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McFaul Environmental Center – Wyckoff

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:13:38 +0000

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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Campbell – Christie House – River Edge

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:45:29 +0000

County-owned historic sandstone house build c. 1774, moved from New Milford in 1977. Listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places and located at Historic New Bridge Landing Historic Park. Serves as headquarters for the Bergen County Historic Society. BCHS offers exhibits, colonial furnishings and special programming.

Download PDF with house’s history here

General Information

Open every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Location

Historic New Bridge Landing
1201-1209 Main St.
River Edge, NJ 07661

Wortendyke Barn – Park Ridge

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:39:31 +0000

County-owned mid 18th century New World Dutch barn, one of few left in Bergen County. Erected on the Wortendyke family’s farm (1735 – 1851). Contains exhibit on the development of agriculture in Bergen County.

Download PDF with barn’s history here

General Information

Open Weds. Sat. & Sun. 1:00pm – 5:00pm, May – Oct. Group reservations available by appointment. Admission is free.

Location

13 Pascack Rd.
Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:30:28 +0000

Teaneck Creek Conservancy is part of Bergen County’s Overpeck County Park. Park covers 46 acres and has trails for walking and jogging, and nature observation. Environmental and cultural programs are also offered. They include exhibitions, nature and history walks, art displays, geocaching, and special school programs.

General Information

Trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Website: www.teaneckcreek.org

Maps can be downloaded here

Location

20 Puffin Way
Teaneck, NJ 07666

Fort Lee Historic Park

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:25:38 +0000

Fort Lee Historic Park is a 33-acre park located on a cliff where the Continental Army placed their batteries over the Hudson River. You will find here great view of George Washington Bridge, Hudson River and upper Manhattan Skyline. Southern part of the park has hiking trails, reproduction gun batteries and firing steps and reconstructed 18-century huts.

Park information

The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Grounds are open from 8:00am till dusk. Parking fee of $5 is charged during special events.

Location

Hudson Terrace
Fort Lee, NJ 07024