The Urban Diver's Estuary Conservancy is a featured 2008 Mini-Grant Winner.
Please learn more about their latest Celebration by clicking HERE.

In December 2007 the Urban Divers Estuary Consservancy held the following model event:

The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy in a Celebration of Urban Birds and Crow Count program.

Ludger K. Balan, Environmental Program Director, says:

"This event was amazing with 22 students and 3 adult teachers, we observed a raptor for at least 20 minutes above one of the tall buildings in the neighborhood. It was the greatest moment!"

"None of the adults nor the kids imagined we had such birds living among us! It was their first exposure to these birds and to actually see a raptor right here in the neighborhood was a truly amazing moment!" 

"We presented a live raven and crow. 25 out of 25 participants could not differentiate between the two birds. After the presentation, everyone knew how to tell the two apart. It is not likely that we would spot a raven in the city, but everyone was quick to identify the crows we encountered. They were sharp to differientiate a "flying murder" of crows from a flock of gulls..."

www.urbandivers.org

RESTORATION, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE NY/NJ HARBOR ESTUARY

The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy (UDEC, The Urban Divers) is a not for profit environmental & cultural organization committed to active participation in the restoration, revitalization, restoration, protection, as well as a commitment to public education for our coastal resources ( rivers, oceans, marine wildlife, green open spaces); with a special focus on the urban estuary, its watershed and the community that lives, learns, works, and play in and along its shore. The Urban Divers work with communities challenged with environmental issues that affect our local waterways and watershed.

Located at the southern end of

Roberto Clemente State Park, NYC Bridge, and River Park Towers.
Entrance of the center faces the water, beneath bld 10.
Tel 718-901-3331.

SATURDAYS, BEGINNING FEB 16th thru the MONTH OF FEB, 2008
HARLEM RIVER ECOLOGY CENTER- 1PM- 3PM
Join The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy in
Celebration of Black History/African Heritage Month on the Harlem River
On Exhibit: "A History of the Afro-American in Maritime Series III"
a modest exhibit of model ships, photographs, prints, some
artifacts, including
an eclectic collection of artifacts from beneath NY Harbor, an
overview from the revolutionary war to the present. with guest
presenters Capt Aaron Singh,
master at the helm of several NY Harbor Historic Vessels.
Local Naval/Maritime living legend Lorenzo Dufau, portrayed in the
film " Proud", by the late Ossie Davis. and the SCREENING of FILMS:
1. "Capt Bill Pinkney's Journey"- a documentary short about
one of only seven americans and the only African American
to have successfully sailed solo around the globe using the
longest route of the Cape. Film is produced and narrated by Bill Cosby.
2. "City of Water" - the documentary film explores the aspirations of public
officials, environmentalists, academics, community activists,
recreational boaters, maritime workers, and everyday New Yorkers for a diverse, vibrant waterfront at a time when the shoreline is changing faster than any other time in NY's History. Produced by MWA and the Municipal Arts Society. Center is located at the southern end of Roberto Clemente State Park, and River Park Towers. NYC's first urban state park,
dedicated to the Afro-Latino baseball's hall of fame legend and
humanitarian hero. For more info call 718-901-3331, or 347-224-5828.

Program is made possible with the support of Councilwoman Helen Diane
Foster, Assemblywoman Aurelia Greene, NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs,
Materials for the Arts, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with the generous support of RY Management, MEMBERS and COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS like you.

Directions: Center and State Park is located off of Sedgwick and Cedar
Ave. Traveling in the Bronx: # 4 train to Burnside Ave, D train
Tremont Ave, transfer for the Bx 40, Bx 42 at Burnside Ave. Take bus
westbound to River Park Towers ( last stop). BX 18 also stops at
Sedwick and Cedar. or Take the Metro North ( Hudson River Line) to
Morris Hts. Stops right at the park. Enter Park by walking down ramp
or steps, make a left along the water, and walk south towards High
Bridge. Entrance of the center faces the water, beneath last building
tower, bld 10. For more info call 718-901-3331, or 347-224-5828