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.
Craft &Co Craft Night
Join Sustainable JC and &Co at their monthly craft night, where you can socialize, craft your own art, and swap supplies!
Woodcock Walk
Learn about the American Woodcock in this walk with urban naturalist Gabriel Willow at Bryant Park!
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Explaining Enforcement | DEP [Part 1]
Learn about the NJ DEP’s authority to set and enforce environmental policies, the WARN-DEP hotline, etc.
Woodcock Walk
Learn about the American Woodcock in this walk with urban naturalist Gabriel Willow at Bryant Park!
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Spark Bird Performance [Time Slot #1]
Explore connections with Jill Sigman from ThinkDance to the other-than-human through the lives of birds and practice of birding in this first of two installations!
Spark Bird Performance [Time Slot #2]
Explore connections with Jill Sigman from ThinkDance to the other-than-human through the lives of birds and practice of birding in this second of two installations!
Urban Birding
Join an urban birding expedition in this collaborative event between the Feminist Bird Club of Jersey City & NJ Outsiders!
Birds and Beer
Join Montclair Bird Club for a 2-hour birding session along the Hudson River Walkway, followed by an optional dinner at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden!
Environmental Justice Advisory Council: Virtual Public Meeting
Give your input in how the Environmental Justice Advisory Council can advise the NJDEP on different environmental justice initiatives! Contribute your voice!
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Explaining Enforcement | DEP [Part 2]
Learn about the NJ DEP’s authority to set and enforce environmental policies, the WARN-DEP hotline, etc.
29th Annual Salt Marsh Shoreline Clean-Up
Join FoLSP in beautifying Liberty State Park through cleaning up the Salt Marsh Natural Area shoreline, which will allow for a clearer and brighter view of the Statue of Liberty!
Native Plant and Invasive Species Hike
Join NJ Outsiders and Transcend NJ for a special guest-led hike by a certified naturalist, where you’ll explore the local ecosystem and learn about New Jersey’s countless native plants.
Sit Spot: Beginner Birder Gathering
Birding is for everyone! Join Beachy Birders at Richard W. DeKorte Park for a unique urban birding experience specifically designed for beginners!
Community Forestry Discussion
Join Sustainable JC in a city-wide discussion about urban forestry issues, open to all and hosted every 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM!
Clarks Pond Walk
Join Montclair Bird Club for a leisurely walk along Clarks Pond in search for new migrants, like eastern phoebes, ruby-crowned kinglets, and Louisiana waterthrushes!
Explaining Enforcement | DEP [Part 3]
Learn about the NJ DEP’s authority to set and enforce environmental policies, the WARN-DEP hotline, etc.
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Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
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Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Book Club: The Bird-Friendly City by Timothy Beatley
Discuss “The Bird-Friendly City” with Timothy Beatley, a long-time advocate for the intertwining of natural and man-made environments. Learn about unique and impactful ways to mix nature and urban environments!
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Earth Day Celebration @ Lincoln Park
Join Hudson County 4-H and others in their 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration, where countless fun activities will be hosted, such as wildflower seed planting, garden tours/volunteering, and eco-crafts! Learn about the 4-H Teen Council and Advisory Board as well and participate in plant giveaways!
Craft &Co Craft Night
Join Sustainable JC and &Co at their monthly craft night, where you can socialize, craft your own art, and swap supplies!
Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
NJ Audubon Big Day: Garret Mountain Reservation
This is NJ Audubon’s Big Day — a chance to raise money and attention to environmental issues and bird conservation! Find as many birds as possible in the Garret Mountain Reservation’s 310 acres of woodlands and fields! Bird for as long as you’d like; there’s no limit!
NJ Audubon Big Day: Fairview Farm
This is NJ Audubon’s Big Day — a chance to raise money and attention to environmental issues and bird conservation! Find as many birds as possible in Fairview Farm’s 170 acres of native flora and fauna! Bird for as long as you’d like; there’s no limit!
Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Recycled Regatta
Build a recycled boat with Hackensack Riverkeeper on May 18th at 10 AM and put your recycling expertise to the test!
EarthFest Overpeck
Join Hackensack Riverkeeper on May 18th at 12 PM to celebrate clean water and healthy environment, with food trucks, activities, and fishing!
Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
Book Club: The Book of Flaco
Talk about Flaco, the world’s most famous bird, with David Gessner! Explore Flaco’s, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo, adventure and his life of twists and turns.
Book Club: Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington by Will McLean
Explore Senator George P. McLean’s story of shaping the future of bird conservation: learn about his role in passing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, his advisories to five U.S. presidents in a time of corruption, and his dedication to prevent the killing of billions of birds.
Embodied Birding Walk
Enjoy a pleasant bird walk with the Feminist Bird Club while being able to listen to their guest speaker — Jill Sigman from ThinkDance — present dance choreography theories and practices!
Book Club: Cuckoo by Cynthia Chris
Join Cynthia Chris and fellow bird enthusiasts in exploring the written history and literature of the infamous cuckoo bird, learning from Chris’ recently published novel!
Natural Area Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup
Volunteer with Liberty State Park to clean up the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area on March 23rd! Meet AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors at this co-sponsored event.
River Songs Soundwalk at Lincoln Park
Walk with Con Vivo Music as you listen to River Songs in their interactive soundwalk, exploring the songs, poems, and reflections on the history of Jersey City’s urban waterways.
Nature’s Canvas
Attend Liberty State Park’s art event on March 22nd, where you’ll learn about nature’s most captivating animals and make your own take-home art!
Gardening at Riverview Park
Work with Friends of Riverview Park to fix and beautify the area, through pruning trees, fixing fences, and admiring the blooming buds!
Community Green Commitee Meeting: February
Join Sustainable JC as they host their monthly Community Green Committee Meeting, where they discuss what makes Jersey City greener and better. It’s open to everyone!
Garden Cleanup at The Hermitage
Volunteer at this event to help maintain the beautiful Hermitage State Park, learn about New Jersey’s history, and prepare the gardens for spring!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Join Hackensack Riverkeeper on March 16th at 1 PM as they host their 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
2nd Spring Annual Clean Up
Give back to the trails with NJ Outsiders, where you’ll help clip overgrowth, keep trails clean, and learn about trail stewardship with experts!
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!
Gardening at Riverview Park
Work with Friends of Riverview Park to fix and beautify the area, through pruning trees, fixing fences, and admiring the blooming buds!
Towpath Trek Cleanup
Clean up the D&R Canal towpath around Bull’s Island Recreation Area with the NJ Watershed Ambassadors and NJ Clean Communities programs!
Drinks & Volunteer Appreciation for Sustainable JC
Have fun and celebrate with Sustainable JC as they throw an appreciation party for their volunteers, fitted with drinks!
Montclair Bird Club: Western Hummingbirds
Join the Montclair Bird Club in exploring the wonderful world of Western Hummingbirds in the United States!
Woodcock Walk
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society on their evening Woodcock Walk at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy!
Community Forestry Discussion
Join Sustainable JC in a city-wide discussion about urban forestry issues, open to all and hosted every 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM!
Sensational Sea Glass
Attend Liberty State Park’s workshop where you’ll learn how to find and make art with sea glass! This workshop will take place at the Nature Center at 11:00 AM on March 9th.
Marsh Birding
Walk with the Feminist Bird Clubs of Jersey City & NYC at the parking lot next to the Great Kills Park maintenance complex, where they’ll be on the lookout for gulls, horned larks, weird ducks and gannets!
Gardening at Riverview Park
Work with Friends of Riverview Park to fix and beautify the area, through pruning trees, fixing fences, and admiring the blooming buds!
Gardening at Riverview Park
Work with Friends of Riverview Park to fix and beautify the area, through pruning trees, fixing fences, and admiring the blooming buds!
Winter Wildlife Walk
Explore winter wildlife with Liberty State Park’s Naturalists on this hike, where you might spot some seals!
Craft &Co Craft Night
Join Sustainable JC and &Co at their monthly craft night, where you can socialize, craft your own art, and swap supplies!
Winter Buds Walk
Come to Liberty State Park’s Nature Center to embark on a Nature Buds Walk, where you’ll learn about the intricacies of how buds form into trees! Meet at 11:00 AM at 275 Freedom Way.
Winter Walk: JC Reservoir #3
Join the Hudson County Sierra Club and Jersey City Birds at JC Reservoir #3 for an exciting experience and lesson on environmental revitalization efforts!
Community Green Commitee Meeting: February
Join Sustainable JC as they host their monthly Community Green Committee Meeting, where they discuss what makes Jersey City greener and better. It’s open to everyone!