[Announce] 9/11 Floating Lanterns, Bronx River Trip, Beach Cleanup!

[Erik Baard]

Hi All!

We have so much to report, and so many thanks to offer, for the 
success of the Five Borough Harbor Ramble! That will come soon, but 
first a few chances for fun and service!

1) TONIGHT, Sept. 11: 

Please come and participate in the landside parts of this beautiful 
ceremony that came to NYC years ago with help from people who would 
become founding volunteers of the LIC Community Boathouse (this 
article was the happy accident that started it all -- 
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0223,baard,35391,1.html  ). Kayak 
support for the event is now coordinated by New York Kayak Company (  
http://www.nykayak.com  ), a private outfitter that supports free 
community boating:

More information here:

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http://www.newyorkbuddhistchurch.org/

Special Events
Sept. 11, Tuesday, Annual 9-11 Memorial Floating Lanterns Ceremony, 
from 6-9pm, south side of Pier 40 building at W. Houston St. The 
ancient custom of floating lighted lanterns in waterways symbolizes 
respect for the lives of people who have gone before us. It also 
represents a light of hope for peace and harmony that we send over the 
waters of transmigration. This very colorful, but quiet and serene 
ceremony provides a place to reaffirm our commitment to building a 
peaceful future and to pay respect to the lost lives at the World 
Trade Center. This event is sponsored by the New York Buddhist Church, 
and supported by NY de Volunteers and New York Kayak Company. Also 
supported by the Buddhist Council of New York and Interfaith Center of 
New York. Download a flyer for the ceremony in English or Japanese.
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2) Saturday: Bronx River Waterfalls trip. Please note that all 
participants must also help us contribute to the American Littoral 
Society Beach cleanup at Hallets Cove and perhaps Astoria Park, under 
direction of Clare Doyle of A.R.R.O.W. and Green Shores NYC: The 
Astoria-LIC Waterfront Parks Alliance. No litter pickup, no paddle 
adventure. See details below.

Of course you can simply participate in the shoreline cleanup 
regardless of the trip!

As for the trip, this is a VERY physically demanding one. We'll be 
passing through Hell Gate and up past North Brother and South Brother 
islands. Wind can be a real factor around that bend. Once on the Bronx 
River, we'll have to portage boats sometimes across slippery rocks and 
uneven surfaces. Wear good, waterproof footwear in addition to the 
usual common sense items for kayaking: water, snacks, hat, sunscreen 
and sunglasses, cash (in case you need to get home from mid-trip), 
aspirin, etc. 

You must email trips at licboathouse.org with a note indicating your 
interest and willingness to help, with BRONX RIVER in the subject 
line. We plan to gather at the Anable Cove boathouse at 730AM. We'll 
launch at 8AM and paddle up to cleanup spots slightly ahead of the 
crowds. We'll leave some fill trash bags, and then push north to the 
Bronx River at 930AM. We'll want to be back at the mouth of the Bronx 
River by 230PM to head home. 
 
DETAILS ON THE CLEANUP HERE:

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21st Annual International Coastal Cleanup
When: September 15, 2007 
Where: Beaches of New York State, including Long Island Sound, the 
Hudson River, Atlantic Ocean, and the Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, and 
creeks and bays. 

Who: You and thousands of other volunteers, led by Beach Captains from 
local environmental groups, schools, scout leaders, corporate public 
service directors, divers, civic associations, etc. 
 
Why: To clean the beach and document what litters our shores

To compile data to devise strategies to combat pollution

To increase public participation in solving the problem of pollution

To increase public awareness and appreciation of the coastal 
environment.

AND THE LOCAL DETAILS:

http://www.astoriawaterfront.org

What: Doing good in the neighborhood -- Join Green Shores NYC: the 
Astoria/LIC Waterfront Parks Alliance as we enhance our beautiful 
shoreline! Sites include Astoria Park, Hallets Cove, and Socrates 
Sculpture Park. Tools, gloves, and good company provided! Free snacks 
for all volunteers. Clean-up held rain or shine; thunderstorm cancels.

When: Saturday, September 15, 2007, 9AM-12:30PM.
Where: Registration in front of the War Memorial, Astoria Park, along 
Shore Boulevard.
Who: All are welcome- young folks should be accompanied by an adult. 
Wear hard soled shoes and be prepared to get a bit wet and dirty.
Sponsored by: Green Shores NYC: Astoria/LIC Waterfronts Park Alliance, 
Partnership for Parks, Boost Mobile RockCorps.
Special thanks to Snapple.

More info: Karen.Overton at parks.nyc.gov or call 718 706-8044 
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As always, remember Sundays at Hallets Cove!

Salty regards,

Erik
 
Erik Baard

LIC Community Boathouse
http://www.licboathouse.org

Nature Calendar
http://www.naturecalendar.com

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