For Immediate Release:
January 26, 2021
Media Contact:
Alexa Fantacone
alexa@teaneckcreek.org
RESTORATION REVIEW: MEET THE EXPERTS BEHIND THE RESTORATION OF OVERPECK AREA 1 (Teaneck Creek).
On Tuesday, February 2nd, Bergen County Department of Parks and Teaneck Creek Conservancy will be welcoming experts from Biohabitats, SiteWorks, and Bergen County Department of Parks for a Restoration Review program to disseminate information about the ongoing Habitat Restoration at Teaneck Creek.
Bergen County Department of Parks began restoring the habitat of Overpeck County Park at Teaneck Creek Park in early September. This $5.6 million project will enhance the site’s natural resources, increase biodiversity with native grasses, shrubs, and trees; improve stormwater management with natural infrastructure; and improve park access by repairing and replacing footbridges and addressing deficient trails that are inaccessible due to washouts.
During the Restoration Review, site experts will provide insight into the project design, implementation, and progress updates.
Panelists include Ted Brown, Practice Leader at Biohabitats; Kevin Dahms, Water Resource Engineer at Biohabitats, Annette Wilkus, Partner at SiteWorks, Garret Ray, Project Manager at SiteWorks, and Adam Strobel, Director of the Division of Land Management at Bergen County Department of Parks.
The event will take place LIVE on Facebook on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm. Members of the public are invited to attend the program and participate in a live Q&A session immediately following the presentation. To attend the program, or to learn more, visit www.facebook.com/teaneckcreek
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The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic site for current and future generations. The Bergen County Parks System which has been connecting people to nature for over 73 years, spans nearly 9,000 acres and includes a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.
Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the reclamation and protection of the cultural, historical, and environmental legacy of the Teaneck Creek watershed. Since 2001 we have been working hard to transform a once-neglected dumpsite into a place of natural beauty. Visit our park complete with almost two miles of groomed trails, an Outdoor Classroom for learning, and beautiful artwork such as our Five Pipes Mural and a Peace Labyrinth for quiet reflection. Teaneck Creek Conservancy acts as stewards for this unique space, providing educational opportunities and passive recreational amenities to the surrounding community. www.teaneckcreek.org