Master Gardeners of Bergen County

06/19/2026

Our aviary is officially open for the season! Our aviary features four different wetland species of bird. Come to the zoo and see if you can spot them all!

06/17/2026

The Diamondback Terrapin is the only turtle that is known to spend its entire life in coastal, brackish marshlands. Brackish waters are waters that have more salinity than freshwater, but less than saltwater, and typically occur where fresh and saltwater meet.

In New Jersey’s coastal areas at this time of year, female Diamondback Terrapins are searching for suitable places to lay their eggs. If you decide to help them cross the road, use these tips:
• When safe to do so, pick the turtle up by grabbing its shell with both hands between its front and hind legs.
• Place the turtle off the road into dirt or grass in the direction it was heading.
• Do not move a terrapin a long distance to “somewhere safe”. They have very small home ranges.

Use caution when entering the roadway and stay safe!

📸: Ben Wurst

06/11/2026

Bat-Tastic at Teaneck Creek 🦇🧛‍♂️
Saturday, June 27
8:00pm start
20 Puffin Way

NJ’s Bat-man returns to Teaneck Creek!

As dusk falls, join Joseph D'Angeli for a bat walk through Teaneck Creek. Using ultrasonic bat detectors we’ll seek out these cool nocturnal creatures.

Ages 7 and up.
Registration Required.
Suggested donation $10.
No restrooms available.
Registrants will be notified by email if the program is canceled.

Program Lead: Joseph D’Angeli

Questions? Email [email protected]

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

06/10/2026

Have you ever used a cricket to tell the temperature? Here's how to do it! 👀

1. Count the number of chirps you hear in 14 seconds
2. Add 40 to get the temperature.

That's it! The number you get will be an approximation of the outside temperature. For example, if you hear 30 chirps, add 40 = 70°F. The more they chirp, the hotter it is! 🌡️

Learn more about Dolbear's Law at Almanac.com/predict-temperature-cricket-chirps

06/10/2026

Glen Rock Environmental Commission~
Do you grow native milkweed? If you have even a small sunny spot, you should. Easy-to-grow species include common milkweed (mauve flowers), orange butterfly milkweed (orange flowers), and swamp milkweed (pink flowers).

Most people know that monarch butterfly caterpillars can eat only milkweed plants, but in addition there’s an entire suite of insects that depend on this one group of plants.

Ecologist say, “if you plant it, they will come,” and that’s certainly true when you invite native plants such as milkweed into your garden.

06/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that thanks to YOUR contributions during Members’ Night, we now have names for our three new green araçaris! Say hello to… 🥁

Papaya, Guava, and Mango! Araçaris are frugivores, meaning that they mainly eat fruit. Pappaya’s, guavas, and mangoes are all found within araçaris’ native range, making these fitting names! Fly on by to our zoo and come see them in person!

06/06/2026

It's Oradell Reservoir Challenge Saturday June 6th! We have a few boats available for walkups if you want to fly standby or if you desire a last minute ticket purchase. 1:30 pm is the open paddle on the reservoir. Pro/Am race is 9am. Town/Rec race is 11am.

Paddling Centers please NOTE: Van Buskirk will be closed Saturday while we're up the road. Overpeck will be open with limited inventory. Both locations will be open Sunday.

06/06/2026