Nature Journaling & Urban Sketching are great ways to appreciate the environment around us. We'll pedal an approximately 12 mile loop with stops to take in the views and to create some art. No experience necessary.
There will be a short environmental science talk at each location focusing on the ecology, flora & fauna, history, biology and science of each location.
Bring your own materials or contact me 24 hours beforehand to arrange for art supplies ($5 fee).
There will be a restroom and snack break. Bring a bike lock in case you want to explore the park without your bike.
You must sign a waiver. See biking details below.
Walkers welcome. You may want to chose one location.
You are also welcome to join us at all or any location via foot or other means of transportation. See below:
1:30pm Long Island City Meet Location: Base of the Pulaski Bridge in LIC
2PM: McGolrick Park Pavillion
2:20 Midspan of the pedestrian & bike path on the Kosciusko Bridge 45 minutes to sketch in your nature journal.
3:15 Rest stop at LIC Landing for public restrooms or Sweetleaf for coffee
4pm Overlook of Salt Marsh Restoration Area of Hunters Point Park 1 hour sketch in your nature journal. time. Brief talk about salt marshes, tides and currents.
5pm - End or join us for a beer at a local brewery to chat and share your artwork.
Minimum supplies to bring: Paper/sketchpad/nature journal and pencil. Suggested to bring: fine liner markers, travel watercolor kit, colored pencils, binoculars.
NOTE: Bike at your own risk. Please obey all bike safety rules and wear a helmet. We will bike on city streets sometimes with car traffic, using bike lanes whenever possible. NBCB is not responsible for bike repairs, fixing flat tires or bike equipment.
Bring a bike lock.
Moderate pace, mostly flat with one bridge with an elevation of 120 ft and two small bridges.
Organized by Monica Schroeder and Tania Van Bergen
Future Bike & Sketch Events: Hell Gate Bridge, Roosevelt Island, Sutton Place, DUMBO, Bushwick Inlet Park, and more
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