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 Yonkers, NY - Beczak Environmental Education Center, Philipse Manor Hall and the Science Barge are teaming up with Metro North Railroad so that train riders can enjoy a sustainable day in progressive Yonkers.
On weekends beginning April 25 through the end of June, travel to Yonkers by train and sample three fantastic sites for one all-inclusive, reduced fee.
Seine for fish in the Hudson River with Beczak Environmental Education Center.
Pick fresh basil in a floating greenhouse—the Science Barge.
Step into colonial life at Westchester’s oldest house, Philipse Manor Hall.
MTA One-day Getaways encourage people to visit select sites in the metro region by train—particularly appealing to New York City residents who don’t own a car as well as international tourists. Popular MTA One-Day Getaways include NYC’s Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and destinations along commuter lines including Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino and Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Tours.
“In today’s economy, where every dollar counts, this is what people are looking for,” says Clifford Schneider, Executive Director of Beczak Environmental Education Center, about A Day on the Hudson. “It’s a great value, your family will have a wonderful time, plus, you’re helping the environment by not getting into your car.”
Tickets to A Day on the Hudson will be sold at all Metro-North ticket offices except
Yonkers Station, all full-service ticket vending machines except Yonkers Station, and
over the Internet through WebTicket. The special event ticket will not be sold on board
trains.
An adult participant coming from Grand Central Station to A Day on the Hudson will
pay $18.75 ($9 for the three programs and $9.75 for excursion round-trip rail fare).
Purchased individually, this experience would cost $27 ($15 for the three programs and
$12 for round trip train fare). Children 5 - 11 coming from Grand Central Station will pay
$10.50 ($9 for the three programs and $1.50 for round-trip rail fare). Children under 5 are
free to the three programs and on Metro-North.
Beczak Environmental Education Center, the Science Barge and Philipse Manor Hall
will remain open to the public on weekends during the MTA One-Day Getaways
promotion. Visitors without the special event ticket will be charged the regular program
fees of $5 per site/program
MTA ONE-DAY GETAWAYS
347 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10017
www.mta.info/mnr/html/outbound.htm / 212-340-2659
Contact: Donna Haynes, Promotions Manager
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has been offering One-day Getaways for over fifteen years. Their programs include both NYC offerings such as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum as well as destinations along their commuter lines including Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino and Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Tours. Their One-day Getaways brochure reaches both tourists and residents through distribution at New York City hotels, airports, attractions and corporate headquarters, all Metro-North ticket offices, and GCT information booths.
BECZAK ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
38 Alexander Street, Yonkers
www.beczak.org / (914) 377-1900 x 17
Contact: Lenore Person, Marketing and Communications
The only riverfront nature center in the Lower Hudson Valley. The highlight of every Saturday and Sunday is Catch of the Day Seining. Beczak educators provide chest waders to keep you dry and show you how to drag a 30’ x 3’ fishing net through the river. A great time is guaranteed as you discover who and what lives in the Hudson. Catches include white perch, striped bass, American eels, blue crabs, hogchokers and more. Touch and learn about each before releasing it back into the river. Seining times vary because of the Hudson River’s tides—check www.beczak.org for weekend seining schedule. Led by trained educators, rain or shine. Open 9 AM – 5 PM.
THE SCIENCE BARGE
The Science Barge is docked on the Hudson River near the corner of Dock Street and Water Street
www.groundworkhv.org / (914) 375-2151
Contact: Curt Collier, Science Barge Program Director
The Science Barge is a floating greenhouse and working science museum powered by the sun and wind that demonstrates sustainable energy and food production in an urban environment. Weekend programs include Earth Week Celebrations Aboard the Science Barge, How to Grow the Best Tomato, Bottled Water Taste Challenge, Not In Front of the Children! How Pollen Changed the World, Power from the Wind, The Life and Work of Rachel Carson and a Solar Cooking Demonstration. Programs from 9 AM – 4 PM on the hour.
PHILIPSE MANOR HALL STATE HISTORIC SITE
29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
www.friendspmh.org / (914) 965-4027
Contact: Kimberly Flook, Historic Site Manager
From the Lenape Indians to the American Revolution to the Industrial Age, the Manor Hall’s grounds have seen it all and can tell the tale. This elegant mansion, the oldest building in Westchester County, was build as the residence of Frederick Philipse III, Lord of the vast Manor of Philipsburg. Highlights of the Hall include its 18th century, high style Georgian architecture, a 1750s papier mache Rococo ceiling, and an impressive collection of presidential portraits, including the six Presidents from New York State. Guided tours from 9 AM – 4 PM on the hour.
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