June, 9 2023
An Interactive Experience: Learn about Birds and Investigate Nature
TEANECK, NJ– Learn how to identify birds, plants, and other native species that live at Teaneck Creek. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, Teaneck Creek Conservancy will be hosting two free, interactive programs for individuals of all ages who want to learn and connect with nature: Birding for Beginners with Bergen County Audubon Society and Investigating Nature with iNaturalist.
“The goal of our monthly iNaturalist program is to record all plants and animals seen at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy. We want to involve anyone who wants to participate to help us document, over time, the changes in this 46-acre environment from an invasive area to a carefully planned, natively-planted, flourishing wetlands environment. As part of the County Park System, Teaneck Creek Park’s 46 acres are public lands and we want this to be a community project,” explained Sandy Wolkenberg, retired teacher, volunteer and guide at the New York Botanical Garden, and avid iNaturalist.
The Birding for Beginners program will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bergen County Audubon Society will help beginners learn the basics of how to get birding: they’ll cover bird identification, field guides and optics. This is a family-friendly program taking place rain or shine. Registration and binoculars are recommended. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend.
Following the program, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., individuals of all ages can learn how to contribute to community science efforts right through their phones during the Investigating Nature with iNaturalist program led by Sandy Wolkenberg. This is a family-friendly program taking place rain or shine– except in the event of severe weather, registrants will be notified via email. Registration and installation of the iNaturalist and/or Seek (iNaturalist for kids) app is recommended.
These programs are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. Individuals can donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature walks and iNaturalist programs.
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Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a member-supported 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
Media Contact: Isabel Medina
connect@teaneckcreek.org