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SUMMARY:April Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse: Sara Thomsen
DESCRIPTION:Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus for their April Coffeehouse featuring Sara Thomsen. *Please note\, shows are now matinee.* \nDoors open at 2:30pm\, followed by Teachabout at 2:45pm\, and the featured performance at 3:30pm. \nReserve a $20 ticket ahead of time and pay at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card upon arrival at the event\, or purchase a ticket at the door for $25. Student tickets are $10 with presentation of a valid student id. Children under 6 are free. Reserve your ticket. \nAbout Sara Thomsen \n\n\nThomsen’s soulful voice\, poetic lyrics and unforgettable melodies cut through to the heart and the soul of human experience\,” proclaims the Minnesota Women’s Press.  With a voice rich as the best mid-west soil\, Sara’s songs carry you inward and outward—in\, to the particulars of your own life\, and out—into the shared humanity of us all. Her performance style is easygoing and full of humor and depth\, capturing the audience’s engagement. Sara’s music gently enfolds and unfolds the listener. \nThomsen has released six solo albums: Song Like A Seed (her latest)\, Somewhere to Begin\, Everything Changes\, By Breath\, Fertile Ground\, and Arise. In addition to her solo work\, Sara is a weaver of song and community singing. At concerts\, conferences\, classrooms\, workshops\, retreats\, jails\, places of prayer\, and lines of protest\, to be with Sara is to want to sing. Increasing wonder and awareness\, deepening spiritual connection\, and widening social engagement through song is at the heart of her work. Sara’s ability to get people singing magically transforms gatherings into communities empowered with possibility. \nSara is the founder and artistic director of the Echoes of Peace Choir\, a non-audition community choir in Duluth\, Minnesota\, with a repertoire of world music and a membership of 70+ voices. Thomsen founded and directs the Echoes of Peace non-profit to expand and develop the work of examining critical social issues using music and the arts to build and bridge informed\, engaged\, and caring communities. Learn more about Sara Thomsen. \n\n\nAbout Walkabout Clearwater Chorus+ Coffeehouse\nWalkabout is The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc.\, the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and its activities support the work of its parent organization. \nMore than just a singing group\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs at a wide range of venues\, including its own Coffeehouse\, as well as rallies and marches. Through school programs\, the Chorus introduces folk music to younger generations. At its core\, the group is made up of activists—using their voices to address the pressing issues of today\, uniting song with purpose. Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse is in its 38th season. Learn more about the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and Coffeehouse.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/april-walkabout-clearwater-coffehouse-sara-thomsen/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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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:20260322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250908T172824Z
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SUMMARY:March Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse: Joe Jencks
DESCRIPTION:Join Clearwater Walkabout Chorus for their March 22 Coffeehouse featuring Joe Jencks. *Please note\, shows are now matinee.* \nDoors open at 2:30pm\, followed by Teachabout at 2:45pm\, and the featured performance at 3:30pm. \nReserve a $25 ticket ahead of time and pay at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card upon arrival at the event\, or purchase a ticket at the door for $30. Student tickets are $10 with presentation of a valid student id. Children under 6 are free. Reserve your ticket. \nAbout Joe Jencks \n\n\nJoe Jencks is an 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit\, an award-winning songwriter\, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing\, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart\, soul\, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor\, Jencks was also co-founder of the harmony trio\, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge\, Kerrville\, Mariposa\, and Old Songs\, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall\, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty\, social consciousness\, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting\, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. \n“The spirit of Folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” – Pete Seeger \n“If one can master a craft after investing 10\,000 hours\, Joe Jencks’ hours are showing! Jencks tells our stories\, his story\, and the untold stories\, as only an American folk master can – with heart and unfettered perfection.” – MarySue Twohy\, Program Director – SIRIUS XM Radio \n\n\n\n\nVisit his website: Learn more about Joe Jencks \n\n\n  \nAbout Walkabout Clearwater Chorus + Coffeehouse\nWalkabout is The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc.\, the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and its activities support the work of its parent organization. \nMore than just a singing group\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs at a wide range of venues\, including its own Coffeehouse\, as well as rallies and marches. Through school programs\, the Chorus introduces folk music to younger generations. At its core\, the group is made up of activists—using their voices to address the pressing issues of today\, uniting song with purpose. Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse is in its 38th season. Learn more about the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and Coffeehouse.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/march-walkabout-clearwater-coffehouse-joe-jencks/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Events,Partner's Event
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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:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000
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SUMMARY:Beacon Sloop Club’s 2026 Alan Thomas Memorial Environmental Lecture Series: From Hudson Valley Roots to Tallship Captain
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beacon Sloop Club for a talk from Captain Sarah Armour\, captain of Mystic Seaport Museum’s schooner BRILLIANT\, for a talk on building a career in tall ships\, sail training\, and traditional sail. Starting as a volunteer and trainee aboard Hudson River sloop\, Clearwater and growing up in the Beacon Sloop Club around vessels like Clearwater and Woody Guthrie\, Sarah will reflect on how these Hudson River communities shaped her path—and her progression to captain—over a decade of work in sail training and experiential education. \n  \nMore information: www.beaconsloopclub.org
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/beacon-sloop-clubs-2026-alan-thomas-memorial-environmental-lecture-series-from-hudson-valley-roots-to-tallship-captain/
LOCATION:Beacon Sloop Club\, 2 Red Flynn Drive\, Beacon\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
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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:20260225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20260122T180411Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20260122T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T203204Z
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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:20260215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250908T172330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T210326Z
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SUMMARY:February Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse: Hubby Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Join the Clearwater Walkabout Chorus for their February 15 Coffeehouse featuring Hubby Jenkins. *Please note\, shows are now matinee.* \nDoors open at 2:30pm\, followed by Teachabout at 2:45pm\, and the featured performance at 3:30pm. \nReserve a $20 ticket ahead of time and pay at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card upon arrival at the event\, or purchase a ticket at the door for $25. Student tickets are $10 with presentation of a valid student id. Children under 6 are free. Reserve your ticket. \nAbout Hubby Jenkins \n\n\nHubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots\, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America’s traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band\, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world\, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops. Learn more about Hubby Jenkins. \n\n\nAbout Walkabout Clearwater Chorus + Coffeehouse\nWalkabout is The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc.\, the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and its activities support the work of its parent organization. \nMore than just a singing group\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs at a wide range of venues\, including its own Coffeehouse\, as well as rallies and marches. Through school programs\, the Chorus introduces folk music to younger generations. At its core\, the group is made up of activists—using their voices to address the pressing issues of today\, uniting song with purpose. Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse is in its 38th season. Learn more about the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and Coffeehouse.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/february-walkabout-clearwater-coffehouse-hubby-jenkins/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20260123T160813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T160825Z
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SUMMARY:The Rise of Earth Law: Nature-Centric Laws for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:At this event\, Grant Wilson\, Executive Director of Earth Law Center\, will lead a conversation with leading experts on how innovative legal movements can better protect the planet—from global efforts to local communities such as Hudson\, NY.\nWe will cover three timely and powerful topics: \n\nEnvironmental Rights for Humans and Nature\nThe NY Green Amendment in the Hudson Valley and Beyond\nThe launch of the second edition of the leading textbook on Earth Law\n\nThe evening will also celebrate the opening of Hudson Harmonic\, an inspiring new venue where nourishment\, sound\, and space converge for regenerative arts and culture. \nAdmission is free\, and light refreshments will be provided\, with time for conversation and networking.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/the-rise-of-earth-law-nature-centric-laws-for-the-planet/
LOCATION:Hudson Harmonic\, 26-36 N 6th St\, Hudson\, NY 12534\, 26-36 N 6th St\, Hudson\, NY\, 12534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
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:20260118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250908T171846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T211935Z
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SUMMARY:January Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse: Windborne
DESCRIPTION:Join the Clearwater Walkabout Chorus for their January 18 Coffeehouse featuring Windborne. *Please note\, shows are now matinee.* \nDoors open at 2:30pm\, followed by Teachabout at 2:45pm\, and the featured performance at 3:30pm. \nReserve a $30 ticket ahead of time and pay at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card upon arrival at the event\, or purchase a ticket at the door for $35. Student tickets are $10 with presentation of a valid student id. Children under 6 are free. Reserve your ticket. \nAbout Windborne \n\n\nWith a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world\, Lauren Breunig\, Jeremy Carter-Gordon\, Lynn Rowan\, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music\, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries\, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. The singers educate as they entertain\, sharing stories about their songs and explaining the context and characteristics of the styles in which they sing. \nBut there’s another\, crucial dimension to Windborne that guides and roots their artistry. They are adherents to folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism\, labor and civil rights\, and other movements that champion the oppressed\, the poor\, and the disenfranchised. Their latest project\, Of Hard Times & Harmony\, explores themes of social consciousness\, singing in four languages and showcasing the depth of emotion their voices can evoke\, as well as moments of true hilarity and wit. Visit Windborne’s website. \n\n\nAbout Walkabout Clearwater Chorus + Coffeehouse\nWalkabout is The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc.\, the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and its activities support the work of its parent organization. \nMore than just a singing group\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs at a wide range of venues\, including its own Coffeehouse\, as well as rallies and marches. Through school programs\, the Chorus introduces folk music to younger generations. At its core\, the group is made up of activists—using their voices to address the pressing issues of today\, uniting song with purpose. Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse is in its 38th season. Learn more about the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and Coffeehouse.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/january-walkabout-clearwater-coffehouse-windborne/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20251105T211341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T211351Z
UID:39297-1768204800-1768582800@www.clearwater.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20251027T163355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152702Z
UID:39209-1765555200-1765566000@www.clearwater.org
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:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250923T022722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T022722Z
UID:38976-1764763200-1764766800@www.clearwater.org
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:20251116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250908T171242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T211938Z
UID:38788-1763307000-1763312400@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:November Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse: John McCutcheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus for their November 16 concert featuring John McCutcheon. *Please note\, shows are now matinee.* \nDoors open at 2:30pm\, followed by Teachabout at 2:45pm\, and the featured performance at 3:30pm. \nReserve a $30 ticket ahead of time and pay at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card upon arrival at the event\, or purchase a ticket at the door for $35. Student tickets are $10 with presentation of a valid student id. Children under 6 are free. Reserve your ticket. \nAbout John McCutcheon \nJohn McCutcheon is folk music’s renaissance man. He is a master instrumentalist\, powerful singer-songwriter\, storyteller\, activist\, and author. People of every generation and background seem to feel at home in a concert hall when John McCutcheon takes the stage. Critics describe his performance as “little feats of magic\,” “breathtaking in their ease and grace…\,” and “like a conversation with an illuminating old friend. Whether in print\, on record\, or on stage\, few people communicate with the versatility\, charm\, wit or pure talent of John McCutcheon. \nPete Seeger reflected: “John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA\, but also a great singer\, songwriter\, and song leader. And not just incidentally\, he is committed to helping hard-working people everywhere to organize and push this world in a better direction.” \nLearn more about John McCutchen’s website. \nAbout Walkabout Clearwater Chorus + Coffeehouse\nWalkabout is The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc.\, the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and its activities support the work of its parent organization. \nMore than just a singing group\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs at a wide range of venues\, including its own Coffeehouse\, as well as rallies and marches. Through school programs\, the Chorus introduces folk music to younger generations. At its core\, the group is made up of activists—using their voices to address the pressing issues of today\, uniting song with purpose. Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse is in its 38th season. Learn more about the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and Coffeehouse.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/november-walkabout-clearwater-coffehouse-john-mccutcheon/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250919T204130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T204130Z
UID:38911-1761642000-1761663600@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:Hudson River Watershed Alliance Conference: Collaborating Across Boundaries (In-Person Session)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance for their annual conference on Wednesday\, October 22 and Tuesday\, October 28\, which will focus on building strong and sustainable watershed collaborations for clean water and healthy communities. The conference will share strategies and case studies to support connections across geographic boundaries\, sectors\, and silos\, building capacity within and across communities to implement shared goals. \nThe conference will have two components: a virtual session on Wednesday\, October 22 from 1-2:30 pm via Zoom webinar and an in-person session on Tuesday\, October 28 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Henry A. Wallace Center\, FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park\, NY. \nConfirmed topics and speakers so far include: \n\nInsights\, frameworks\, and collaboration best practices from the Partnership Learning Project\, an in-depth study commissioned by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board – Jennifer Arnold\, Reciprocity Consulting (virtual session)\nCommunicating science with impact – Anne Toomey\, Pace University (in-person session)\nTeaming up for better water quality in the Lower Esopus Creek – Stuart Leigh\, Lower Esopus Creek Advisory Council & Liaison for the Town of Marbletown\, and Candice Constantine\, Tighe & Bond (in-person session)\nCoordinating across municipalities through the Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7) – Mayor Gary Bassett\, Village of Rhinebeck (in-person session)\nCoordinating across county boundaries through the Upper Hudson River Watershed Coalition – Allison Hargrave Gaddy\, Lake Champlain – Lake George Regional Planning Board\nInteractive workshop on scenario planning to explore possible futures and identify resilient actions – Larissa Read\, Common Ground Consulting (in-person session)\n\nLearn more + register to attend. \nAbout the Hudson River Watershed Alliance: \nThe Hudson River Watershed Alliance’s mission is to unite and empower communities to protect our shared waters\, working across the Hudson River watershed to support watershed groups\, help communities work together on water issues\, and communicate as a collective voice.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hrwa-conference-inperson-2025/
LOCATION:Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center\, 4079 Albany Post Rd\, Hyde Park\, New York\, 12538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250919T203821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T204003Z
UID:38907-1761138000-1761143400@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:Hudson River Watershed Alliance Conference: Collaborating Across Boundaries (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance for their annual conference on Wednesday\, October 22 and Tuesday\, October 28\, which will focus on building strong and sustainable watershed collaborations for clean water and healthy communities. The conference will share strategies and case studies to support connections across geographic boundaries\, sectors\, and silos\, building capacity within and across communities to implement shared goals. \nThe conference will have two components: a virtual session on Wednesday\, October 22 from 1-2:30 pm via Zoom webinar and an in-person session on Tuesday\, October 28 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Henry A. Wallace Center\, FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park\, NY. \nConfirmed topics and speakers so far include: \n\nInsights\, frameworks\, and collaboration best practices from the Partnership Learning Project\, an in-depth study commissioned by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board – Jennifer Arnold\, Reciprocity Consulting (virtual session)\nCommunicating science with impact – Anne Toomey\, Pace University (in-person session)\nTeaming up for better water quality in the Lower Esopus Creek – Stuart Leigh\, Lower Esopus Creek Advisory Council & Liaison for the Town of Marbletown\, and Candice Constantine\, Tighe & Bond (in-person session)\nCoordinating across municipalities through the Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7) – Mayor Gary Bassett\, Village of Rhinebeck (in-person session)\nCoordinating across county boundaries through the Upper Hudson River Watershed Coalition – Allison Hargrave Gaddy\, Lake Champlain – Lake George Regional Planning Board\nInteractive workshop on scenario planning to explore possible futures and identify resilient actions – Larissa Read\, Common Ground Consulting (in-person session)\n\nLearn more + register to attend. \nAbout the Hudson River Watershed Alliance: \nThe Hudson River Watershed Alliance’s mission is to unite and empower communities to protect our shared waters\, working across the Hudson River watershed to support watershed groups\, help communities work together on water issues\, and communicate as a collective voice.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hudson-river-watershed-alliance-conference-collaborating-across-boundaries-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center\, 4079 Albany Post Rd\, Hyde Park\, New York\, 12538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250908T171239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T210015Z
UID:38786-1760887800-1760893200@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:October Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse: Rod MacDonald
DESCRIPTION:Join the Clearwater Walkabout Chorus for their October Coffeehouse on October 19 featuring Rod MacDonald with Mark Dann. *Please note\, shows are now matinee.* \nDoors open at 2:30pm\, followed by Teachabout at 2:45pm\, and the featured performance at 3:30pm. \nReserve a $20 ticket ahead of time and pay at the door by check\, cash\, or credit card upon arrival at the event\, or purchase a ticket at the door for $25. Student tickets are $10 with presentation of a valid student id. Children under 6 are free. Reserve your ticket. \nAbout Rod MacDonald \nRod MacDonald is an American singer-songwriter\, novelist\, and educator. He is best known for his songs “American Jerusalem“\, about the “contrast between the rich and the poor in Manhattan” (Sing Out!)\, “A Sailor’s Prayer”\, “Coming of the Snow”\, “Every Living Thing”\, and “My Neighbors in Delray”. His songs have been covered by Dave Van Ronk\, Shawn Colvin\, Four Bitchin’ Babes\, Jonathan Edwards\, Garnet Rogers\, Joe Jencks\, and others. He has released 12 solo recordings on several record labels in the US\, 8 in Europe on the Swiss label Brambus\, and 21 songs with Smithsonian Folkways (through the Fast Folk Musical Magazine). \nA tenor with a clear voice and wide range\, MacDonald is often cited for both his musicality and the content of his songs about political and social events. Although usually labeled a folk singer\, his musical styles include rock\, pop\, country\, light jazz\, and blues. His place in the folk hall of fame is assured by his ‘A Sailor’s Prayer\,’ a hymn-styled tune that many people have mistaken for a traditional song.” All-Music Guide. \nHis first novel\, The Open Mike\, about a young man in the open mike scene of Greenwich Village\, was published on December 5\, 2014. Visit Rod MacDonald’s website. \nAbout Walkabout Clearwater Chorus + Coffeehouse\nWalkabout is The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc.\, the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and its activities support the work of its parent organization. \nMore than just a singing group\, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs at a wide range of venues\, including its own Coffeehouse\, as well as rallies and marches. Through school programs\, the Chorus introduces folk music to younger generations. At its core\, the group is made up of activists—using their voices to address the pressing issues of today\, uniting song with purpose. Walkabout Clearwater Coffehouse is in its 38th season. Learn more about the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and Coffeehouse.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/october-walkabout-clearwater-coffehouse-rod-macdonald/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation (CUUC)\, 468 Rosedale Ave\, White Plains\, NY\, 10605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250908T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T180203Z
UID:38820-1760875200-1760893200@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beacon Sloop Club for their annual Pumpkin Festival\, a free day of music\, sailing\, community\, and pumpkins on Sunday\, October 19! \nPumkpins and pumpkin pie will be for sale\, and two solar powered music stages\, one dedicated for young folks (children) to enjoy\, will provide live music throughout the day. Numerous food and craft vendors will be on hand. Environmental non-profits will feature displays of local river history and the environment including information about their organization. Families can enjoy many free activities for children in addition to the dedicated children’s stage. \nThe Beacon Sloop Club’s boat\, the Woody Guthrie\, will be taking guests on free sails from the Beacon Harbor\, weather permitting. The public may sign up for an afternoon sail to relax and experience the beauty\, power and grandeur of the Hudson. Sign up at the Beacon Sloop Club table starting at noon. \nFor more information call (845) 264-5663\, (267) 908-0716\, (914) 907-4928 or (845) 463-4660. From New York City take Metro North’s Hudson Line to Beacon. The festival is at the waterfront. Free Admission \nAbout the Beacon Sloop Club\nThe Beacon Sloop Club is an all volunteer and non-profit organization. The Beacon Sloop Club’s Festivals raise money for the public sailing program on the Woody Guthrie and other environmental education programs. There is never a charge for sailing aboard the Woody Guthrie. \nThe Beacon Sloop Club meets the first Friday of each month at the clubhouse in Beacon for a potluck dinner\, business meeting and live music. The clubhouse is located on the banks of the Hudson River near the Metro-North train station. Everyone is always welcome.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/beacon-sloop-club-pumpkin-festival/
LOCATION:Pete + Toshi Riverfront Park\, 2 Red Flynn Dr\, Beacon\, New York\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250919T210832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T210832Z
UID:38916-1760284800-1760292000@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:60th Annversary of the Scenic Hudson Decision Free Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 60th Anniversary with the Cornwall-on-Hudson community with a free concert and screening of the Storm King Decision\, a multimedia environmental artwork by Vivien Collens with Jeanette Redden. \nLearn more at stormkingdecision.org
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/60th-annversary-of-the-scenic-hudson-decision-free-community-concert/
LOCATION:Donahue Memorial Park\, Shore Rd\, Cornwall-On-Hudson\, NY\, 12520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music Events,Partner's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250929T035356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T183527Z
UID:39081-1760173200-1760194800@www.clearwater.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson River Sloop Clearwater":MAILTO:jen@clearwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250923T191854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T175519Z
UID:38985-1759658400-1759672800@www.clearwater.org
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:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250923T022400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T022400Z
UID:38973-1759320000-1759323600@www.clearwater.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250923T182956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T183631Z
UID:38979-1759230000-1759240800@www.clearwater.org
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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SUMMARY:Indian Point Decomissioning Oversight Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Point Decomissioning Oversight Board will meet on Thursday\, September 25 from 6-8pm at the Cortlandt Town Hall. Holtec recently annouced interest in constructing a data center and potentially a small new reactor on the site of the decomissioning plant. \nSeating is first-come-first served\, and anyone who would like to make a statement must register by 12pm on September 23 – pre-register here.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/indian-point-dob-meeting-september-2025/
LOCATION:Cortlandt Town Hall\, 1 Heady Street\, Cortlandt\, NY\, 10567
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
CREATED:20250715T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T212904Z
UID:38651-1758718800-1758729600@www.clearwater.org
SUMMARY:Hudson River Polychlorinated Biphenyl Contamination Superfund Site Community Advisory Group Meeting (NOW VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Attend the September meeting of the Hudson River Polychlorinated Biphenyl Contamination Superfund Site Community Advisory Group. The meeting will include critical updates on the ongoing Lower Hudson River investigation work \,the Hudson River fish sign pilot program from NYSDOH\, and the Upper Hudson River activities. View the draft meeting agenda. \nRegister to Attend. \nLearn more about the CAG. \n 
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/hudson-river-polychlorinated-biphenyl-contamination-superfund-site-community-advisory-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom\, https://cbi-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_985C0v_sQTCp2la_0iqO8w
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084131
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SUMMARY:A Life in Song: A Tribute to the Life & Legacy of Bill Vanaver in Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:With full hearts and deep gratitude\, the Bill Vanaver Memorial Fund invites you to a joyful and moving tribute to the life\, music\, and legacy of William “Bill” Vanaver—visionary musician\, folklorist\, beloved teacher\, and co-founder of The Vanaver Caravan. This memorial concert brings together a remarkable gathering of artists\, friends\, and family to honor Bill’s life through the art forms he lived for—story\, song\, dance\, and memory. \nFeaturing performances by Natalie Merchant\, Tom Chapin\, Guy Davis\, David Amram\, Cole Quest & the City Pickers\, Brenda Buffalino\, Matoaka Little Eagle\, Ramona Staffeld\, Joel Hanna\, and more \nBill carried within him an unimaginable wealth of musical knowledge—a global archive housed not in libraries\, but in the strings of his instruments\, the cadence of his voice\, and the sparkle of his spirit. With his passing\, we lost a singular musical soul—but through this Fund\, his legacy lives on. \nIt was Bill’s dying wish that the many cultures and peoples of this world be given the chance to fall in love with music the way he did: deeply\, curiously\, joyfully. The Bill Vanaver Memorial Fund will ensure that his songs—and the songs of future keepers of tradition—continue to be heard. \n\nAll proceeds from this event will support the Fund\, helping carry forward the work Bill held most dear:\nCreating new works and world-class touring performances (including America in Motion and The Nine Muses)\nPreserving and sharing Bill’s vast archive of original and traditional music\nBringing world music and folk traditions into schools and community programs\nSupporting international collaborations and cultural exchange\nProviding scholarships for young musicians and dancers\nFostering intergenerational mentorship in the performing arts\n\nWhether you knew Bill personally\, were moved by his music\, or simply wish to honor a life lived in service of song\, this evening is for you. Let’s gather to sing\, to dance\, and to celebrate a legacy that continues to resonate across generations and cultures.
URL:https://www.clearwater.org/event/a-life-in-song-a-tribute-to-the-life-legacy-of-bill-vanaver-in-music-dance/
LOCATION:Ulster County Performing Arts Center (UPAC)\, 601 Broadway\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Events,Partner's Event
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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:20260421T084131
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UID:38658-1756112400-1756486800@www.clearwater.org
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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