visitor Center: Doorway to the Bays

Tivoli Bays Visitor Center has hands-on exhibits about the Tivoli Bays and is the starting point for a trail that leads to North Bay. It is Located at the Watts dePeyster Fireman's Hall, 1 Tivoli Commons, Village of Tivoli. The Tivoli Bays Visitor Center is home to the Hudson River Collection, an extension of the Tivoli Free Library. Tivoli Bays Talks occurs on the first Thursday of the month. This talk series highlights connections among the Tivoli Bays, the Hudson River, and the Village of Tivoli. See below for a list of upcoming talks. Be sure to check back in the spring for special youth, family and general public events held at the Visitor Center.

Tivoli Bays Visitor Center Events
Time Event Location
Wednesday
May 20
4:30-5:30 PM
Wild Wednesdays: Discovering Water Bugs! (Macroinvertebrates) Ever wonder what's below the mud and muck? See first hand all the amazing creatures that spend their lives under the water! Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, Tivoli, Dutchess County. For more information: 845-889-4745 x106
Wednesday
May 27
4:30-5:30 PM
Wild Wednesdays: Exciting Eels on the Hudson River! Swimming to an estuary near you! Come see eels in their different stages before their amazing transformation back into the salty seas! Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, Tivoli, Dutchess County. For more information: 845-889-4745 x106
Thursday
June 4
7:30-8:30 PM
Tivoli Bays Talks: Magdalen Island - Archaeology in Peril, Mary Burns Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, Tivoli, Dutchess County. For more information: 845-889-4745 x105

Canoe Programs

The Reserve offers FREE educational canoe trips at selected sites along the Hudson River Estuary. Paddle with staff naturalists and learn about tidal marsh ecology, Hudson River research, and challenges facing estuarine habitats.

Trips average 3.5 hours including orientation and paddling instruction. Programs generally run rain or shine, but trips may be cancelled if high winds, heavy rain, or thunderstorms are predicted. To check on the status of a trip, call 845-889-4745 x106.

  • Reservation Required
  • One Trip Per Person
  • No experience necessary
  • Canoes, paddles, and safety gear provided
  • For safety reasons, we can not accommodate additional boats accompanying our group
  • Bring food, water, hat, and sunscreen
  • Prepare to be knee-deep in water
  • You are reserving spaces, not canoes - groups may be split up

PLEASE NOTE: To conserve resources, this year we're switching to a paperless reservation and confirmation system. To register for a canoe program online, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page. Once you make a reservation, you'll receive a confirmation email with additional information. You'll also receive a reminder email closer to the date of your trip.

If you have trouble making a reservation, please call 845-889-4745 x106.


2009 FREE Public Canoe Schedule
Time Event Location
Saturday
June 13
9 AM-12:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Sunday
June 14
10 AM-1:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Wednesday
June 17
9:30 AM-12 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Monday
June 22
12-3:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
July 7
11 AM-2:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Kowawese State Unique Area at Plum Point, Orange County, south of Newburgh. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Thursday
July 9
11 AM-2:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Iona Island, adjacent to Bear Mountain State Park, Rockland County. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Saturday
July 11
4-7:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Sunday
July 12
4-7:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
July 14
5-8:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Friday
July 17
9-12:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Monday
July 20
12-3:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Friday
July 31
10 AM-1:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Saturday
August 1
9:30 AM-1 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Sunday
August 2
11:30 AM-3 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
August 4
12-3:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Thursday
August 6
11 AM-2:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Kowawese State Unique Area at Plum Point, Orange County, south of Newburgh. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
August 11
12:30-4 PM
Free Canoe Trip Iona Island, adjacent to Bear Mountain State Park, Rockland County. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Thursday
August 13
9 AM-12:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Thursday
August 27
9 AM-12:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Friday
August 28
9 AM-12:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
September 1
12-3:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Wednesday
September 2
12-3:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Thursday
September 3
10 AM-1:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Kowawese State Unique Area at Plum Point, Orange County, south of Newburgh. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
September 22
12-3:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Iona Island, adjacent to Bear Mountain State Park, Rockland County. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Tuesday
September 29
10:30 AM-2 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Wednesday
September 30
11 AM-2:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Saturday
October 3
1-4:30 PM
Free Canoe Trip Stockport Flats, Columbia County, north of Hudson. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.
Sunday
October 4
12:30-4 PM
Free Canoe Trip Tivoli North Bay, Dutchess County, south of Tivoli. Reservation required. To reserve your space, see "2009 Canoe Program Registration" under "Offsite Links" in right-hand column of this page.

The Reserve also offers guided canoe trips for non-profit, municipal, and environmental organizations. For information on arranging a private canoe trip, please call 845-889-4745, x107.

Estuary Training Program

Hudson River Estuary Training Program provides science-based information, tools, and techniques to professionals making decisions about the Hudson Estuary. Workshop topics include habitat protection, non-point source water pollution control and prevention, invasive species management, recreational use impact on resources and estuarine ecology. Call for more information 845-889-4745 x 112.

Estuary Training Program Events
Time Event Location
Wednesday
May 6
9 AM - 5 PM
Getting Your Feet Wet with Social Marketing with Jack Wilbur Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, NY. To register and for more information call 845-889-4745 x112
Wednesday
May 7
9 AM - 5 PM
Getting Your Feet Wet with Social Marketing with Jack Wilbur Location to be determined. To register and for more information call 845-889-4745 x112

Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Norrie Point Environmental Center
256 Norrie Point Way
P.O. Box 315
Staatsburg, NY 12580
Tel: 845-889-4745, Fax: 845-889-4749, or email: hrnerr@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Hudson River Estuary Program

The Hudson River Estuary Program leads a unique regional partnership to conserve the natural resources for which the Hudson is legendary, promote full public use and enjoyment of the river and clean up the pollution that affects our ability to use and enjoy it. Educational materials, presentations, trainings, maps, planning guidance and other resources related to the Hudson River estuary and the surrounding areas are available from the Hudson River Estuary Program page.

Hudson River Estuary Program Events
Time Event Location
Monday
June 8,
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

2009 River Summit to take stock of priority issues confronting the River Valley today, and set a course for the coming four years.

West Point, NY. Reservation required. For more information visit the Hudson River Estuary Program page or call 845-256-3016
Thursday,
October 8
A Day in the Life of the Hudson River - Hundreds of students at dozens of locations from New York City to Troy will collect scientific information to create snapshots of the river. For more information visit the Day in the Life of the Hudson River page