2010 NYSDEC Canoe Program Schedule
Event Details
NYSDEC Hudson River Research Reserve offers FREE educational canoe trips at selected sites along the Hudson River Estuary. Learn about tidal marsh ecology, Hudson River research, and challenges facing estuarine habitats. Trips average 3.5 hours including orientation and paddling instruction.
DIRECTIONS and links to interactive maps are in right-hand column.
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To ensure access to as many people as possible, please limit your participation to one trip per season. If you sign up for more then one trip we will cancel all but the earliest reservation.
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No experience necessary
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One trip per person, reservation required
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Canoes, paddles and safety gear provided
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For safety reasons, we do not allow additional boats to join our group
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Bring food, water, hat and sunscreen
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Prepare to be knee-deep in water - wear old sneakers or sturdy water shoes - no flip flops!
Cancellation Policy
Help us reduce the number of "no-shows" and ensure that as many people as possible get to experience the magic of these places. Please let us know as early as possible if you need to reduce the number of people in your party or cancel your trip by emailing: nmvente@gw.dec.state.ny.us or calling (845) 889-4745 x106.
Programs generally run rain or shine, but we may cancel a trip if high winds, heavy rain or thunderstorms are predicted. Call (845) 889-4745 x106 to check on your trip's status. For a morning trip call the night before. For an afternoon trip call the morning of the trip.
Site Descriptions
Stockport Flats
Watch for herons and eagles as we explore Columbia County's Stockport Creek. Weather permitting, we paddle to an island featuring bank swallows and a great swimming beach.
Stockport Flats is the northernmost site in the Hudson River Research Reserve. It is located on the east shore of the river in Columbia County, a few miles north of the city of Hudson, in the towns of Stockport and Stuyvesant.
Tivoli North Bay
This fascinating tidal marsh in Dutchess County offers spectacular plants, interesting wildlife, and scenic views of the Catskills. Witness its unique sights, sounds, and smells as you wander through one of the most amazing protected sites on the Hudson. Paddle on winding tidal channels with Reserve naturalists. (Photo: Rebecca Houser)
Kowawese State Unique Area
Due to poor water quality we have canceled remaining Kowawese programs for 2010. We hope to reinstate the site in the future.
Located at Plum Point Park south of Newburgh, this wonderland is filled with marsh birds and plants. Paddle in Hudson River shallows and Moodna Creek wetlands with Reserve naturalists. Gaze at the dramatic scenery of the northern reach of the Hudson Highlands.
Iona Island 
Paddle through this marshy maze with Reserve naturalists. Nestled in the Hudson Highlands adjacent to Bear Mountain State Park, this wetland features marsh flowers, snapping turtles, and blue crabs.
Hosted By
NYSDEC Hudson River Research Reserve
For more info about the Reserve, click here or call 845-889-4745.
For more info about canoe trips or other estuary events, click here.
To learn more about NYSDEC, see: www.dec.ny.gov
Please limit your participation to one trip per season. If you sign up for more than one trip we will cancel all but the earliest reservation.
DIRECTIONS
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Iona
(Rockland County)
This is on west side of Hudson River, just south of Bear Mountain Bridge. Travel to Bear Mountain traffic circle and turn right onto 9W south. About one mile south of turn-off for Bear Mountain Inn, the road flattens out. Look for and make left-hand turn onto Iona Island Causeway. This road cuts directly through tidal wetlands. Drive about ½ mile. Park just before railroad tracks near kiosk.
View Iona Island Map
Stockport Flats
(Columbia County north of Hudson)
From the south: Travel north on Route 9 through city of Hudson. After leaving the city, the road travels down long hill, then goes over Stockport Creek. After crossing bridge, take immediate left onto Station Road. Travel about one mile until road dead-ends at river.
From the north: Take Route 9 through town of Stuyvesant and make right turn onto Station Road immediately before bridge crossing Stockport creek. Travel about one mile until road dead-ends at river.
View Stockport Flats Map
Tivoli North Bay
(Dutchess County south of Tivoli)
From SOUTH of Tivoli: Take 9G north and pass Bard College signs and sign for route 103. Pass sign on left for NYSDEC Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area, then turn left onto Kidd Lane. Turn left at another sign for NYSDEC Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area. Follow dirt access road down hill approximately 0.7 miles and park in second parking area on right (first parking area is at beginning of access road).
From NORTH of Tivoli: Take 9G south. Pass signs for Route 78 and town of Tivoli. Go approximately one more mile and turn right onto Kidd Lane. Turn left at sign for NYSDEC Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area. Follow dirt access road down hill approximately 0.7 miles and park in second parking area on right (first parking area is at beginning of access road).
NOTE: Please do not park at the cul-de-sac at the bottom of the hill. With the exception of official vehicles, that area is reserved for loading and unloading only.
View Tivoli North Bay Map
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