Environmental Law Society
ELS Outdoors
What would an environmental law society be without a little exposure to the natural environment of the Northeast? While it's easy to forget when surrounded on all sides with buildings, there are actually some beautiful spots for hiking not far outside the city.
Of course, we need some adventurous members to plan some trips into the wilderness. That's where ELS Outdoors steps in.
See our photos online at Flickr.
Some upcoming outdoors events:
(Contact Bryant Cannon with questions)
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Waylaying the Westside: Experience New York! (Sunday 9/13) (co-sponsored with REUPF):
To honor Henry Hudson’s voyage up the Hudson 400 years ago New York City has created Harbor Day. NYU ELS and REUPF invite you to join us as we explore New York by Kayak, Bike, Foot, Ferry, and Elevated Railcar. Please join us in the morning or at any time throughout the day.
• 9:30am: Meet in Vanderbilt Courtyard to go kayaking at the Downtown Boathouse in the morning (½ hour kayak)
• 10:30am: Check out Free Bikes provided in honor of Harbor Day. With our new wheels we will head across the southern tip of Manhattan to South Street Seaport and the wonderful New Amsterdam Market, known for its diverse vendors and regional focus. This will be one of many opportunities to grab some snacks or just sample local delights. (remember to bring credit card and ID to check out a bike)
• 11:30am: Heading to the Battery we will return the bikes and watch a Flotilla of fine Dutch ships sail the harbor while listening to Ellen ten Damme “one of the Netherlands’ most provocative singers, songwriters and violinists”
• 1-4pm: After a stop by Tear Drop park we will head north to catch some music at Hudson Harmony and make our way to the Harbor Day Oyster Festival in order to “commemorate the important role of the oyster in the history of New York City” and join in the 17th century beer tasting competition. Come or leave at any point throughout the day!
Email Bryant at Bryant.Cannon@gmail.com if you plan on coming. Please call Bryant at 205-908-6905 if you would like to meet up at any point throughout our travels. Remember that if you come later in the day that you can grab a FREE bike at numerous locations to meet up with us. http://bikeandroll.com/newyork/harborday.html
Feel free to bring friends, family, or strangers! General Info at http://www.nycgo.com/harborday
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Backpacking the Appalachian Trail (9/26-27)
We will be taking the Saturday morning train and hopping off directly onto the AT for a fun overnight jaunt in the mountains to the north. We’ll be back in the city by Sunday afternoon.
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Apple Picking & Dia Beacon Contemporary Art Museum (Saturday 10/3) (co-sponsored with REUPF)
Come join us for Apple Picking and a visit to one of New York’s best contemporary art museums. Feed your mind while you fill your belly!
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Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain (Saturday 10/17)
Come explore Bear Mountain with a nice hike, beautiful leaves and end the day with your favorite Oktoberfest activities. Yum!
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Fall Colors Hiking at Cold Springs/Hudson Highlands (Sunday 10/25)
Come take a jaunt up Breakneck Ridge with us as we gaze upon autumnal wonder. Fall Foliage looks to be spectacular this year!
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Bulb Planting with Vicki Been (TENTATIVE: 4:15pm Wednesday 10/28) (co-sponsored with REUPF)
Come join REUPF and ELS as we plant bulbs with Professor Vicki Been, drink hot cider, and enjoy life!
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Moonlight Hike in the Palisades (TENTATIVE: Monday 11/2)
Join ELS to dance with foxes, chase down skunks, and hike with friends as moondrops splatter around!
***Feel free to bring a non-NYU friend on any ELS trip (we just can't offer them any discount) -- all are welcome.***