1. New Jersey Turns the Tide with Innovative Coastal Sediment Strategy
As New Jersey’s coastal communities prepare for summer boating and hurricane season, a unique public-private partnership is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast.
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2. Hummingbirds Have Returned: Tips & Supplies to Attract Them from Down to Earth Living
(Pomona, New York) June 4, 2025 — By Late May, ruby-throated hummingbirds, the only hummingbird species to breed in the eastern United States have typically returned to the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen Counties. These remarkable birds migrate from Central America and southern Mexico every spring with their arrival ...
by post on 06/07/2025 05:53 pm - Story - 4,822 Hits

3. THE ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL RECEIVES 2025 ASCA STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
(Englewood, N.J. – May 8, 2025) The Elisabeth Morrow School is proud to announce that their very own Morrow House (Grades 5-8) student council is the recipient of the 2025 ASCA Student Council School of Excellence Award.
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4. THE LAKES AT DARLINGTON HAVE RECORD BREAKING SUMMER
Record Attendance for Swimming Lakes at Darlington County Park MAHWAH, N.J. – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department proudly announce that the 2024 summer swimming season at Darlington County Park was a record year for the popular summer destination.
by post on 10/03/2024 06:15 pm - Story - 10,653 Hits

5. DARLINGTON COUNTY PARK SWIMMING LAKE NOW OPEN FOR DAILY OPERATION
MAHWAH, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce that in anticipation of the expected heatwave this week, the Lakes at Darlington County Park will open to the public for daily operation, one week ahead of schedule.
by post on 06/18/2024 10:58 am - Story - 9,975 Hits

6. THE LAKES AT DARLINGTON COUNTY PARK OPEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
MAHWAH, N.J. – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announces that starting Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m., the Lakes at Darlington County Park will reopen for swimming activities. The upper lake, home to the Wibit Splash Zone at Darlington Lake water obstacle ...
by post on 05/21/2024 07:45 am - Story - 11,639 Hits

7. NJ Food Rescue Helps Reduce Food Waste in School Cafeterias Via their App-Based Program, Table to Table I-Rescue Lunch Program Available to Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 5, 2023 –If you have visited a school lunchroom lately, you know the amount of food wasted can be staggering.
by post on 12/05/2023 03:52 pm - Story - 18,548 Hits

8. DARLINGTON COUNTY PARK SWIMMING AREA NOW OPEN DAILY
Upper and Lower Swimming Lakes will operate from 10am-6pm daily HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announce that the swimming lakes at Darlington County Park will now open daily from 10am to 6pm through Labor ...
by post on 06/27/2023 10:12 am - Story - 11,902 Hits

9. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces Discount Tickets for Students to See Screening of American River Film.
(Hackensack, NJ; May 17, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites youngsters and young adults to attend and be inspired by the special screening of the documentary film, American River, on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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10. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Showing of Environmental Justice Film, American River, at Hackensack Performing Arts Center
(Hackensack, NJ; April 27, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a screening of the documentary film 'American River', an inspiring and entertaining movie about the evolution of the troubled Passaic River, on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC), ...
by post on 05/12/2023 08:37 am - Story - 28,549 Hits

11. BERGEN COUNTY ZOO CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH 15TH ANNUAL PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Bergen County Zoo hosts conservation family-fun day with education, activities, prizes
by post on 04/15/2023 06:05 pm - Story - 15,278 Hits

12. Tedesco Announces the Alfred Thomas Wildlife Art Exhibit
... Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce that the Bergen County Zoo will host the 2nd Annual Alfred Thomas Wildlife Art Exhibition on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Van Saun County Park.
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13. County, Teaneck Creek Conservancy Celebrate Eco-Restoration of Teaneck Creek Park
Teaneck Creek Conservancy trails and butterfly gardens reopen to the public
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14. COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF WILD DUCK POND RESTORATION PROJECT
Ecological restoration revitalizes ecosystem at beloved entrance of Saddle River County Park
by post on 10/13/2022 04:32 pm - Story - 20,509 Hits

15. DARLINGTON SWIMMING LAKES OPEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
MAHWAH, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that starting Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m., the lakes at Darlington County Park will reopen for swimming activities. The upper lake, home to the Wibit Splash Zone water obstacle course will also be open to all residents above 39 inches ...
by post on 05/30/2022 09:10 pm - Story - 17,673 Hits

16. Earth Day Weekend at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD – West Side Presbyterian Church takes seriously the call to care for creation and invest in our planet, offering a number of events for members of the community during Earth Day Weekend.
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17. BERGEN COUNTY ZOO CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH 14TH ANNUAL PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Bergen County Zoo hosts conservation family-fun day with education, activities, prizes
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18. Foundation Presents First Legacy Grant Awards to Four Organizations to Foster Collaboration in Communities
(Hackensack, New Jersey; February 3, 2022) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) launched and announced the first awards of its Legacy Grants Program. 
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19. BERGEN COUNTY ZOO AWARDED $10,000 GRANT FOR CONSERVATION
Party for the Planet: Spring into Action Grant will provide funding for education, outreach, programming PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant for a three-day conservation program at the ...
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20. 2021 ANNUAL GINGERBREAD CREATION CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
McFaul Environmental Center to hold beloved contest where creativity shines
by post on 12/01/2021 06:49 pm - Story - 17,103 Hits