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The Croton Yacht Club will be sponsoring its annual “Hudson
River Day” celebration on Saturday, September 9th. 11 AM
- 4 PM at the Croton Yacht Club located at 6 Elliot Way in
Croton-on-Hudson. The mission of the event is to promote
interest in the history and ecology of the river, to cultivate
future local environmental leaders and to promote, enhance
and protect river related recreational resources.
The event will include events and exhibits throughout the day
targeting both children and adults, focusing on the history and
ecology of the river.
Events and exhibits will include: a seining exhibition where
local marine life will be captured, displayed and later released;
viewing tanks where local marine life can be identified and
observed; hands on exhibits for children such as toy sailboat
making, fossil making and fish printing; sail boat rides; local
artist displays and sales.
One of the featured attractions is the volunteers from the
Hudson River Fisherman’s Association who offer free fishing
CrotonYacht Club
Hudson River Day 2017
September 9
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, Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
to one and all, especially children, and at the same time bring
a real sense of what the Hudson River is all about by catching,
weighing and releasing a variety of fish from the River. The
event coincides with the times of the event and is available to
one and all.
The Croton Yacht Club looks forward to coordinating this
event annually because it provides the membership and local
exhibitors the opportunity to share their river related knowledge
and expertise with the community, especially the children.
The organization realizes that, only through this transfer of
knowledge can it safeguard the future of this great resource, the
Hudson River.
Food and beverages will be available including the best fish
chowder on the Hudson. Admission is free so please come and
join us in a fun filled, educational and family focused event you
will surely enjoy.
For additional information please contact Dennis Kooney at
dennis@kooney.netor call 914-907-3622.