NY Marine Science Festival Hudson River Park's Pier 26 October 5, 2014

Hudson River Park's Pier 26 October 5, 2014

General Information Date: Sunday October 5, 2014 Location: Hudson River Park's Pier 26 (Cross as North Moore Street) Time: 11 am to 3 pm Cost: FREE! Getting There:  Map Subway: 1 train to Franklin St; 2 / 3 to Chambers St; A C E to Canal St Bus: M20 or M22 Festival Highlights: Over 40 research stations and other exhibitors, science talks by notable experts, kid's tent, catch-and-release fishing, river kayaking, music and more!   Experiment, learn and explore! Scientists and other exhibitors will present their work through hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations.   More information on exhibitor topics can be found here. Presented by Delta   Listen to key talks by notable experts. Topics include: Climate Science, Ocean Literacy, Exploration, and Understanding our Local Waterways.   A complete list of topics, presenters and times can be found on the SUBMERGE website.   Supported by Children's Museum of the Arts   Budding scientists learn about NYC's local waters by exploring touch tanks with live river critters, participating in hands-on experiments and crafting ocean-themed projects.       High school students present their own water-related research projects.  Selected schools:  City-As School, Rondout Valley High School, In-Tech Academy, Sayville High School, Tenafly High School.   Enjoy rock jams from Solar Punch (approx. 1pm-3pm)  and twangy tunes from Breakneck Ridge Revue (approx. 1pm-3pm)       Try your hand at catching a Hudson River fish! Rods, reels, bait and instruction provided. Open to all ages.        The Downtown Boathouse provides free instruction and use of their sit-on-top kayaks at Hudson River Park's Pier 26 boathouse.    LUKE'S LOBSTER   GORILLA CHEESE   GREEN PIRATE      hudsonriverpark.org

Join us on Sunday, October 5th for SCIENCY- FUN on the waterfront!  EXCITING experiments! FASCINATING facts!  ENRICHING entertainment! Come learn AND play at SUBMERGE! NYC Marine Science Festival.  From underwater robotics exploration to aquatic wildlife ecology - noted marine scientists from across the country will teach, inspire, and entertain audiences of all ages from 11AM - 3PM.  Hudson River Park, in partnership with the New York Hall of Science, proudly presents this day-long festival aimed at raising awareness and connecting New Yorkers to our local waterways.