
Event Calendar
Disclaimer: The events shown in this calendar are hosted by a variety of different environmental organizations and non-profits. Jersey City Birds is not affiliated with all of them.

Secrets of the Salt Marsh
Attend Liberty State Park’s unique walk through the salt marsh, where you’ll learn about the importance of this unique and valuable habitat!

Native Plant Walk
Join Liberty State Park for an informative walk through the pollinator garden and walking trails!

Hike to Caven Point Beach
Join Liberty State Park on a leisurely hike to Caven Point while exploring the unique natural features of Caven Point Beach and the Upper New York Bay!

A Piece of the Great Piece | Hike with MBC
Walk along Centennial Park with Montclair Bird Club as you explore the immersive wetland hidden within this suburban town!

Tree Walk
Join naturalist Cam Kanterman and NPSNJ (Hudson County chapter) on a walk where you’ll learn about the fascinating world of trees and native plants!

September Foraging Hike at Wanaque Reservoir Trails
Come along Sierra Club’s September foraging hike as you learn about goldenrod and autumn olive! You’ll leave knowing how to both identify and use the two plants in their respective ways.

Nature Walk and Craft: Beach
Come to Liberty State Park for a two-in-one beach walk and scavenger hunt! Afterwards, you can make a beach craft to take home with you!

August Foraging Hike at High Mountain Park Preserve
Join Sierra Club’s August foraging hike as you learn to identify the striking flowers of High Mountain Park Preserve, along with methods of responsibly harvesting them!

Shorebird Walk
With over 250 distinct species of birds calling Liberty State Park home, you won’t want to miss this guided tour hosted by the NJDEP that explores the many shorebirds along this unique Atlantic Flyaway region!

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Hike
Walk with Montclair Bird Club at the 7,000-acre Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge! Explore the hardwood swamp, marsh, deciduous woods, fields, and open water as you spot waterfowl, raptors, and countless species of songbirds!

Nature Walk and Craft: Beach
Come to Liberty State Park for a two-in-one beach walk and scavenger hunt! Afterwards, you can make a beach craft to take home with you!

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Storytime and Craft
Listen to stories about the nature at Liberty State Park and then make a story-related craft to take home with you!

Mill Creek Marsh Hike
Join Montclair Bird Club on a marsh photography venture at Mill Creek Marsh! The rain day is June 29th.

Nature Walk and Craft: Beach
Come to Liberty State Park for a two-in-one beach walk and scavenger hunt! Afterwards, you can make a beach craft to take home with you!

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Nature Walk @ Lincoln Park West
Join Jersey City Birds and NPSNJ on a nature walk at Lincoln Park West! Walk along the historic nature trail, look out for birds, and discuss the many native plants and trees along the way.

Intentional Hike at Campgaw Mountain Reservation
Reconnect with yourself and the wisdom of nature with this intentional, meditative hike at Campgaw Mountain Reservation! Mindfully explore the diverse woodland habitats while self-reflecting and having deep conversations with new friends.

Storytime and Craft
Listen to stories about the nature at Liberty State Park and then make a story-related craft to take home with you!

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

July Foraging Hike at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Come along Sierra Club’s hike at Pyramid Mountain’s natural historic area, where you’ll be able to trek through some of the park’s 1600 acres of forests and wetlands!

Eastern Trails at Waywayanda State Park
Walk with Montclair Bird Club at Waywayande State Park, a massive parcel of public land that includes the 2,617-acre Wawayanda Swamp! Have fun exploring their trails as you go along a 4.5-mile route. If you would like to leave earlier, you’re welcome to as well.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Mill Creek Marsh Photography
Join Montclair Bird Club on a marsh photography venture at Mill Creek Marsh! Photographers and non-photographers alike are all welcome! Rain day: June 29th.

Nature Walk & Craft: Insects
Interested in insects? There’s so much to know about the natural world of insects that some of us don’t even notice! Join the NJDEP on a walk to look for some common garden insects and then make an insect craft to take home with you!

Nature Walk on the Secaucus Greenway
Join Sierra Club NJ on a leisurely stroll through the Meadowlands, with the Hackensack River to the west and the marshland to the east! There are two sections along this 2-mile trail, but anyone can turn around halfway if needed.

Nature Walk and Craft: Beach
Come to Liberty State Park for a two-in-one beach walk and scavenger hunt! Afterwards, you can make a beach craft to take home with you!

Essex Co. National Outdoors Day
Join Sierra Club and Essex County Parks in a 45-minute guided walk with a naturalist to celebrate National Outdoors Day! Registration is required.

Horseshoe Crab Walk
Horseshoe crabs are starting to lay eggs again, so join the NJ DEP and learn about the important roles they play in the natural world!

Halifax Road Birding
Have fun with Montclair Bird Club as you explore Halifax Road, a birding hotspot in Bergen County! Take a leisurely hike around the Ramapo River and witness countless species of birds.

Horseshoe Crab Walk
Join Liberty State Park on a walk to learn all about the incredible horseshoe crabs, right as they come ashore to lay their eggs!

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.