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HRPK SUBMERGE: Marine Science Festival
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Hudson River Park
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Greetings,
Want to get involved in the West Side community? Join us on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Pier 84 for SUBMERGE, our Estuary Lab's free Marine Science Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate NYC's coastal waters and bring marine science to life.
https://hudsonriverpark.org/special-events/view/submerge
This day of interactive science aims to inspire audiences of all ages and make marine science accessible and engaging for everyone. Volunteers will help out with the welcome tent, outreach, our discovery lab, River Rangers, fishing, the Turtle Conservancy, evaluations and more.
If you are interested in participating at SUBMERGE, there are two volunteer sessions available. The morning session will run from 10:00am -2:00pm and the afternoon session will run from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Volunteers will be provided coffee, snacks, lunch, water and access to activating sponsors on site, along with confirmation of hours upon request.
Please submit a request on VolunteerMatch to attend and we will follow up separately with a confirmation email with more details about the event.
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About Friends of Hudson River Park
Location:
311 West 43rd Street, Suite 300, New York, NY 10036, US
Mission Statement
Friends of Hudson River Park support the creation and preservation of Hudson River Park, the world class park for everyone that, when completed, will run from 59th Street to the Battery and create a great urban waterfront on Manhattan’s west side.
Embracing the notion that Hudson River Park is, indeed, for everyone, we are active participants in the communities bordering the Park and frequently collaborate with its many stakeholders. We are a strong and constant presence at Community Board meetings, and we frequently seek out environmental and other advocacy groups who share our commitment to completing the Park.
Finally, our programs and events, taking place during the warmer months, are designed to attract visitors to the Park and to build support for Friends’ mission, while involving both surrounding neighborhood and underserved communities throughout New York.
Description
To achieve our mission, we pursue the following goals:
- Help attain the public and private money needed to complete the Park
At this point, nearly $200 million is needed to complete the Park. If additional funds are not secured, construction could be delayed and sections of the Park could never be completed.
- Secure park areas identified in the Hudson River Park Act and work with the City and State to eliminate incompatible uses
The Park includes areas that are currently occupied by commercial and municipal operations. We will continue our advocacy efforts to ensure that dedicated park land is not used for other purposes.
- Build a broad constituency for the Park
We will continue our efforts to engage a large and diverse group of Park users and attract more people to our fundraising mission.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
W. 44th StPier 84New York City, NY 10011
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
- Outdoor Recreation
- Child Development
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Please commit to one or both of the listed volunteer slots.
- Confirmation of attendance required. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hat and sunglasses recommended.