Left: Swallowtail Butterfly Right: Coneflower

Butterflies and native flora abound at DeKorte Park during the summer. Guides from the Bergen County Audubon Society will introduce you to the many species to be seen throughout the park, including milkweed and bee balm plants, and majestic monarchs and swallowtails. The walk goes from 10 a.m. to noon. Return to the park with newfound knowledge for Butterfly Day on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!

Meet in Meadowlands Environment Center Parking Lot, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact:  Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.

Due to a water main break, the NJSEA offices will be closed on Friday, July 10.

Please note: The Mill Creek Marsh Trail will be closed until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10.

Left: Swallowtail Butterfly Right: Coneflower

Butterflies and native flora abound at DeKorte Park during the summer. Guides from the Bergen County Audubon Society will introduce you to the many species to be seen throughout the park, including milkweed and bee balm plants, and majestic monarchs and swallowtails. Return to the park with newfound knowledge for Butterfly Day on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!

Meet in Meadowlands Environment Center Parking Lot, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact:  Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.

Butterfly Day is back on Sunday, July 26! The family-friendly event presented by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and Bergen County Audubon Society takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richard W. DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center in Lyndhurst.

The highly-anticipated, family-friendly event features butterfly walks, talks, information tables and more. There are plenty of great kid’s activities, including games, crafts and a costume contest (ages 12 and under).

And, of course, the winged marvels themselves. We traditionally see Monarchs, swallowtails, Red Admirals, skippers and other species throughout the park. Come down to DeKorte Park and join the NJSEA and BCAS for an engaging, fun and educational day celebrating all things butterfly!

DeKorte Park is located at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.

🚶‍♀️ Good news! After several months of improvements, the Marsh Discovery Trail at Richard W. DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst will reopen on Friday, July 3rd.

🚨⚠️If you’re planning a visit, please keep the current heat wave in mind. We recommend exploring the trail during the early morning hours, bringing plenty of water, and taking advantage of the hydration station available at the park to stay cool and hydrated. The hydration station can be found by the entrance of the Environmental Center, about 1000 feet from the start of the trail.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 🌿☀️

Least Tern

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society on a guided nature walk looking for eagles and terns over the Hackensack River from the vantage point of Mill Creek Point Park in Secaucus. You’re also likely to see thrushes and warblers while traversing nearby Schmidts Woods. The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon.

Meet at Mill Creek Point Park at the end of Millridge Road, Secaucus.

Contact:  Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.

Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino recently brought some great native plants to add to the gardens at DeKorte Park. Gabrielle Bennett-Meany, NJSEA Manager of Open Space and Trails, is pictured holding Great Blue Lobelia. Don also dropped off Joe Pye weed, Purple Coneflower, Obedient plant, Purple Giant Hyssop and Butterfly weed. Thank you Don!

Snowy Egret

Let the Bergen County Audubon Society guide you on the Mill Creek Marsh Trail. They’ll be on the lookout for Snowy Egrets and Red-tailed Hawks at this great place for birdwatching. The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon.

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

Don Torino will speak with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator/Planner Kim Korth on a new episode of Don’s radio show, The Nature Connection, airing from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 28. The program is broadcast on WFDU 89.1 FM and archived on the station’s website, https://wfdu.fm/, for two weeks.

Don, President of the Bergen County Audubon Society, and Kim will talk about the Wildlife Action Plan, with special attention given to Box Turtles and Saltmarsh Sparrows. They will also discuss the importance of using the DEP’s Wildlife Tracker and more. Tune in to learn straight from the source how New Jersey is preparing to meet the challenges that face the State’s wildlife, recent findings on New Jersey wildlife habitats and much more.

Kim Korth has over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation, including project management, coordination, habitat restoration, biological surveys and partnership building. Kim currently coordinates the State Wildlife Action Plan and is responsible for conservation action implementation, launching and leading New Jersey’s Bird City Community network, and focusing on the State’s urban wildlife.