# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: On Friday, April 24 from 6-7 p.m. at Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie, kids are called to Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie to get hands on and learn all about the extraordinary life cycle of the mysterious American Eel that can be found right in our backyard swimming in the Hudson River.
 
With many parts of their lives remaining unknown, scientists are continually asking questions about these fascinating creatures. This presentation highlights local efforts to monitor the incoming baby American Eels, known as Glass Eels.
 
Presenter Jackie Brooks, an environmental educator with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Student Conservation Association, has been working with the Norrie Point Environmental Education Center since getting their start interning with the Hudson River Eel Project in 2024.

All Walkway Connections events are free to attend and appropriate for all ages.  Walkway Connections is supported in part by the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and The M&T Charitable Foundation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/walkway-connections-for-kids-american-eels-in-our-hudson-river/200029943474447
- **Event Categories**: Kids, Sports, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Poughkeepsie
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Upper Landing Park - Poughkeepsie
- **lat**: 41.709246878433
- **long**: -73.939589860153
- **full address**: Upper Landing Park - Poughkeepsie, 83 N Water St,Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River being held?
  - **A:** Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Upper Landing Park - Poughkeepsie, 83 N Water St,Poughkeepsie, New York, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River?
  - **A:** Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River is organized by Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Poughkeepsie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Walkway Connections (For Kids!): American Eels In Our Hudson River sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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