May
23

Lenape Turtle Pond (formerly Indian Pond)

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at pickle ball courts entrance. Park on Grenville Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Jun
7

Andreas Park cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at pickle ball court entrance. Park on Grenville Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Jun
20

ENGLEWINDS ECO CONCERT

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Englewinds commissions and performs music to create environmental awareness. Director Sarah Davol assembled some of New York’s top freelancers, and got to work commissioning composers to assist with the group’s environmental and humanitarian mission. Bring chairs and blankets.

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Jun
27

Upper Brett Park cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at parking lot on River Road and Riverview Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Jun
27

Bluegrass concert with Steve Kalman

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For longer than he would care to admit Guitarist Steve Kelman has been performing through out the Hudson River Valley and Northern NJ regions at festivals, craft fairs, farmers markets, restaurants and cafes.

He offers a blend of traditional "Americana" - a mix of blues, bluegrass, folk, country and rock. 

 He currently performs solo and in the combo, sometimes trio, Over the Waterfall. Steve is also a long time musical accompanist to MaJoin us at Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy music along the river.

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Jul
5

Lower Brett cleanup and invasive control

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at New Bridge Landing swing bridge. Park on New Bridge Road. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags. Please bring loppers and clippers if you have them.

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Jul
25

Terhune Park cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at River Road southern entrance. Park on Hillcrest Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Aug
2

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail cleanup (Copy)

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at 640 River Road. Park on side streets. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Aug
8

Ardie Walser Jazz Concert

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the river for the sounds of Ardie Walser and his jazz ensemble. Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail. 640 River Road. Bring blankets and chairs.

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Aug
22

Jordan Wouk River Walk

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at northern entrance at Cedar Lane by Anderson Street Bridge. Park on Pomander Walk. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Sep
6

Camperdown Trail cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at River Road Camperdown entrance. Park on Camperdown Road. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Sep
26

Lenape Turtle Pond (formerly Indian Pond) cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at picle ball courts. Park on Grenville Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Sep
27

Richard Kearney

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rich brings his band to liven up the river shore. Come join us at Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail. Bring chairs and blankets.

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Oct
4

Andreas Park cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at pickle ball courts. Park on Grenville Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Oct
10

Joel Zelinik Jazz Trio Concert

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The JOEL ZELNIK TRIO performs in a variety of styles by putting their musical sincerity along with the love of the Jazz Trio and the music of jazz pianist Bill Evans. Join us at Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road. Park along side streets. Bring chairs and blankets.

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Oct
24

Cleanup at Upper Brett Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at parking lot on River Road and Riverview Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Nov
1

Lower Brett Park cleanup and invasive control

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at New Bridge Landing swing bridge. Park on New Bridge Road. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags. Please bring loppers and clippers if you have them.

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May
3

Camperdown Trail cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at River Road and Camperdown. Park on Camperdown road. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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May
2

Jordan Wouk River Walk (Copy)

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at northern entrance at Cedar Lane by Anderson Street Bridge. Park on Pomander Walk. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Apr
12

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at 640 River Road. Park on side streets. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Apr
1

Join Don Torino for a guided bird walk

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Frank Chapman Trail in Upper Brett Park. Park in lot on River Road and Riverview Avenue.

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Mar
21

Terhune Park cleanup

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at River Road southern entrance. Park on Hillcrest Avenue. We supply gloves, grippers and trash bags.

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Mar
15

Join Don Torino for a guide bird walk

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Frank Chapman Trail in Upper Brett Park. Park in lot on River Road and Riverview Avenue.

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Nov
12

Friends Annual Membership Meeting

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a presentation by Leonardo Vasquez from Hackensack River Nation, an alliance of municipalities and environmental groups including Friends along the river established in 2024 to protect the Hackensack River watershed and improve its health.

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Nov
9

Cleanup with Grow Torah

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Remove trash, invasive plants and widen trail at Jordan Wouk River Walk.

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Nov
2

Last 2025 Cleanup at Lower Brett Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at Mausner Meadow. Park along Riverview Avenue.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Oct
25

Cleanup at Upper Brett Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet and park on River Road parking lot.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Oct
5

Cleanup at Andreas Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at tennis courts. Park along Grenville near the river.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Sep
27

Joel Zelnik Jazz Trio

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come enjoy music by the river at Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail (640 River Road). Bring chairs or blankets. Rain date is Saturday, October 4

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Sep
27

Cleanup at Lenape Turle Pond

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at tennis courts. Park along Grenville near river.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Sep
7

Cleanup at Camperdown Trail

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at Camperdown and River Road. Park along Camperdown.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Aug
23

Cleanup Jordan Wouk River Walk

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at northern entrance near Anderson Bridge. Park along Pomander Walk.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Aug
3

Cleanup at Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at 640 River Road. Park along side streets.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Jul
19

Cleanup at Terhune Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at southern entrance across from Hillcrest. Park along side streets.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Jul
9

July 9 (Wed.) 10AM Guided Bird Walk with Don Torino at Frank Chapman Trail

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet in the parking lot on the corner of River Road and Riverview Avenue.
Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

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Jul
6

Cleanup at Lower Brett Park is canceled

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Jun
28

Cleanup at Upper Brett Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet and park at parking lot on River Road and Riverview Avenue.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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Jun
26

Volunteer in our native garden

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road

Beginner or expert gardener - all are welcome.

Bring tools or use ours. Care for natives. Remove invasives. Enjoy nature!

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Jun
19

Volunteer in our native garden

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road

Beginner or expert gardener - all are welcome.

Bring tools or use ours. Care for natives. Remove invasives. Enjoy nature!

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Jun
12

Celebrate Frank Chapman’s Birthday along the Frank Chapman Trail, Teaneck

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet in the parking lot on the corner of River Road and Riverview Avenue. Contact: Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com (201) 230-4983

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Jun
12

Volunteer in our native garden

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road

Beginner or expert gardener - all are welcome.

Bring tools or use ours. Care for natives. Remove invasives. Enjoy nature!

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Jun
5

Volunteer in our native garden

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road

Beginner or expert gardener - all are welcome.

Bring tools or use ours. Care for natives. Remove invasives. Enjoy nature!

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Joel Zelinik Jazz Trio Concert
Jun
1

Joel Zelinik Jazz Trio Concert

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At the Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road.

Bring chairs/ blanks. Refreshments served. Enjoy relaxing music at the riverside.

Raindate June 8th.

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Jun
1

Cleanup at Andreas Park

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at tennis courts. Park along Grenville near river.

Our goal is to pick up trash, free trees from invasives, and plant natives where possible.

Bring gloves, loppers, clippers if available.

Check our website before coming for any schedule changes.

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May
31

Cleanup at Lenape Turtle Pond

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cleanup canceled due to weather

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May
29

Volunteer in our native garden

  • Friends of the Hackensack River Greenway Through Teaneck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road

Beginner or expert gardener - all are welcome.

Bring tools or use ours. Care for natives. Remove invasives. Enjoy nature!

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