Canoe the East River - Earth Day in Long Island City
Monday April 10, 2006
Known for industry and these day high-rise condominiums, the Long Island City waterfront actually has a beach and three parks and more waterfront access on the way.
Earth Day, April 22, is a great opportunity to see this rapidly changing area, and maybe even get out on the East River. Help with clean-ups of Rainey Park and Socrates Sculpture Park/Sunswick Beach at Hallets Cove. And enjoy performances in Rainey Park, canoe out onto the East River, and for history buffs, go on a walking tour of the waterfront.
- Update - Due to rain, Earth Day in LIC has been rescheduled for April 29.
Last year the canoe trips out into Hallets Cove were a real success. The folks behind these canoes at the Long Island City Community Boathouse are crazy in the best way.
- Long Island City Earth Day Celebrations
April 22, 2006- April 29, 2006, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.- Beach cleanup and free canoe rides on the East River
- Sunswick Beach is just north of Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon, Ravenswood, Long Island City.
- Canoe rides by the Long Island City Community Boathouse
April 22, 2006- April 29, 2006- Rainey Park clean up - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - with Rainey Park Group, 646-322-9200
- Live music, Brazilian drumming by Battery Drumline, eco-circus, worm composting - 1-5 p.m.
- 34th Ave and Vernon Blvd, south of Socrates Sculpture Park, not a far walk
April 22, 2006- April 29, 2006, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.- Meet at Ditmars Blvd & Shore Blvd - 11 a.m. sharp, info@astoriawaterfront.org
- Tour ends at Rainey Park to join festivities
- Greater Astoria Historical Society
- More Info - Astoria and LIC Waterfront Group
- Raindate for all events is April 29.
Comments
Hey, this is pretty cool! I’ve been curious about taking a ride on the East River, and a canoe ride sounds great. I’ll be sure to check out the Earth Day stuff on the 22nd!