The CREEK
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Photos courtesy of Mitch Waxman
Join Newtown Creek Alliance Historian Mitch Waxman for an intense exploration of Newtown Creek's Dutch Kills tributary -- found less than one mile from the East River. Dutch Kills is home to four movable (and one fixed span) bridges, including one of only two retractile bridges remaining in New York City. Dutch Kills is considered to be the central artery of industrial Long Island City and is ringed with enormous factory buildings, titan rail yards -- it's where the industrial revolution actually happened. Bring your camera, as the tour will be revealing an incredible landscape along this section of the troubled Newtown Creek Watershed.
Be prepared: We'll be encountering broken pavement, sometimes heavy truck traffic, and moving through a virtual urban desert as we cross the currently undefended border of Brooklyn and Queens. Dress and pack appropriately for hiking, closed tow shoes are highly recommended. Bathroom opportunities will be found only at the start of the walk, which will be around three hours to possibly four hours long and cover approximately three miles of ground.
Meetup - At the Albert E. Short Triangle park found at the corner of Jackson Avenue and 23rd Street in Long Island City, Queens. This is the Court Square MTA station, and served by the 7, G, and M lines. Additionally, the Q39 and B62 buses have nearby stops. Check MTA.info as ongoing construction at Queens Plaza often causes delays and interruptions.
Drivers, it would be wise to leave your vehicle in the vicinity of the Pulaski Bridge in either Greenpoint or Long Island City.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
This event will involve walking for several miles. This event is NOT recommended if you will have difficulty with the walking activity. This event is NOT recommended for individuals under 18 years of age. We will be walking over broken glass, wood, metal pieces and other debris, so please wear sturdy footwear.Bring water and snacks. SPF and bug spray is highly recommended. Minimal opportunities for restroom breaks.
Photography: There will be natural light w/o inclement weather. Artificial lighting (flash, etc.) may be needed for photographing industrial structures and areas. Bring the proper camera bag/case suitable for walking several miles through an urban and industrial environment.
COST: $7.00 donation going towards the Newtown Creek Alliance. Donations to be paid to Mitch or other NCA volunteers on site.
Hiking/Walking are at your own risk
DIRECTIONS: http://maps.google.com We will not be returning to the starting point. Mitch will assist with return directions.
(NOTE: This is NOT the public tour offered by the City of New York. The City offers a tour of the Newtown Creek Water Treatment Plant every 2nd or 3rd Tuesday at 9:30am. The NYC public tour is wonderful and has become popular with tourists from around the world. There is no cost and space is limited. Advanced reservations are necessary. http://www.nyc.gov )