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Ridgefield Park sets summer Nature Preserve walks, plans accessible 'sit' option and memorial bench
Summary
The Environmental Commission scheduled guided Nature Preserve walks for June–October, invited volunteers and experts to lead sessions, and discussed an accessible option at Quinn Overlook and a donor‑purchased memorial bench.
Commissioners set specific dates for guided Nature Preserve walks this summer and fall (June 20; July 11; Aug. 15; Sept. 12; Oct. 24) and said they would check with Kevin Avery and Joe Koscielny for photography and tree walks. Kevin Avery indicated availability to guide walks "solo or with partner." The commission also discussed an accessible 'sit' option at Quinn Overlook for participants who cannot navigate the trail steps, where attendees could use binoculars and the Chronolog to observe birds from a single, accessible location.
Separately, the commission discussed a memorial bench program: commissioners will select bench styles from a catalog and donors will purchase benches directly; Barbara Hayden will be contacted for a walkthrough when the bench installation is ready. The plan aims to expand inclusive programming while managing preserve maintenance needs.
