DeKorte Park – Marsh Discovery Trail
Experience Richard W. DeKorte Park on special, guided evening walks led by the Bergen County Audubon Society. The walks take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays Aug. 12 and 26. You’ll learn about the park’s history and the abundant array of birds that inhabit this urban environmental treasure.
Meet in the Meadowlands Environment Center parking lot, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Keep your eyes peeled for egrets, raptors and shorebirds as the Bergen County Audubon Society leads a guided walk through Richard W. DeKorte Park, the jewel of the Meadowlands park system! The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon.
Meet in the Meadowlands Environment Center parking lot, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
No need to fret if you missed Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino’s interview with Gabrielle Bennett-Meany of the NJSEA on The Nature Connection this past Sunday morning. The show is archived until Friday, Aug. 7, on https://wfdu.fm.
Gabrielle, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Manager of Parks, Trails and Open Space, plays a vital role in the health and upkeep of DeKorte Park. The program features Don and Gabrielle discussing her work at the park, its history, its native plants and butterflies, as well as the NJSEA’s Pontoon Boat Tour program.
The Nature Connection airs on the fourth Sunday of each month from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on WFDU 89.1 FM and is archived for the following two weeks.
The NJSEA extends a hearty thank you to the Bergen County Audubon Society and the hundreds of visitors who participated in Butterfly Day at Richard W. DeKorte Park on July 26, 2026.
People of all ages enjoyed butterfly walks, talks, information tables, and kids’ activities including a Costume Contest. Below are photos from the event.
Join the NJSEA and BCAS for the Meadowlands Birding Festival at DeKorte Park on Sunday, Oct. 4. More information to come closer to the event.
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Join the Bergen County Audubon Society and experience a DeKorte Park sunset during an evening walk starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. The scenic gem includes three miles of walking trails framed by the New York City skyline.
Meet in the Meadowlands Environment Center parking lot, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino welcomes Gabrielle Bennett-Meany to The Nature Connection this coming Sunday, July 26, which also happens to be Butterfly Day at Richard W. DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center. The program airs from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on WFDU 89.1 FM and is archived on https://wfdu.fm for two weeks.
Gabrielle, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Manager of Parks, Trails and Open Space, plays a vital role in the health and upkeep of DeKorte Park. Don and Gabrielle will discuss her work at the park, its history, its native plants and, of course, butterflies! They will also talk about the NJSEA’s Pontoon Boat Tour program.
Butterfly Day, co-presented by the NJSEA and BCAS, is free and open to all ages. The event features butterfly walks, talks, information tables, music, and kids’ activities including games, crafts, and a costume contest (ages 12 and under).
Butterfly Day is on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. DeKorte Park is located at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
For more information, contact Don at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Butterfly Day is back this Sunday, July 26! The annual 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 event is open to all ages and 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. 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.
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.