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1 MARINE SCIENCE FESTIVAL SUBMERGE

2 Hudson River Park s PIER 84 Climate Signals Art Installation River Ranger Kid Zone Presented by HRPK s Estuary Lab Discovery Lab Presented by HRPK s Estuary Lab Research Stations & Information Tent Roving River Presented by HRPK s Estuary Lab Portable Restrooms Arm of the Sea Theater Performance Kayaking Presented by Manhattan Kayak Company Science Stage Presented by WQXR HRPK Photo Booth Take a shell-fie! W 43 St. Restrooms W 44 St. Food MARINE SCIENCE FESTIVAL Big City Fishing SUBMERGE Presented by The Climate Museum SEPTEMBER 22 Rain Date September 23 PIER 84 AT W 44 ST. 11 AM 4 PM #HRPKSUBMERGE SUBMERGE celebrates NYC s coastal waters by bringing marine science to life. This day of interactive science at Hudson River Park s Pier 84 invites the public to experience awesome experiments, kid-approved science entertainment, catch & release fishing, kayaking and more! Hudson River Park s Estuary Lab is committed to advancing public awareness and understanding of our local waterways. At SUBMERGE, dozens of organizations that further this mission will share their work. The SUBMERGE festival aims to inspire audiences of all ages and make marine science and STEM accessible and engaging for everyone.

3 SCIENCE STAGE 11:00 11:30 AM 3:00 3:30 PM 12:30 1:30 PM Birds of Prey Funkinships Meet native birds of prey such as a red-tailed hawk, barn owl and aplomado falcon and learn about their behaviors from the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY. Music by everyone; music for everyone! Sing along, stomp your feet and learn about some of the Hudson River s most treasured creatures. 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 2:30 3:00 PM Mad Science Mad Science educates and entertains through interactive experiments. Their programs have been experienced by more than 6.5 million children. 12:00 12:30 PM 1:30 2:00 PM Science Bob Get ready to be awed by Science Bob s dynamo science performance. He is a regular guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Live With Kelly and Ryan and Good Morning #HRPKSUBMERGE 2:00 2:30 PM Wildlife Theater This fun puppet performance from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) will bring the world of penguins and ocean health to life. WCS saves wildlife and wild places through science, education, and inspiring people to value nature. Presented by

4 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Presented by Hudson River Park s Estuary Lab Discovery Lab Explore science and stewardship in Hudson River Park! Examine a drop of river water under a microscope to discover live plankton and monitor oysters alongside Estuary Lab scientists. River Ranger Kid Zone Hudson River Park s Estuary Lab educators invite budding scientists to observe and explore river science. Meet live animals in an interactive touch tank and create your own marine-themed crafts. Roving River Keep an eye out for the Estuary Lab s Roving River tricycle an exhibit of Hudson River wildlife on wheels! Observe river animals up close and interact with smaller species in a kidfriendly touch tank. Presented by Hudson River Park s festival partners Big City Fishing Participants can drop in a line and engage with environmental educators on such topics as water quality, fish biology and more. Fishing is a fun and educational way to learn about local ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the Hudson River. Rods, reels, bait and instruction are included. Appropriate for adults and kids 5+. City That Drinks the Mountain Sky: Part 2 Arm of the Sea theater company, based in Saugerties, NY, creates interactive theater performances that inspire and enrich the public s understanding of local watershed issues. Enjoy their production, City That Drinks the Mountain Sky: Part 2, and explore new challenges facing NYC s water supply and the effects of a changing climate. 3:00 4:00 PM Kayaking Manhattan Kayak Company will provide free kayaking experiences during the festival at HRPK s Pier 84 Boathouse. Instruction, changing rooms and all necessary equipment are included. Appropriate for adults and kids 5+. Turtle Talk Join the Turtle Conservancy for these turtle-y awesome hourly feedings and conservation conversations. Learn interesting facts about turtles and tortoises and discover ways we can protect their habitats. 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 #HRPKSUBMERGE

5 RESEARCH STATIONS Experiment, learn and explore! Scientists and educators will share current marine research through interactive demonstrations. City Parks Foundation Plankton Microscope Observations Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, DNA Learning Center Marine Diversity & Environmental DNA CUNY Kingsboro Community College Identify & Measure Horseshoe Crabs Friends of Plus Pool Pool Filtration & Water Quality Atlantic Marine Conservation Society Marine Mammal Research Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Clarkson University Water Quality Testing Billion Oyster Project Oysters Filtration & Microscopes Borough of Manhattan Community College Biological & Chemical Marine Research Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy East River Tidal Touch Tank Brooklyn College Microplastics in NYC Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Hudson River Conditions Molloy College, CERCOM Horseshoe Crab Conservation Children s Museum of the Arts Zero Waste Weaving City College of New York Metal Contamination in Mussel Shells NEW YORK OUTRIGGER Gotham Whale Marine Mammal Artifacts Harbor Food Oyster Filtration System Hudson River Park Friends HRPK Playflags & Festival Raffle Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Hudson River Macroinverebrates Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Water Density & Cartesian Divers Killer Snails Virtual Reality Dives Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University Ocean Sediment Cores & Ancient Corals New York Aquarium and New York Seascape Shark Tagging & Local Marine Life New York Outrigger Outrigger Canoe History New York State Department of Health Fish Consumption Guidelines

6 NOAA, Office of Response and Restoration Restoration & Eel Ladder Demonstration NYC DEP NYC Sewersheds and Water Sources NYS DEC, Hudson River Estuary Program Hudson River Watershed & Fish NYU, Dynamical Systems Laboratory Robotic Fish & Fin Design Oceana Conservation & Fisheries Management Oceans in Focus Ocean Conservation PVC ROV Marine Discovery & Underwater Robots Riverkeeper NYC Combined Sewer System SCAPE Landscape Architecture Living Breakwaters Shark Research Institute Shark Tooth Identification & Research Stevens Institute of Technology Navigation & Underwater Robots The Climate Museum Climate Signals Art Installation The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Resiliency & Climate Science Waterfront Alliance Building Sustainability & Resiliency Hudson River Park Trust 2018 marks the 20th Anniversary of Hudson River Park, a 550-acre park and estuarine sanctuary from Chambers Street to W 59 Street in Manhattan. It includes four miles of waterside esplanade, 16 reconstructed public piers to date, four dedicated boat houses for sailing, rowing and paddling, and numerous other places to play, learn and relax. The Hudson River Park Trust a partnership between New York State and City manages the Park s design, construction, and operation. Guided by a vision for a magnificent waterfront park, the Trust continues to advance the Park s growth through reclaiming forgotten piers and working with NYC s thriving civic community to complete construction projects. SUBMERGE is presented with additional support from Estuary Lab Hudson River Park s Estuary Lab offers hands-on education and interactive scientific research with the purpose of communicating the ecological importance of the Park s 400-acre estuarine sanctuary. Through the Estuary Lab s parkwide programs, visitors are invited to experience the River as a living laboratory for community engagement and stewardship. Learn more at hudsonriverpark.org/estuarylab. Hudson River Park Friends Hudson River Park receives no government funds for its operation or maintenance. If you enjoy programming like SUBMERGE, you can support the Park by becoming a Friend at hudsonriverpark.org/friends. All photos by Alexa #HRPKSUBMERGE

7 Hudson River Park Trust 353 West St. Pier 40, 2nd Floor NY, NY Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Bill de Blasio, Mayor Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President Diana L. Taylor, Chair Madelyn Wils, President & CEO

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