The year 2011 marked the dedication of a new riverside park in Carlstadt, lots of great nature sightings, and the continued partnership with Bergen County Audubon Society.

We thought we'd celebrate by looking back at 2011, month by month.

Here are some highlights from August:

August 5: Osprey Report

August 15: DeKorte Park's Disabled-friendly Trails

August 18: A Thatched Roof From Phrags

August 22: Kevin Karlson Day: The Full List

August 22: Stilt Sandpipers

August 29: American Avocet, Harrier Meadow