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Mill Creek Marsh Nature Walk With the BCAS on Wednesday, March 4!

Peregrine Falcon

The Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk this Wednesday (March 4) at Mill Creek Marsh, a fantastic spot for birding in the Meadowlands. The walk goes from 10 a.m. to noon.

Meet at the trail entrance, off the back parking lot of Bob’s Discount Furniture, 3 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus.

Contact:  Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.

Reminder: Explore DeKorte Park With The BCAS This Sunday, March 1!

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Welcome in March as the Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk through DeKorte Park, an environmental jewel in the Meadowlands. Keep your eyes peeled for waterfowl and raptors.

Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact: Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.

BCAS President Don Torino’s The Nature Connection With Guest Anna Gassib Airs This Sunday, Feb. 22.

The next episode of Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino’s radio program, The Nature Connection, airs this Sunday, Feb. 22, from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on WFDU 89.1 FM

This month’s show features Don’s interview with Anna Gassib, Executive Director of the Bergen County Equestrian Center. Anna is an ardent advocate for horses and how these majestic animals bring people joy and comfort through equine-assisted therapy.

Anna’s efforts include establishing Our Stable Life, a program that combines her skills as a life coach with equine therapy to empower men, women and children who are trying to find the correct path for their lives. Our Stable Life serves individuals struggling with addiction, children with special needs, behavioral issues, families who cope with mental illness, veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and other matters.

The Bergen Equestrian Center is located in the Leonia section of Overpeck County Park.

The Nature Connection airs from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month and is archived on https://wfdu.fm/ for the following two weeks.