Programs

 

  

                     Bergen County Audubon Society Board at Holiday Night – December 21, 2011                   Photo – Mike Malzone

 

January 19 (Wed.) – Volunteer Appreciation and Members night – Bring photos – Members will have the opportunity to share their photos and relate events from the past year. Photos should be on C.D.’s – projector will be available.

 

February 15 – Bees: Part 2 back by popular demand Frank Mortimer and friends from the Northeast NJ Beekeepers Association will share more interesting facts and information about bees and beekeeping.

March 21 – Do Fish Sleep? Fascinating Answers to Questions about Fishes. Author Judith Weis, Professor of Biological Sciences-Rutgers University will discuss her book of the same name with photographs and over 100 interesting facts from fish biology basics to the importance of preserving and restoring fish diversity and healthy populations. A captivating read for fish enthusiasts of all ages-naturalists, environmentalists, aquarists, scuba divers, and students-this is also the perfect primer for those just about to get their feet wet. Copies of her book will be available.

April 18 – A Journey to Costa Rica presented by Doug Goodell, Photographer.

May 16 – The Hackensack River Greenway: Past, Present and Future. Come see striking photos of this beautiful 3.5 mile riparian greenway and its wildlife, while learning about its inception and growth as well as plans for the future. Presented by Louis Osman an enthusiast, if novice birders. A long time resident of Teaneck, currently he is President of Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway through Teaneck and a member of the township’s Hackensack River Greenway Advisory Board.

June 20 – Birds of New Jersey:Status and Distribution. As any birder knows, the biggest challenge to seeing any bird in the wild is to catch it at the right place and time. Join renowned New Jersey birder William J. Boyle, Jr. as he gives birders a head start by identifying where and, perhaps more importantly, when a bird will be in New Jersey. Birds of New Jersey is the most up-to-date and succinct guide for the birds of New Jersey and includes all species known to the state from historical times to the present.