All Programs Free of Charge
February
Annual Super Bird Sunday Nature Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to noon
Get out in nature with the Bergen County Audubon Society before settling in for the big game! Prizes will be awarded to the first participants who identify birds that adorn football team helmets, including the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles.
Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Nature Walk
Mill Creek Point Park, Secaucus
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society guides at Mill Creek Point Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Snowy Egrets and other wading birds.
Meet at Mill Creek Point Park at the end of Millridge Road.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Nature Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Experts guides from the Bergen County Audubon Society lead a walk through the marvel of Meadowlands parks.
Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
March
Nature Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk through DeKorte, an environmental jewel in the Meadowlands. Keep your eyes peeled for waterfowl and raptors.
Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Nature Walk
Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus
Wednesday, March 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Look up for raptors and in the marsh for waterfowl on this walk led by the Bergen County Audubon Society.
Meet at the trail entrance, off the back parking lot of Bob’s Discount Furniture, 3 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
April
Nature Walk
Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus
Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. to noon
Early migrants, including warblers, are highlights of a Bergen County Audubon Society guided walk at this great place for birding.
Meet at the trail entrance, off the back parking lot of Bob’s Discount Furniture, 3 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Birding for Beginners
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society readies novices to begin their birding adventures. The Birding for Beginner’s class covers bird identification, optics, field guides and more. A walk through DeKorte Park follows the program. Bring your binoculars and keep your eyes peeled for Warblers, Greater Yellowlegs and Tree Swallows
Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Earth Day Nature Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society and celebrate Earth Day with a walk through DeKorte Park, an incredible natural resource that features 3.5 miles of walking trails, gardens and birds galore, all framed by the New York City skyline.
Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Nature Walk
Losen Slote Creek Park, Little Ferry
Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m. to noon
Explore one of the last low-lying forested areas in the Meadowlands with the Bergen County Audubon Society. Losen Slote provides great opportunities for peaceful relaxation and reconnecting with nature.
Park and meet in the lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road.
Trails may be muddy; boots are highly recommended.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983