One of the best things about leading Bergen Audubon as the president has been the opportunity to meet many devoted, hardworking people in many small communities around Bergen County that are committed to conservation and making the environment a better place for their neighbors and the wildlife around them. These unsung heroes have given of themselves with little recognition and often with personal sacrifice. So it is in their honor that we are proud to announce our annual Bergen County Audubon / Harold Feinberg Conservation Award.

This award is named in honor of Harold Feinberg, a long time member and field trip chairman for many years. Harold was a mentor, an enthusiastic supporter of our endeavors, and always gave freely of his expertise with a combination of patience and knowledge that few possess.
We are asking you to nominate a candidate that you think should be recognized with this award. Please nominate someone who you think has worked on behalf of the environment and the BCAS board will consider them for the Award.
(Current BCAS board members are not eligible).

Nominations must include:

• Name and address or phone number of the individual.
• Description of their accomplishment; why you think this individual(s) should receive this award (400 words or less).
• Your name and address or phone number.

All nominations must be received no later than October 30, 2021. 

Submissions may be mailed to BCAS, PO Box 235, Paramus, NJ 07653, or emailed to Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com 

All nominations must be received no later than October 30, 2021. 

Submissions may be mailed to BCAS, PO Box 235, Paramus, NJ 07653, or emailed to Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com 

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 23, as the Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk through one of the last remaining lowland forests in the Meadowlands. The walk runs from 9 to 11 a.m. We’ll be looking for fall migrants and other birds of interest. Contact: Chris Takacs at americanchris22@gmail.com or (201) 207-0426

Meet in lot next to soccer Field On Mehrhoff Road. TRAILS MAY BE WET – WEAR WATERPROOF BOOTS

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 23, as the Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk through one of the last remaining lowland forests in the Meadowlands. The walk runs from 9 to 11 a.m. We’ll be looking for fall migrants and other birds of interest. Contact: Chris Takacs at americanchris22@gmail.com or (201) 207-0426

Meet in lot next to soccer Field On Mehrhoff Road. TRAILS MAY BE WET – WEAR WATERPROOF BOOTS

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. We solemnly commemorate this tragic anniversary with photos provided by Mickey Raine of the lower NYC skyline as it stands today, punctuated by the Freedom Tower. Taken from DeKorte Park.

Thanks to Mickey Raine for these stunning photos of a majestic Great Blue Heron taken at DeKorte Park recently. Truly a thing of beauty!

Thanks to Mickey Raine for these great photos of Great Egrets taken at DeKorte Park recently! They’ll surely be seen at this coming Sunday’s Meadowlands Birding Festival!

Do not miss our biggest event of the year! We welcome all ages to the Meadowlands Birding Festival on Sunday, Sept. 12, co-sponsored by the Bergen County Audubon Society and the NJSEA. We have an absolutely fantastic schedule and are proud to present it below. This event is outdoors and rain or shine. Portable restrooms are available onsite. For more information contact Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983. See you on the 12th!