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SUMMARY:Beacon Sloop Club’s 2026 Alan Thomas Memorial Environmental Lecture Series: Star Party with the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beacon Sloop Club and the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association for a lecture and sky viewing during the new moon’s dark skies to explore the solar system. Indoors will be a lecture and presentation\, while outdoors – weather permitting – we will have high powered telescopes to observe stars\, planets and more. \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-star-party-with-the-mid-hudson-astronomical-association/
LOCATION:Beacon Sloop Club\, 2 Red Flynn Drive\, Beacon\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000
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SUMMARY:Women in Science Speaker Series - Portrait of a Graduate: Environmental Education for Changing Guideline
DESCRIPTION:Clearwater’s Education Director\, Emily Marcet will be giving a talk titled: Portrait of a Graduate: Environmental Education for Changing Guidelines on Wednesday\, February 25 from 3:30pm-4:30pm as part of NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary Management Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Women in Science Winter Webinar Series. \nRegister to attend \nView the full Women in Science webinar lineup.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/women-in-science-speaker-series-portrait-of-a-graduate-environmental-education-for-changing-guideline/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom\, https://cbi-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_985C0v_sQTCp2la_0iqO8w
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
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SUMMARY:Beacon Sloop Club’s 2026 Alan Thomas Memorial Environmental Lecture Series: Mid-Hudson Anti-Slavery History Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beacon Sloop Club for a lecture from Laura Chenven from the Mid-Hudson Anti-Slavery History Project. The people of the Hudson Valley counties played unique and important roles in the history of American slavery and abolitionism. The region was a major center of enslavement in the North. It also played significant roles in the abolitionist movement and Underground Railroad. The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project (MHAHP) works to call attention to this neglected aspect of our past. \nLearn more: 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/mid-hudson-anti-slavery-history-project/
LOCATION:Beacon Sloop Club\, 2 Red Flynn Drive\, Beacon\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132444
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Microplastics Research in the Hudson River Estuary (New York Sea Grant)
DESCRIPTION:Join New York Sea Grant for a talk about microplastic pollution in the Upper Hudson River Estuary. Dr. Sarah Cadieux from RPI’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Department will share findings from a community science research project\, which combines water sampling with creative education initiatives including an art-based awareness campaign. This talk will highlight both the science behind this emerging environmental challenge and community-based approaches to address plastic pollution in our waterways. \nLearn more + register \nDr. Sarah Cadieux is an RPI Earth and Environmental Sciences professor and researcher who takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding biogeochemical cycling within freshwater systems by combining limnology\, aquatic chemistry\, isotope biogeochemistry\, sedimentology and geomicrobiology. She is researching microplastics contamination in local surface water and drinking water. Sarah is doing research in our local drinking watershed\, and using NATURE Lab as the site for processing samples and recording data.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/webinar-microplastics-research-in-the-hudson-river-estuary-new-york-sea-grant/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom\, https://cbi-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_985C0v_sQTCp2la_0iqO8w
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000
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CREATED:20250923T022400Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Microplastics Explained (New York Sea Grant)
DESCRIPTION:Date: 10/1/25 \nTime: 12pm – 1pm \nMicroplastics are found everywhere scientists look. Where do microplastics come from\, and how do they impact our environment? Join this webinar to explore the sources and pathways of marine debris and microplastics. Learn about what is being done to combat this growing problem\, from cutting-edge technology to household solutions. Catherine Prunella\, Water Quality Extension Specialist at New York Sea Grant will discuss research by Columbia University in partnership with New York Sea Grant to develop a filter in laundry machines to capture microplastics from clothing\, and a robot that uses artificial intelligence to identify and remove plastics floating in water. \nRegister to attend + explore the other webinars in the series.  \nCatherine Prunella is a Water Quality Extension Specialist with New York Sea Grant. Based in New York City\, she works with residents\, businesses\, non-profit organizations\, communities\, and agencies to address water pollution\, specifically microplastics\, emerging contaminants\, and marine debris.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/webinar-microplastics-explained-new-york-sea-grant/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom\, https://cbi-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_985C0v_sQTCp2la_0iqO8w
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T090000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
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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/
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
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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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