This month’s book is Christian Cooper’s Better Living through Birding, an invitation into the wonderful world of birds, and what they can teach us about life, if only we would stop and listen. Christian Cooper is a self-described Blerd (Black nerd), an avid comics fan, and an expert birder who devotes every spring to gazing upon the migratory birds that stop to rest in Central Park.  Cooper tells the story of his extraordinary life leading up to the now-infamous encounter in Central Park and shows how a life spent looking up at the birds prepared him, in the most uncanny of ways, to be a gay, Black man in America today.

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.
Borrow a book and register with the library.

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!

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map by the stairs 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 Bergen County Audubon Society and TCC as we explore spring 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.

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

Registration recommended.
All ages. Rain or Shine.  

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10am with an approximate end time of 12pm. 
BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

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

Spring is simmering! Curious what plants are popping up and what wildlife are leaving tracks at the Creek?

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 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.

Registration recommended. 

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

All ages.
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. 

Questions? Email programs@teaneckcreek.org

Join Bergen County Audubon Society and TCC as we explore the creek and welcome the arrival of spring!

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.

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

Registration recommended. 
All ages. Rain or Shine.  

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10am with an approximate end time of 12pm. 
BCAS Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

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

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!

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map by the stairs 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

note earlier start time
With this month's bestselling novel H is for Hawk in hand, we'll meet at 6:30 pm to watch the documentary starring Helen Macdonald as she deals with the loss of her father by focusing on the art of falconry and training a goshawk while also caring for its family. Film and book discussion will follow the screening. Meet in the Library Auditorium.

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.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society and TCC as we explore the creek for all the winter wonders for the last time before spring arrives! Free and open to all ages. Meet in the parking lot off of 20 Puffin Way.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

https://teaneckcreek.kindful.com/e/march-bcas-walk

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10 am with an approximate end time of 12pm.
Program Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine.

Enjoy exploring TCC through the seasons on a walk with George Tsapellas and learn 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 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. Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. 

Registration recommended. This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.

Donations appreciated.

The book for February, “Plastic: An Autobiography” by Allison Cobb, blends reportage, research and memoir. An abandoned plastic car part inspires a journey through the past and present to interrogate the role of plastic in our lives. Join us at the Teaneck Public Library to continue the discussion of plastic.

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.

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 - canvas, paper, paint, brushes, water, easel - whatever supplies you need to paint outside!

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way, then together we’ll pick a destination in the park. You can also drop in at any time - check the map by the stairs to see where in the park we’re congregating.

Registration recommended.
Registrants will be notified if event is canceled.

Please note: no bathrooms will be available during this session.

The Pointe's Wellness Fair is Tuesday, February 20 in East Hall at Glenpointe on 200 Frank W Burr Blvd from 12pm-2pm. Vendors, refreshments, swag & raffles. Stop by TCC’s table for mindful nature activities.

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join Bergen County Audubon Society and TCC on February 18, when the world comes together for the love of birds. Spend time in your favorite place, Teaneck Creek, watching birds. With help from BCAS identify them, count them, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Registration recommended.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10 am with an approximate end time of 12pm.
Program Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society and TCC as we explore the creek for all the lovely winter wonders of nature!  

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Registration recommended.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way. Start time is 10 am with an approximate end time of 12 pm.
Program Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine.

Enjoy exploring TCC through the seasons on a walk with George Tsapellas and learn 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 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. Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way. 

Registration recommended. This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.

Donations appreciated.

In Year of No Garbage, Eve O. Schaub, stunt memoirist extraordinaire, tackles her most difficult challenge to date: garbage. Convincing her husband and two daughters to go along with her, Schaub attempts the seemingly impossible: living in the modern world without creating any trash at all. For an entire year. And- as it turns out- during a pandemic. In the process, Schaub learns some startling things: that modern recycling is broken, and single stream recycling is a lie. That flushable wipes aren’t flushable and compostables aren’t compostable. That plastic drives climate change, fosters racism, and is poisoning the environment and our bodies at alarming rates, as microplastics are being found everywhere. Year of No Garbage is Super Size Me meets the environmental movement. Join us at the Teaneck Public Library to discuss how you can make some earth-friendly changes in 2024

Eco Book Club is reading Year of No Garbage by Eve O Schaub for the January meeting. Please RSVP with the library and find borrowing information here.

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

On January 16th, Eve O Schaub will be visiting Teaneck Public Library to discuss her book. See event details here.

RESCHEDULED DUE TO WINTER STORM ADVISORY

Looking for some inspiration on how you can make some earth-friendly changes in 2024?
Wondering what you can really do about plastic?

Join us on our new date, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:30pm to learn simple yet effective ways to reduce your own plastic consumption with Eve O. Schaub, humorist and author of Year of No Garbage. Book signing after the presentation. Books will be available for purchase thanks to The Curious Reader, Glen Rock, NJ.

This event is co-sponsored by Teaneck Creek Conservancy, Teaneck Public Library, and Puffin Cultural Forum and will be held in the Teaneck Library auditorium at 840 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ.

In Year of No Garbage, Eve O. Schaub, stunt memoirist extraordinaire, tackles her most difficult challenge to date: garbage. Convincing her husband and two daughters to go along with her, Schaub attempts the seemingly impossible: living in the modern world without creating any trash at all. For an entire year. And- as it turns out- during a pandemic. In the process, Schaub learns some startling things: that modern recycling is broken, and single stream recycling is a lie. That flushable wipes aren’t flushable and compostables aren’t compostable. That plastic drives climate change, fosters racism, and is poisoning the environment and our bodies at alarming rates, as microplastics are being found everywhere. Year of No Garbage is Super Size Me meets the environmental movement.

With her humor and engaging storytelling, Schaub will inform and motivate you to make a positive impact on our planet. Whether you're a seasoned eco-warrior or just starting to explore ways to live more sustainably, this event is for you.

Free and open to all - RSVP today.

Eve O. Schaub is an internationally published author and humorist. The author of Year of No Sugar (2014) and Year of No Clutter (2017); her third family memoir is Year of No Garbage (2023). She has been featured in The New Yorker, on the Dr. Oz Show, Fox & Friends, USA Today, and The Huffington Post among others. Her essay “Our Year of No Sugar: One Family’s Grand Adventure” for Everyday Health has been viewed over a million times. Her books have been translated into Chinese, Hebrew and Spanish, and her writing has additionally appeared in Newsweek, the Boston Globe, Vermont Magazine and Vermont Life. She holds a BA and BFA from Cornell University, and an MFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Want to talk more about it? Join in the discussion on Monday, January 29 at 7pm at the Eco Book Club meeting at Teaneck Public Library. Eco Book Club is hosted by Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Teaneck Public Library, and meets monthly to read, share, learn and discuss a variety of environmental and nature-themed books and topics.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society & Teaneck Creek Conservancy as we explore who is residing in Teaneck Creek Park this winter.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Enthusiasts of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to make a monthly donation or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Registration recommended.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.
Program Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine.
Please note walks may go longer than the end time if the birding is good!

Learn about plants and bugs! Become a scientist using your phone to see what lives in the park. George Tsapellas will lead a hands-on workshop for all ages on how to document plants, birds & everything else found at Teaneck Creek! George has been an avid user of iNaturalist for nearly 4 years, where he has cultivated knowledge about a variety of local plants and wildlife. Install the iNaturalist app on your phone and create an account prior to the program. Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like investigating Nature with iNaturalist.

Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome provided there is space. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

Learn about plants and bugs! Become a scientist using your phone to see what lives in the park. George Tsapellas will lead a hands-on workshop for all ages on how to document plants, birds & everything else found at Teaneck Creek! George has been an avid user of iNaturalist for nearly 4 years, where he has cultivated knowledge about a variety of local plants and wildlife. Install the iNaturalist app on your phone and create an account prior to the program. Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like investigating Nature with iNaturalist.

Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.

Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome provided there is space. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

Join TCC lead volunteer steward George Reskakis and explore the late summer scene at the Creek. George has lots of information and stories to share about the Creek's history and habitat.

Programs like George’s season walks are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like nature walks.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program.
Rain or Shine

Registration Recommended.
Walk-ins welcome provided we have space. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

On Saturday August 12, we'll be holding our final Investigating Nature with iNaturalist program led by Sandy Wolkenberg. We'll be very sorry to see Sandy go!

Sandy has been a staunch proponent of both Teaneck Creek and iNaturalist. She'll be leading a final session this Saturday to say goodbye to everyone, but also to pass the torch to another iNaturalist who will be taking up the program, George Tsapellas.

So be sure to join us on Saturday, August 12 at 10am to ensure this project lives on!

Learn how to contribute to community science efforts using your phone. Sandy Wolkenberg will lead a hands on workshop on how to document plants, birds and other nature beings who live at Teaneck Creek. Sandy is a retired teacher, volunteer and guide at the New York Botanical Garden, and avid iNaturalist. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like investigating Nature with iNaturalist.

Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Please install iNaturalist prior to program.
Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.

Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome provide there is space. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

Learn how to contribute to community science efforts using your phone. Sandy Wolkenberg will lead a hands on workshop on how to document plants, birds and other nature beings who live at Teaneck Creek. Sandy is a retired teacher, volunteer and guide at the New York Botanical Garden, and avid iNaturalist. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like investigating Nature with iNaturalist.

Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Please install iNaturalist prior to program.
Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.

Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome provide there is space. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society & Teaneck Creek Conservancy as we explore what plants are flowering in July and which animals depend on them as we explore who is residing at Teaneck Creek this summer.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.
Program Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine

Registration recommended.

Join Teaneck Public Library, educator and writer Alice Twombly, and Teaneck Creek for an enchanting evening to walk the labyrinth and experience the pleasures and art of reading aloud. Reading selections will include the works of some of the most influential poets of the 18th and 19th centuries from  Dylan Thomas and Paul Laurence Dunbar to Clint Smith and Amy Lowell.

Programs with Teaneck Public Library are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like our library literacy collaborations.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a teen to adult program.
Register with the Library (external site)
Walk-ins welcome provided we have space. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society & Teaneck Creek Conservancy as we explore what plants are flowering in July and which animals depend on them. BCAS will help you make powerful connections between the feathered friends we love and the habitats they need to survive.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.
Program Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983
This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine

Registration recommended.

Learn how to contribute to community science efforts using your phone. Sandy Wolkenberg will lead a hands on workshop on how to document plants, birds and other nature beings who live at Teaneck Creek. Sandy is a retired teacher, volunteer and guide at the New York Botanical Garden, and avid iNaturalist. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like investigating Nature with iNaturalist.

Interested in getting ahead? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek

Please install iNaturalist prior to program.
Seek by iNaturalist is available for younger participants.

Meet in the parking lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.

Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome provide there is space. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society & Teaneck Creek Conservancy to Learn the basics of how to get started birding. We’ll cover bird identification, field guides and optics. Bring binoculars if you have them.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.

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

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine

Registration recommended.

Come out to Teaneck Creek and check out the newly restored park with the entire family on this fun and informative exploration of the park with George Reskakis, Teaneck Creek’s Lead Volunteer Steward. George will lead you through the mile long trail, share stories about the Creek’s history, discuss the park’s ecology and highlight the physical improvements to the park.

Programs like the the Family Nature Walk are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like nature walks.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.

This is a family-friendly program.
Rain or Shine

Registration Recommended.
Walk-ins welcome provided we have space. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Program sponsored by Veolia.

Join Bergen County Audubon Society & Teaneck Creek Conservancy to see which of our feathered friends are residing at Teaneck Creek this summer.

BCAS offers two walks monthly at the Conservancy. One walk is typically on the weekend and one during the week. Birders of all levels and interests are welcome to attend. BCAS will have additional guides on hand to help newer birders identify birds. Programs with BCAS are part of the Conservancy's year round suite of free public programs. If you enjoy this program we encourage you to donate or become a member to support more programming like BCAS monthly nature and native plant walks.

Meet in the Parking Lot at 20 Puffin Way.

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

This is a family-friendly program. Rain or Shine

Registration recommended.