Coastal Walks New York

trashscapes: a noticing (and photo) walk

**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.

Int'l Coastal Cleanup in Ft. Washington Park (172nd St)

**Let's come together for [International Coastal Cleanup Day](https://oceanconservancy.org/work/plastics/cleanups-icc/?ea.tracking.id=26IPEHBGXX&en_og_source=GoogleGrant&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=GoogleGrants&utm_campaign=CK-OC-GR-AW-GR-GR-RSA-CON-US-BR-18p-RSA-BeachCleaning&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10967525475&gbraid=0AAAAACOf2eSJdm_IP4tTiZhQ2-5W6XJzE&gclid=CjwKCAjwwfnUBhAtEiwAfQpAYmVXfljyPXzKAo-FtQondsMqH9Rl-hw6bkO9p2Dr4TosfePxVtViBBoCYooQAvD_BwE) at Fort Washington Park to help keep our Hudson River shoreline clean and beautiful!** Shorewalkers will join Riverside Park Conservancy to clean up the beach, pick up trash, and make a positive impact on our environment. Come out and help make a difference! MEET: 9 a.m. at Broadway and 157th Street in the small park area on the SW corner. The #1 train stops here, and the C a few blocks away. At 9:15 a.m., we'll use the ramp at 158th Street to enter Riverside Park, then walk north 15 minutes to the cleanup area at 172nd Street. You'll find restrooms at the cleanup area. \*\* If you prefer to meet us at the site, enter Riverside Park at 158th or 181st Streets and find us by the yellow tent at 172nd Street and the Hudson River. \*\* **REGISTER: Register with Riverside Park Conservancy at this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-coastal-cleanup-beach-in-fort-washington-park-172nd-st-tickets-1997182235830** Please also register here on Meetup, so we know you are coming. WEAR: hat, long pants that can get dirty, and closed-toe shoes. Gloves and tools are provided by the Park. BRING: water and snacks to keep energized for a few hours of work. The cleanup ends at 12:00 pm. Co- leaders: Pam Cress pactoday@gmail.com, 917-597-2664. and Carole Blane 917-407-1166 (day of walk).

Dance Walk in Prospect Park

Fall 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

Join 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

**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.**

Fast-paced 18-mile GSFC Prep Hike — East Manhattan Northbound

The **[Great Saunter Fall Challenge](https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter-fall-challenge/)** is almost here! Prepare for *[Reverse Saunter](https://www.meetup.com/shorewalkers-members-only/events/316298031/)*, other challenging GSFC walks, and increase your fitness & stamina by walking 18 miles from Whitehall Terminal ➔ Inwood *at a fast pace* (3.4 mph). You are fit & cheerful. *No slow walkers. No casual clickers. No dogs. No guests. No complainers*. **Route** we'll walk north along the East Side of Manhattan on a route that *mostly* follows the Great Saunter course *in reverse* (with deviations inspired by Cy A Adler). **Why the East side?** It's the side of our island that gets the least respect, has the most twists & turns, and the fewest toilets & water fountains — *but there's much to love* and we will teach you how to navigate it with style! **Meet** 9 am on 2nd level of Whitehall (Staten Island Ferry) Terminal (by the toilets). We start walking @ 9:15. *Check for transit service changes before leaving home!* **Late arrivals** get to a location ahead of the group; contact leader; tell us where to find you. **Breaks** @ Stuyvesant Cove, Carl Schurz Park, Frederick Johnson Playground, and that hidden gem, Swindler Cove. *Alert leader if you need a toilet stop*. **End** in/near Inwood Hill Park. A & 1 subways a short walk away. **Warning** *change your RSVP ASAP if you cannot attend*. Habitual late-cancelers & no-shows (and other inconsiderate types) will be purged from the going list. Your RSVP implies two things: 1. you can attend an event, and 2. someone else cannot. Not showing up means someone stays home unnecessarily. *It will not be tolerated*. **Bring** drinks, snacks, sunscreen, hydration salts, hat, portable charger, and forecast-appropriate clothing. Bookmark the [Great Saunter digital map](https://map.shorewalkers.org) on your mobile browser. Install Komoot, Strava, AllTrails, or similar GPS route app. Pack sunglasses: the sun will be in our faces for much of the day due to the reverse course. **Weather** we proceed if light rain is forecast; we'll reschedule in case of severe weather. *Pay attention to this page for announcements*. **Drop-out points** all along the route in case you are unable to keep up with the main group. *Alert leader if you decide to drop out*. **After party** everyone is welcome to enjoy drinks & eats at a pub on Broadway. Non-alcoholic drinks available. **Leader** Dan D [contact via Meetup] **Co-host** Sheila Chung ❤️ Many thanks to our Aug 29 & Sept 5 advanced scouting volunteers! **Reference** *Walking Manhattan's Rim: The Great Saunter* by Cy A Adler (2003) **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge! [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting October 3rd. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to the [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/).**

Summer Friday: Rock the Boat @ Baylander Steel Beach

**Let's toast the final days of summer at happy hour at [Baylander](https://baylander.nyc/), NYC’s smallest aircraft carrier, docked at 125th Street.** *“Baylander started its service life in 1968 as harbor utility craft YFU-79 during the Vietnam War. It was one of 16 Skilak class lighters that were purchased by the US Navy and used to move men and material around the delta regions there. After the war, it was laid up until 1986 when it was converted into a helicopter landing trainer and renamed Baylander HLT after its home port in Pensacola Bay."* **Meeting time/place:** 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026 at the USS Maine Monument in Central Park across from Columbus Circle. **Route:** Central Park to the river, then we’ll walk north on the Hudson River Greenway to 125th Street, approximately 4 miles. Please use restrooms in Central Park near our meeting place or in Deutsche Bank Center. We'll also make a restroom stop en route. **Bring:** Hat, sunblock, water. Cold bevs and snacks available for purchase at Baylander, where Happy Hour begins at 3 p.m. Here’s the [menu](https://baylander.nyc/new-york-city-west-harlem-the-baylander-menus-happy-hour). ***Rain cancels.*** ***Guests:*** *You may invite a guest but you must have them sign Shorewalkers’ [waiver and release at this link](https://app.waiversign.com/e/659a09c1b851170012c1225c/doc/659a0cdf15c42c0012f2cdc3?eventName=Shorewalker%20Walks%202025).* **Return:** The No. 1 train (125th Street stop) is two blocks east of Baylander and all 125th Street subways and Metro-North Harlem/125th Street Station are reachable by crosstown bus. Many drop-out points along the route. ***Props*** *to Iris, guest host, who suggested and scouted this walk!* **Contacts (day of walk only):** Maureen 718 954-1581, Christine 646 491-0764, and Gina 347-842-5452. Please ID yourself when texting. If you are lost or late, please phone.

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Central Park Edition Modified Version

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon entering Central Park, we will commerce with a breathing and exercise session on the Wisteria Pergola of the Conservatory Garden. followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Central Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions (which will transverse the natural scenic beauty of the Ravine in the North Woods and the Ramble).** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. When you sign up, you will be placed on the Waiting List. Attendees will be manually moved from the Waiting List to the Going List. Am looking for First Timers to attend these training events. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **Our journey will end at the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the closest subway station is the West 72nd stop of the B and C trains.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three hours and will cover about 4 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a 20-minute lunch break.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

Spectacular Sunset- Superb Stroll - Sublime Cuisine - Autumn Equinox Edition

**Figurative and Symbolic Meanings of Sunsets** **End of a cycle: Closing out a day or a phase of life.** **Peace: A quiet time for rest and reflection.** **Transition: Shrift from light into darkness** **Literary and Poetic Terms for Sunset:** **Gloaming** **Eventide** **Evenfall** **Common Descriptive Words for Sunset:** **Twilight** **Dusk** **Sundown** **Opacarophile - A lover of Sunsets** **This will be a series of events celebrating contemplative, mindful Sunset Viewings. Primarily at the important dates of the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer solstices and equinoxes, but will include other dates as well. After the group silent viewing of the sunset, there will be fairly short jaunts to neighborhoods famous for their ethnic restaurants, where the attendees will partake in a glorious group dining experience. To foster a jovial and congenial atmosphere, I will limit the number of attendees to six (6). In the coming years, I plan on expanding these Sunset Viewings to diverse venues around the Greater New York area.** **NO TWO SUNSETS ARE THE SAME** **We will be gathering by the huge marble staircase of the Winter Garden Atrium in Brookfield Place. Please come find me to sign in, also take advantage of the nearby restrooms. The nearest Subway Stations to the meeting location are the #1 Train WTC Cortland Station and the R Train Station at Cortland Street. Upon exiting Brookfield Place we will walk north on the Esplanade to Rockefeller Park on the shoreline** **There will be a brief breathing and exercise session, followed by some basic mindfulness training as we wait to silently view the setting of the sun. After bidding farewell to the departing Sun, we will make our way East (along Chambers Street) from Tribeca to City Hall Park. Remember that Autumn officially begins at 8:04 PM. Via several backstreets we will pass through the Civic Center and arrive at Chinatown. Over dinner we will discuss our individual Sunset Viewings experiences. I strongly recommend bringing an open mind, an appetite and cash!** **The closest Subway Stations near the end point will be the Broadway and Canal Street Stations of the N, R, Q and #6 Trains.** **Will be walking around at a moderate (not slow) pace. The event will last close to four hours and will cover about 3 miles.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to promote greater clarity and understanding between myself and attendees.**

Staten Island Greenbelt Hike

Join us for a hike through the heart of Staten Island in the 2,800-acre park system known as the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt features over 35-miles of trails. Our hike will cover 9-miles of the Greenbelt and a 4-mile walk back to the ferry for a total of 13-miles. The trails on the Greenbelt are rugged with areas of steep inclines and declines. Surfaces are rocky with lots of tree roots. Hiking boots and previous hiking experience are required. Trekking poles are highly recommended. Ticks are a concern on the trail so long pants and bug spray are also recommended. There are very limited drop out opportunities and bathroom breaks on this hike. We will meet on the second floor of the Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal by the restrooms. Once we arrive in Staten Island, we will take a bus to the trailhead. Please bring your OMNY card or another form of payment in order to board the bus. After the hike, we will walk back to the St George Ferry Terminal. Before returning, some of us will have dinner at Lakruwana, a Sri Lankan restaurant with an all you can eat buffet on weekends. Dinner here will cost approximately $30 per person including tax and tip. This is completely optional. You can skip dinner and continue walking to the ferry or you can take the bus back. Bring enough water, snacks/lunch, bug spray, and sun protection. Contact Hike Leader Jessica with any questions 347-603-8447 Co-hosts: Iris and Fernando

Central Park Bird Walk - Great Fall Migration

Learn to Birdwatch! Beginners Welcome $15/person - 2 hour walk The Great Fall Migration begins bringing warblers, grosbeaks, tanagers, hawks, eagles, owls and hummingbirds into Central Park. Observe all these beautiful and rare sightings with naturalist and bird guide Debbie Becker. Beginners welcome! Two hour walk for $15 per person Please register by sending $15 via Venmo to @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal [editconsul@aol.com](mailto:editconsul@aol.com)

Hudson River Waterfront Walk (Easy, Fun, ~7-8 miles) 🌆🌊🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️