IT'S ALL IN YOUR BACKYARD!

Thank you AAA for you help and support of the Greenway! Here is the results of our Earth Day Cleanup at Camperdown with AAA volunteers.

Come take a look!

The Bergen County Master Gardeners are at it again.

Join us every Thursday morning from 10 to 1:00 and help with and learn about our native garden.

True Friends of the Greenway

Some of the many volunteers from Bergen County Master Gardeners who helped clear invasives in preparation for coming of spring native plants.



Kathy Wouk at the Cedar Lane entrance

The Riverside Drive section of the Greenway is now renamed the Jordan Wouk River Walk after one of the founding members of the Teaneck Hackensack River Greenway. In 1995, Jordan worked with the Environmental Commission to develope the Hakim Report that created the vision for the Greenway Trails. Jordan was chair of the Hackensack River Greenway Advisory Board and first President of Friends of the Greenway. He was known for his dedication, and enthusiasm in creating, maintaining and educating folks about the Greenway. He would lead annual long walks with his wife Kathy to hike the enite 3.5 miles of trails.

                                                            Jordon Wouk Founding President

Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway through Teaneck

1999 – 2009 - 10 years

 Jordan helped begin the Hackensack River Greenway Trail working with other Teaneck volunteers in 1999. They petitioned the Town Council to create a no-mow area along the river in Terhune park that included a walking trail. Once Terhune was established Andreas and Brett Parks were added to greenway. Jordan and the other volunteers formed Friends of the Greenway as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to fund further development of the Greenway. Friends of the Greenway organized cleanups, removal of invasives plants, planting of natives and scheduled guided walks and lectures to involve and education the public.

Jordan also became Chair of the Hackensack River Greenway Advisory Board that worked with Township to expand and develop the Greenway. He helped acquire public access to Riverside Drive section of the trail from Bergen County.

Jordan with his wife, Kathy lead “long walks” along the entire length of the Teaneck Greenway.

 

Enjoy the Outdoors, Nature, the River, Wildlife, Riparian Vistas, Peace, and Serenity

Take yourself or the family fishing, launch your canoe, or just take a leisurely hike, all along the beautiful Teaneck Greenway... 

and it's ALL here in YOUR Backyard!

We are the Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway through Teaneck. Throughout the year, we plan hikes, lectures, trips, cleanups and various activities. Most are free. We help maintain, and promote passive recreation on the 3.5 mile Greenway and trails in Teaneck, along the Hackensack River. We are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization; all contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We are run by volunteers, supported only by dues and donations.

Officers for 2022 is as follows:

President - Michael Accordino

Vice President - Peter Goldman

Treasurer - Larry Bauer

Secretary - Marie Warnke

Immediate Past President - Gideon Karlick

Members-at-Large - George Reskakis and Richard Karp

Please contact us if your wish to nominate other candidates or volunteer as a member of the board.

 

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