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You might not realize it, but there are over a dozen places and organizations in Bergen County alone that provide quality nature programs. Recently, they created the Nature Program Cooperative – a pooling of knowledge and resources designed to offer the people of our region greater opportunities to explore and enjoy the County’s natural side. From hikes to boat trips, from live animal presentations to slideshows, from hands-on activities to paddling adventures and more, it is all available here in Bergen County. Current NPC partners include Bergen County Audubon Society www.bergencountyaudubon.org Bergen Swan www.bergenswan.org Closter Nature Center www.closternaturecenter.com Demarest Nature Center www.demarestnaturecenter.org Flat Rock Brook Nature Center www.flatrockbrook.org Fyke Nature Association www.fykenature.org Green Brook Sanctuary www.njpalisades.org/greenbrook.htm Hackensack River Keeper www.hackensackriverkeeper.org Lorrimer Sanctuary (NJ Audubon) www.njaudubon.org/centers/lorrimer/index.html Meadowlands Environmental Center www.meadowlands.state.nj.us/ec/index.cfm Palisades Interstate Park www.njpalisades.org Teaneck Creek Conservancy www.teaneckcreek.org Tenafly Nature Center www.tenaflynaturecenter.org Watershed Ambassadors (NJ DEP) www.nj.gov/dep/seeds/njwap.htm Weis Ecology Center (NJ Audubon) www.njaudubon.org/centers/weis/index.html Throughout the year, different partners of the Co-op will host an outdoor activity or indoor educational program at a nature center or other appropriate location to which all members are invited. We hope to encourage more people to visit the Meadowlands to the south, the Palisades to the east, the reservoirs to the north and the Highlands to the west, and everywhere in between. When applicable, member discounts will apply to all Co-op partner members and supporters. Non-members are also welcome to attend. All events will be advertised in each group’s newsletter or web site. Welcome to the Co-op
Other Useful Contacts National Audubon Society - web site: www.audubon.org Cornell Ornithology Lab - web site: www.ornith.cornell.edu/ Wild Birds Unlimited-Paramus USGS - Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge
For information on helping injured or
orphaned birds, the following links are suggested.
The New Jersey Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
http://www.njaudubon.org/centers/lorrimer/index.html
The McFaul Environmental Center in Wykcoff
http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/parks/parks/mcfaul.htm
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