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trashscapes: a noticing (and photo) walk
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM**LOOK DOWN MORE!** A casual walk through the East Village for anyone who wants to slow down, look more carefully at what's around them, and capture what they find. On this walk, we'll move slowly through the neighborhood looking for things worth pausing at and then figuring out how to capture them. I suggest a phone or camera, but feel free to bring a sketchbook or whatever you prefer. Any amount (including 0) of art experience is welcome. :) **this event is pay-what-you-want. the suggested price is $10** **want to pay $5? use promo code "five".** **want to pay $1? use promo code "one"** --- This walk is inspired by trashscapes—an ongoing photography project that started with a simple habit: noticing the accidental compositions of debris and found matter on NYC streets. Over a decade of daily walks, the habit became an archive of what gets left behind. I'm drawn to the way found matter interplays with the city's infrastructure—using it as framing, finding balance in color and form, and making the incidental feel composed.

Dance Walk in Prospect Park
Sun, Sep 20, 2:00 PMFall 2026 kick-off Dance Walk! Bring iPod & earbuds, dress light & come hands-free. Everybody listens to their own music as we dance walk around the park loop: https://vimeo.com/283214936. @dancewalkbk What is "Dance Walking"? It is an improvised form of walking, with music, doing whatever movement comes naturally. It's walking and moving your arms. Or skipping, skitching, low-stepping, sideways running. It's responding to the rhythm, attitude, or story of the music you're hearing. In short, it's having a dance party in your living room, while walking through the park. Some people listen to music to go running. When I listen to music, I want to dance. This meet-up is for like-inspired music-dance folks. "Dance" encompasses a wide range of physical movement on the Dance Walk--no professional creds necessary. A word to the wise: DW is \*not\* a performance, or an exhibition, but a loose container for exercise, music immersion and physical expression. Why do we each listen to our own music? Because each of us feel inspired by different tunes, and on Dance Walk, you connect from the inside-out. This is not a class with a teacher, nor is it a group jam, but something more like parallel play--a group of individuals doing their own thing, together. You need to possess the ability to move on your own, and to follow your own improvisational impulses--listening to your music, your body, nature in the park, and whatever else inspires you. We meet @10:00am, share names, cue up our tunes and usually take off within 5 minutes. A word to the shy, self-conscious, and judgy: You will have the MOST fun of all. Once you're warm and hit that flow, the negative mental static falls away. Movement comes easily, and music takes over. Take it from a deeply self-conscious person, Dance Walk is a profoundly joyful liberation. \*To find us: Enter Prospect Park at the main Grand Army Plaza entrance (NOT the side path with bike parking and water fountain). Walk past the vegetable vendors (Saturdays only) on the drive about 100 paces. We gather on the grassy triangle, just shy of the park loop, right at the start time. If you're early, do not fret--people (incl me!) show up by 10am. Message me or call my cell if you can't find the location. **Dance Walk in the Press:** https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/18/new-york-performers-theatres-dance-outdoors https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/11/18/photos-dance-walk-prospect-park/ http://themomtropolis.com/dance-walk-you-know-you-want-to/ https://www.youembody.com/fitness/cardio/dance-fitness-creative-cardio

Hudson River Greenway Walk to Inwood Hill Jazz Festival
Sun, Sep 20, 1:45 PMJoin us for a special 6-mile walk along the Fort Washington Greenway from 145th Street to Inwood Hill Park. This is more than a walk — **we’ll be one of the first groups to try a proposed detour that Parks is considering for the Greenway.** In the next few years, the Fort Washington Greenway will undergo construction to address recurring sinkholes and the bridge over the Amtrak tracks. During this walk, we’ll check out a proposed route to keep us walking while construction is underway. Even better, **Jana LaSorte, Director of Northern Manhattan Parks, will join us** to walk the route, talk about the Greenway’s history and future, and answer our questions. We’ll walk, look at what works (and what doesn’t), and share ideas about how the route could be improved. **We’ll end at the free [Inwood Jazz Festival](http://www.inwoodjazzfestival.com/) in Inwood Hill Park from 1–5 p.m.** Bring a ground cloth to sit on and enjoy some great music. The route includes stairs and uneven terrain. If 6 miles is more than you want to do, you can drop out at Dyckman Street. **We are co-sponsoring the walk with Transportation Alternatives, and they would like us to also RSVP with them.** https://www.mobilize.us/transalt/event/1022531/ MEET: 9:45 a.m. at 145th & Riverside Drive, down the hill from the #1 train. Restrooms available along the route. BRING: water, snacks, lunch, and a towel to sit on at the Jazz fest. Co- leaders: Pam Cress pactoday@gmail.com, 917-597-2664. and Christine Summerson 646-491-0764 (day of walk only)

Governor’s Island Photography Walk
Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 PM**Please join us on what will be an endless photo opportunity on an island that vibes out as a happy place—Governor’s Island! ✨😃📸** **You do not need to be a professional photographer. Just someone who enjoys a great walk and appreciates the chance to take in some spectacular views! Along the way, you will discover endless photo opportunities, no matter your level of experience!** **Meeting Info:** **Take the 2:30PM Governors Island Ferry ⛴️ from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street). You can book the Ferry online or at the BMB (check the Governors Island website for complete information** [here](https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry) **). We will gather at the Governors Island Welcome Center that’s straight ahead when you walk off the ferry. Goal is to meet up by 3:00PM.** **Amenities:** * **bathrooms at BMB** * **bathrooms at the Welcome Center** * **porto potties on the island** * **refillable water stations on the island** **Features:** * **bird peeping spots throughout the island** * **Outlook Hill—at The Hills** * **Colonels Row** * **Castle Williams** * **Nolan Park** **What to bring:** * **bug spray** * **sunscreen** * **water & snacks** **What to know:** **📸 Cameras of any kind are allowed 📸** **📱 Smartphones are cameras too 📱** **Guests need to fill out the waiver** [here](https://shorewalkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shorewalkers-Waiver-2024.pdf) **.** **Hike Leaders:** **Tiffany—718-300-1655** **Ivan—917-446-0013** **Please feel free to text us for any questions or concerns, but kindly state your name, when you do.**

Coney Island: Aquarium and Sunset
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 PMSunsets in Coney Island continue to be spectacular, so we will walk along the shoreline from the aquarium to the far end of the the island to admire the changing colors of the sky as the sun goes down. Our walk will start with a trip to the aquarium, followed by a walk to see the setting sun. We will be walking on the sand along the shoreline. In the aquarium, we will look at the various denizens of the ocean and watch the [Aquatheater](https://nyaquarium.com/things-to-do/exhibits/aquatheater) show, where the sea lions "play" with the trainers. **Admission**: The [aquarium](https://nyaquarium.com/) charges an admission fee, but if you have a [IDNYC](https://www.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page) card, you can get a year's membership to the aquarium and the NYC zoos. It takes the receptionist just five minutes or so to print out your Wildlife Conservation membership card that you can use right away to enter the aquarium. If you don't have an IDNYC, do follow the directions in the link above, so that you can join us for similar events in October and November. You should get your ID in the mail within a couple of weeks. **Bring** snacks and anything else you might need for the duration of the event. You can also buy food and beverages at the numerous eating places that are still open on the boardwalk. **Registration**: The weather for next week doesn't look too promising, so registration will open at 9 AM on Monday. Registrants will be placed in the waitlist. In order to move to the Going list, please write "I have a IDNYC" or "I'm a member" or "I'm willing to pay the admission fee". **Meet** at 3 PM on the boardwalk by West 10th Street, where you will see a small [NYC Park pavillion](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jLvaSmVqdA3xwRiS9). **Getting there**: Take the F or Q line to the West 8th Street/New York Aquarium stop. Cross Surf Avenue, and walk to the boardwalk. You can also take the D or N lines to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue. Cross Surf Avenue, get on the boardwalk, and walk a few blocks to the left. **Restrooms**: There are several restrooms in the aquarium. If you're taking the subway to Stillwell Avenue and heading straight to the boardwalk, look for a Parks Department building where you can find restrooms. **Distance**: leisurely 1.5 miles from the aquarium to the end of the shoreline. **End**: The walk ends at the western-most end of the shoreline soon after sunset. You can walk back to the subway station along the boardwalk or take the B36 bus to the Coney Island subway station. Please check your schedules and your availability before registering for this event. **Rain cancels**. **Leader**: Prathima Christdas christdasp@yahoo.com

Peripatetic 3 Boroughs
Sun, Oct 4, 1:15 PM**Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/ "https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/") to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/ "https://riversideparknyc.org/"). This walk will count for 14 miles of your total.** We will meet 915 at Court Square, Long Island City (7,E, G) for a 930 sharp start and end at Bowling Green in Manhattan. Approximately 13-14 miles depending on how much we decide to wander. We will head over to the Long Island City water side park, cross the Pulaski bridge, go along the Brooklyn shoreline, take the Manhattan Bridge and walk across to the West side to meander to the bottom of Manhattan. Pace will be steady and brisk, 3+ miles per hour, very few rest stops, some ups and downs. Bring water, snacks, lunch. Contact Jack McCleland day of walk by text 347 633 6350 with any questions. or by email JGMwolf@gmail.com in advance.
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