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Calendar of Events
Events for February 2010
February 06, 2010 (10:00 A.M- 1:00 P.M.)
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER WE ARE CANCELING BRONX RIVER RAMBLE
MUSKRAT COVE
Our first concern is your safety and well being, and due to the impending inclement weather on Saturday, February 6th the Bronx River Ramble Walk will be re-scheduled to Monday, February 15 , 2010 ( Presidents Day). We hope you will be able to come out on this day! If you need further information, please contact Michelle Williams Community Outreach Manager @ 718 430.4636.
Thank You
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February 10, 2010 (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Bx River Greenway Team meeting
Bronx River Art Center gallery, 1087 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10460
Join us for the first Greenway Team meeting on the decade! We will discuss the rezoning proposal for West Farms Road, bike/ped access to the Concrete Plant, and plan a walking tour of the Pelham Parkway link of the Bronx River Greenway.
Meeting will take place at the Bronx River Art Center @ 1087 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10460. (Map). Note Location!!
For more information, contact Maggie Greenfield at maggie.greenfield@parks.nyc.gov.
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February 11, 2010 (2 to 4 p.m.)
Bronx River Ecoteam Meeting
Conference Room, Ranaqua, One Bronx River Parkway
The Bronx River Ecology Team will be meeting on Thursday, February 12th in the conference room at Ranaqua. The meeting agenda will include election of team co-chairs for 2010, a review of projects being proposed for the NFWF Bronx River Watershed Initiative grants, a dicussion of the Ecoteam's 2010 goals and priorities, and project updates. All are welcome to attend.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Robin Kriesberg at robin.kriesberg@parks.nyc.gov.
Hope you can make it!
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February 15, 2010 (10:00am - 1:00pm)
Bronx River Ramble
Muskrat Cove
Join us for an information filled walk through Muskrat Cove and the Woodlawn neighborhood as we discuss the history and ecology of the area as well as the human impacts on the environment while learning the skills of guided walks. Led by Stephen Devillo and Damian Griffin
Location and Directions:
Begins at the entrance to Muskrat Cove, adjacent to the Woodlawn Metro North Station
Train. 2 Train to 233rd, walk down the hill and over the bridge. Park is on your right. Use Woodlawn Metro North Station for a map search.
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February 18, 2010 (6:30-8 pm)
Bronx Green Drinks
G-Bar
Join us for Bronx Green Drinks and invite your friends!
Thursday, Feb.18th from 6:30-8 pm at G-Bar
579 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451-5201 MAP
(Block and half from Hostos traveling North)
Public Transit: 149th St - Grand Concourse Station
Tell us what's going on at your favorite green organization, cause or business. Hang out with an eclectic mix of green builders, movers and shakers in the Bronx and beyond.
Bronx Green Drinks will be held on the third Thursday of every month, so put the dates on your calendar for 2010: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16. Locations will vary; nominate your favorite "watering hole" for as a future location.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
About Green Drinks
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February 22, 2010 (6pm)
Bronx River Alliance Winter Assembly
Bronx River Art Center
Save the Date,
Bronx River Alliance Winter Assembly
on
Monday, February 22 2010
6 - 8 P.M.
The assembly will be held at the Bronx River Art Center located at 1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx NY, 10460. Take this opportunity to join us and our partners for an information evening to share photographs, stories and historical facts about the Bronx River.
For more information, contact Michelle Williams at 718.430.4636 or michelle.williams@parks.nyc.gov |
February 23, 2010 (12:30 - 2:30)
Bronx River Greenway Team meeting
Location: TBA
Mark your calendars with the new date for the next Bx River Greenway Team meeting (since our last one was smack in the middle of the blizzard). Location and direction information will be coming soon.
• A Co-chair elections. You can nominate yourself! Send nominations to maggie.greenfield@parks.nyc.gov.
• West Farms Road re-zoning proposal and how this type of redevelopment could one day provide value capture fund for Bronx River Greenway
• Pedestrian access to Concrete Plant Park
• Plan for next Team meeting outing – walk the Pelham Parkway link!
• Other? (Please send additional items to Maggie at maggie.greenfield@parks.nyc.gov)
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February 27, 2010 (11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P)
The 16th Annual Bronx Parks Speak-Up Has Been Cancelled
Lehman College Faculty Dining Room
Due to inclement weather , the Bronx Parks Speak Up has been cancelled! New Date TBA
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