Shorewalkers' president Cy A Adler and Pete Seeger sing "The Shorewalkers Saunter"
Hello! The Great Saunter of 2009 was a huge success! Thank you for your support! For a list of upcoming Shorewalkers events, please check our hike calendar.
On April 18, 2009, Shorewalkers' president Cy A Adler sang "The Shorewalkers Saunter" with its co-writer, folk singer Pete Seeger. See below for a full news release, pictures and a recording of the performance.
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Thank You
Thanks to our generous members for their contributions and for keeping the organization functioning. Special thanks to our wonderful hike leaders; and to volunteers Ulla Jorgenson, Ellen Juro, Dev Zetlan and our mailing party attendees.
Help use and rededicate the Batt-to-Bear Trail (see April 18th), and help designate the Great Saunter and Harlem River Valley Trails.
See you on the shore.
Cheers,
Cy A Adler
President
90 Hikers Walked Off the Turkey
On 11/29/08, 90 hikers joined in Shorewalkers’ annual Walk Off the Turkey, from the Battery to the Little Red Lighthouse. This was a large turnout: Did the economic downturn encourage more people to enjoy the inexpensive, healthy pleasure of walking along the Hudson River on a crisp fall day? We welcomed 12 new SW members, plus the many guests who hiked with us on this beautiful route
At 94
Shorewalker lifetime member Pete Seeger, who will turn 94 in May. His last CD was released: “At 89" (see appleseedmusic.com). We hope Pete hopes to join us on THE GREAT SAUNTER of 201 to complete the last mile.
His new book, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone--A Sing-Along Memoir,” was published in 2009.
MANHATTAN WATER-BOUND– 308 pg, second edition. Syracuse Univ. Press.
Shorewalker Ann Buttenwieser’s fascinating account of New York Island’s waterfront from the 17th century to the present is a comprehensive and well-written account of the many changes that have taken place since the Dutch West Indies Company first built piers on the East River. Ann examines how events like the container revolution, the collapse of the Westway project and the recent rise in environmental consciousness has changed NYC’s waterfront. Interesting and little-known facets of New York’s history, like Bellevue hospital’s floating sun deck, are brought to life with detailed photographs and descriptions. In fact, Ann has recently been involved in bringing another floating swimming pool to New York, see www.floatingpool.org. The book is available from Syracuse University Press.
Ms. Buttenwieser’s engrossing history complements Cy A Adler’s WALKING MANHATTAN’S RIM: THE GREAT SAUNTER, which is available to Shorewalkers for only $10. Visit GreenEaglePress.org for details
Significant Grants & Donations Given
In April, the Durst Corporation donated to help Shorewalkers organize a symposium on the Harlem River Valley Recreation Area (HRVCA). The symposium, held in September and attended by state and city governmental officials, addressed the many potential advantages of transforming the Harlem River into a 6-mile long water spine surrounded by more than a dozen existing parks, playgrounds, and historic properties, and connected by greenways.
Con Edison donated funds to Shorewalkers, as they have done so generously for several years. Con Edison is an important source of funding for our annual Great Saunter.
Shorewalkers appreciates the support of these corporations, as well as the significant donations that are given to us each year by so many of our individual members.
THE HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SHOREWALKERS
THE HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SHOREWALKERS
The following is from the current draft of the history of Shorewalkers, being written in celebration of our 25th anniversary celebration. Pick up your copy at the party on December 1!
BEGINNINGS: PIONEERING WALKS ALONG A CHANGING URBAN WATERFRONT
The Shorewalkers was formed in 1982 after a few curious New Yorkers set out to explore the waterfronts and shorelines in the greater New York Metropolitan region. In the 1980's, large sections of the shoreline were inaccessible and several piers were inhabited by homeless people who set up shacks in their darkened recesses. To Shorewalkers, the City’s waterfront was, and is, a breath of fresh salt air, exciting, scary at times, and ever-changing.
"The Shorewalkers intend to hike the entire coast of NYC..." read the introduction in the first, brief Shorewalkers’ newsletter. The Village Voice and other local weeklies listed our first monthly walks. A few brave, curious souls came along to explore the virtually unknown waterfront.
The Gothamist: An Interview with Cy Adler
The Gothamist: An Interview with Cy Adler. Click on the title below: