Eco-Cruise on the Hackensack River

This event has been rescheduled to Sept 29, 2013. Come join us for a fun, educational journey on the Hackensack River through the marshes of the New Jersey Meadowlands.

** This event has been rescheduled to Sept 29, 12pm**

 

Eco-Cruise

on the

Hackensack River

        
Sunday, Sept. 29th at noon

Laurel Hill County Park
New County Road
Secaucus, NJ
      
Come join us for a fun, educational journey on the Hackensack River through the marshes of the New Jersey Meadowlands.  Our two hour fully-narrated trip through the estuary, in specially-rigged pontoon boats, will be led by US Coast Guard-licensed Captains.  The highlight will be the Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area, home to a staggering amount of wildlife including shorebirds, waterfowl, herons, raptors, muskrats and more. 
  
Our May 19th trip takes place when migrating birds are at a peak, and our 10am launch coincides with low-tide, when birds will be feeding along the mud flats.
   
Cost for this event:
HCNJ members: $25
Non-members: $35
Children 4-10 years: $10

Capacity is limited to 26 adults or
if a combination of adults and children, up to 34.

Click here to sign up:
http://hcnj-eco-cruise.eventbrite.com

   

Additional information is available at http://hackensackriverkeeper.org/ecocruise.html

  
Any questions about this event should be directed to events@hcnj.org.

Also, please visit our website: www.HCNJ.org and our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/harvardclubofnewjersey

 

***************************************************************************************************

 

Directions:

FROM the NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE EASTERN SPUR (the most direct Turnpike route):
Exit the Turnpike at Exit 15-X (the new one for Secaucus Junction). After the tolls, follow the l-o-n-g ramp (which becomes Seaview Ave.) past two lights AT the train station, and turn left at the third light onto New County Rd. Turn left, proceed over the bridge and drive straight into Laurel Hill Park. Once inside the park, turn right into the first parking lot.

FYI: To ensure you get on the Eastern Spur when the roadway divides, follow signs for Exits 15E, 16E and 18E if traveling north; or for the Lincoln Tunnel and Exit 17 if traveling south - Exit 15X is just south of Exit 17.

NOTE: If you accidentally get on the Turnpike’s Western Spur, DON’T PANIC; just take Exit
16W, follow signs for Route 3 Eastbound and then follow the directions below.

FROM ROUTE 3 EASTBOUND AND POINTS WEST:
As you pass the Meadowlands SportsComplex, get into the right lane as you approach the Hackensack River Bridge. Take the Meadowlands Parkway Exit as you come over the bridge. At the bottom of the ramp, turn LEFT at the light onto Meadowlands Parkway.
* Take Meadowlands Parkway through several sets of traffic lights, over a bridge and straight past the Harmon Cove Towers. A short way past the Towers, Meadowlands Parkway becomes Castle Road as it bends sharply to the left. Take Castle Road until it ends at New County Road. Turn RIGHT onto New County Rd.; proceed over the bridge and drive straight into Laurel Hill Park. Once inside the park, turn right into the first parking lot.