IMPORTANT ADVISORY
Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst (south end) will be closed for improvements beginning April 28. This road work is projected to conclude in 3 – 4 weeks.
To access the NJSEA/Richard W. DeKorte Park/Meadowlands Environment Center during this period, you need to detour to Disposal Road.
- Enter “Disposal Road, North Arlington” in your navigation system (car or smart phone); or
- Click here to use the Google Maps to navigate the detour.
NOTE: The signpost at the top of Disposal Road is labeled “Silkowski Rd.”. Silkowski Rd. leads into Disposal Rd.
Once you are on Disposal Road, follow it until the end and turn right into DeKorte Park.
Nature Walk
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society leads a walk through this wonderful gem that includes the Marsh Discovery Trail, a boardwalk loop along the Shorebird Pool. They’ll be keeping an eye out for migrant shorebirds, songbirds and raptors.
Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino [email protected] (201) 230-4983
Nature Walk
Losen Slote Creek Park, Little Ferry
Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. to noon
Traverse one of the Meadowlands’ last remaining lowland forested areas with the Bergen County Audubon and be on the lookout for migratory warblers and other songbirds.
Trails may be muddy, boots are highly recommended. Park in the lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road.
Contact: Don Torino [email protected] – (201) 230-4983.
Native Plant Day
Presented by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn about the importance of native plants for pollinators and birds, how they help maintain healthy soil, contribute to biodiversity and more. The day includes Native Plant walks, presentations and information tables.
The event is sponsored by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society.
Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
Contact: Don Torino [email protected] – (201) 230-4983.
Nature Walk
Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus
Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. to noon
The Bergen County Audubon Society guides you along Mill Creek Marsh, a great place for birding. We hope to see migrant shorebirds, songbirds and raptors. Perhaps we’ll glimpse an American Avocet, a neat rarity that has previously been seen during spring
Meet at the trail entrance off the back parking lot of Bob’s Discount Furniture, 3 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus.
Contact: Don Torino [email protected] – (201) 230-4983
Endangered Species Day Walk
Harrier Meadow, North Arlington
Wednesday, May 21, 10 a.m. to noon
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 threatened, endangered and species of concern.
Harrier Meadow is located off Disposal Road in North Arlington
Contact: Don Torino [email protected] – (201) 230-4983