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 05/27/2009
Hosted/Presented by Palisades Interstate Park
Saturday, June 6
10 am–1 pm
Spend National Trails Day with the PIP Trail Crew. Volunteers will meet at Allison Park, located atop the Palisades just off Hudson Terrace in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. For directions, click here or call 201-768-1360 ext. 107. The Clean-up will take about three hours to complete. If you come, be sure wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. Needless to say, the event is free but if you plan to bring a group of any size, registration is required. For more information or to register a group, please call 201 768-1360 ext. 107.
“Meadowlands Discovery Eco-Cruise”
Hosted/Presented by Hackensack Riverkeeper
Wednesday, July 22
6–8:30 pm
Sit back, relax and enjoy the beginning of Fall Migration aboard one of Hackensack Riverkeeper’s comfortable pontoon cruisers. This 2.5-hour narrated tour will explore some of the best (and hardest to reach) birding spots in the Meadowlands. Don’t feel like birding? No problem, this sunset tour is a great way to spend a summer evening regardless. Reservations secured with a credit card are required ($20 donation for NPC members / $25 for nonmembers). Call Capt. Hugh Carola at 201-968-0808 for information and to reserve your seat(s) today.
Hosted/Presented by The Fyke Nature Association
Saturday, November 7
4 pm
This fall sunset event takes place at the 107-acre Celery Farm Natural Area in Allendale. Asst. Marsh Warden Mike Limatola and Fyke Land Trust Director Hugh Carola will meet NPC members at the Franklin Turnpike entrance at 4 PM for a short walk to the Warden’s Watch platform to witness the amazing spectacle of hundreds of waterfowl coming to roost of the calm waters of Lake Appert. There’s no registration and the event is free, but flashlights are required for the walk back. For directions, visit www.fykenature.org/cfdir.html.
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