James A. McFaul Environmental Center is located near Crescent Avenue in Wykcoff, NJ. This is 81-acre site with woodland gardens and animal shelters. It features wildlife exhibit hall, meeting room, and library. Park facility overlooks the waterfowl pond. In the center, you will find 25,000 daffodils and flowering trees. Explore this beautiful site by accessible boardwalk that takes you thru the wetland nature trail.

Site also offers picnic tables and free public programs with guest speakers, hike leaders and films (free on weekends and Tuesday).

History of the Environmental Center

The site of the present day Environmental Center was formerly a Pig Farm owned by the Henkle Family. In 1962 the farm was purchased by Bergen County with the help of Green Acres, making the Center one of the first Green Acres purchases in the State. Plans were made, and in 1966 the 2.4 acre wild-life pond was excavated, then the museum building was constructed. Programs began with nature classes for school groups. Since that time several live animal shelters have been constructed., which have been home to various non-releasable wildlife over the years. Later an addition was put on to the center which included the foyer, office area, and 600 gallon fish tanks. The Center now welcomes thousands of visitors to the park every year.

History of the Pond

The James A. Mcfaul Environmental Center’s Pond is man made. Created in 1966, the pond site was a natural run-off area. Some digging and stream damming was necessary for pond depth. Now, our 2.5 acre pond is home to an abundance of plant and animal life. Some of which live here year round, and others for use as a rest stop during migration.

Location

Crescent Ave & Brookside Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481

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