Calendar of Events (Palisades Interstate Park

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Jul. 24	25 “Butterfly Day at DeKorte Park” with Bergen County Audubon & the Meadowlands Commission for the Nature Program Cooperative (click to learn more).	26	27	28	29 “First Fall (?) Eco-Cruise of the Year” with Hackensack Riverkeeper for the Nature Program Cooperative (click to learn more).	30
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Jul. 31	Aug. 1	2	3 Rachel’s Rangers: “Cape Fly Away” guided hike for children with the Kearney House staff. Meet 10 am at the Kearney House (directions). About 3 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	4	5	6
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Aug. 7 “Sea Glass Hunt” guided hike for children with Lindsey Foschini. Meet 11 am at the entrance to Alpine Boat Basin (directions). About 1 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by a parent; bring container for treasure. Free; $5 parking. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	8	9	10 Rachel’s Rangers: “Cliff Dale” guided hike for children with the Kearney House staff. Meet 10 am at Park Headquarters (directions). About 3 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	11	12	13
	8	“Camp Palisades” Aug. 9–13 Summer day camp for ages 8–12. Program is held 9 am–3 pm each day, cost is $150 per child. (Click for more information)
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Aug. 14	15 “Carpenter’s Loop” guided hike with Christina Fehre. Meet 10 am at Ross Dock Picnic Area (directions). About 4 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Free; $5 parking. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 107.	16	17 Rachel’s Rangers: “Who Rock” guided hike for children with the Kearney House staff. Meet 10 am at State Line Lookout (directions). About 3 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	18	19	20
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Aug. 21 “Kevin Karlson Day at DeKorte Park” with Bergen County Audubon & the Meadowlands Commission for the Nature Program Cooperative (click to learn more).	22	23	24 Rachel’s Rangers: “Fort Lee” guided hike for children with the Kearney House staff. Meet 10 am at Fort Lee Historic Park (directions). About 2 mi., 2 hrs., easy; includes optional stroll onto the GW Bridge walkway. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Free. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	25	26	27
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Aug. 28 Hikes for Dogs: “Undercliff Beach” guided hike for dogs (and their owners!) with Christina Fehre. Meet 10 am at the entrance to Englewood Boat Basin (directions). About 2 mi., 1.5 hrs., easy with some rocky sections. Dogs must be leashed. Free; $5 parking. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 107. “Explore the Hudson” children’s river seining program with the Trail Crew. Meet 2 pm at the entrance to Englewood Boat Basin (directions). Short, ¼-mile walk to Bloomer’s Beach. Appropriate for all ages. Free; $5 parking. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 107.	29	30	31 Rachel’s Rangers: “Greenbrook Falls” guided hike for children with the Kearney House staff. Meet 10 am at the entrance to Alpine Boat Basin (directions). About 4 mi., 2 hrs., easy +. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Free. more For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	Sep. 1	2	3
“...their best wheaten bread, pies, and puddings...” *An Historic Baking Symposium* *with Deborah Peterson’s Pantry* Classroom instruction on Sat. with optional hands-on workshop on Sun. At Fort Lee Historic Park. *Click to download flyer and registration form (2 pages, .pdf file).*		30		Sep. 1	2	3
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Sep. 4	5	5 Labor Day	7	8	9	10
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Sep. 11 “Wildflower Walk: Forest View to State Line” guided hike with Nancy Slowik. Meet 10 am at the Forest View trailhead in Alpine. About 4 mi., 3hrs., moderate. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360.	12	13	14	15	16	17
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Sep. 25	26	27	28	29	30	Oct. 1
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Oct. 9	10	11 Columbus Day	12	13 “Punch & Pie” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern 19th-century tavern adventures with light food & drink, song & tall tales, and more, 7:30–10 pm at the Kearney House. $18 per guest. *Reservations and prepayment required:* 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	14	15
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Oct. 16	17	18	19	20 “Punch & Pie” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern 19th-century tavern adventures with light food & drink, song & tall tales, and more, 7:30–10 pm at the Kearney House. $18 per guest. *Reservations and prepayment required:* 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	21	22
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Oct. 23	24	25	26	27 “Punch & Pie” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern 19th-century tavern adventures with light food & drink, song & tall tales, and more, 7:30–10 pm at the Kearney House. $18 per guest. *Reservations and prepayment required:* 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	28	29
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Oct. 30	31 “Hallowe’en Hike” guided hike with Eeric Nelsen. Meet 5 pm at the Kearney House (directions). About 3.5 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Bring flashlights. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.	Nov. 1	2 Election Day	3	4	5
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