GATHER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
GET READY FOR HACKENSACK RIVER-CLEANUPS
Save these dates!
August 18th - Hackensack River County Park, Hackensack (Bergen County)
October 13th - Lincoln Park, Jersey City (Hudson County)
We have two remaining river clean-ups scheculed this year. Please contact Kathy at 201-692-8440, (kathyu@hackensackriverkeeper.org), or Lisa Ryan at fleabit@aol.com if you would like to volunteer to help clean up our watershed. River cleanups will begin at 9AM and lunch will be provided.
COME ENJOY THE CHANGE OF SEASONS AT MEHRHOF POND
Four Fall Eco-Walks Scheduled
This year, we at Hackensack Riverkeeper are offering a series of four Saturday morning Eco-Walks at the Mehrhof Pond Nature Trail in Little Ferry, New Jersey. The trail winds through 100 acres of mixed habitat surrounding Mehrhof Pond, including some of the last remaining woodlands in southern Bergen County. The easy, 1.5-hour walk also takes us along the shores of our watershed's most uniquely-created waterbody.
I hope you'll join me on one of these Eco-Walks, especially if you enjoy birdwatching. Last year we observed migrating warblers and sparrows, resident herons and egrets, hawks (including an immature Bald Eagle!) and thousands of overwintering ducks. This is a great nature walk for beginners and long-time birders alike. Kids too! (Gets them away from the TV.)
The dates are: September 22, October 20, November 10 and December 8, 2001.
All Eco-Walks begin at 10 AM at the foot of Mehrhof Road in Little Ferry. We're asking our friends for a donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child. If you'd like to take part or to get more information, call Hugh at the Riverkeeper office (201-692-8440). I'm limiting each walk to 12 people so let me know right away and you'll be sure of a spot. See you in the field!
OPEN ECO-CRUISE DATES
Hackensack Riverkeeper has decided to add additional dates for eco-cruises for the 2001 season. Following is a list of dates and times that are available for individuals, couples or families to sign up in advance for eco-cruises. There are 15 spots for each of these dates. If you would like to sign up for an eco-cruise, call us at 201-692-8440 with the date and time that you would like and upon receipt of your $15 donation, we will send you a confirmation for the trip.
As always, groups of approximately 15 are welcome to schedule trips during the season from May to October. Call us at 201-692-8440 and speak to Hugh. See you on the water!!!
NEW Open cruise dates are as follows:
Daytime:
September 29 @ 12 noon
October 7 @ 2 PM
October 21 @ 12 noon
October 28 @ 12 noon
Evening:
August 21 @ 6 PM
August 28 @ 6 PM
September 14 @ 5 PM
September 17 @ 5 PM
September 27 @ 5 PM