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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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 |
