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 training 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.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| To Be Determined | Coming soon: Free public screening of the movie "Fresh". Check back for more details! | Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, Dutchess County. For more information: 845-889-4745 x107 |
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.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday November 5 7:30-8:30 PM |
Tivoli Bays Talks: The Hudson - A Natural and Cultural History, Fran Dunwell, NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program | Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, Tivoli, Dutchess County. For more information: 845-889-4745 x105 |
Canoe Programs
The Reserve offers FREE public 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. We also offer guided canoe trips for non-profit, municipal, and environmental organizations. For information on arranging a private canoe trip, please call 845-889-4745, x107.
The 2009 canoe season has ended. Thanks to all of you who came along with us to explore the wetlands of the Hudson River Estuary. Please check back in May for details about the 2010 season. We hope to see you out on the water!
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.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday November 19 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Mile-a-Minute Project of Hudson Valley: Biocontrol with weevils and sheep grazing | NYSDEC Region 3 Office, Room 126B, 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. To register: sastancz@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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, training, 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.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 18 |
Hudson River Estuary Management Advisory Committee Meeting | Staatsburg, NY. For more information, please contact the Estuary Program at hrep@gw.dec.state.ny.us or (845) 256-3016 |
