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SUMMARY:Beacon Sloop Club’s 2026 Alan Thomas Memorial Environmental Lecture Series: You Have Lost America by the Irish: A Musical History Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beacon Sloop Club for: You Have Lost America by the Irish: A Musical History Lesson. Could the American Revolution Have Been Won without their (Irish and Irish-American) participation? Come and Find Out! Bill Devlin will explain the history via a Powerpoint presentation\, with songs and music from the period presented by the musicians of the Andy McGann branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann. Learn about the brave Irish and Irish-Americans who fought for our country’s freedom! \n  \nMore information: www.beaconsloopclub.org \n  \nThis talk is a part of the Beacon Sloop Club’s Alan Thomas Memorial Environmental Lecture Series.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/beacon-sloop-clubs-2026-alan-thomas-memorial-environmental-lecture-series-from-hudson-valley-roots-to-tallship-captain-2/
LOCATION:Beacon Sloop Club\, 2 Red Flynn Drive\, Beacon\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T214914Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson Valley Gives Day
DESCRIPTION:Hudson Valley Gives is an annual community-wide day of giving supporting nonprofits across the region. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is excited to take part in Hudson Valley Gives\, a community-wide day of giving supporting nonprofits across the region. When you donate to Clearwater through the Hudson Valley Gives platform\, your gift helps unlock additional funds and introduces our mission to new supporters across the Hudson Valley. \n\n\nSave the date and support Clearwater on May 20!\n\n\n\nCheck out our Hudson Valley Gives page: https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/hudson-river-sloop-clearwater
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hudson-valley-gives-day/
LOCATION:Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190342Z
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SUMMARY:Tommy Sands: Songs & Solidarity Clearwater Benefit (LOW TIX)
DESCRIPTION:This show is nearly sold out. If you would like to see Tommy Sands while he’s in the Hudson Valley\, he is giving a concert and performance at 3pm Sunday\, May 10\, at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge. More information and tickets. \nIf you would like to support Clearwater with a donation or by becoming a member\, you can do so here. \n  \nPhoto: Bobbie Hanvey \nFamed Irish singer\, songwriter\, and social activist Tommy Sands will be performing in a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in the Grove event space at Garvan’s in New Paltz on Saturday\, May 9. From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands Family\, bringing Irish Music from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Moscow’s Olympic Stadium\, he has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting solo performers in Ireland today.  \nPurchase Tickets. \nBeloved local folk band\, Betty and the Baby Boomers\, will open for Tommy Sands. The Boomers are known for distinctive four-part harmonies and guitar and dobro from the Hudson Valley to the mountains of Connemara in Ireland. \nThis concert will benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Hudson River through education\, advocacy\, sailing\, and music. 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of founder Pete Seeger’s first fundraising concerts for the sloop\, and the start of Clearwater’s musical heritage that continues to this day. \nAny remaining tickets will be available at the door\, though the show is expected to sell out. If you plan to dine at Garvan’s before the show\, reservations are encouraged. \nThis concert is a project of the Great Hudson River Revival.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/tommy-sands-songs-solidarity-clearwater-benefit/
LOCATION:Garvan’s\, 215 Huguenot St\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
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SUMMARY:City of Kingston Earth Fair
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: 11am-5pm\, Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\nWHERE: Multiple Locations across Kingston \nThe City of Kingston will be hosting its 12th Annual Earth Fair on Saturday\, May 9 from 11am – 5pm.  Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is proud to be once again facilitating two stages of live music as a project of the Clearwater Festival. The City of Kingston Earth Fair will feature live music\, food trucks\, children’s activities\, a free swap market\, electronics recycling\, electric vehicle displays\, environmental and sustainability education\, sails\, boat rides\, and more. \nDue to forecasted rain on Saturday\, several components of the Earth Fair have changed location. Earth Fair locations below: \n\nAndy Murphy Neighborhood Center (467 Broadway) will host all vendors\, exhibitors\, and children’s activities from 11:00am to 5:00pm with performances by Arm of the Sea Theater at 11:45am and the Mid-Hudson Juggling Club at 1:30pm.\nTEMPO Performing Arts Center (29 Wurts Street) will host all performances previously scheduled for the TR Gallo Park Stage\nHudson River Maritime Musuem (50 Rondout Landing)\n\nGray Barn – all previously scheduled music will go on as planned\nWaterfront – Solaris trips and Clearwater sails will occur as planned unless weather conditions become unsafe\n\n\nTR Gallo Park (30 Rondout Landing) will be the site of ewaste collection and paper recycling/shredding under the 9W overpass\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit www.kingston-ny.gov/earthfair\n\nThe Earth Fair is organized by the City of Kingston\, in partnership with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and the Hudson River Maritime Museum\, with support from Catskill Mountainkeeper\, Wild Earth\, and The 8th Step. \nFull details about the Kingston Earth Fair. \nView the Stage Schedules. \n  \nSAIL ABOARD THE CLEARWATER \nJoin us for one of two classic Public Sails from Kingston on Saturday\, May 9! Join us for a 1:30pm or 5pm sail from the Hudson River Maritime Museum. While aboard\, visit the fish tank to learn about your underwater neighbors\, stop by the tiller to help steer\, and take in the scenic beauty of the Hudson River. \nThe 5pm sail will be a Music Sail featuring singer-songwriter\, Amber Rubarth. \n1:30pm Sail Tickets \n5pm Sail Tickets \n 
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/city-of-kingston-earth-fair/
LOCATION:TR Gallo Park\, 30 Rondout Landing\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000
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SUMMARY:A Night with Steve Earle: A Benefit Concert for Clearwater
DESCRIPTION:When: 7pm\, Wednesday\, April 29 (doors at 6pm)\nWhere: TEMPO Performing Arts Center\, 29 Wurts St\, Kingston\, NY 12401 – map \nJoin master singer-songwriter Steve Earle for an intimate solo and acoustic concert at the TEMPO Performing Arts Center on Wednesday\, April 29\, to benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark\, Steve Earle quickly became a master storyteller in his own right\, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Joan Baez\, Emmylou Harris\, The Pretenders\, and countless others. In 2020\, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023\, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. \nThis concert will benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Hudson River through education\, advocacy\, sailing\, and music\, and is a project of the Clearwater Festival. 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of founder Pete Seeger’s first fundraising concerts for the sloop\, and the start of Clearwater’s musical heritage that continues to this day. \nBENEFIT TICKETS AVAILABLE:\n\nVIP Supporter $250: This ticket includes designated seating close to the stage\, a meet and greet with Steve Earle\, plus 2 tickets to sail aboard the Sloop Clearwater during the 2026 sailing season.\nSupporter $110: Open seating in the general audience\nCommunity Access ticket $65: In alignment with Clearwater’s mission\, this ticket is priced to support accessibility of music programming. Limited tickets available.\n\nThis concert is made possible by the support and partnership of Radio Kingston and TEMPO Performing Arts Center. \n  \n\nAbout Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\nHudson River Sloop Clearwater is a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Hudson River through education\, advocacy\, sailing\, and music. The organization owns and operates the historic 106′ Hudson River sloop\, Clearwater. Launched in 1969\, Clearwater has welcomed aboard over half a million guests and is recognized as America’s Environmental Flagship carrying a powerful message of environmental advocacy.\n\n\nAbout Tempo Performing Arts Center\nTEMPO Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue and music education center located in the historic Trinity Methodist Church in Kingston’s Rondout District. TEMPO’s mission is to build community through the shared love of music by providing a safe space\, open and accessible to all\, where artists can write\, perform\, and record\, where students can learn their craft\, and where the community can gather\, connect\, and celebrate. The center features a 250-seat performance space\, music classrooms\, and recording studios\, and aims to become a world-renowned performing arts center in the heart of the Hudson Valley. TEMPO is a project of the Kingston Music Initiative (KMI).\n\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/a-night-with-steve-earle-a-benefit-concert-for-clearwater/
LOCATION:TEMPO Performing Arts Center\, TEMPO Performing Arts Center\, 29 Wurts St\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T190000
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater's Spirit of the Hudson Gala
DESCRIPTION:Artwork by: Elinor Kwitney Stapylton \nGather with Clearwater in celebration of preservation of place\, music\, and the Hudson River. For nearly 60 years\, Clearwater has united the Hudson Valley through education\, advocacy\, music and sailing to protect and preserve the Hudson River and steward the next generation of environmental leaders. We are proud to recognize long-time and emerging leaders Erik Kulleseid\, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason\, and Maya Kalender who are preserving open space\, musical history and heritage\, and the shared ecosystem of the Hudson Valley. \nSupport Clearwater by joining us at our annual Spirit of the Hudson Gala by purchasing tickets or a journal ad\, or becoming a sponsor. \n  \n  \nHONOREES: \nErik Kulleseid\, Spirit of the Hudson Award\nErik Kulleseid is a nationally respected conservation and public lands leader dedicated to protecting natural resources and expanding inclusive access to the outdoors. As President and CEO of the Open Space Institute\, he advances land conservation through partnerships and innovation. His career includes service as Commissioner of New York State Parks\, Recreation\, and Historic Preservation\, Deputy Commissioner for Open Space Protection\, and leadership roles at the Trust for Public Land. As parks commissioner\, Erik led transformative projects including Shirley Chisholm State Park\, Sojourner Truth State Park\, the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center\, and the Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth-setting a new standard for welcoming\, equitable public spaces. \n  \n  \nJay Ungar and Molly Mason\, Lifetime Contribution to Clearwater Award\nJay Ungar and Molly Mason are among the most influential duos in American acoustic music\, blending old-time\, swing\, folk\, and original compositions into a deeply American sound. Longtime musical collaborators and life partners\, they have been central to Clearwater’s cultural life-from the Great Hudson River Revival to community concerts and events. Jay helped shape the Revival’s musical direction\, and together they stood alongside Pete Seeger in nurturing the Hudson Valley’s folk community. As founders of the Ashokan Foundation and Ashokan Center\, Jay and Molly have nurtured a unique community through shared\nexperiences in nature\, history\, music\, and art.\n \n  \nMaya Kalender\, Next Generation Environmental Leader Award\nMaya Kalender is a freshman at Columbia University majoring in Economics and Environmental Sustainability\, focused on the intersection of environmental health\, policy\, and equity. An officer in the university’s Sunrise Movement chapter\, she is deeply engaged in advocacy and community organizing. Raised in Nyack\, her commitment to environmental stewardship began through Strawtown Studio programs and continued as she founded and led environmental clubs in middle and high school. As a high school junior\, Maya was selected for Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s Next Generation of Hudson River Educators Program\, where she received intensive training in Hudson River ecology and led public science programs.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hudson-river-sloop-clearwaters-spirit-of-the-hudson-gala/
LOCATION:The Garrison
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
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CREATED:20251027T163922Z
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SUMMARY:February Open Boat
DESCRIPTION:Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for our February 2026 Open Boat! Spend the afternoon in community with live music\, kids activities\, tours of the Clearwater’s winter restoration projects\, and bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch. \n  \nFor our February Open Boat we will be joined by: \n\nMusician Lisa Pellegrino will be playing blusey folk rock. Lisa is the bandleader of Soil & Soul\, playing covers and originals of bluesy folk rock & all the jazz in the name of building Beloved Community\, and promoting the rockstarification of farmers\, growers\, makers\, bakers\, brewers\, and doers.\nEmmett Goodman-Boyd\, storyteller\, former crewmember and well-known goofball for an interactive storytime at 1:15pm. Perfect for kids of all ages.\nFaith from Faithfully Yours Atelier specializes in sustainable fashion – reducing waste one upcycle at a time and will be hosting a mending table. please bring an item that is in need of light mending and Faith will guide you through a repair. Materials provided and donations accepted. Remember\, the most environmentally friendly clothes are the ones we already have!\nLivingston Street Early Childhood Community will be is an outdoor\, nature-based care program for children ages 3-5\, located just up the hill from the Rondout Creek and will be hosting a kids activity table.\n\nRSVP so we know to expect you \nOpen Boats are free community events – if you’re able\, please consider a $5 donation to support our year-round efforts to protect the Hudson and inspire the next generation of river advocates. \n 
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/february-open-boat/
LOCATION:Grey Barn at the Hudson River Maritime Museum\, 50 Rondout Landing\, Kingston\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Sloop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20251027T163828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T145207Z
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SUMMARY:January Open Boat
DESCRIPTION:Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for our January 2026 Open Boat! Spend the afternoon in community with live music\, kids activities\, tours of the Clearwater’s winter restoration projects\, and bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch. \nRSVP so we know to expect you. \nFor our January Open Boat we will be joined by: \n\n Emmett Goodman-Boyd\, storyteller\, former crewmember and well-known goofball for an interactive storytime at 1:15pm. \nMusician Morgan O’Kane will be performing. Morgan plays the banjo as if his life depended on it\, (as it has on many occasions) with an intensity that evokes a redeeming kind of sadness that will resonate with anyone ready to give it the space. Songs of heartbreak\, hard traveling\, and the love of friends\, songs about the ongoing war humans wage against themselves and the earth\n\nOpen Boats are free community events – if you’re able\, please consider a $5 donation to support our year-round efforts to protect the Hudson and inspire the next generation of river advocates. \nOur 2026 Open Boats are sponsored by:
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/january-open-boat/
LOCATION:Grey Barn at the Hudson River Maritime Museum\, 50 Rondout Landing\, Kingston\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Sloop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20251105T211341Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Navigator Captain's Course
DESCRIPTION:When: January 12 to January 16\, 2026\, from 8:00 to 5:00 each day\, with a break for lunch\nLocation: Clearwater’s office in Beacon\, NY\nCost: $650  \nWe’re excited to be collaborating with Practical Navigator to offer a 5-day captain’s course in the Hudson Valley this winter for the second year in a row! Kate Enright of Practical Navigator will be teaching the course and will be creating a custom version that caters to sailors and the class audience. Take your sailing to the next level and explore maritime careers as a captain carrying passengers!  We are offering an unbeatable price for an in-person course. \nThe course will prepare you to test for and submit an application to the USCG for an “Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels” (OUPV) license\, commonly known as the “6-pack”\, which allows you to operate vessels with up to six paying passengers\, or a 100 Ton masters license\, dependent your goals. If you want to carry passengers onboard your boat for paid activities—fishing trips\, scenic tours\, diving adventures\, or transportation—you’ll need a captain’s license. \nThe prerequisites include interest\, commitment\, and ability to study online ahead of the class time. Furthermore\, interested students should have the necessary sea time to submit their application within one year from the completion of the course. For an OUPV\, that is 360 Days of sea-time\, with 90 (of the 360) days of sea-time within the last three years. All necessary books and study materials will be provided on loan.  \nA perk of taking a Practical Navigator course is that you get 2 years of free MMSEAS PRO access – they are experts at license applications and can give you 1:1 counseling on the application. This can support students with the licensing process and ensure follow-through and a license in hand! \nThis course can provide a boost to people who have long hoped to pursue a Captain’s license but have been stumped by self-studying. Once completed you can also test through Practical Navigator’s online proctoring\, rather than traveling to a Regional Exam Center.  There are options to continue later in a hybrid format at your own pace for people who would appreciate the attention given to learning material\, then more time for self-study before taking an exam.  \nWe are looking for a minimum sign-up of 6 participants\, maximum 10.  If we don’t make the minimum sign-up in time\, the course will be canceled with a 100% refund for anyone who had signed up. \nFor questions: kate@practicalnavigator.org. \nRequirements for a Captain’s License (OUPV)  \n\n 18 Years of age \n360 Days of sea-time\n90 (of the 360) days of sea-time within the last three years\n•Ability to pass a physical and drug test \n• Ability to acquire a valid CPR/First-Aid certification\n\n  \nAbout Practical Navigator: Practical Navigator Training is designed to present useful navigation topics for professional and recreational mariners in a no-nonsense and accessible way. We are a veteran-owned business started by Captain Chris Nolan\, a former USCG cutterman.  \nAbout Kate: Captain Kate Enright is a maritime educator and tall ship sailor. She has worked all over the world on research boats\, day sailing charters\, and educational programs\, but has spent much of her career working for the Sea Education Association (SEA)\, on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and currently sails as a Captain in Casco Bay\, Maine. Kate holds a USCG 200 Ton NC Master/Auxiliary Sail\, 200 Ton Ocean Mate/Auxiliary Sail license. She received her first license in 2017 through a combination of Practical Navigator classes and testing in Boston.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/practical-navigator-captains-course/
LOCATION:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Office\, 724 Wolcott Ave\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20251027T163355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152702Z
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SUMMARY:Clearwater Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a holiday celebration and open house at our office in Beacon on Friday\, December 12!  \nMeet our staff\, chat about 2025 highlights\, and our plans for 2026\, and learn what’s new and upcoming with Clearwater. Light refreshments will be available\, and we welcome you to bring holiday dessert or drink to share. \nPlease RSVP so we know to expect you. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/clearwater-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Office\, 724 Wolcott Ave\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20250929T035356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T183527Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Yard Sale as part of the Beacon Citywide Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:We’re participating in the Beacon Citywide Yard Sale! Visit our office at 724 Wolcott Avenue in Beacon on Saturday\, October 11 from 10am-4pm to shop festival and sloop relics\, artwork\, water coolers\, pop-up tents\, fans\, seating\, camping gear\, kitchen items\, lighting equipment\, and more!\n\n\nLearn more about the Beacon Citywide Yard Sale.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hudson-river-sloop-clearwater-yard-sale-as-part-of-the-beacon-citywide-yard-sale/
LOCATION:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Office\, 724 Wolcott Ave\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
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CREATED:20250923T191854Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Clearwater’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting will take place on Sunday\, October 5th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Scenic Hudson’s River Center in Long Dock Park in Beacon. Current membership is required to attend Annual Meeting. To check your membership status\, email Laura Freeman\, Donor Relations Coordinator at laura@clearwater.org. \nAnnual Meeting is free and open to all current Clearwater members\, though prior registration is required – register to attend. \nMeet Clearwater’s staff and board and hear what the organization has been up to\, and has planned for the short and long term. In Clearwater tradition\, the meeting will feature a potluck lunch and music. Please bring a dish to share and ideally your own cup\, plate\, and utensils. \nAdditionally\, Board of Directors election results will be announced during the meeting. Ballots have been sent out to all active members via SurveyMonkey. If you have not received your ballot email\, please email Laura Freeman\, Donor Relations Coordinator at laura@clearwater.org. \nParking is available onsite at Long Dock Park\, and the park is a short walk from the Beacon Train Station.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hudson-river-sloop-clearwater-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Scenic Hudson’s River Center\, Long Dock Park\, 8 Long Dock Rd\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
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SUMMARY:Peoples' Meeting: Nuclear Energy is not Green or Clean
DESCRIPTION:Join Onondaga Nation community members\, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation\, Allies of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation\, Food & Water Watch\, Alliance for a Green Economy\, Nuclear Information and Resource Service\, Citizen Action of New York\, Frack Action\, Syracuse Peace Council\, NY Renews\, and more for a peoples’ meeting on nuclear energy\, the threats it creates\, and the carbon emissions crisis that impacts all our lives. Register to attend. Register to attend. \nWhat: Let’s help the New York State Governor get a clue outside her secret\, exclusionary\, pro-nuclear “2025 Advanced Nuclear NY Summit“: Stop wasting time\, money\, and lives! Climate Justice Now! This event will be an opportunity for everyone to share their voice. If you would like to speak for up to 3 minutes at this event\, you can let us know in the RSVP form. Organizers can help you with preparing talking points in advance.\n\n\nSeptember 30th is also Orange Shirt Day\, a day that commemorates and honors the Indigenous victims and survivors of “residential schools”. Please wear orange to show solidarity with survivors and their families. \n\nWhy: Nuclear energy is a waste of time and money. Mining and nuclear reactors continue to produce toxic waste that poisons land\, water\, air\, and kills and disables people. Instead of nuclear or any other false climate or energy solutions\, we want RENEWABLE energy like solar\, wind and conservation and storage technologies- all of which are faster to build\, cheaper\, and safer than nuclear- which will get New York State and our communities to NY’s Climate Justice Law’s energy and emissions mandates.\n\nRegister to attend.\nDecades of experience demonstrate that nuclear energy is too toxic\, too dangerous\, too expensive\, and too slow to build to be a climate solution. Additionally\, the entire nuclear “cycle” perpetuates environmental injustice. Nuclear power generation is part of a uranium fuel chain which disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities. The process creates highly toxic radioactive waste\, some of which is transported through Onondaga Nation land and directly through the city of Syracuse\, in violation of treaty agreements between the US and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. All nuclear reactors (old and new) must also store waste on-site\, and there is no long-term plan for storing the waste and no safe way to transport it. \nThe organizing groups encourage masking and/or social distancing due to ongoing high levels of COVID-19 among our communities in various regions. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water\, snacks\, and sunscreen! Bathrooms and water are available across the street at Salt City Market.\n\nRain or shine – we will meet outside the Marriott Syracuse Downtown if the weather is good\, or at the Onondaga County Central Library on Salina Street if the weather is poor.\n\nRegister to attend.\n\nIf you need a ride to this event\, you can check this website to see if any cars are departing from your area. Or if you are driving and would like to offer a ride\, you can add a carpool: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/vograu\n\nAdditional cosponsors of this event include: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, Seneca Lake Guardian\, Zero Waste Ithaca\, Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow\, Three Mile Productions\, Indivisible YorktownNY\, Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition\, and more. \n\n 
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/peoples-meeting-nuclear-energy-is-not-green-or-clean/
LOCATION:Marriott Syracuse Downtown\, 100 E Onondaga St\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Clearwater Events,Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
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SUMMARY:Clearwater’s Second Annual Folk Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Clearwater’s second annual Folk Picnic at The Theatre at USC Park in Beacon. Learn more.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/folkpicnic/
LOCATION:The Theatre at USC Park\, 724 Wolcott Ave\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Music Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20250721T174431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T174431Z
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SUMMARY:Mudlark Summer Drop-Off Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Clearwater for a week of hands-on outdoor adventure and river exploration! Designed for children entering 4th and 5th grades\, this land-based summer drop-off program brings the magic of Clearwater’s environmental education to Long Dock Park. Campers will investigate the Hudson River ecosystem\, engage in nature-based games and activities\, and build a deeper connection to the environment through science\, storytelling\, and stewardship. \nRooted in Clearwater’s mission of inspiring lifelong care for the Hudson\, this immersive week nurtures curiosity and connection to the natural world\, all while having fun outside with new friends! \nRegister now! \nThe program cost is $475 per child for non-members\, and $400 per child for Clearwater members for the full week. Drop off is at 9am and pick up is at 2pm each day. Beforecare and aftercare are not available for this program. \nAll participants must be fully vaccinated according to New York State Department of Education guidelines for immunizations for school-aged children. Medical paperwork is required before the program begins or children may not attend. View the NYS Vaccination Guidelines.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/mudlark-summer-drop-off-program/
LOCATION:Long Dock Park\, 23 Long Dock Rd\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20250611T195533Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Hello Boats! Get to know a handful of vessels dedicated to the Hudson River
DESCRIPTION:6/23 Update: Hello Boats has been postponed\, and will not take place on June 26 as planned. Keep an eye out for a new date later this summer. \n———————————- \nJoin us for a rare and exciting riverside gathering featuring four iconic vessels with a purpose\, The Bob Boyle\, Apollonia\, Clearwater and M/V Haendel for a special evening of exploration\, education\, and celebration on the Hudson River. Bring a picnic\, enjoy the riverfront\, and tour the boats\, and explore the unique efforts of each vessel and organization. Free and family-friendly (ages 5+). \nAbout the boats: \nApollonia\nLaunched in 2020\, the schooner Apollonia is bringing sail freight back to the Hudson River\, channeling the power of wind\, tide\, muscle\, and traditional knowledge to move locally-sourced\, shelf-stable products.  With each voyage\, the Apolloina and crew create new connections across diverse riverfront communities and work toward a more resilient future. \nThe Bob Boyle\nLaunched in 2024\, the Bob Boyle is Riverkeeper’s newest boat and scientific research vessel\, allowing for the expansion of the organization’s river-wide water quality monitoring program. The Boyle is named for Riverkeeper founder\, Robert H. Boyle (1928-2017)\, an investigative journalist\, avid outdoorsman\, environmental activist\, and author. \nClearwater\nLaunched in 1969\, the sloop Clearwater is recognized as America’s Environmental Flagship. Over its nearly 60 years on the Hudson River over half a million students\, families\, advocates\, and community members have ventured aboard the Clearwater to experience the river first-hand\, learning about and taking action to protect the Hudson River. \nHaendel\nBuilt in 1965\, Haendel was originally a survey boat for the US Army Corp of Engineers. She has lived many lives (including being owned by the state of VT!) and now works as a ferry and sightseeing boat connecting the river communities of Hudson\, Athens\, Catskill and Coxsackie.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hello-boats-get-to-know-a-handful-of-vessels-dedicated-to-the-hudson-river/
LOCATION:Henry Hudson Riverfront Park\, Henry Hudson Riverfront Park\, Ferry Street\, Hudson\, NY\, 12534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Partner's Event,Sloop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
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SUMMARY:Lower Hudson River + New York Harbor Fish Count
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory for their annual Lower Hudson & Harbor Fish\nCount in honor of World Fish Migration Day & World Ocean Day! \nWorld Fish Migration Day (WFMD) is a global celebration to create awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. On World Fish Migration Day\, organizations from around the world coordinate their own event around the common theme of: CONNECTING FISH\, RIVERS AND PEOPLE. \nEnvironmental organizations of the Lower Hudson and Harbor have come together to put on our own family-friendly\, free fishing events for the public to engage in the wonders of the Hudson River! \nEvents span Staten Island up to Cold Spring\, and are family friendly. Event time varies by location. View the map and find the event closest to you\, or join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and the Riverside Park Conservancy at 172nd and the Hudson River (Fort Washington Park Beach at 172nd Street) for seining from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/lower-hudson-river-new-york-harbor-fish-count/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Community Event,Education,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20250507T235230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T202818Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Sail aboard the Clearwater - The Rights of Nature: Reimagining Our Relationship with the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Join environmental advocate\, author\, and founder of the Center of Earth Ethics\, Karenna Gore to explore a growing paradigm shift in how we view the natural world. The idea behind the Rights of Nature is simple but powerful: instead of treating nature only as property\, we recognize natural entities—like rivers\, forests\, and mountains—as being alive\, having agency\, and bearing rights.. In this talk\, Karenna will speak to the history of this novel legal strategy\, and explore what it could mean for the future of environmental protection. The talk is a practical introduction to a growing global movement that’s reshaping how we think about law\, ethics\, and our place in the natural world. \nRegister to attend. \nPlease plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the sail for boarding. All guests should dress for the weather in layers and with sturdy shoes and are recommended to bring sunscreen\, a hat\, a full reusable water bottle\, and any snacks you may need.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/speaker-sail-aboard-the-clearwater-the-rights-of-nature-reimagining-our-relationship-with-the-earth/
LOCATION:Dyckman Marina\, 348 Dyckman St\, New York\, NY\, 10034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Clearwater Events,Education,Sloop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T220000
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SUMMARY:May Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse featuring Jay Unger and Molly Mason
DESCRIPTION:Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus on Saturday\, May 17 for their May Coffeehouse\, monthly gatherings featuring performances by folk musicians. Before the featured performance\, audience members are invited to join the chorus in song. May’s featured musical act is Jay Unger and Molly Mason. Doors open at 6:30pm\, followed by the Sing-a-Long/Teachabout at 6:45pm\, followed by the featured performance at 7:30pm. \nAbout Jay Unger and Molly Mason\nJay Ungar & Molly Mason are musicians of enormous talent who draw their repertoire and inspiration from a wide range of American musical styles — 19th-century classics\, lively Appalachian\, Cajun\, and Celtic fiddle tunes\, and favorites from the golden age of country and swing — along with their own songs\, fiddle tunes\, and orchestral compositions. Jay and Molly achieved international acclaim when their performance of Jay’s composition\, Ashokan Farewell\, became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ The Civil War on PBS. The soundtrack won a Grammy\, and Ashokan Farewell was nominated for an Emmy. The piece was originally inspired by Jay & Molly’s Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps in New York’s Catskill Mountains\, which are still going strong today. \nIn recent years\, Jay and Molly have reached an ever-widening audience through their appearances on Great Performances\, A Prairie Home Companion\, their own public radio specials\, and through their work on film soundtracks such as Brother’s Keeper\, Legends of the Fall\, and a host of Ken Burns’ PBS documentaries. They’ve had the honor of performing at the White House for two sitting Presidents and continue to tour extensively\, delighting audiences across the country. \n  \nTICKETS:\nReserved Tickets: $30 – Reserve tickets in advance using the ticket form. Reserved tickets will be set aside for you and paid for at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card. Reservations may be made until 6:00pm the Friday before the performance date.\nTickets at the Door: $35 – Purchase tickets at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card. \n  \nAbout the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus\nCarrying on the vision of our founder\, Pete Seeger\, since 1984\, The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through education and is a volunteer-run New York State not-for-profit organization. Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a chartered member club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and our activities support the work of our parent organization.\nThe Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is more than a singing group. Beyond performing at various venues\, including Coffeehouse\, rallies\, and marches\, Walkabout brings folk music to the younger generations through school programs and\, foremost\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a group of activists – using their voices to address the issue\, uniting song with purpose.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/may-walkabout-clearwater-coffeehouse-featuring-jay-unger-and-molly-mason/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events,Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T102130
CREATED:20250404T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T180456Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s Spirit of the Hudson Gala
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Clearwater’s 2025 Spirit of the Hudson Gala.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/spirit-of-the-hudson-gala/
LOCATION:The Garrison
CATEGORIES:Clearwater Events
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