Eco-program update for the 2002 season!!

OPEN ECO-CRUISES

Following is a list of the remaining dates and times for our open Eco-Cruises for the 2002 season. Individuals and small groups may sign up, but do so quickly because these dates fill up fast! Donations for trips are $15 for adults and $10 for children.

As always, groups of approximately 15 are welcome to schedule private trips during the season from May to October. For more information, contact Hugh at 201-692-8440 or hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org.

August 15 - 6pm
August 18 - 6pm
August 21 - 6pm
August 24 - 10am
August 25 - 10am
August 31 - 6pm

 Sept. 1 - 10am
Sept. 3 - 6pm
Sept. 11 - 6pm
Sept. 15 - 3pm
Sept. 21 - 3pm
Sept. 29 - 3pm
Oct. 5 - 10am
Oct. 6 - 10am
Oct. 12 - 10am
Oct. 13 - 10am

ECO-WALKS

These walks are a great way to get out and enjoy the watershed, while learning about the connection between upland habitat and the river. Donations are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, contact Hugh, our experienced birder and naturalist, at hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org or 201-692-8440.

Fall Walks at Mehrhof Pond Nature Trail

Sept. 21 @ 10 AM
Oct. 12 @ 10 AM
Nov. 9 @ 10 AM
Dec. 7 @ 10 AM

HACKENSACK RIVER-CLEANUPS

(Get some exercise and help us clean up the river!)

These are the remaining river cleanups scheduled for the 2002 season. We invite the community to come together to actively work on restoring the beauty and health of the Hackensack River watershed by picking up the trash. Clean-ups run 9 am - 1 pm with lunch served around 12:30. For further information contact Lisa at fleabit@aol.com or 201-759-6377 or Kathy at kathyu@hackensackriverkeeper.org or 201-692-8440.

August 17-
Overpeck Creek County Park, Leonia

September 22 -
Hackensack River County Park, Hackensack

October 19 -
Snipes Park, Secaucus

GUIDED CANOE TOURS

Please join us for a 2-hour guided canoe tour through the Meadowlands, offered on the following dates and times. The cost is only $15 per person. These fill up quickly so please call us as soon as possible to assure yourself a spot. (Private tours are also available.) Contact Jared at jared@hackensackriverkeeper.org or 201-920-4746 for more information.

August 10   4 p.m.
Sept. 8      10 a.m.

ECO-CANOE SUMMER CAMP

This watershed-wide eco-entertainment is an outdoor educational experience that takes campers on trips to Congers Lake in the upper watershed and through several of the marshes and creeks in the lower watershed, including the Meadowlands. ONLY ONE SESSION LEFT!!
For info, contact Jared at jared@hackensackriverkeeper.org or 201-920-4746.

   Advanced    Aug 19-23   $140



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