Orientation
2023-05-06 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States

Orientation on Camp Nawakwa for Applicants and others
2023-06-03 12:00 - 14:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
An Orientation will take place at 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday. To register for the Orientation, please contact Maryann Poris maporis@aol.com or 973-769-4246

June 10, 2023 - Camp Maintenance Workday, 9am-3pm
2023-06-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Please join us this day to help keep camp well maintained! We are an all-volunteer organization, and the preservation and maintenance of Camp Nawakwa depends on all our members.
The outside part of this day will focus on camp paths and campsites with the intent to trim, mow, and rake as thoroughly as possible. This effort can help reduce tick transmission and makes camp a safer for everyone. Power tools and gas operated machinery will be in use!
The indoor side of this workday will focus on cleaning cabins and the main lodge as needed.
A camp lunch of sandwiches and fresh fruit will be provided for all workers. This is a qualifying event for applicants.
To register for this Camp Maintenance Work Day, RSVP to Dave at camp@noany.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 8th.

Trail Maintenance Workday
2023-07-02 09:30 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKDAY; YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ‘GIVE BACK’ IN APPRECIATION FOR THE TRAILS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO US

Meet: 9:30 at Camp Nawakwa. Approximately 4 mile hike on moderate terrain plus 2 hours of trail maintenance work. Learn about what a trail maintainer does and try your hand at basic trail work. We will be cutting vegetation with hand tools (these will be provided, but bring your own if you have decent hedge shears). We will hike to the location, work 1 hr, take a lunch break, work another hour, then return to camp. Requirements; bring plenty of liquid for hydration, a packed lunch and snacks, eye protection; prescription/ or safety glasses, work gloves (camp can provide basic ones), sturdy hiking boots/shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and sun and insect protection.

Co-Leaders; Mary James and Ingrid Stauch
Non-Qualifying. Serious rain will cancel. Contact: Mary James maryelizjames@gmail.com

Join us for a special Conservation Activity
2023-07-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Conservation Activity
We’ll do invasive species removal on Saturday, July 8 from 9:30-12:30PM. Our leader will be Rich Rockwell from NYNJ Trails Conference. We’ll meet at the Nawakwa gate, as some folks from ACA will be joining us.

No tools needed, but volunteers should bring sturdy gloves, use appropriate sun protection, and wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts to protect them from poison ivy, ticks, etc.

Please RSVP by Thursday, July 6, to Kate at katecwalker@gmail.com

Knife Sharpening Workshop
2023-07-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
July 8th – Sharpening Workshop
On Saturday July 8th NOANY members Carl and Dave will be holding a sharpening workshop. We have many camp tools used for trail maintenance and firewood that need sharpening and we will have a power sharpener on hand. Members can volunteer to sharpen a tool and learn the process or just opt to watch the process if interested. Bring a knife or small tool you’d like sharpened and practice your new skills at the end of the workshop.
Saturday July 8th, 12:00 – 4:00. RSVP to Dave at camp@noany.org

Special Event: presentation on Camping with Bears
2023-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Activities Update: A Saturday evening nature activity is scheduled for July 8th, 2023 at camp. Mrs. MaryLynne Malone, Coordinator – Regional Museums Harriman, will provide an engaging post-dinner presentation entitled Camping with Bears.

The event will begin after the conclusion of the dinner meal. Join your fellow Nawakwans, pull a chair onto the porch and grab a cool beverage while we learn even more about these enigmatic animals with whom we share the park. If you have any questions, email Edie Blum at ediegreen17@gmail.com.

Orientation
2023-08-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
details coming soon

Centennial Presentation
2023-08-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Talk by King/Kozma details coming soon

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Open Board Meeting
2023-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event!, Online Zoom Meeting, NY, United States
Our yearly Open Board Meeting for all NOANY members will be held on Wednesday August 16, 2023, at 7PM.
As we have done in recent years, the Open Board Meeting will take place via Zoom. Susanne Flower, Board Director, will set the meeting up and Eve Mancuso, Board Secretary, will send out an e-mail to all members and applicants with the information needed to login.
Participants may ask questions/make comments in three ways:
1. Via the Zoom Chat function during the meeting
2. E-mail questions directly to Susanne Flower (susanneflower@gmail.com)
3. Send written questions via USPS mail to:
Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. Peter Stuyvesant Post Office Station
P. O. Box 327
New York, NY 10009-9998
Methods 2 and 3 should be completed should be completed by Tuesday, August 15th prior to the open meeting to give Susanne Flower the opportunity to gather all of the questions/comments. The questions will be read by the Zoom Host and answered by the appropriate Board member.
The yearly gathering of our members provides an opportunity for all to receive updates on the status of the club, the workings of the Board and all committees, and current projects in development. While there will be no voting at the meeting, important business matters will be addressed.
The questions and answers, comments and suggestions, and the general discussion of topics among those participating in these yearly meetings have always been helpful in considering future plans and action.
– NOANY Board of Directors

Property Maintenance Work Day
2023-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
We will be doing general cleaning and maintenance of both the indoor and outdoor areas of camp.
Please arrive at camp by 9:45 so we can begin work at 10am.
A lunch of sandwiches, fruit, and cookies will be provided by camp for all who are participating.
Please RSVP to Dave a camp@noany.org by Thursday 8/17.
This is a qualifying event for applicants.

Hosted Weekend and Singalong
2023-08-19 15:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Join Marilyn & Ari for their first hosted weekend of August fun—hiking, swimming, camaraderie, and tried and true family recipes.

Happy hour will be cold antipasti, meats, cheeses, and salads with contributions from Emiliano’s Italian market in Riverdale. Saturday dinner will be vegetarian sesame eggplant parmesan (original recipe from Diet for a Small Planet) and our special meat sauce a la Bolognese, both served over fresh pasta. Dessert: mini cannoli and cookies. Sunday breakfast: baked French toast with mixed berry compote and maple syrup. (Yogurt also available.) Trail lunch: meat and/or cheese sandwiches, fruit, and granola bars.

Register with Marilyn Wegh at 646-596-6448 by Thursday, August 17, 9 p.m. State if you’re a vegetarian or carnivore.

Square Dance and Disco
2023-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Camp Nawakwa is invited to attend:

ACA Lake Sebago
Square Dance and Disco
Sunday, September 3rd at 7pm
In the Pavilion

Our caller Pat will be back, and DJ Dom!

Bring desserts and snacks to share.
Coffee and tea will be provided.

Oktoberfest and NOA Anniversary Events
2023-09-23 11:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
A dual celebration of our organization’s 100th anniversary and of NOANY’s 1st anniversary

2nd Annual Oktoberfest Invitation

Annual Meeting and Elections
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event!, Online Zoom Meeting, NY, United States

Fall Work Weekend
2023-10-21 08:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
“All Hands On Deck” for our Annual Wood Day and camp closing weekend. We have a large tree
to cut up and much wood to split along with the regular camp closing tasks.
A Nutritious, tasty complementary lunch for all volunteers.
Menu: Vegetable broth (No sodium) with veggies, or chicken broth (no sodium) with veggies, brown rice
Sandwiches, organic turkey and Swiss cheese, (Vegetarians: extra cheese) with organic lettuce and
tomatoes, fruit, granola bars, coffee, tea, water.
Please register by Thursday 10:00 a.m. Oct. 19th with BOTH:
-Dave Hayes at camp@noany.org
-Lunch Host: Janet Sibarium
janet.sibarium@icloud.com
or text: 917-318-3361 or leave voicemail

Trail Maintenance Workshop - Qualifying as a work-day
2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Note: for Applicants, this event qualifies as a work-day

Cooler days are a fine time for trail work! Come and see if you might like this kind of outdoor work. First we’ll look at some basic principles that guide trail maintainers’ work. Then we will hike to a nearby trail that needs our attention to get some hands-on experience, we’ll take a lunch break, then work a little more.
Required for the workday: real boots, long pants, long sleeved shirt, hat, jacket, layers for warmth/weather. A day pack, 2 quarts water, a packed lunch, glasses or work safety glasses, work gloves (camp can provide gloves, safety glasses and work tools).
Pick-up is possible at Suffern RR Station, 9:38 a.m. train from NYC
RSVP by Thursday 11/16/23
Contacts: Andy Frank agfrank1@aol.com and Mary James maryelizjames@gmail.com.
For 100 years our members have cared for trails around Nawakwa! Trail work can be a nice way to “give back” in appreciation for our beautiful public parklands at Harriman and beyond.

Nawakwa Winter Social
2024-01-21 12:00 - 15:00 | NY
Sign up now for the Winter Social – January 21

Trail Maintenance Day
2024-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Trail Maintenance: Qualifying Work Activity Saturday, April 20th, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at the end (circle) of Johnsontown Road, Sloatsburg at 10:30 a.m. Pick-up available at the Sloatsburg bus stop for the Coach USA Bus that arrives in Sloatsburg shortly after 10 a.m. Please let us know if you need a pickup.
Wear sturdy footwear, long pants and shirt sleeves. Bring a day pack containing adequate layers, hat, gloves and outerwear for comfort in changeable April weather conditions. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and 2 quarts water/ drink.
We will provide work gloves, safety glasses and tools including your choice of hand pruners, hedge shears, loppers and small saws (or bring your own tools if you have them).
Come and join us if you’d enjoy a little physical work in good company; work that will keep our trails safe and enjoyable for all! In addition, for those who wish, consider joining us for the optional hosted weekend at Nawakwa after our trail work. Inclement weather forecast will cancel.
RSVP: Contact Mary James maryelizjames@gmail.com or text 914 649 2288 by April 15th.
See the noany.org calendar of events for trail maintenance work days and opportunities in 2024!

Camp Opening Work Day & Hosted Weekend
2024-04-27 12:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Three Part Registration!
Register for the Work day:
With Spring’s arrival, soon after comes camp’s opening Work Weekend. This is a great opportunity for Members and Applicants to work side by side and enjoy the feeling of pride for our space! As an entirely member driven organization we have no paid staff and rely on everyone’s contributions of time to help keep camp in working order.
The workday itself is planned for Saturday April 27th with a 10:00 am start time. We will work until approximately 1:00 pm and then break for a hearty lunch of soup and sandwiches. Work will resume at approximately 2:30 and continue until around 4:00pm (or sooner if we have a large turnout).
Please RSVP for the workday by Wednesday 4/24 so we can estimate the amount of lunch needed. RSVP to Camp@noany.org or call Dave Hayes at 631-747-0132 with any questions. Qualifying.

Register for Lunch:
Nutritious, tasty, easy to prep, complimentary lunch for all volunteers!
Sandwiches: Organic turkey and Swiss cheese (extra cheese for vegetarians) with organic lettuce and tomatoes, fruit, granola bars, coffee, tea, spring water. If temperature is chilly, lunch may also include homemade veggie bean soup.
Please register by Wednesday, April 24th, 9:00 p.m. and specify if you are an omnivore or vegetarian. Lunch Host: Janet Sibarium Email: janet.sibarium@icloud.com Text or leave a voicemail: 917-318-3361
Register for the Hosted Weekend:
Eve will be supplying dinner and breakfast. Please contact her by Wednesday at evemancuso@gmail.com to rsvp.

Orientation
2024-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
An Orientation will take place at 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday. To register for the Orientation, please contact Ray Kozma raymondkozma@gmail.com, (917)406-3782.

Paint and Sip Party
2024-05-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
We had a great time at our Painting Party last May, so we’re doing it again!

Join co-hosts Amanda Panzer and Alex Wilkie for a Paint and Sip Party and Hosted Weekend on May 18/19.
The paint party will run Saturday afternoon, but all weekend meals will be available. First-time painters as well as experienced artists are invited. All painting materials will be provided, but you’ll have to bring your inspirational beverage of choice. The cost for the paint party is $25 per person. Enrollment is limited to 8 so sign up now if you want to be assured a spot! For the paint party, email Alex at afwilkie204@gmail.com or text him at 856-630-5607.
If you plan to stay for the weekend, text Amanda at 845-702-2859 or email her at amanda.panzer22@gmail.com. Please contact Amanda by 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, and let her know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Birdwatching Walk
2024-05-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
We’ll depart from the Nawakwa lodge at 6:00 am and a second departure at 9:00 a.m. with a return not later than 12 noon. Bring your own pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from a friend. Wear layers and footwear appropriate to the weather conditions.
Spring migration will be at its peak. We will look to spot many of the colorful long-distance avian travelers that are present in our woods at this time. Only serious rain will cancel.
RSVP Mary James maryelizjames@gmail.com or text 914 649 2288. Non-qualifying.

Tree Walk and Identification
2024-06-09 09:30 - 15:00 | NY
On Sunday, June 9, join Andy Frank and the conservation committee for a tree ID hike, beginning and ending at Kakiat County Park (on the other side of Harriman). We are hoping the mountain laurel will be in bloom! Feel free to bring your own tree identification materials if you’d like.

This 2.5-mile hike will involve some sustained climbing to get from the river up to the Harriman plateau, for a total ascent of about 700 feet and the same descent. This will be a short but moderately difficult hike. Start time will be 9:45 AM, ending around 2:30 or 3:00.

Hiking boots and two quarts of water required. Public transportation available.

Please contact Kate Walker, conservation committee chair, to register (katecwalker@gmail.com) or Andy Frank (agfrank1@aol.com) with any questions. Please register by Friday, June 7. Non-qualifying.

June 22 – 23, 2024 - Camp Maintenance Day and Hosted Overnight
2024-06-22 10:00 - 2024-06-23 11:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
To volunteer for Camp Maintenance Day, please register by Thursday, June 20th with Camp Committee Chair: Dave Hayes camp@noany.org
Registration Deadline for meals: Wednesday, June 19th at 10:00 p.m. When registering, please indicate which meals and if you want the vegetarian option.
For those taking part in the workday, there will be a complementary lunch prepared by Mintari Preston on Saturday, June 22nd. We’ll have a hearty sandwiches, salad, dessert, fruit, soft drinks, and camaraderie! To register for the workday lunch, please email Mintari at
noamintari@gmail.com
.
There will be a Saturday dinner for those staying overnight: A simple meal of grilled chicken strips, or veggie burgers w/black bean patties, whole wheat pasta with sauteed veggies, salad, and Janet’s homemade apple crunch pie. Breakfast will be simple with coffee or tea, fruit, grilled cheese (or tofu) sandwiches w/greens.
To register for Saturday dinner/Sunday breakfast, please email Janet Sibarium janet.sibarium@icloud.com or text (917) – 318 – 3361

Orientation to Camp Nawakwa for Applicants and others
2024-06-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Join Ray and others for a detailed orientation to Camp Nawakwa and the NOANY.

Join the Conservation Committee to make Spotted Lantern fly traps
2024-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
July 20 – Please join the Conservation Committee to make Spotted Lantern fly traps. After we assemble the traps, we’ll locate them strategically around camp in the hopes of catching as many of the damaging critters as possible. Camp will provide most supplies, but if attendees can bring milk/water jugs with them, that would be very helpful. If you’d like to read up on the trap we’ll be making, please check out this website: https://extension.psu.edu/how-to- build-a-spotted-lanternfly-circle-trap.

Please contact Kate Walker (katecwalker@gmail.com) with any questions.
When: Saturday, July 20, 1-3PM. Please join us! The more traps, the more trees (will survive).

Camp Maintenance Day
2024-08-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Saturday August 24, 10:00 am, Join Dave and Jess from the Camp Committee for a weekend workday! We’ll be focusing on painting and sealing weather permitting along with mowing and string trimming. If you prefer indoor work, the main cabin can always be vacuumed and dusted and with the new wireless vacuum all the sleeping cabins can be vacuumed as well.

We are providing lunch to those working and will have hearty sandwiches, fruit and cookies.

As of now, the weather for next weekend is beautiful and we’ll plan to wrap up in the early afternoon in time for a swim before Yajing’s lovely hosted dinner! Yum!

Please RSVP to cingularsales@gmail.com or camp@noany.org for the workday with your preference for lunch (vegetarian or carnivore) by Friday morning so we can shop!

And

If you want register for the hosted weekend be sure to email yajinglee@yahoo.combefore the cut off date.

Looking forward to seeing everyone

Animal Talk and Presentation by Bear Mountain State Park
2024-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Special guests to be announced!

Come join the Bear Mountain State Parks team for a presentation and lecture after dinner. Depending on the animal visitor, talk will be held inside or on the porch.

Orientation to Camp Nawakwa for Applicants and others
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Saturday, September 7th starting at 12 noon.
To register contact Ray at (917) 406-3782 or raymondkozma@gmail.com.
