The Meadowlands Commission and the Meadowlands Environment Center have some great May events lined up — including four free bird walks, a scavenger hunt and a mud marathon.

The Meadowlands Commission are done in a partnership with the Bergen County Audubon Society.

Listings follow.

Sunday, May 4, 8 a.m.
Bonus: Early-Birder-Special Walk with the NJMC and BCAS
This free two-hour nature walk starts at the entrance to Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry. We’ll get a jump on looking for warblers and other spring arrivals– and pick up any litter we find  along the way. The walk is run by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. You will have to sign a standard liability release for this event that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To rsvp, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-230-4983.  You can also stick around for the …

Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.
First-Sunday-of-the Month Walk with the NJMC and BCAS
This free two-hour nature walk starts at the entrance to Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry. We’ll look for warblers and other spring arrivals– and pick up any litter we find  along the way. The walk is run by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. You will have to sign a standard liability release for this event that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To rsvp, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-230-4983.

Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m.
Bonus: 6th Annual Mother’s Day Walk
The free two-hour event begins at the Ridgefield Nature Center in Ridgefield and features a walk around the 5.4-acre natural area (once the home of the Great Bear Bottled Water Co.), and a visit to Skeetkill Creek Marsh in Ridgefield, with a stop to see Monk Parakeets on the way.  The walk is run by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. To register, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-230-4983. Free.

Sunday, May 18, 1-3 p.m. (MEC)
DeKorte Park Scavenger Hunt – All ages
How well do you know the Meadowlands? Bring a digital or cell-phone camera and find out while on the move in this new family/group competition!  Starting with a map and mission pack, your team will follow clues around our park to find objects or picture stations.  Awards for age group winners.  Please contact us in advance if you do not have access to a digital camera.
$8/person; $6/MEC members. Registration is recommended and appreciated.

Tuesday, May 20, 10 a.m.
Third-Tuesday-of-the Month Walk with the NJMC and BCAS
This free two-hour walk of Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus features raptors, waterfowl and late spring migrants. We’ll meet at the marsh entrance at 10 a.m. (directions are on meadowblog.net in the left-hand column). The walk is run by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. You will have to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To rsvp, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-230-4983. 

Tuesday, May 27, 6-8 p.m.(Science Center)
Marsh Mud Marathon
Join the MEC educators to catch shrimp, fish and other critters in the marsh.  Dress for mess. $5/person;$4/MEC members. Registration is recommended and appreciated.