The next episode of Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino’s radio program, The Nature Connection, airs this Sunday, Feb. 22, from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on WFDU 89.1 FM

This month’s show features Don’s interview with Anna Gassib, Executive Director of the Bergen County Equestrian Center. Anna is an ardent advocate for horses and how these majestic animals bring people joy and comfort through equine-assisted therapy.

Anna’s efforts include establishing Our Stable Life, a program that combines her skills as a life coach with equine therapy to empower men, women and children who are trying to find the correct path for their lives. Our Stable Life serves individuals struggling with addiction, children with special needs, behavioral issues, families who cope with mental illness, veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and other matters.

The Bergen Equestrian Center is located in the Leonia section of Overpeck County Park.

The Nature Connection airs from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month and is archived on https://wfdu.fm/ for the following two weeks.

Join expert guides from the Bergen County Audubon Society as they lead a walk through the crown jewel of Meadowlands parks.

Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

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

Please note: In Observance of Presidents Day, the NJSEA Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16.

Thank you.

Note: This Wednesday’s (Feb. 11) Bergen County Audubon Society Nature Walk has been changed from Mill Creek Point Park to DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon.

Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

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

Due to severe weather conditions, the BCAS Superbird Sunday Walk scheduled for Feb.8 at DeKorte Park has been cancelled.

Get out in nature with the Bergen County Audubon Society before settling in for the big game! Prizes will be awarded to the first person who identifies a bird with an NFL team name, such as the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bird Sunday walk takes place from 10 a.m. to noon.

 Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

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

Get out in nature with the Bergen County Audubon Society before settling in for the big game! Prizes will be awarded to the first person who identifies a bird with an NFL team name, such as the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bird Sunday walk takes place from 10 a.m. to noon.

 Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

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

Due to weather conditions on the trail, the Mill Creek Marsh nature walk scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, has been cancelled.

Due to the cold weather and partly cloudy skies, the McDowell Observatory Viewing Session scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 28, has been cancelled.

The next scheduled viewing session is Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting.

We’ll start the day with this wonderful photo taken yesterday by BCAS President Don Torino capturing DeKorte Park in all its winter splendor. The tidal impoundment is not completely frozen, but with the Super Bowl around the corner we couldn’t help the football reference!