Celebrate spring in the Meadowlands! Teaneck Creek will have an information booth, along with other local organizations. Enjoy guided walks and talks about native plants that support birds, wildlife, pollinators, and habitats.

No registration needed. Free.

For more info contact: Don Torino | greatauk4@gmail.com | (201) 230-4983

As spring arrives, birds surround us, filling the air with their lively and captivating behaviors. Join Bergen County Audubon and TCC this Mother’s Day as we explore the park, searching for wildlife and spring blooms, while appreciating nature's seasonal changes.

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.

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

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

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

With spring in full bloom, are you curious about which plants are emerging and which 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.
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 Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Join Teaneck Creek at the Secaucus 14th Annual Green Festival for a celebration of our planet, with environmentally conscious vendors, exhibits, and fun activities for all! Food and eco-friendly products will be available for purchase at vendor tables.

Admission to the event is free. Rain date is Sunday, May 4. Click here to learn more.

Join us at Teaneck Creek on the final Sunday of the month for a peaceful day of painting in the park! Organized by our Eco-Art Committee, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy painting alongside friends and family. It’s open to all ages and skill levels. 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 at the 20 Puffin Way entrance, 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.
Light rain or shine. All ages.
Registrants will be notified if the event 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.

Join Teaneck Creek Conservancy for a special Earth Day family walk to celebrate the season of renewal! The program will include a guided walk through Teaneck Creek to explore the beauty of spring. All are welcome!

Please note: some trail sections may be difficult for strollers, so plan accordingly. Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for walking on the trails. No restrooms available.

Meet at the parking lot of 20 Puffin Way at 4pm.

Registration recommended. Registrants will be notified by email if the program is canceled. Support TCC’s nature programming by donating to TCC or becoming a TCC member.

Celebrate Earth Day at City Green's Earth Day Festival at Eastside Park! Join us for nature crafts, gardening lessons, giveaways, & so much more! This event is free to attend.

Click here to RSVP!

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

Katie Holten's “The Language of Trees” is a visually striking exploration of the natural world, where art and language converge. Holten creates a unique "tree alphabet" to reimagine how we connect with trees and the environment. Through stunning illustrations and personal reflections, she invites readers to see trees not just as living beings, but as active participants in the world around us.

The book encourages a deeper connection with nature and fosters a renewed appreciation for the ecological importance of trees. By blending visual storytelling with a focus on environmental consciousness, Holten offers a fresh perspective on how we might communicate with and understand the natural world. *The Language of Trees* is both an artistic and poetic meditation on the beauty and fragility of trees.

Register with the library: https://bccls.libcal.com/calendar/teanecklibrary/eco-mar25

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. https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12098447

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!

Meet at the 20 Puffin Way entrance, 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. 

Light rain or shine. All ages.
Registrants will be notified if the event 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.

The Pointe's Wellness Fair is Tuesday, February 25, from 12pm-2pm in East Hall at Glenpointe (200 Frank W Burr Blvd). Enjoy a variety of vendors, refreshments, swag, and raffles. Be sure to stop by TCC’s table for mindful nature activities!

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

Wintering explores the profound experience of personal hardship, offering a thoughtful guide to navigating life's most difficult moments. Through a mix of personal storytelling and deep reflection, Katherine May shares her own journey of healing, showing how we can grow through times of struggle. By embracing solitude and drawing strength from nature, literature, and mythology, she uncovers the quiet, transformative power of the winter season.

This book invites readers to rethink adversity, framing it as an opportunity for renewal rather than a setback. May encourages us to embrace the stillness and subtle beauty that emerge during tough times, revealing how hardship can lead to hidden strengths and new beginnings. Wintering reminds us that, like nature's seasons, we too can find resilience and growth in the quietest of moments.

Register with the library: https://bccls.libcal.com/calendar/teanecklibrary/eco-feb25

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

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.

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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 at the 20 Puffin Way entrance, 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. [CANCELED]

Light rain or shine. All ages.

Registrants will be notified if the event 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.

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

A cautionary but optimistic book about the world’s changing climate and the fate of humanity, from Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac–who led negotiations for the United Nations during the historic Paris Agreement of 2015.
The authors outline two possible scenarios for our planet. In one, they describe what life on Earth will be like by 2050 if we fail to meet the Paris Agreement’s climate targets. In the other, they lay out what it will be like to live in a regenerative world that has net-zero emissions. They argue for confronting the climate crisis head-on, with determination and optimism. The Future We Choose presents our options and tells us what governments, corporations, and each of us can, and must, do to fend off disaster. (Provided by publisher.)

Register with the library: https://bccls.libcal.com/calendar/teanecklibrary/eco-jan25

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.

Light rain or shine. All ages.

Registrants will be notified if the event 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.

Celebrate all things eagles with an Eagles Walk and Talk., information on eagles, and more! Learn about the incredible come back for these remarkable birds. Join BCAS for this special event!

Free

Rain Date: January 19

Join Bergen County Audubon as we explore the winter birds using the restored wetland habitat at Teaneck Creek! Come discover your first bird of 2025!

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 TCC programs like this one.

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!

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. 

Program canceled due to weather.
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

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: https://bccls.libcal.com/calendar/teanecklibrary/eco-nov24

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.