Newburgh Waterways Center

05/26/2026

Join Riverkeeper at the Newburgh Waterways Center for our Fin-tastic Fish Art Making Workshop! We’re hosting a hands-on crafting session to create custom, wearable hats inspired by the iconic fish of the Hudson River.

Best of all? You get to rock your masterpiece at Riverkeeper’s upcoming Fish Migration Celebration on Saturday, June 20th at Unico Park! 🐟

🎨 What to Expect:

Supplies Provided: We’ve got the templates and crafting materials covered.

Expert Guidance: Meet real fish experts who will help inspire your designs!

BYO-Supplies (Optional): Feel free to bring your own favorite crafting materials. We encourage you to go wild—the more creative and transformative, the better! ✨

The Details:

When: Saturday, MAY 30

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Newburgh Waterways Center (2 River Street, Newburgh, NY 12550)

Age Limit: This is an ALL AGES event, but no children younger than 10, please!

Registration is REQUIRED to attend!

For more info and registration - https://www.riverkeeper.org/news-and-events/events/fish-ify-your-boat-a-hands-on-workshop

05/14/2026

Ever wondered what rowing is like? Come down to Newburgh Waterways Center this summer and find out! Registration for our Learn-to-Row program is now open! This program, which is designed for people who are new to the sport of rowing, starts from the ground up, covering basic biomechanics, boat moving, and more in a supportive environment. Navigate to the Programs for Adults page of our website (link in bio) for details and the registration link!

05/11/2026

Registration is now open for our summer kayaking and learn-to-row programs. Our kayaking programs are among the most affordable, flexible, and enjoyable programs we offer — with per-paddling-session costs ranging from $3.50 to $10 for American Canoe Association (ACA) members and $20 or $25 for drop-in non-ACA members! Come join us on the river from June 1 though August 30. Details and registration links are available on our website (link in bio).

04/13/2026

Our spring programs for experienced adult and youth rowers are up and running, and our sculling clinic starts early next month, as does kayaking! Visit our website for details:

Registration is NOW OPEN for our spring adult and youth rowing programs—kayaking registration is coming soon! Come join us on the Hudson River this season! Newburgh Waterways Center, an umbrella 501(c)(3) organization of rowing and paddle sport enthusiasts and water safety organizations, is reimag...

04/13/2026

Join Newburgh Waterways Center, Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy, and Riverkeeper for a cleanup and invasive species removal project at Ward Brothers Memorial Park on May 2 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This is a rain or shine event.

Volunteers will meet at the waterfront pavilion in Ward Brothers Memorial Park at 2 River Street, Newburgh, NY.

Register at https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/77