Anytime is a good time to visit visit our greenway.
Spring months bring out the beauty of native plants.
Thanks to volunteers, native plants have been established at the Mary S. Topolsy Garden and Trail at 640 River Road. Native plant gardens provide a habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and other wild animals. They also provide a beautiful landscape to enjoy along the river.
The Township Council has renamed Indian Pond the Lenape Turtle Pond in recognition that Teaneck was originally part of the Lenape Nation. The Lenapes believe the land is the back of the Great Turtle and connected to mother Earth. The turtle supports us in life and we become one with it when we go west so our spirit can then be free to continue its eternal journey.
Come take a look!
Join us on Friday mornings from 9 to 11 AM to care for our native plant garden at Mary S. Topolsky Garden & Trail 640 River Road. All are welcome from beginners to experienced gardeners. We can supply gloves and tools. Help provide a habitat for bees, butterflies and birds and enjoy the beauty of 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 2025 is as follows:
Co-President - Michael Accordino
Co- President - Peter Goldman
Treasurer - Larry Bauer
Secretary - Marie Warnke
Immediate Past President - Gideon Karlick
Members-at-Large - George Reskakis and Victoria Fisher
Please contact us if you wish to nominate other candidates or volunteer as a member of the board.
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