Events & Community

Enjoy a fun “spooky” nighttime paddle at Lake Taghkanic. Light up your kayak, canoe or non motorized boat (sorry no paddleboards) with the most creative light display you can! Wear a costume! Or you can just watch the festivities from the West Beach by a warm bonfire with some apple cider and donuts! Registration required by calling 518-851-3631 or lake.taghkanic@parks.ny.gov. Address: 1528 State Route 82, Ancram, NY

Join HRHB for the 2026 Winter Walk, December 5th from 5-8pm, where the spirit of the holidays comes alive! Experience the joy of the season with HRHB and your neighbors as we transform Warren Street into a festive wonderland. Stroll through charming displays, savor delicious treats, and enjoy delightful activities for all ages. Whether you’re looking to find the perfect gift, indulge in seasonal delights, or simply soak in the cheerful atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this magical celebration that brings our community together. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with holiday cheer and unforgettable memories!

(See screening dates, times and locations below or at .TheKeeper.com)

Like many rivers around the world – the Hudson, America’s First River and the Birthplace of the American Environmental Movement – boomed as a growing human population used it for transportation, sustenance and, for many years, a dumping ground. 

The river paid a price for all this use and abuse, struggling against its share of contamination. For the past nearly three decades the river’s poet laureate and literal “eyes on the river,” Captain John, has been at the forefront of each of those fights, taking on industrial and human pollution, suffering the losses and celebrating victories. 

While he has had successes on the Hudson, committing a life to protecting a river is a never-ending fight. Today, John Lipscomb is one of more than 300 “Keepers” around the globe, looking out for their respective rivers. 

Produced by Carolyn Marks Blackwood and (friend of HRHB) Jon Bowermaster.

Directed by Jon Bowermaster.

October 28
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
7pm, with Captain John

November 10
Hudson River Fishermen’s Assoc
7pm, with Captain John

November 13-17
Glimmerglass Film Festival, Cooperstown
with Captain John

November 17
St. Augustine Riverkeeper

March 5
Rockland County Audubon