Events
Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed below.
Events must be related to the themes of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and be heritage, cultural, historical, and/or recreational/trail related.
American Eels: Migratory Moments in our Hudson River
Apr 19, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Website: https://walkway.org/calendar/ Email: clima@walkway.org Phone: 8457630656Jackie will highlight the extraordinary life cycle of the mysterious American Eel. With many parts of their lives remaining unknown, scientists are continually asking questions. This presentation highlights local efforts to monitor the incoming baby American Eels, known as Glass Eels. Jackie Brooks is an Environmental Educator with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, through the Student Conservation Association. She has been working with the Norrie Point Environmental Education Center since getting their start interning with the Hudson River Eel Project in 2024.