Foraging 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** **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.

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Prospect Park Edition

**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 "Brooklyn's Jewel" the stunningly beautiful Prospect Park, we will commerce with a breathing and exercise session followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Prospect Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions. The route that we will follow will include specific areas of the park of such stunning scenic beauty (in every season of the year) that will inspire and uplift all who attend.** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. 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.** **We will exit Prospect Park by the Grand Army Plaza entrance. The nearest Subway Station will be the Grand Army Plaza Station of the #2 and #3 Trains.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three and a half hours and will cover about 5 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a thirty-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.**

Bird Walk

Beginners welcome!!Friendly Group! Paid Event! Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

Walk the NYC Marathon Course

Join us for a 26-mile walk that follows the NYC Marathon route from Bay Ridge to the finish line in Central Park, two days before the actual marathon. This will not be one of Shorewalkers’ scenic hikes, but it is the route of the prestigious NYC marathon that attracts people from all over the world. While the NYC marathon traverses all five boroughs of the city, we will have to skip Staten Island, since we won’t be able to get on the Verrazano Bridge, where the marathon starts. But we will follow the exact route through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, with a few detours to get to restrooms. The walk will be entirely on city streets, mostly flat, except for the bridges we will cross. We will walk along Fourth Avenue through Bay Ridge, Sunset Park and Park Slope into downtown Brooklyn, then along Lafayette Avenue with its beautiful brown stones, to and along Bedford Avenue, through the Hasidic neighborhood of Williamsburg to its hipster part north of the Williamsburg Bridge, to Greenpoint, over the Pulaski Bridge to Long Island City, over the Queensborough Bridge into Manhattan and along First Avenue up to the Willis Avenue Bridge into the Bronx and back into Manhattan over the Madison Avenue Bridge, and finally down Fifth Avenue to Central Park and the finish line at Tavern on the Green. We will walk about 26 miles (probably a bit more, due to detours to get to restrooms), at a brisk pace (3 mph) throughout the walk, from beginning to end. There won’t be time for longer breaks, so please bring snacks you can munch on during the walk. We will have a short 10-15 minute lunch break at McCarren Park in Greenpoint. Restrooms: Inside the final R train stop, Bay Ridge-95 St before exiting the station (they are surprisingly clean); Shore Road Park close to the Verrazano Bridge, 0.5 miles from the meeting point (these restrooms are supposed to open at 8:00 a.m. but often are not, in which case we will have to improvise); Green-Wood Cemetery, at about 5 miles; Underwood Park, at about 8 miles; Bedford Playground, at about 9 miles; McCarren Park, at about 11 miles; TJ Maxx Manhattan, at about 16.5 miles; St. Catherine Playground, at about 17.5 miles; Lozada Playground in the Bronx, at about 19 miles; Central Park north, at about 21.5 miles; and at the finish at Tavern on the Green. Note that the restrooms in playgrounds usually close at 4 PM, so the ones in Manhattan and the Bronx may not be available if we get there after that time. Hike Leaders: Brigitte, 646-651-3911; Laura, 917-658-6779; Maureen, 718-954-1581, on day of walk only.

Riverfront Ramble Walk & Scavenger Hunt in Ft. Washington and Ft. Tryon Parks

Celebrate the end of the Fall Challenge by participating in the **[Riverfront Ramble](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverfront-ramble-tickets-2002227168359)**, a walk-and-scavenger-hunt in Fort Washington Park and Fort Tryon Park. Join us to present the Fall Challenge contribution check to [Riverside Park Conservancy ](https://riversideparknyc.org/)during our lunch break at the Little Red Lighthouse. The walk covers 5 miles with stairs and inclines; however, we will be moving at a comfortable pace. We start at 145th Street and end at Dyckman Street with drop-offs at 181st and 190th Streets to the A train. Enter Riverside Park at 145th Street, pick up paper maps for the scavenger hunt, and walk north to the Little Red Lighthouse. We'll stop for lunch at the Lighthouse and present the "big check" to Riverside Park. After lunch, climb up the steep hill and stop at Break Away Cafe, 71 Cabrini. Discount available on coffee/pastries to Ramble participants. We then head north on Cabrini to Fort Tryon Park for the second half of the scavenger hunt. Exit Fort Tryon Park and take the A or 1 trains at Dyckman Street. **MEET**: 11:45 am at Riverside Drive and 145th Street in front of the entrance to Riverbank State Park. The #1 train stops at 145th St. and Broadway one block away. At noon we'll enter Riverside Park and walk north looking for points of interest along the way. **BRING**: Water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen. The Riverfront Ramble is presented by [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org), [Palisades Parks Conservancy](https://www.palisadesparks.org), and [Fort Tryon Park Conservancy](https://forttryonpark.org). This free cross-river walking adventure and scavenger hunt invites people of all ages to explore **Fort Washington Park, Palisades Interstate Park, and Fort Tryon Park**. To learn more and to register for the event go[ ](https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverfront-ramble/)**[here](https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverfront-ramble/)**. **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge! [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter-fall-challenge/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, between October 3rd and 18th. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to the Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for 5 miles of your total.** Hike leaders: Carole Blane 917-407- 1166; Pam Cress 917-597-2664

Liberty State Park Loop Walk ( a joint walk with Everwalk)

You can only register by clicking this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002443664906?aff=oddtdtcreator Lace up your sneakers and join us on an exciting urban exploration walk through Liberty State Park! This loop adventure will take you through scenic trails, offering stunning views of the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, nature lover, or just looking to boost your step count, this walk is perfect for all levels of walkers. This event is in collaboration with Everwalk, making it a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who are passionate about wellness and outdoor activities. Don't miss this chance to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, and improve your overall well-being all in one event!

Astoria/LIC Food Crawl (Burmese + Himalayan + Moroccan + Taiwanese + Uzbek)

Central Park Fall Bird Walk

Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

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

4 Ciders, 4 Parks, 4+ Miles, 4+ Hours

Spend a fall afternoon uptown, sipping cider and strolling through parks and gardens in Washington Heights and Inwood. MEETING TIME: Arrive at Fort Washington Public House at 12pm for cider. We depart at 12:30. MEETING LOCATION: Fort Washington Public House, 3938 Broadway, SE corner of Broadway and 165th Street. Subway: A, C, 1 to 168th St. *Group size is limited.* DISTANCE: Approx 4+ miles. PACE: Moderate walking pace. TERRAIN: There are hills throughout the route and some stairs. Some park paths might be uneven. Each pub stop will be 20 minutes. BRING: Bring water and easy-to-eat snacks for the walk between taverns. The suggested agenda is we’ll enjoy ciders at the taverns and order food at the last location, but if you’d like to eat at any of the first three locations, please order food ahead since our stops will be brief. Links to the menus are below. END LOCATION: Walk ends at the fourth tavern where walkers are invited to stay for a meal together. The last location is at Broadway and 211th Street, near the A or 1 trains. END TIME: About 4pm. End time is approximate. CONTACTS: Susan (co-host): 917-664-2283 Ruru (co-host): 917-512-4008 Rhonda (hike leader): 917-847-1536, text only **Special Note:** This walk is part of Shorewalkers’ Suggest-A-Walk, a program for our members to create a walking route. Susan and Ruru conceived, scouted, and will co-host this walk in their neighborhoods of Washington Heights and Inwood, focusing on parks and local establishments that serve cider. A big thank you to the two of them for presenting this fun walk to us! **______________________________________** **Beverage/food selections.** Ciders are available at each location, as well as other drinks, including non-alcoholic. Let’s relax for a meal at the last stop, Inwood Local. If you want food at the first three taverns, please order ahead. Fort Washington Public House drink menu: [https://fwpublichouse.com/drink-menu](https://fwpublichouse.com/drink-menu) food menu: [https://fwpublichouse.com/food-menu](https://fwpublichouse.com/food-menu) Le Cheile drink menu: [https://tinyurl.com/LeCheiledrinkmenu](https://tinyurl.com/LeCheiledrinkmenu) food menu: [https://tinyurl.com/LeCheilelunchmenu](https://tinyurl.com/LeCheilelunchmenu) Tryon Public House drink menu: [https://tryonpublichouse.com/drink-menu](https://tryonpublichouse.com/drink-menu) (ciders are in the beer menu) food menu: [https://tryonpublichouse.com/food-menu](https://tryonpublichouse.com/food-menu) Inwood Local drink menu: see photo food menu: [http://www.inwoodlocalnyc.com/menu](http://www.inwoodlocalnyc.com/menu) **______________________________________**

Central Park Fall Bird Walk rescheduled to 10/31

Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

STOP. LAST EXIT. TREASURE AMID CONSTRUCTION

Longtime Shorewalkers Kiki Black and Prathima Christdas (aka Chris) will lead you through the renovated flood-proofed Wagner Park and the under-construction North/West Battery Park City. We’ll treasure-hunt poetry and artwork along the way. We start at the Edna St. Vincent Millay poem at the South Ferry Whitehall Terminal and then walk along the shoreline, zigzagging through three Battery Park City Resiliency Project passages. After a leisurely lunch break at Hudson Eats in the Brookfield Place complex, we will stroll down the soon-to-be-disappeared Poetry Walk (e.g., Lorca, Clifton, grade-school kids) to the Real-World statue park and Children’s Garden. **Distance**: The entire round trip route is approximately 7 miles, one-way approximately 4 miles. **Pace**: Slow to moderate stop-and-go pace, so might not work for Shorewalkers who prefer fast walks. Only the adaptable and adventurous need register as the route includes narrow BPRP passages, occasional retracing, and pauses at various points. **Meet** at 10:45 AM near the restrooms on the second floor of the South Ferry Whitehall Terminal. The walk starts promptly at 11:00 AM. Approximate end time is 3:30 PM. **Dropout options**: World Trade Center/Fulton Hubs for the subway and PATH; NYC and Waterway ferries outside Brookfield Properties; a short walk to the Wall Street ferry. **Guests** are welcome; please have them sign the [waiver and release via this link](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) to participate. Guests should also be familiar with the walk description. **Bring**: Water, lunch, snacks, and anything else you might need. You can also buy lunch/snacks at Hudson Eats during our lunch break. Sunscreen/hat/scarf strongly recommended. Please check the weather forecast for what to wear. **Restrooms**: at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and Brookfield Place **Rain date** to be determined. (Light rain doesn’t cancel.) **Registration** opens at 5 PM today, October 12th. If you must cancel, please do so by 9 PM on Saturday. Before registering for the walk, please * read the entire description * check your schedules to make sure that you're not double or triple booked for SW walks on Sunday **Leaders**: Kiki Black, 929-425-4212 Prathima Christdas, christdasp@yahoo.com