Part of Hudson Valley Ramble and Ulster County Creek Week Celebration
The public is invited to join Clearwater at Esopus Meadows Preserve near Kingston, NY and located at 257 River Road, Ulster Park, NY this September for two free community events:
“Walk and Wade”, Saturday, September 8, 2012; 11:00 AM
Come to Esopus Meadows and follow the Kline-Esopus Kill from its mouth to near its source. Follow the trail of the creek and learn how over the last 20,000 years water has shaped the terrain. We will take a moderate one-mile hike followed by a beach seine program on the Hudson River beach. We will discuss native and invasive species, collect and identify fish, and get anyone interested in chest waders to help us catch fish.
“Sunset Seining and Song”, Saturday, September 15, 5:00 PM
Clearwater Educators will take you into the water to catch fish in the “magic hour” of sunset. Enjoy the light, the coolness of the water, and find out what’s in the river at this time of year. Esopus Meadows beach is a great place to catch young-of-the-year fish, blue crabs, and maybe even an eel. We will discuss how the river gets ready for winter and why fishing at dusk is one of the best times of day. Bring a picnic for dinner afterwards and enjoy some music. Seining program will take place for 1 hour with music to follow.
For more information about the September 8 or September 15 programs at Esopus Meadows Preserve, or about Clearwater’s Tideline Programs, contact Eli Schloss, Tideline Director at Eli@Clearwater.org , 845 797-2847
For more information about Ulster County Creek Week events, please visit http://ucenvironment.org/ulster-county-creek-week/
For more information about Hudson Valley Ramble, please visit http://hudsonrivervalleyramble.com/aboutramble.aspx
