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River: Living on the Hudson at the 79th Street Boat Basin
April 27, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Climb aboard for a history of the Hudson River and its local environs from Dr. Leslie Day, a 36-year resident of the 79th Street Boat Basin. As a young woman, she moved into the water-based community alone, eventually meeting her husband and raising their child at “the Basin.”
She’ll share with us recollections and observations that are part of her soon-to-be-completed book River: Living on the Hudson – A Natural History.
Leslie Day shares it all: from the fish, seals, birdlife and gardening topside to the terrible pollution that fouled the Hudson’s pristine waters and the clean-up efforts of recent decades. (As well as what one really does when a Nor’easter is headed your way). We’ll even float a few opinions on the plans for the new marina and controversial dock house coming as part of the city’s plans to overhaul the basin.
Grab a paddle for this unique river ride!