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.
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. 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.
Butterfly Day is back on Sunday, July 26! The family-friendly 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, family-friendly event 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. Come down to DeKorte Park and 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.
🚶♀️ Good news! After several months of improvements, the Marsh Discovery Trail at Richard W. DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst will reopen on Friday, July 3rd.
🚨⚠️If you’re planning a visit, please keep the current heat wave in mind. We recommend exploring the trail during the early morning hours, bringing plenty of water, and taking advantage of the hydration station available at the park to stay cool and hydrated. The hydration station can be found by the entrance of the Environmental Center, about 1000 feet from the start of the trail.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 🌿☀️