Look for the last lingering migrants. Join BCAS and TCC for this weekend walk through Teaneck Creek to see which birds we can currently find passing through on their journeys south. We will identify birds, plants and other wildlife together. 

BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10:00 am with an approximate end time of 12:00 pm. 

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Registration recommended. 

All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member

Documents a year in the life in the world’s most iconic “homo-normative” community: Fire Island Pines. Situated fifty miles from New York City, this storied queer beach town finds itself in the midst of a renaissance as a new generation of Millennial homeowners reimagine The Pines for a new, more inclusive era. A cast of eccentrics, activists, drifters, and first timers reflect on the legacy of The Pines while preparing their beloved village for the biggest challenge it has faced since the AIDS crisis: rising seas caused by climate change.

Sponsored by Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Talkback with Director Brian J. Smith; Wren Logan, community ecologist

Tickets $10
$15 at the door.

On Sunday, November 3rd, come out to Hackensack Brewing Co. from 12:30pm -4:00 pm for a fun afternoon of beers and tacos! Choose from three ticket types—Warbler, Sandpiper, and Merlin—each covering different drink and food options. Extra food and drink tickets will be for sale on site.

Children are welcome.

Tickets on Sale starting 9am on Tuesday, September 17th. 10% early bird discount on all ticket sales in September. Use the code: EarlyBird

Join Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Teaneck Public Library to appreciate the final colors of fall. The program will consist of an autumn story, a craft, and a guided nature walk with the Teaneck Creek Conservancy.

Rain date is Sunday, November 10.

Registrants will be notified via email if the program is postponed due to rain

Meet at TCC's Fycke Lane entrance (74 Fycke Lane). Please note: some trails sections are challenging for strollers and plan accordingly. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for walking on trails.

Registration recommended.

Discover ‘how ancient forests can save us if we let them’ with the newest book by international bestselling author, Peter Wohlleben.  Learn from the wisdom of the trees and the critical role trees play (and why we must protect them) in keeping the planet habitable from the devastation of human-caused climate change.

Due to upcoming renovations at Teaneck Library, the Eco Book Club will be held at Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Way in Teaneck.

Register with the library: bit.ly/eco-october24

BCCLS library card holders can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook via Overdrive.

Teaneck library card holders can borrow the digital audiobook via Hoopla (with no wait). Many of the other BCCLS libraries also provide access to Hoopla – check with your home library if you aren’t sure.

Join the Eco Book Club Facebook Group for members, prospective members, and friends to share related information, articles, books, events, etc. here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecobookclubteaneck

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Come out to Teaneck Creek to paint in the park on the last Sunday of the month! Organized by our Eco-Art Committee, enjoy the comradery of painting with friends and family. This gathering is for all ages and all levels of experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring your own art supplies - paper, paint, brushes, water, easel - whatever supplies you need to paint outside!

This month we will meet at the Puffin Way entrance, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map to see where in the park we’re congregating. 

Registration recommended.
Support TCC’s art programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Light rain or shine.
Registrants will be notified if the event is canceled.

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available.
Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Join TCC at the Annual Great Fall Festival on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center. $11 p/p, 2 and under free. Find out more here.

Bring the family, pack your own picnic lunch - and leave room for snacks and dessert!

Migration is going strong! Join BCAS and TCC for this weekend walk through Teaneck Creek to see which birds we can currently find passing through on their journeys south. We will identify birds, plants and other wildlife together. 

BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10:00 am with an approximate end time of 12:00 pm. 

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Registration recommended. 

All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member

Follow the trails this Fall to find what’s fascinating at the Creek this season. Make this a morning for discovery and wonder!

Explore TCC through the seasons on a walk with George Tsapellas and participate in community science by learning how to document what you see on your phone using iNaturalist or Seek. Each month will highlight a different part of the park, focusing on specific habitats, wildlife and plants.

George is an avid user of iNaturalist and has been cultivating knowledge about local plants and wildlife for many years.

Prior to the program, install the iNaturalist app on your phone, create an account, and join Teaneck Creek Conservancy under “Projects”. 

Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants.

All ages.

Registration recommended. 

Light rain or shine. Registrants will be notified by email if the program is canceled.

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Take a road trip to Cheesequake State Park for EarthShare New Jersey’s 5th annual Earth Care Day where hands-on education programs allow families to learn and experience New Jersey's air, water, land, and wildlife. There will be lots of family fun, demonstrations, wildlife stories, children's crafts, and program animals as well as a clothing drive, kid's costume parade and a scavenger hunt.

EarthShare New Jersey connects non-profit partners leading the charge for environmental awareness to corporate partners who share similar values. Teaneck Creek is a proud member of Earthshare NJ

Free. All ages. Rain or shine.
Location: Cheesequake State Park, Matawan, NJ

Now that we’re in October, migration is in full swing. Check out our monthly mid-week bird and nature walk with BCAS and TCC! We will identify birds, plants and other wildlife together. 

BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10:00 am with an approximate end time of 12:00 pm. 

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Registration recommended. 

All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member

Bergen County Audubon Society is back with another bird festival. Come down to the Meadowlands at DeKorte Park for bird walks, bird talks, live birds, activities for kids, and more. Free. All ages. Rain or shine.

Join Teaneck Creek on Nov 4 at the Maywood Green Fair! Learn more about keeping your community green! In the spirit of sustainability, please walk, bike or carpool! No registration. Free. Learn more.

Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and named one of the best books of the 21st century by the New York Times Book Review, Richard Power’s twelfth novel, The Overstory, is a captivating novel about activism, trees, and praise of the natural world.  The interlocking lives of the characters, like the concentric rings of a tree, range across history and time, creating a forceful and unforgettable tale.  

Due to upcoming renovations at Teaneck Library, the Eco Book Club will be held at Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Way in Teaneck.

Register with the library: bit.ly/eco-september24

BCCLS library card holders can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook via Overdrive.

Teaneck library card holders can borrow the digital audiobook via Hoopla (with no wait). Many of the other BCCLS libraries also provide access to Hoopla – check with your home library if you aren’t sure.

Join the Eco Book Club Facebook Group for members, prospective members, and friends to share related information, articles, books, events, etc. here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecobookclubteaneck

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Teaneck Creek is hosting a brand new fundraiser at Chipotle Hackensack on September 29th from 4pm to 8pm. Help us raise funds to support Teaneck Creek. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause! A portion of all sales will be donated to Teaneck Creek.

• All orders must be placed at the Hackensack location for it to count for the fundraiser. 

• Online orders must include the code WZZFB8A 

• In person must show this image from our website, social media or newsletter, In the Cattails.

• In-store and pick-up only  Does not include delivery.

Come out to Teaneck Creek to paint in the park on the last Sunday of the month! Organized by our Eco-Art Committee, enjoy the comradery of painting with friends and family. This gathering is for all ages and all levels of experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring your own art supplies - paper, paint, brushes, water, easel - whatever supplies you need to paint outside!

This month we will meet at the Puffin Way entrance, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map to see where in the park we’re congregating. 

Registration recommended.
Support TCC’s art programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Light rain or shine.
Registrants will be notified if the event is canceled.

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available.
Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Help Shape the Future of Teaneck Creek Park!

Dear Valued Park Users,

We're thrilled to invite you to a community input meeting that will help chart the course for the next exciting phase of Teaneck Creek Park's development. Your voice and ideas are crucial in this process!

Background

Between 2020 and 2022, Teaneck Creek Park underwent a remarkable ecological transformation:

• A new 20-acre freshwater wetlands park was established within this Bergen County Park

• Significant habitat and ecological improvements were achieved

The Next Chapter

Building on this success, we're ready to take the park to new heights. The Bergen County Department of Parks has partnered with the renowned landscape architecture firm, MKW+ Associates, to further enhance your park experience.

What's in Store?

MKW+ Associates has crafted an innovative conceptual plan focused on:

• Enhancing the overall visitor experience

• Improving the existing trail network

• Proposing exciting focal points such as bird blinds and gathering spaces

Be Part of the Process!

We invite you to join us for an exclusive first look at these proposed enhancements. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the park's future.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, September 23rd

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Location: Puffin Foundation Building (20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ)

What to Expect:

• Presentation of proposed enhancements by MKW+ Associates

• Discussion led by Bergen County Parks Department officials

• Opportunity to provide your feedback and ideas

Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited, so please register to secure your place at this important event.  No one will be turned away if you do not register. Your participation will help ensure that Teaneck Creek Park continues to evolve as a beloved community asset.

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your thoughts on this exciting new chapter for Teaneck Creek Park!

This event is sponsored by the Bergen County Department of Parks in partnership with the Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Puffin Foundation.

Registration strongly encouraged.

Summer may be ending soon but life at the Creek is in full swing! Which birds will be migrating out of the area and how are the plants getting ready for fall? Join BCAS and TCC on a Sunday morning to find out! 

BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10am with an approximate end time of 12pm. 

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Registration recommended. 

All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Curious about what’s going on at the Creek as summer is wrapping up? Join us for a fun, hand-on and informative morning to find out!

Explore TCC through the seasons on a walk with George Tsapellas and participate in community science by learning how to document what you see on your phone using iNaturalist or Seek. Each month will highlight a different part of the park, focusing on specific habitats, wildlife and plants.

George is an avid user of iNaturalist and has been cultivating knowledge about local plants and wildlife for many years.

Prior to the program, install the iNaturalist app on your phone, create an account, and join Teaneck Creek Conservancy under “Projects”. 

Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants.

All ages.

Registration recommended. 

Light rain or shine. Registrants will be notified by email if the program is canceled.

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

As we head into September, what’s a better way to start off the month than a nature walk with BCAS and TCC! Come check out the late summer landscape and enjoy a beautiful morning stroll through the park as we identify birds, plants and other wildlife together. 

BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10:00 am with an approximate end time of 12:00 pm. 

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Registration recommended. 

All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member

Come out to Teaneck Creek to paint in the park on the last Sunday of the month! Organized by our Eco-Art Committee, enjoy the comradery of painting with friends and family. This gathering is for all ages and all levels of experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring your own art supplies - paper, paint, brushes, water, easel - whatever supplies you need to paint outside!

This month we will meet at the Puffin Way entrance, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map to see where in the park we’re congregating. 

Registration recommended.
Support TCC’s art programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Light rain or shine.
Registrants will be notified if the event is canceled.

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available.
Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Circle around the campfire for some full moon fun, stories, and treats at this family friendly program. 

We’ll meet at 20 Puffin Way and walk to the Peace Labyrinth for the campfire. Bring your own outdoor chair, blanket, or sleeping bag

All ages.

Registration recommended. Register with the library at bit.ly/fullmoon-campfire
Rain date: Monday August 26

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Enjoy a weekend walk with Bergen County Audubon Society and TCC and savor a summer morning with the birds and nature in full bloom at the Creek!

BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10am with an approximate end time of 12pm. 

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 
Registration recommended. 
All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Come drum, sing, and dance Gahu, a recreational piece from West Africa, playing traditional drums, bells, and rattles. This connective music making is fun, playable and accessible for everyone - no previous musical experience is required. (Reading music notation is not involved.)  Instruction by Robert Levin, director of the Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, and percussionist at The Lion King on Broadway.

All ages; 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

Instruments will be supplied by the instructor. Please register in advance so we can have an accurate count for instruments. Donations encouraged.

Bring an outdoor chair, bug repellent and water.

Registration requested.

Registrants will be notified if the event is canceled due to weather. 

No bathrooms available.

Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Change up your week with an evening nature walk with BCAS and TCC.  What birds and other wildlife are out and about in the early evening at the Creek? Come find out and explore with us!
BCAS offers two walks monthly at Teaneck Creek. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend; guides will be available to help newer birders with bird ID. Programs with BCAS are part of TCC's year-round suite of free public programs.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 6:30 pm with an approximate end time of 8:30 pm. 
Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available. 

Registration recommended. 
All ages. Rain or Shine.  

BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member

This month’s book is Under the Sea-Wind, the ‘stunning’ literary debut by renowned environmentalist and nature writer, Rachel Carson.  What began as a government fisheries brochure, Under the Sea-Wind evolved into ‘an intimate account of the intricacies of maritime ecology’, tracing the lives and interactions of over a dozen sea and shore creatures. This book is one of Carson’s personal favorites and is ‘a timeless and unforgettable portrait of the awe-inspiring nature world’.

This is our last meeting for the summer. We’ll reconvene in September.

Join the Eco Book Club Facebook Group for members, prospective members, and friends to share related information, articles, books, events, etc. here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecobookclubteaneck

Borrow a book and register with the library.

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Join us for nature stories, adventures and fun activities with the Teaneck Public Library and TCC!  We’ll gather for a total of 6 classes so come for one or for all. Best for ages 4 and up with a caregiver.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes - trails may be muddy. And bring water shoes or boots if we go in the creek! Bring insect repellent and sunscreen if you choose. 

Previous program dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22

Meet at 74 Fycke Lane entrance.

Register with the library. Registration opens 4pm Monday, June 3rd.

Light rain or shine. Registrants will be notified if the program is canceled due to weather. 
Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available.

Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Come out to Teaneck Creek to paint in the park on the last Sunday of the month! Organized by our Eco-Art Committee, enjoy the comradery of painting with friends and family. This gathering is for all ages and all levels of experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring your own art supplies - paper, paint, brushes, water, easel - whatever supplies you need to paint outside!

This month we will meet at the Puffin Way entrance, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map to see where in the park we’re congregating. 

Registration recommended.
Support TCC’s art programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Light rain or shine.
Registrants will be notified if the event is canceled.

Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available.
Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

RESCHEDULED TO JULY 23 DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY

Settle into the serenity of a summer evening with a seated meditation guided by Janet Post, Holy Name Community Health Outreach Nurse followed by a mindful stroll through the Peace Labyrinth led by Stephanie Landau of Teaneck Creek Conservancy. Experience the beauty of the Creek, let go of the stresses of the day and connect deeply with nature and the present moment. 

Program led by:
Janet Post, MSN, RN, NC-BC - Holy Name Community Outreach Nurse
Stephanie Landau, MS - Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Bring an outdoor chair if you have one.
Light rain or shine.
Registration recommended. Registrants will be notified if event is cancelled due to weather. 
No bathrooms available.

Join us for nature stories, adventures and fun activities with the Teaneck Public Library and TCC!  We’ll gather for a total of 6 classes so come for one or for all. Best for ages 4 and up with a caregiver.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes - trails may be muddy. And bring water shoes or boots if we go in the creek! Bring insect repellent and sunscreen if you choose. 

Additional program dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 29.

Meet at 74 Fycke Lane entrance.

Register with the library. Registration opens 4pm Monday, June 3rd.

Light rain or shine. Registrants will be notified if the program is canceled due to weather. 
Some trail sections are challenging for strollers. No restrooms available.

Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.