Green heron on the Newtown Creek, by Bernie Ente.

Our first canoe to launch this spring will be named The Bernie Ente. We’re pleased and moved that Joanna Ente embraced this tribute.

To learn more about this unforgettable Newtown Creek and harbor photographer and advocate, please read some of these remembrances:

Nature Calendar

http://naturecalendar.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/rest-in-peace-bernard-ente/

Newtown Pentacle

http://newtownpentacle.com/2011/04/08/bernie/

Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance

http://www.waterfrontalliance.org/waterwire/2011/04/18/bernard-ente-1951-2011