Join us around a cozy fire this winter for a series of talks about the beautiful Hudson River at the Beczak Environment Education Center at 35 Alexander St. Yonkers NY. Co-sponsored by: Hudson River Boat and Yacht Club Association and the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club
About the series, Bob Walters, President of the Beczak Environmental Education Center, said, “In the tradition of the great environmentalist Pete Seeger, this series of talks is designed to teach us about the Hudson River and make us aware of its great beauty and the importance of the river to all of us.” The series of talks this Winter at the Beczak Center includes:
- “Historic Yonkers/Alpine Ferry Talk” with Eric Nelsen
Saturday, February 4th – 2:00 PM
Eric Nelson, a historical interpreter at the Palisades Interstate Park, takes us back in
time to learn about the historic ferry route between Yonkers and Alpine, New Jersey.
Learn about the boats, the crews, the passengers, and the commerce that connected
the Palisades to Yonkers. - “Hudson River Oysters: Past, Present, and Future” with Kevin Horbatiuk
Saturday, February 18th – 12:00 PM
Kevin Horbatiuk is the Oyster Research Station Ambassador with Billion Oyster Project;
Volunteer, City Island Oyster Reef, and former Commodore Yonkers Paddling & Rowing
Club. - “Hudson River Pilots Association”
Saturday, February 25th – 2:00 PM
Started in 1958, the Hudson River Pilots Association are both Federally and State
licensed pilots employed to safely and efficiently guide vessels to the ports along the
Hudson River. The State of New York relies on the Hudson River Pilots Association to
be the front line in the effort to protect the river environment and maintain safe
commerce to all the ports along the river. There is free parking and light refreshments.
The Beczak Environmental Education Center has for the last 35 years provided handson educational experiences about the unique Hudson River estuary’s ecological, cultural, and historical aspects as well as strategies for climate resiliency and justice.
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