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trashscapes: a noticing (and photo) walk
Sat, Oct 17, 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** **only want to pay $5? use promo code "five".** **only 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.
🚶♂️ 15-Mile Island Hopping Walk
Tue, Oct 6, 1:00 PM**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/). This walk will count for *all* of your total miles!** Join us for a unique 15+ mile Island Hopping Walk connecting some of NYC’s most fascinating waterfront spaces — from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan, Randalls/Wards Island, and finishing in Queens. A great way to experience parts of the city most people never fully connect in one trip. **🚶♂️ 15-Mile Island Hopping Walk** **📍 Meet** * In front of Roosevelt Island MTA Station * Meet at West Rd * 9:00 AM sharp departure *** **🗺️ Route Highlights** **1\. Roosevelt Island Loop** * Walk north to Lighthouse Park * Head south to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park * Scenic waterfront paths and a relaxed warm-up section **2\. Lunch Stop 🍴** * Lunch break at The Café at Cornell Tech * Food available for purchase, though bringing snacks is still recommended **3\. Tram to Manhattan 🚡** * Ride the Roosevelt Island Tramway * Same fare as the subway (OMNY/MetroCard) **4\. Manhattan → Randalls/Wards Island** * Walk north and cross the Ward’s Island Bridge into the island park system **5\. Randalls/Wards Island Loop 🌿** Explore trails, waterfront paths, and nature areas including: * Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh * Bronx Kill waterfront views This is the most nature-focused portion of the walk. **6\. Finish in Queens** * Cross the RFK Bridge pedestrian path * Finish at Astoria Boulevard MTA Station *** **⚠️ What to Expect** * Distance: 15+ miles — moderate but long * Pace: steady * Dropout points available if needed * Planned restroom and hydration breaks *** **🎒 What to Bring** * Water (essential) * Snacks * Comfortable walking shoes *** **👍 Why This Walk Is Special** This route combines city scenery and green spaces in a way few NYC walks do: * Roosevelt Island offers calm waterfront views * Randalls/Wards Island feels surprisingly quiet and natural * Bridges, tram rides, and waterfront paths create a uniquely New York experience **Persons will be moved to going list after answering questions** *** **Hike Leader** Please do not post questions/comments prior to the walk. Text Ivan Falla with your name: 917-446-0013 ***
International Food and Art Walking Adventure
Sat, Oct 10, 2:45 PM**Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](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/). This walk will count for 5 1/2 miles of your total.** On this moderately paced 5 1/2 mile walk it is all about exploring a variety of food choices for lunch at Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, followed by a “taste” of art at MOMA’s PS1 in Long Island City. The walk will last about 5 hours on city streets. The terrain is flat, except for mild elevations on the bridges. We will meet on the 2nd floor of the Essex Market on Delancey Street. From there, we will walk over the Williamsburg Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and then walk along the waterfront through Domino Park, with its outstanding views of Manhattan. We will visit the original Smorgasburg in Williamsburg for lunch before continuing on through Greenpoint, and over the Pulaski Bridge from Brooklyn to Queens to view the ongoing Courtyard Commission: Precious Okoyomo and a new exhibit "Homeroom: Artists Against the Bomb" at MOMA's PS1 in Long Island City. Our walk will end near the Court Square Subway Station in Long Island City (E,F, G, and 7 trains) and Trader Joe's. There will be other drop-out points along the way. If there are walkers who wish to extend the walk, they can walk back to Manhattan over the 59th Street Bridge. At Smorgasburg, most vendors accept credit cards or electronic payment methods and food items generally range in price from $15-$30, At PS1, there is no entrance charge but you must go through security and open your bags for inspection to enter. MEET: The Essex Market, inside the building on Delancey Street and Essex, on the 2nd floor to the right of the stairs/elevators near the bathrooms, at 10:45 am. We will leave promptly at 11 am. Nearby subways: Delancey Street Station: F,M,J, or Z trains. • Bring extra water, and a hat. • We will have two more bathroom breaks after Essex: Smorgasburg and PS1. • In case of rain, the walk will be cancelled.. If you want to bring a guest, please have them sign a waiver at: [https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) If your plans change please cancel before the walk so that we know how many people to expect.. Hosts: Barbara Lanzara (917) 623-2589 Alissa Rivin. (347) 782-1431 Please use phone text if you need to contact us on the day of the hike. Include your first name at the end of the message. (We will not be able to communicate using the MeetUp app during the hike).
Queens Parks Walk ; Flushing Library to Alley Pond Environmental Center
Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM**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/). This walk will count for *all* of your total miles!** Join us for another delightful 15 mile walk/hike through the “green heart” of Queens, where you’ll feel far away from the city and closer to nature. Our route connects several parks and scenic trails, with most of the journey surrounded by trees, meadows, and peaceful paths. 📍 Meet-Up Location 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Flushing Main St LIbrary (Subway #7 or LIRR) We will meet in front of the Flushing Public Library in the intersection of Main St and Kissena Blvd Please arrive on time — we will start walking promptly at 9:00 AM. 🚶♂️ The Walk / Hike This is a faster, steady-paced hike covering 15 miles. Recommended: Trail shoes & Hiking poles A good portion of the route will be on park trails. During the hike we will pass through major Queens parks and several connector parks, including a visit to “Queens Giant,” NYC’s oldest and tallest tree, as well as the Alley Pond Environmental Center. About 90% of the walk is away from busy roads, offering long green stretches where you might forget you’re still in New York City. 🌿 Parks & Trails Along the Route * Kissena Corridor Park & Kissena Park * Cunningham Park * Vanderbilt Motor Parkway * Alley Pond Park Trails (White, Tulip Tree & Yellow Trails) * Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) 🏁 End of the Walk The hike will end the Alley Pond Environmental Center 229-10 Northern Blvd Douglaston NY 11362 From there you can take local buses to Main St subway station or walk to LIRR Station: * Q12 → Main St & 38 Ave * Walk down Northern Blvd one mile to Bell Blvd to (Bayside LIRR Station) trains to Penn or Grand Central 🍎 Good to Know * Bring plenty of water, lunch, and snacks * The route is mostly through parks — there are no shops once we start ⚠️ Important: This is a 15 mile hike with limited drop-out points. Please only join if you are comfortable walking this distance. After Kissena Park, the only way to leave the hike is via local buses to nearby subway or train stations. 👣 Hike Leaders Ivan F 📱 Text with your name: 917-446-0013 Tiffany Mills 📱 Text with your name: 718-300-1655 Sigrid Stropnik 📱 Text with your name: 404-991-8229 Persons will be moved to going list after anwering question.
REVERSE Saunter Stretch Series - Stretch #3 (Day 1)
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00 PMOver three consecutive days, Tuesday through Thursday, we'll walk the iconic 32-mile Great Saunter route in reverse (counterclockwise), circumnavigating Manhattan Island up the East Side and down the West Side The series begins on Tuesday with Stretch #3 of the regular Great Saunter route, approximately 11 miles and about 5 hours at a moderate pace. The next walk in the series will take place on Wednesday, October 14. On Tuesday, we'll begin at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and walk up the East Side to East 125th Street. Join us for all or part of the walk; there will be multiple drop-out points along the route. Meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, outside the restrooms, for a prompt 10:15 a.m. departure. Please use the restrooms before 10:15 a.m. We will follow the East River as closely as possible, enjoying waterfront parkland in Lower Manhattan, including Pier 42 Park, which was recently connected to John V. Lindsay East River Park. Several detours will be necessary due to ongoing work associated with the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project. Our lunch break will be in Andrew Haswell Greenpark on the East Midtown Greenway. There will be several restrooms available along the way. The walk ends at the Harlem-125th Street Metro-North train station (125 Street & Park Avenue), one block East of the 125 Street subway stop of the 4/5/6 trains. Bring: water, sunscreen, a hat, snacks and lunch. Leaders: Brigitte, 646-651-3911; Laura, 917-658-6779, on day of walk only. **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](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/). This walk will count for 11 miles of your total.**
REVERSE Saunter Stretch Series - Stretch #1 (Day 3)
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 PMOver three consecutive days, Tuesday through Thursday, we'll walk the iconic 32-mile Great Saunter path in reverse (counterclockwise), circumnavigating Manhattan Island up the East Side and down the West Side. This stretch is the last in the series and takes place on Thursday along the West Side. The walk is approximately 12 miles and will take about 5.5 hours at a moderate pace. We begin at W. 145th Street and Riverside Drive and walk south along the Hudson River to the southern tip of Manhattan. Join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points along the route. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the entrance to Riverbank State Park at W. 145th Street and Riverside Drive. From the #1 subway station at Broadway and W. 145th Street, walk down the hill on W. 145th Street to the park entrance. We'll use the restrooms in Riverbank State Park and begin walking promptly at 10:15 a.m. From Riverbank State Park, we'll walk south through Riverside Park to Hudson River Park. Our lunch break will be at W. 42nd Street. Restrooms are available at the lunch stop. The walk ends at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. A celebratory drink at Fraunces Tavern after completing the series is well deserved, but optional. Bring: water, sunscreen, a hat, snacks, and lunch. Leaders: Laura, 917-658-6779; Brigitte, 646-651-3911, on day of walk only. **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](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/). This walk will count for 12 miles of your total.**
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