2008 Events

 Need a Speaker?
 Captain Bill Sheehan and the staff of Hackensack Riverkeeper are available to speak at your next event. Clean water, a healthy river and robust wetlands are critical to the quality of life in our community. Learn about the latest conservation efforts in the Hackensack River watershed. Find out how one person - you! - can make a difference. For availability, costs and more information, contact Hugh Carola at 201-968-0808.

Click here for Eco-Cruises, Eco-Walks,
Canoe & Kayak rentals and tours,
and River Cleanups.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, May 17, 8am-3pm
Hooked on Hudson
Ross Dock, Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, NJ
Bring the kids for a day of fishing with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and a chance of catching Striped Bass, White Catfish, White Perch and Tommy Cod.  This event combines a fishing contest with exhibits provided by leading environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations in our area, including yours truly! http://users.nac.net/chasstamm/hrfanjorg/hohpast.htm.

Saturday, May 17, 2pm
The Hacky
Author Gordon Bishop at the Hackensack Library, 274 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ
A collection of eight true short stories revisiting "the good ole days" in Hackensack by award-winning journalist Gordon Bishop. Call 201-343-4169 for more info.

Sunday, May 18 & Sunday, June 8, 11:30am-1pm
Learn to Build a Rain Garden
A natural and beautiful way to prevent stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution on your own property. Contact Bergen Swan for more information: www.bergenswan.org or 201-666-1877.

Monday, May 26, 11am-3pm
Cedar Lane Festival
Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
Visit Capt. Bill and Lisa at the Hackensack Riverkeeper display at this popular street fair, featuring lots of crafts, food, merchandise and music.

Saturday, June 7, 10 AM - 2 PM
River Cleanup
16th Street Park, Bayonne, NJ
This is our first cleanup in the great city of Bayonne, though we're no stranger to this park. We've been launching our pontoon boats at this ramp for the last few years after a long winter's storage, and we're looking forward to working with our friends in Bayonne to clean up this small section of the Newark Bay! www.hackensackriverkeeper.org/river_cleanups.html.

Saturday, June 7, 10AM - 3PM
Ridgefield Park Earth Day
Waterfront Park, 24 Industrial Ave. (behind the DPW), Ridgefield Park, NJ
Join Hackensack Riverkeeper Capt. Hugh Carola as he gives mini eco-tours on the Hacky, and check out the other eco-oriented displays and activities at this long-standing tradition in Ridgefield Park.

Sunday, June 8, 2008, 11am - 4pm
Tenafly Nature Day
Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, NJ
Visit Lisa and Diane at our display at this family-friendly, fun-filled event at the Tenafly Nature Center.
 
Saturday, June 14, 11am-5pm
MeadowFest
Laurel Hill County Park, Secaucus, NJ
This day-long event features environmentally-oriented activities and educational programs, including ecological tours of Snake Hill, pontoon-boat cruises on the Hackensack River with Captains Bill and Hughie and others, hot air balloon rides, carnival type attractions & games, a petting zoo, pony rides, food & refreshments and live musical performances. www.mlcvb.com/meadowfest.

Saturday, June 21, 12 noon
River Cleanup & Summer Solstice Barbecue
Laurel Hill County Park, Secaucus, NJ
Party in your sloppy clothes! Join us for our annual Laurel Hill Cleanup from 12-4, picking up trash via canoe and pontoon boat or on foot, and then stick around for a pot-luck barbecue celebrating the longest day of the year and watch the sun set over the Meadowlands. We'll provide some basic meats and buns, you bring salads, desserts, chips, drinks, etc. - whatever you like. www.hackensackriverkeeper.org/river_cleanups.html

Sunday, July 13, 10am-2pm
River Cleanup
United Water, 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park, NJ
Join us in this rare opportunity to get out on one of the Hackensack River's four reservoirs! Paddle a canoe or simply walk the shores of the reservoir, clearing the area of debris as you go, and then join us for lunch. www.hackensackriverkeeper.org/river_cleanups.html

Thursday, July 17, 8pm (doors open at 7pm)
Comedy Night
Redd's Restaurant, 317 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, NJ
Join Rich Carucci and the Steamrollers of Comedy as they put on a comedy show to support the work of Hackensack Riverkeeper for the 4th year in a row! Make a reservation to eat dinner at Redd's before the show by calling 201-933-0015. Show may contain adult language/subject matter. www.reddsrestaurant.com
 
Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14
5th Annual NJ Meadowlands Festival of Birding
Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst, NJ
Join some of the region's best birders in walks, eco-cruises and workshops geared to birders of all levels of experience. Saturday consists of events at the Environment Center, off-site field trips, breakfast, lunch, and a Keynote Presentation by soldier and birder Jonathan Trouern-Trend, author of Birding Babylon: A Soldier's Journal from Iraq. Sunday will consist of off-site field trips that you will make your own way to. Admission to the Festival is $40 (kids age 10-17 free) and includes as many activities as you can squeeze in. Organized by Hackensack Riverkeeper and NJ Audubon Society and sponsored by the NJ Meadowlands Commission.