Riverkeeper and NATURE Lab welcome the public, along with our community science volunteers, fellows, family and friends to join us for River Connections: Celebrating the Cultural and Ecological Tapestry of the Hudson River Valley. Marking the close of the fifth season of Water Justice Lab, the event features a NATURE Lab Open House followed by a community meal and reception. Activities will include researcher and youth fellow presentations, an Eco-Art Trail tour, and Microplastics: A BioArt Exhibition viewing. We are grateful to share our work on environmental justice, art, culture, ecology, history, and science with the support of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Register below to join us for this free community event!

Event Schedule

• 4:00 pm: arrival and NATURE Lab open house
• 4:30-5:15 pm: NATURE Lab introduction and Water Justice Lab presentation by youth fellows
• 5:15-5:30 pm: Dr. Sarah Cadieux on microplastics research and bioart
• 5:30-6:00 pm: Eco-Art Trail Tour and Microplastics: A BioArt Exhibition viewing with Kathy High
• 6:00-7:30 pm: Community meal and volunteer appreciation

Hear Ellie Irons speak about the upcoming event

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