Beach Cleanups New York

Shirley Chisholm State Park Shore Clean Up & Hike with NYS Parks & AMC

**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001BhkD2AS/act00022030) for this FREE event!** **🌿 Get Outside for New York Climate Week: Hike, Restore & Connect at Shirley Chisholm State Park** Join the **Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)** and **New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation** for an inspiring afternoon outdoors as we celebrate New York Climate Week—right here in one of New York City’s most unique and scenic state parks. This special event is all about **connecting with nature, caring for our parks, and building community**. Whether you’re brand new to hiking or a seasoned outdoor lover, you’re welcome here—no experience needed. Appropriate for everyone ages 5 years old and up. Together with Park educators, we’ll explore the beauty of Shirley Chisholm State Park through a **guided naturalist walk**, roll up our sleeves for a **hands-on shoreline cleanup**, and spend time **connecting** with fellow New Yorkers who care about the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s ecology, history of its transformation from landfill to park, discover ways to steward these shared spaces, and leave having made a real impact. 🌞 **What to expect:** * 10:00-10:30 am Welcome & Interpretive Naturalist Share * 10:30-11:30 am Shoreline Clean Up * 11:30-11:45 am Break * 11:45-1:00 pm Trail Walk & Community 🌞 **What to bring:** * Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks 🌞 **What to wear:** * Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and sun/rain protective clothing 🌞 **Where to meet:** * Meet Time: 9:45am * Meeting Place: Fountain Avenue Entrance Patio, located behind the parking lot behind the Blue trailer with the butterfly on it 🌞 **How to get there:** * Take the A or C subway to Euclid Station and take the Q8 bus towards Spring Creek Gateway Mall via 101 Avenue or walk 20 minutes to the Fountain Avenue Entrance. Bike racks are available; bring a lock. * Driving Instructions: [Fountain Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.65460044,-73.86011178) [Learn more about Shirley Chisholm State Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/shirley-chisholm-state-park) [Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/) AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.

Shirley Chisholm State Park Shore Clean Up & Hike with NYS Parks and AMC

**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001BhkD2AS/act00022030) for this FREE event!** **🌿 Get Outside for New York Climate Week: Hike, Restore & Connect at Shirley Chisholm State Park** Join the **Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)** and **New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation** for an inspiring afternoon outdoors as we celebrate New York Climate Week—right here in one of New York City’s most unique and scenic state parks. This special event is all about **connecting with nature, caring for our parks, and building community**. Whether you’re brand new to hiking or a seasoned outdoor lover, you’re welcome here—no experience needed. Appropriate for everyone ages 5 years old and up. Together with Park educators, we’ll explore the beauty of Shirley Chisholm State Park through a **guided naturalist walk**, roll up our sleeves for a **hands-on shoreline cleanup**, and spend time **connecting** with fellow New Yorkers who care about the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s ecology, history of its transformation from landfill to park, discover ways to steward these shared spaces, and leave having made a real impact. 🌞 **What to expect:** * 10:00-10:30 am Welcome & Interpretive Naturalist Share * 10:30-11:30 am Shoreline Clean Up * 11:30-11:45 am Break * 11:45-1:00 pm Trail Walk & Community 🌞 **What to bring:** * Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks 🌞 **What to wear:** * Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and sun/rain protective clothing 🌞 **Where to meet:** * Meet Time: 9:45am * Meeting Place: Fountain Avenue Entrance Patio, located behind the parking lot behind the Blue trailer with the butterfly on it 🌞 **How to get there:** * Take the A or C subway to Euclid Station and take the Q8 bus towards Spring Creek Gateway Mall via 101 Avenue or walk 20 minutes to the Fountain Avenue Entrance. Bike racks are available; bring a lock. * Driving Instructions: [Fountain Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.65460044,-73.86011178) [Learn more about Shirley Chisholm State Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/shirley-chisholm-state-park) [Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/) AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic. AMC Leaders: Eileen Yin & Dale Henderson

Volunteer open training - ALL LEVELS

You can paddle on your own, or receive some instruction from basic to advance strokes. Please sign up for up to one training per week, unless you are the trainer. Let others have fun! The host will move you to "Not going" if you sign up for more than one training per week. We'll check that folks have signed the annual waiver. Please sign ahead of time and keep the email confirmation, click [here](https://link.hobokencoveboathouse.org/waiver)[.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c01c8bb33b77b2595e6fdfa/doc/695a606c38aa3d0012b5747c?event=none) Please be on time and come prepared with the following: * Warmer layers for the water (wetsuit or borrow a drysuit) * Quick drying clothes * Close toe water shoes * Change of warm clothes * Towel * Sunscreen, hat * Water in a reusable bottle PREREQUISITES TO RSVP \* You have volunteered at least 4 embayment shifts in 2026

Astoria & LIC Networking @ Pig Beach

**Astoria and LIC networking at Pig Beach** A mix of professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs coming together for real conversations and local connections. No pitches. No awkward networking energy. Just good people, a great space, and a chance to meet people you will actually see around the neighborhood. Come grab a drink, get some BBQ, and meet your neighbors.

Ma§§ageXchange4Men: Tantric Release 4 Shy Guys too... @ 14th

Big Apple Divers November 2026 Meeting and Happy Hour

Join us for our November Club Meeting as we take an incredible journey to Antarctica with three of our very own club members who participated in the Explorers Club Flag Expedition to Antarctica earlier this year! 🇦🇶❄️ John Beninati, Adarsh Mammen Verghese, and Anna Svanidze will take us behind the scenes of an unforgettable expedition to one of the most remote and extraordinary places on Earth. 🌊 ABOUT THE TALK: Explorers Club Flag Expedition to Antarctica John and Anna will share stories from the expedition, including what it was like to dive in Antarctic waters and the adventures and challenges the team encountered along the way. 🤿❄️ Adarsh, who was involved in nearly every scientific project conducted aboard the ship, will take us behind the scenes of the expedition’s research—from collecting marine biological specimens and sediment samples for microplastics research to conducting high-latitude radio experiments. 🔬🌊 Come hear what it was like to explore, dive, and conduct scientific research in one of the most remote environments on the planet—and experience Antarctica through the eyes of three members of our own diving community! 💙 🗳️ November is also an election-night meeting! Come meet the candidates before voting kicks off later that day. 🆕 First time joining us? The first 10 new attendees score a $15 Club Cash Voucher for refreshments. Find a Board Member to claim yours! 📍 Brazen Tavern (Upstairs)
356 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
🗓️ Wednesday, November 18
🍺 Happy Hour: 6:00 PM
🕖 Club Business: 7:00–7:30 PM
🎤 Guest Speakers: 7:45 PM #BigAppleDivers [Click here for more information](https://bigappledivers.com/abouttheclub/meetings/index.html).

Clove Lake Walk

Pelham Bay Park and City Island Walk

Join us for a walk in Pelham Bay Park where we’ll explore some of its trails, walk the boardwalk at Orchard Beach and view historic homes on City Island. This walk will be approximately 9 miles. We will also discuss the history of the area on our walk. For anyone interested, we will stop for a late lunch on City Island at the end. To meet the group, take the 6 train to the Pelham Bay Park station. Exit the station via the pedestrian bridge into the park where we will meet by the restrooms. The walk will begin at 11:00. We end on City Island where you can take the Bx29 bus back to the 6 train. Early dropouts via the Bx29 are also available. Expect trails that are mostly flat but rocky and covered with leaves. There are ticks in the area and bug spray is recommended. Bring water and lunch/snacks. If you plan on joining us for lunch on City Island, bring cash to pay for your meal as credit cards are not accepted. Text hike leader Jessica with any questions 347-603-8447. $5 fee for non-members payable via Zelle at “outdoorsclub” or cash.

Shirley Chisolm State Park 5-7 miles

**Please read the entire trip description 3 or 4 times before responding or asking questions. Please, please, please do not rsvp for this walk unless you intend to come. Please change your RSVP as soon as you know you can't attend.** Shirley Chisholm State Park is named in honor of Shirley Chisholm, a Brooklyn-born trailblazer who was the first African American Congresswoman, as well as the first woman and African American to run for President. Rising up 130 feet above sea level, this new park occupies some of the highest ground in Brooklyn and offers spectacular panoramic views of the Empire State Building to the northwest, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor to the west, and Jamaica Bay to the south. The site rests atop the former Pennsylvania and Fountain Avenue landfills. The Penn and Fountain landfills were operated by New York City Department of Sanitation from 1956 to 1983. After the landfills were closed, the work to reclaim and repurpose the 407 acres of land as a future park began. The first steps were to install an impermeable plastic cap and a below-ground barrier to fully encapsulate the landfills and support future reuse. A below grade methane gas piping system was also installed throughout the property so that all off gassing is carried to the property's two flares. We'll meet at Crown Heights, Utica Avenue stop of the # 3 train at 10:30 am where we will transfer to the B17 bus at Eastern Parkway and Utica Avenue. We'll disembark at the Canarsie Pier, then walk to the Shirley Chisolm State Park. Those who wish to will continue the walk to the Red Lobster restaurant in the Gateway Shopping Center. Visit this link for menu ideas: https://www.redlobster.com/menu/lunch-favorites If you do not wish to stay for lunch you may take the B83 bus from the Shopping Center to Pennsylvania Avenue where you can transfer to the #3 train to Manhattan. After lunch the rest of the group will walk back to the Canarsie Pier for the B17 bus back to the Crown Heights,Utica Ave stop to catch the #3 train to Manhattan. Guests must sign our Waiver and Release ([https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8)) to participate. Please bring hat, sunscreen, snacks and at least 2 liters of water. Steady rain will postpone but we go in light intermittent rain. Ellen Fleishman, 917 734 7813

Nov 11 Lake Sebago 8 miles 9:30 am (Moderate)

Greetings: Today we'll be hiking from Lake Sebago. The hike will begin at 9:30 a.m. Figure 8 miles. After the initial climb it will be mostly flat including woods roads. We'll do a variation on the usual Sebago hike. Lunch at the third reservoir. Brings boots , lunch and a reasonably good attitude. NO DOGS NO SMOKING thanks jay 201 966-5482 AMC website listing: [https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001N7GL2A0/act00024882](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001N7GL2A0/act00024882)

"Snag Yourself A Hero" Singles Mixer! First Responders Party

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-me-singles-party-snag-yourself-a-hero-tickets-2003520085509?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-me-singles-party-snag-yourself-a-hero-tickets-2003520085509?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) (We are partnering with other Meetup groups so the RSVP's shown here are only a very small portion of the members attending. We'll have a large # of first responders there.) Welcome to the "Rescue Me" Meet Mingle event, where you'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with NYC Firefighters and First Responders who are single and looking to meet someone special. Join us for an exciting night of drinks, laughter, and conversation as we bring together some of the bravest and most eligible singles in the city. Whether you're looking for love or just want to make new friends, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for helping others. This party is ONLY open to men that are legitimate and active/retired Firefighters and EMS/paramedics, police and military\*. **It is open to women of ALL professions.** What to expect: * **Mix & mingle with NYC's First Responders** * **All first responders with valid agency ID arriving between 8–9PM get one complimentary drink ticket (wine, well, or beer). Must arrive during that window. Tickets are redeemable by women only—aka your excuse to buy a single lady a drink and make a move.** * **Only open to men who are First responders with legitimate agency ID. Open to women of all professions** * **DJ & dancing** * **First Responder Trivia Icebreaker with the chance to win prizes** Open to men and women from any legitimate Fire EMS or Search and Rescue Service: Any nation Military, Police Department, US Airforce PJs, Federal, State or Local Search and Rescue, FDNY, NYC 911 Voluntary Hospital, any area (worldwide) Municipal, Private or Volunteer Organization. Emergency Room Physicians, Medical Director and ER/flight nurses also welcome. All men MUST show your agencies photo ID Card indicating title of "Firefighter," "EMT," or "Paramedic,". Without this men will be turned away at the door. FAQs: Is this age specific? All welcome 21 and over. How many members will attend? This is a multi-Meetup group event. This page only shows a small portion of the actual attendees. Based on RSVPs from other groups and pre-payments we'll have up to 100 attending, like our past Firemen/EMT Meetups. For more fun events follow: **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Ridgewood Reservoir: An Exclusive Tour with NYC H2O

Join us for an **exclusive tour of the beautiful** **Ridgewood Reservoir** organized with our friends at **NYC H2O**. This is a special opportunity to explore one of New York City's lesser-known natural areas and hear from **Matt Malina, Executive Director and Founder of NYC H2O**, about the history, ecology, and future of the reservoir. **Important**: Please wear hiking shoes. The tour includes some steep descents down towards the water level. **About the Ridgewood Reservoir:** The Ridgewood Reservoir has a fascinating history. Built in **1859** to supply Brooklyn with drinking water, it was decommissioned in the 1980s. Since then, nature has taken over: dense forests now fill two of the former basins, while a freshwater pond occupies the third. Today, the area is an important habitat for wildlife and a stop-over for migrating birds along the **Atlantic Flyway**. **About NYCH2O:** NYCH2O was founded in 2012 with the mission to inspire and educate New Yorkers of all ages to learn about, enjoy and protect the city’s local water ecology. https://nych2o.org **MEETING POINT** The NYC H2O team will meet us **at the Ridgewood Reservoir parking lot**: **58-2 Vermont Place, Glendale** Across from Ridgewood Reservoir / Highland Park, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Nearest Subway station: **Cleveland Street / J Train.** Other nearby options include: * **Norwood Ave (J/Z) -** about 20 minutes walk, * **Broadway Junction (A, C, L, J, Z)** \- 30 minutes walk\, or * **Highland Park area bus routes**. Please allow at least 1 hour travel time from Manhattan. **AFTER THE TOUR** If there is interest, we may continue to **one of the breweries in the nearby Glendale/Ridgewood area** for a drink afterward 🍻. **Hike leader:** Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name: 404-991-8229)