Common Yellowthroat
Kick off June by joining the Bergen County Audubon Society for a nature walk at magnificent DeKorte Park! They’ll be looking for late spring migrants and more. The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon.
Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983.
NJSEA Chairman John Ballantyne introduced himself to this photogenic Red Fox Vulpes Vulpes along Disposal Road on the way into DeKorte Park yesterday morning (May 22). Red Foxes, one of the many amazing wildlife species found in and around the park, and throughout the Meadowlands, represent a return to a more balanced ecosytem.
Thank you Chairman Ballantyne for these great additions to the blog!
Black-eyed Susan
Native Plant Day 2025, held on May 17 in DeKorte Park, proved to be an outstanding success. The event, hosted by the NJSEA and Bergen County Audubon Society, included native plant walks, talks and presentations.
Local environmental groups provided a plethora of information and kid’s activities. The program attracted some 300 to 400 visitors, who gained knowledge of how they can help native flora thrive in their own backyards.
Below are photos from Native Plant Day, Courtesy NJSEA and Bergen County Audubon Society
Bergamont
Northern Harrier
Take advantage of an opportunity to access Harrier Meadow, a significant nature preserve that is usually closed to the public. Your Bergen County Audubon guides will highlight endangered species and how everyone can do their part to help their survival. The walk goes from 10 a.m. to noon.
Harrier Meadow is located off Disposal Road in North Arlington.
Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.
We had a great time installing Tree Swallow boxes with The Arc of New Jersey this past Wednesday, May 1. With their generous contribution of 10 bird boxes, the Tree Swallows of Dekorte Park now have new, cozy nesting spots.
The countdown is on for Native Plant Day at DeKorte Park! The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society have a program full of exciting walks, talks, presentations, award ceremonies and information tables, making for a wonderful day in a spectacular setting.
Join us and learn about the importance of native plants for pollinators and birds, how they help maintain healthy soil, contribute to biodiversity and much more.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst.
NOTE: Valley Brook Avenue is closed for repair work; DeKorte Park will be accessible only by Disposal Road. Go to https://www.njsea.com/valley-brook-ave-closure/ for more information.
Contacts
NJSEA – info@njsea.com or 201-460-1700
BCAS – Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983.
Traverse one of the Meadowlands’ last remaining lowland forested areas with the Bergen County Audubon Society and be on the lookout for migratory warblers and other songbirds. The walk takes place from 10 a.m. to noon.
Trails may be muddy, boots are highly recommended.
Losen Slote Creek Park is located in Little Ferry. Park in the lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road.
Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.
Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino will bring nature to the breakfast table with “The Nature Connection,” premiering Sunday, May 25, on WFDU-FM 89.1.
Episodes of the half-hour, pre-recorded segment will see Torino interviewing a host of guests that are connected to nature in many areas. The first program features Dr. Kathleen Farley, executive director of Teaneck Creek Conservancy The show will air on the last Sunday of each month. It will then be archived on the WFDU-FM website.
“You cannot care about nature until you can connect with it,” Torino said in a recent article in the Pascack Press. He also stated that the most critical threat to the environment is a disconnect between people and the natural world around them – thus the show’s name.
The show was inspired by WFDU-FM General Manager and DJ Opie, a frequent participant in BCAS Nature Walks guided by Torino.
“Opie loves birding with us, and she and WFDU have been doing a great job getting the word out about how people can help our birds, butterflies and bees. So we thought the show would help folks enjoy learning more about the natural world that exists right outside their door.”
WFDU-FM is broadcast from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck.