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August 2010

NYC Swim presents: Governors Island Swim. Distance 2 Miles

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 8:30am

Website:
http://www.nycswim.org/Event/Event.aspx?Event_ID=2008

Spend the morning jumping off a ferry boat and circling a piece of Manhattan at this challenging 2-miler around the birthplace of New York City, with great views of Lower Manhattan, Jersey City, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and, of course, Governors Island itself. The island will be open to the public during the event, meaning there will be more fans than ever cheering you on at the sixth annual Governors Island Swim.

Start: Governors Island - Castle Williams

Hoboken Boathouse: FREE PADDLING IN THE EMBAYMENT AT MAXWELL PLACE BEACH

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Website:
http://www.hobokencoveboathouse.org/

FREE PADDLING IN THE EMBAYMENT AT MAXWELL PLACE BEACH - Hoboken
Schedule of free kayaking days:
1. Saturday June 5, 1:30 – 6pm
2. Sunday June 20, 2 – 7pm
3. Saturday July 17, 11am – 5pm
4. Sunday August 1, 11am – 5 pm
5. Sunday August 15, 11:30am – 4:30pm

NYC Swim presents New York Pro Swim on Governors Island Distance: 10K

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 1:00pm

Website:
http://www.nycswim.org/Event/Event.aspx?Event_ID=2007

Transmitter Park in Greenpoint - Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 12:00pm

Website:
http://www.openspacealliancenb.org/events/calendar_of_events/Invite_you_...

Invite you to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for WNYC Transmitter Park
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 12:00-2:00pm
Adrian Benepe, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Seth W. Pinsky, President NYC Economic Development Corp

Location
Greenpoint Ave and West St
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Brooklyn Bridge Park Evening Walking Tours (Free) Every Tuesday From June 8th to August 24th

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Website:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/the-park

TUESDAY NIGHT TOURS

DATE: Tuesdays: June 8 - August 24
TIME: 6:00pm-6:45pm
LOCATION: Pier 1
FREE!

Walk the pathways of newly opened Pier 1 with Brooklyn Bridge Park designers and planners and learn the history of the site, the process that led to its creation, the features of its landscape and the innovative sustainable elements that make this truly a green park. Tours begin at 6:00pm and no reservations are necessary.

Hallets Point Listening Session for Visioning. Green Shores NYC plus Trust for Public Land

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 6:30pm

Website:
http://www.greenshoresnyc.org/Site/Its_Your_Waterfront!/Entries/2010/8/4_HALLETS_POINT_LISTENING_SESSION.html

Green Shores NYC is partnering with the Trust for Public Land to produce a community-driven vision for the Astoria/Long Island City waterfront.
This summer, they are holding a series of Listening Sessions in neighborhoods throughout Astoria and Long Island City, Queens. In the fall, two more Community Workshops will focus on specific issues and ideas for the future!

AT THE WORKSHOPS:

AMC: Third Annual Paddler's Picnic at Mohican Outdoor Center

Saturday, August 7, 2010 (All day)

Website:
http://www.amc-ny.org/node/289?filteractivity=&filtercommittee=7&filters...

Go into the Appalachian Mountain club website to see times & to register

Date : Aug 07, 2010
Status : Open
Trip Difficulty : 27839

FREE: WALKING THE WORKING WATERFRONT IN BROOKLYN

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 10:30am

Website:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/the-park

DATE:
Saturday, June 26
Saturday, August 7
TIME: 10:30am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Meet at Main Street in Brooklyn
FREE!

Join historian, Paul Rush, on a fascinating tour of the history and architecture in and around Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Presents for families: 'Seining the River Wild'

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 11:30am

Website:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/programs-/-events/educational-progr...

Educational Programming
SEINING THE RIVER WILD
DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 22, 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, June 26, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, July 10, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday, July 24, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday, August 7,11:30am-1:30pm
Saturday, August 21, 12:00pm-2:00pm
LOCATION: Main Street, beach under the Manhattan Bridge
FREE!

Kayak Staten Island - Free Kayaking with instruction

Sunday, August 8, 2010 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Website:
http://www.kayakstatenisland.org/?page_id=9

KAYAK STATEN ISLAND PROGRAM
Kayak Staten Island is an all-volunteer organization. They provide free kayaking for the public at the shoreline on South Beach in Staten Island.

They provide the use of sit-on-top kayaks, life-jackets and paddles. They offer paddling tips and launch/land assistance. Experienced kayakers are in the water for further assistance.
Once a participant signs a waiver (required) and is fitted with a life jacket they may paddle out into an embayment area marked by buoys.