Nature Program Cooperative Programs

 

Hackensack Riverkeeper is a charter member of the Nature Program Cooperative, a network of environmental education organizations. NPC members provide opportunities to experience and enjoy our region’s natural side.  Members of one are welcome at all. (Non-members also welcome.) Here is a list of upcoming programs:

 

Animal Tracking and Observation

Hosted by NJ Audubon Society's Lorrimer Sanctuary

790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ

March 11, 2007 - 12 Noon

 

For centuries, Native Americans relied on their tracking skills for survival. Today, learning how to interpret animal tracks and signs is a fun and enjoyable activity that anyone can learn anywhere. This program begins with an indoor slide show that illustrates native NJ animals and some of the tracks and signs they leave behind. Afterwards we'll head outside to put our tracking skills to the test and look for tracks, scat, nests and more around the 14-acre Sanctuary.

FREE for members of any NPC organization; $5 per nonmember. Call 201-891-2185 for more information.

 

Screening of An Inconvenient Truth

Hosted by the Meadowlands Environment Center

1 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ

March 18, 2007 - 1:00 - 4:30 pm

 

Please join us for an informative and stimulating afternoon beginning with a FREE screening of Al Gore's Oscar-nominated film in the Center's auditorium. After the film, audience members will be treated to light refreshments, the opportunity to browse displays by NPC member organizations and a discussion about global climate change facilitated by Mr. Gray Russell, Environmental Coordinator for the Township of Montclair, NJ. For information and directions call 201-968-0808.

1:00-2:30pm - An Inconvenient Truth

2:30-3:00pm - Refreshments

3:00-4:30pm - Discussion

 

All Day Earth Day Activities

Hosted by Nature Program Cooperative Organizations

April 21 & 22, 2007

 

Special events will take place at various NPC member locations including a River Cleanup at Overpeck Park in Leonia on Saturday and a Guided Paddle through the Sawmill Marsh on Sunday at 4 PM (both conducted by Hackensack Riverkeeper; reservation required; see Pages 14 & 15). Many other activities throughout Bergen County and vicinity are planned for the weekend as well. Be sure to check the NPC link on our Website (www.hackensackriverkeeper.org) for more information as it becomes available.

 

Breeding Birds of Greenbrook Sanctuary

Hosted by Greenbrook Sanctuary (Palisades Nature Association)

June 30, 2007 - 8:30 am

 

Enjoy an early morning walk in this beautiful 165 acre preserve located atop the NJ Palisades. Learn more about the resident and migratory species of birds that nest in Greenbrook with Sanctuary director and naturalist Nancy Slowik. The Greenbrook Breeding Bird field survey was initiated in 1948 and is repeated every two years. Remember, this is a birding trip so don't forget your binoculars! This program is open to adults and children 10 years and older. Advance registration is required; call 201-768-1360.