The Nature Program Cooperative
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Did you know…? There are over a dozen places and organizations in northeastern New Jersey that provide quality nature programs. Recently, several of them banded together to create the NPC – a pooling of knowledge and resources designed to offer greater opportunities to explore and enjoy the region’s natural side.
How it works… Throughout the year, each of the different partners of the Co-op (listed on the right side of this page) will host an outdoor activity or indoor educational program at a nature center or other appropriate location to which all group members are invited. When applicable, member discounts will apply to all Co-op partner members and supporters. For example, if Tenafly Nature Center hosts an event, members of all other NPC groups pay the TNC member rate. (Non-members are also welcome to attend the event, but must pay the non-member rate.) All NPC events are advertised in each partner group’s newsletter.
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Most recently updated on 03/08/2008
"Battle of the Botanicals: Native versus Invasive Plants"
Hosted/Presented by Bergen SWAN & Greenbrook Sanctuary
Sunday, April 27
1 pm
Invasive plants are threatening the ecology of our forests, fields, and wetlands. Do your part in combating invasives by learning which natives to plant in your own yard. Naturalist Ken Hoffman and nurseryman Bill Kolvek will explain, demonstrate, and offer for sale regionally native species. Identify some of our most invasive plants with Nancy Slowik, Director/Naturalist of Greenbrook Sanctuary, who will give a color slide presentation followed by a guided walk through Poplar Sanctuary in River Vale. Meet at River Vale Community Center, foot of Prospect Ave. off River Vale Rd., River Vale. Call or email to register: 201-666-1877 / bergenswan@sprynet.com (subject: Register for Plant Walk).
"Meadowlands Marsh Paddle"
Hosted/Presented by Hackensack Riverkeeper
Sunday, April 27
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Help Hackensack Riverkeeper kick off the 2008 paddling season! Join us in a kayak or canoe for a guided exploration of the Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area and the Kingsland Marsh in the Hackensack Meadowlands. Enjoy a heron’s eye view of saltmarshes and skylines while scanning for migrating shorebirds, raptors and more. Check-in time is 12:30 PM at the Paddling Center at Laurel Hill County Park, Secaucus; boats launch at 1:00. Reservations secured with a credit card are required ($25 for NPC members – be sure to mention “NPC” when you call – and $30 for nonmembers). Prior paddling experience is not necessary but some age restrictions apply. Call Hugh Carola at 201-968-0808 for more information and to reserve your seats today. See you at the river!
"Birding at the Celery Farm"
Hosted/Presented by The Fyke Nature Association
Saturday, May 17
8 Am
Join members of The Fyke Nature Association as we explore central Bergen County’s best birding hotspot during the best time of the year: the Celery Farm Natural Area in Allendale. This 107-acre preserve in the heart of suburbia is home to more than 240 species of birds throughout the year including 54 nesting species. The Celery Farm features several distinct wildlife habitats – open water, wetlands, riparian woodlands and open fields – all of which are accessible along its well-groomed, 1-mile loop trail. There is no fee for this birding trip but registration is required and donations are welcome. Contact Penny Whitlock at 201-445-4386 or via e-mail at Whitlockdp@aol.com for more information and to reserve your spot(s) on the trail. Don’t forget your binoculars!
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