PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
IN THE ASTORIA/LIC WATERFRONT PARKS

The Catalyst Program in the Astoria Waterfront and its partners are involved in many ongoing projects.

• Astoria/LIC Waterfront Parks Monthly Community Meetings
  Every month people from the community, including organizations, residents and representatives gather to develop a vision for the waterfront parks, to network, plan events, and more. All are welcome - please join us!


• Earth Day and Arbor Day Mini-Grants
  To promote active community participation in Astoria/LIC Waterfront parks, the Astoria/LIC Catalyst Project offers mini-grants to support Earth Day and Arbor Day activities. To see pictures from the first year of the program, visit the Astoria/Long Island City Website: www.astoriawaterfront.org/earthday2005.


• Coastal Classroom
  This new environmental education program offers free workshops in parks along the waterfront. Coastal Classroom provides young people and community members of all ages with opportunities to experience the Long Island Sound watershed, including the East River, and to explore the history and future preservation challenges for our water resources. For more information, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org or call 212-360-2746, 212-360-2748.


• Waterfront Parks Bicycle Tours
  Join with neighbors and friends to tour the local waterfront parks and proposed Queens East River Greenway. The bike tours are often led by local individuals who have expertise in history, environment, arts, and more.


• Free Canoeing at Hallets Cove from the beach at Socrates Sculpture Park To celebrate Earth Day 2005 Long Island City Community Boathouse (www.licboathouse.org) offered free public canoeing in Hallets Cove from the beach at Socrates Sculpture Park (www.socratessculpturepark.org) with the support of the Astoria/LIC Catalyst Project. Free public rides are offered on Sundays throughout spring, summer, and early fall.


• Free Concerts, Puppet Shows, and Sports Programs: This summer the Astoria and Long Island City Waterfront parks will play host to many free concerts, children's shows, dance performances, and sports activities offered by City Parks Foundation.


• Waterfront Technical Assistance
  Project participants who want to learn more aspects of their waterfront can work with PFP's Technical Assistance Program, we are developing trainings and workshops with an emphasis on local waterfronts and waterways to help you make the most of your waterfront.


• We can also help support your waterfront parks interests and projects:
  Have a great idea for the Astoria/LIC Waterfront Parks? Contact us to see how we can help!