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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…upcoming NPC programs…
Most recently updated on 06/30/2010
“Butterfly Day at DeKorte Park”
Hosted/Presented by Bergen County Audubon Society and the Meadowlands Commission
Sunday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This summer, in conjunction with a brand-new (and free) Butterfly Guide to DeKorte Park, and the Bergen County Audubon Society are holding a free one-day butterfly fest on Sunday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to butterfly walks for the whole family, there’ll tables with loads of information on butterfly identification, binoculars and gardening to attract butterflies – plus contests and great door prizes. Bring your own lunch. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute updates and weather advisories. To RSVP, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-636-4022.
“First Fall (?) Eco-Cruise of the Year”
Hosted/Presented by Hackensack Riverkeeper
Thursday, July 29
Celebrate the beginning of fall – fall migration, that is – in July! Join Hackensack Riverkeeper for a sunset shorebird watch aboard the Riverkeeper vessels Edward Abbey and Robert H. Boyle. Captains Bill Sheehan and Hugh Carola will take you on a special 2.5-hour Eco-Cruise to look for southbound sandpipers and plovers as well as herons, raptors, waterfowl and more in the marshes & creeks of the Meadowlands. Be sure to bring binoculars! Reservations secured by credit card are required; seating is limited. Costs: $20 donation/adults; $10/kids 4-12. Not recommended for children under 4. Call 201-968-0808 to reserve your seats today. Boats leave from Laurel Hill County Park in Secaucus, NJ.
“Kevin Karlson Day at DeKorte Park”
Hosted/Presented by Bergen County Audubon Society and the Meadowlands Commission
Saturday, Aug, 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Noted shorebird expert and nature photographer Kevin Karlson will be at DeKorte for a day’s worth of free events, beginning with a two-hour bird walk at 8:30 a.m. Other events include a slide show/talk and a seminar on bird identification. Bring your own lunch. To RSVP, contact the NJMC’s Jim Wright at jim.wright@njmeadowlands.gov or 201-460-2002.
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