Jim Wright, who keeps this blog for the Meadowlands Commission, is giving a free talk and slide show at the Meadowlands Environment Center tomorrow night after 8 p.m.

The talk, part of the Bergen County Audubon Society's monthly meeting, is open to the public. Jim will talk a little about the region's environmental comeback and show slides of many of the amazing birds that have been seen here recently.

Don't forget — we also have a free nature walk at DeKorte Park on Friday to celebrate Earth Day.

Details on both events follow.

Wednesday, April 20, 8 p.m.
‘Birds of the Meadowlands’ Talk
Jim Wright, who keeps this blog for the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, will present a free talk and slide show on the birds of the Meadowlands as part of the Bergen County Audubon Society’s monthly meeting, which will take place at the Meadowlands Environment Center in DeKorte Park. The talk will feature some unusual and once-endangered birds, along with some nifty color photos that Jim has taken in the Meadowlands in the past three years. Jim will also include photos of other critters he has seen along the river and its marshes  — from Diamondback Terrapins to Fiddler Crabs. To rsvp, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-636-4022.

Friday, April 22, 10 a.m.
Earth Day Bird Walk with the NJMC and BCAS
This free two-hour nature walk is part of the Meadowlands Commission’s Earth Day celebration at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. The walk starts outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, and runs from 10 a.m. We’ll walk around the square-mile park, looking for spring arrivals and other birds. 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. To rsvp, contact Don Torino.
of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-636-4022.