Northern Oriole
at its nest
Brett Park
May 2010
Upcoming Events
2011 EVENTS ALONG THE GREENWAY
*There is no charge for any of our events, unless specified.
*The pace is slow for walks to allow for pointing out the sights and for explanation and discussion. It is usually less than one mile per hour. The terrain is gentle, unless specifically mentioned. Most walks run between one and two hours, but you are free to leave at any time.
*If you have an organization that would like a special walk, send us an e-mail and we will do our best to accommodate you.
*Board meetings are open to our members. We meet at the Rodda Center on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise specified. If you plan to attend, please e-mail the president.
See the walk locations directory below
See the
Guides, Lecturers, Performers page for brief biographies of the walk leaders and others.
Check back for 2012 Walks & Events
Locations
1. Southern Entrance to Terhune Park
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At the southern end of Terhune Park, on River Road, at the foot of Hillcrest Street, about 100 feet before the Bogota border. There is a Greenway entrance sign on the river side of River Road right at the entrance.
2. Andreas Park parking lot
View Map Near the tennis court in Andreas Park, off River Road. The entrance to the park is at the foot of Grenville Avenue, one block south of West Englewood Avenue.
3.
Swing bridge in northwest corner of Brett Park
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Driving north on River Road, Brett Park is the last park on your left. Riverview Avenue is the street at the end of the park. Where the road splits, bear to the left. Stop before you come the barriers blocking vehicular access to the swing bridge.
4. Pomander Walk near the river
View Map Driving south on River Road, one block past Cedar Lane, turn right onto Pomander Walk. The starting point is at the end of the street on the left.
5.
Hackensack River County Park
View Map Take Route 4 west from Teaneck. Just after the Mobil station turn right into Riverside Square Mall. Make your first right down the ramp. Continue as ramp curves left. At stop sign turn right and go to end. Turn left. Go to grayish brick wall. You will see a flag pole on the right. We will meet near the flag pole, at the observation deck.
6. South end of New Milford Greenway
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Take River Road, make a U-turn / "jughandle" turn on New Bridge Road. After U-turn, pass light on River Road and continue west on New Bridge Road. Make right on Lynwood Ave (the last right before coming to the bridge), then turn left on Arlington Avenue.
7.
Puffin Way / Puffin Cultural Center
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Take Teaneck Road south and make a left turn onto Puffin Way, shortly before reaching the traffic light at Degraw Avenue.
8. Mill
Creek Marsh Trail
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Take the western spur of the Turnpike. Exit at 16W. After tolls merge onto service road & Rte 3 eastbound. After crossing the Hackensack River stay in the right lane on Rte. 3. After passing the Shell gas station, follow the exit for: SECAUCUS - NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE - EXIT ONLY. You are now on the service road that parallels Route 3. Go PAST the ramp for the Turnpike and exit the service road at the sign for:
HARMON MEADOW BLVD. - THE PLAZA - THE MALL AT MILL CREEK
Follow the exit ramp onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. and take it past “The Plaza,” through one traffic light to the next light at Wal-Mart/Sam's Club.
Turn LEFT at the Wal-Mart traffic light onto Mill Creek Drive and you will soon see the Mill Creek Marsh on your right.
Make the first RIGHT
(by Stop and Shop), go straight and park by the trailhead and the sign for: MILL CREEK TRAIL.
