FIRST SUNDAY AND THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
The Bergen County Audubon Society (BCAS) leads two-hour nature walks on the first Sunday and third Tuesday of every month. Bring binoculars, bug spray and a sense of wonder. Registration is recommended. For more information or to register email Don Torino or call 201.230.4983. For dates, times and locations see below.
WILLIAM D. MCDOWELL OBSERVATORY – FREE PUBLIC VIEWING EVERY WEDNESDAY!
William D. McDowell Observatory, Lyndhurst
The William D. McDowell Observatory is open for free public viewing on Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Read more about the Observatory…
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Bergen County Audubon Society and New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority have a number of special events coming up throughout the year to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our partnership. All events are free and take place at DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center in Lyndhurst (located in DeKorte Park). For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
Sunday, June 30
Meadowlands Native Plant Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
A celebration of native plants in DeKorte Park and the Meadowland region and their role in benefitting the environment. Explore DeKorte Park’s BCAS Pollinator Garden, Kingsland Overlook, Lyndhurst Nature Reserve and more. With talks by BCAS President Don Torino and NJSEA Parks Coordinator Gabrielle Bennett-Meany. Full schedule to come.
Tuesday, July 23
Meadowlands Moth Night
8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Our annual Moth Night is part of National Moth Week, which promotes a better understanding of the importance of these amazing, lesser-known cousins of butterflies. Hear a talk by a moth expert and then venture out into DeKorte Park where we’ll be attracting moths using industrial lights and sugar bait.
Click here to register
Sunday, July 28
10th Annual Butterfly Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our most highly-anticipated event of the year! Butterfly Day has evolved from a walk that drew 70 people a decade ago into a family-friendly event that now attracts upward of 1,000 people to DeKorte Park each summer. The day includes walks, talks, onsite experts to help identify the various butterflies and kids activities including a Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting, Butterfly costume contest (12 and under) and crafts. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 4.
Click here to register
Saturday, September 14
Meadowlands Birding Festival
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This spectacular day will include bird walks, talks, raptor visits, kid’s activities and more celebrating the Meadowlands amazing bird population. This year’s keynote speaker is Sharon Stiteler aka The Bird Chick – http://www.birdchick.com/
More information to come. (Rain or shine)
10TH ANNIVERSARY BCAS/MEADOWLANDS PARTNERSHIP WALK
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, July 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join us for this guided nature walk through DeKorte Park as we keep our eyes peeled for egrets, osprey and more. For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
BUTTERFLY WALK
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Tuesday, July 16, 10 a.m. to noon
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society as they look for monarchs, fritillaries, swallowtails and more in this run-up to the 10th Annual Butterfly Day! For more info on Butterfly Day on Sunday, July 28. For more info on Butterfly Day and to register click here. Contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
NATURE WALK
Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus
Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk at this spectacular birding site. They’ll be looking for warblers, flycatchers, shorebirds and more. For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
MEADOWLANDS MOTH NIGHT
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Free
Our annual Moth Night is part of National Moth Week, which promotes a better understanding of the importance of these amazing, lesser-known cousins of butterflies. Hear a talk by a moth expert and then venture out into DeKorte Park where we’ll be attracting moths using industrial lights and sugar bait.
Co-sponsored by the NJSEA and the Bergen County Audubon Society.
For more information, contact info@njsea.com or call 201-460-4619.
10TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY DAY
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
Butterfly Day at the Meadowlands is back! Enjoy butterfly walks, talks, onsite experts to help identify the various butterflies and FREE kids activities including a Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting, Butterfly costume contest (12 and under) and crafts. Butterfly Day is co-sponsored by the Bergen County Audubon Society and the NJSEA.
To register: Click here
For more information: contact info@njsea.com or call 201-460-4619.
NATURE WALK
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, August 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society as they look for herons, egrets and shorebirds on this guided walk. For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
NATURE WALK
Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus
Tuesday, August 20, 10 a.m. to noon
Keep your eyes peeled for shorebirds, egrets and fall migrants on this guided walk led by the Bergen County Audubon Society. For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
NATURE WALK
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, September 1, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk of the park. Be on the lookout for shorebirds, warblers and other fall migrants. For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
NATURE WALK
Losen Slote Creek Park, Little Ferry
Tuesday, September 17, 10 a.m. to noon
Take advantage of experiencing one of the last lowland forests in the Meadowlands on this walk led by the Bergen County Audubon Society. For more information, contact Don Torino or call 201-230-4983.
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In case of inclement weather, please email info@njmeadowlands.gov or call 201.460.4619.
