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Upcoming Events and Nature Walks

Pine Warbler
Nature Walk
Mill Creek Point and Schmidt’s Woods, Secaucus
Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m. to noon

Take a walk through these great places for birding and keep your eyes peeled for spring migrants.

Contact:  Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Warbler
Nature Walk
Richard DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst

Sunday, May 7, 10 a.m. to noon

Keep your eyes peeled for spring migrants, shorebirds and warblers during this nature walk led by the Bergen County Audubon Society. Meet at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Nature Walk
Losen Slote Creek Park, Little Ferry
Wednesday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Explore one of the Meadowlands last remaining woodlands on this Bergen County Audubon Society Nature Walk. Wear boots – the park can be muddy and the terrain a bit tough. Park in the lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road.

Contact:  Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983

Least Tern
Endangered Species Day Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. to noon

We’ll be on the lookout for endangered species that inhabit DeKorte Park, including Osprey, Peregrine Falcons and Least Terns. Meet at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Native Plant Day
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the NJSEA and Bergen County Audubon Society

This family-friendly, educational event explores the significant importance of native plants to parks and natural areas through guided walks led by BCAS and NJSEA experts throughout the day. Local organizations will have information booths to provide educational materials. There will also be a presentation on creating a Certified Wildlife Garden in your own backyard.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com

Snowy Egret
Nature Walk
Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus
Wednesday, May 24, 10 a.m. to noon

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society and keep your eyes peeled for Egrets and shorebirds at this great place for bird watching. Park behind Bob’s Furniture store on Mill Creek Drive. The trail entrance is located off the back of the lot. 

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Wood Thrush
Nature Walk
Losen Slote Creek Park, Little Ferry
Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. to noon

Traverse one of the few remaining low-lying forested areas with the Bergen County Audubon Society.We’ll look for late spring migrants and breeding songbirds. Wear boots – the park can be muddy and the terrain a bit tough. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Summer Solstice Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Wednesday, June 21 10 a.m. to noon

The Bergen County Audubon Society leads this special walk on the Summer Solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. Meet at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Native Plant and Butterfly Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, July 2, 10 a.m. to noon

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society and explore DeKorte Park’s beautiful array of native plants like milkweed and spicebush, and butterfly species such as Monarchs, Black Swallowtails and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails. Meet at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Evening Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Experience the beauty of DeKorte Park at sunset and dusk on this special evening walk with the Bergen County Audubon Society. Meet at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com

Monarch
Annual Butterfly Day
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Rain date Sunday, July 30)
Co-sponsored by the NJSEA and the Bergen County Audubon Society

Join the fun during Butterfly Day, the most highly anticipated Bergen County Audubon Society/NJSEA event of the year! The day includes walks, talks, and kid’s games and crafts.  There’s also a scavenger hunt, costume contest, music, information tables and more. DeKorte Park is at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 or greatauk4@gmail.com


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