New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is pleased to invite you to the Sherman Creek Environmental Science Series, a three-part hybrid seminar series featuring leading scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of estuarine restoration, water quality, and wetland health in Northern Manhattan.
These sessions, held in person at the Sherman Creek Center and online, will explore critical environmental issues affecting Sherman Creek and the broader Harlem River estuary. The series is designed to be of interest to be accessible to community members while also helping inform the relaunch of our Sherman Creek Stewards volunteer and community science program.
February 14: Wetland Function, Nutrient Cycling, and Climate Resilience + walking tour*
Dr. Mary Alldred, Associate Professor, Center for Earth and Environmental Science, SUNY Plattsburgh
Dr. Alldred will present research on the development of ecosystem services, including nitrogen-removal processes that improve local water quality, during restoration of the wetlands in the Living Shoreline at Sherman Creek. She will share restoration techniques implemented to address challenges and successfully establish a functioning wetland ecosystem. Discussion will explore how to build on the successes and knowledge we have gained at Sherman Creek.
*This session will include a guided tour of the Sherman Creek Living Shoreline. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged.
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is pleased to invite you to the Sherman Creek Environmental Science Series, a three-part hybrid seminar series featuring leading scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of estuarine restoration, water quality, and wetland health in Northern Manhattan.
These sessions, held in person at the Sherman Creek Center and online, will explore critical environmental issues affecting Sherman Creek and the broader Harlem River estuary. The series is designed to be of interest to be accessible to community members while also helping inform the relaunch of our Sherman Creek Stewards volunteer and community science program.
Saturday, February 7
Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity
Dr. Chester Zarnoch, Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center
Dr. Zarnoch will address enhancing invertebrate biodiversity through coastal restoration in the NYC Estuary. Topics of discussion will include monitoring, biodiversity research and oyster restoration at Sherman Creek.
New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The bedrock that anchors the city’s skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. The island of Manhattan is built on three strata known as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss
Location: Broadway and Arden Street in Fort Tryon Park near AnneLoftus Playground
Registration not required.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots. Throughout the winter, many Bald Eagles from upstate will fly south to NYC to hunt along the open, unfrozen sections of the Hudson River. On our walk we will hopefully be able to observe some of these mighty raptors soaring above the river or perched along the forest scouring for fish to prey upon!
Location: Payson Park House in Inwood Hill Park
Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue
Free: Registration not required.
How do animals know winter is on its way? Join a New Canaan Nature Center naturalist as we use live animals and artifacts, plus participatory activities and some role-playing, to learn how animals have adaptations to help them survive. Migration, hibernation, brumation, and staying active are only some of the ways animals survive the coldest season.
Recommended for ages 4 and older with caregiver.
Fort Washington Library, Children’s Room
