Contrary to a local newspaper article today, Thomas F. Yezerski, author of the enchanting new children's book "Meadowlands: A Wetlands Survival story," will be giving a free talk and slide show at DeKorte Park at 7 p.m. on Tuesday — not tonight. 

Tom will also be speaking at DeKorte on Saturday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m.

The presentations are brought to you by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society.

The first, for adults, will be tomorrow (Tuesday, May 24) at 7 p.m. The second, for children age 6 and older and their families, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25.

Copies of the book will be for sale for a discounted price of $14.95 (please bring cash or check, payable to the NJMC), and Tom would be happy to sign and inscribe the books.

Listings info follows.

Tuesday, May 24, 7 p.m.
Slide Show/Talk by Author of the New Children’s Book “Meadowlands”
Thomas Yezerski, who wrote and illustrated the wonderful new children’s book about the history of the Meadowlands and its environmental comeback, will talk about the book and show artwork from the book. Copies of the book will be available for sale, and Mr. Yezerski will be available after the talk to sign and inscribe them. The talk is sponsored by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. To rsvp, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-636-4022.

Saturday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Event W/ the Author of the New Book 'Meadowlands'
Thomas Yezerski, who wrote and illustrated the wonderful new children’s book about the history of the Meadowlands and its environmental comeback, will read from his book, show artwork and talk with the audience. Copies of the book will be available for sale, and Mr. Yezerski will be available after the talk to sign and inscribe them.  Ages 6 and up. The talk is sponsored by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. To rsvp, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-636-4022.