Calendar
of Events
Palisades Interstate Park—NJ Section
“Calendar of Events” page was last
updated Monday, January 30, 2012.
Unless noted, advanced registration is not needed to attend programs.
For more information: 201 768-1360.
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Winter history hike with Eric Nelsen. Meet 10 am at Park Headquarters in Alpine (PIP Exit 2). About 4 mi., 2 hrs., moderate with challenging slopes. Free. To confirm on the morning of the hike if weather or trail conditions seem questionable: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Click for more information.Saturday, February 4
“Cape Fly Away via the old Closter Dock Road”
Sunday, February 5
“Palisades Meet-Up Clean-Up”
Volunteer cleanup project sponsored with the Appalachian Mountain Club. 10 am–1 pm at Ross Dock Picnic Area on the Hudson in Fort Lee (PIP Exit 1 or via southern park entrance at the Fort Lee–Edgewater border). The Park will provide trash bags, litter sticks, rubber gloves, and treats. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.
Thursday, February 9
pm (210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY). Free. For more information/reservations: 845 357-1237.“Millionaires’ Row on the Palisades” Illustrated talk with Eric Nelsen for the Suffern Free Library at 1:30
Saturday, February 25
“Southern Palisades”
Guided hike with Christina Fehre. Meet 10 am at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). About 5 mi., 2.5 hrs., easy. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.
Sunday, February 26
am at Park Headquarters in Alpine (PIP Exit 2). About 3 mi., 1.5 hrs., easy. Free. Dogs must be leashed. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.Hikes for Dogs: “Alpine Cliff Top” Guided hike for dogs (and their owners!) with Christina Fehre. Meet 10
Children’s Hike: “Children’s Winter Nature Walk” Guided hike for children with Christina Fehre. Meet 2 pm at State Line Lookout (northbound PIP opposite Exit 3). About 1.5 mi., 1 hr., easy. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.
am–1 pm at Ross Dock Picnic Area on the Hudson in Fort Lee (PIP Exit 1 or via southern park entrance at the Fort Lee–Edgewater border). The Park will provide trash bags, litter sticks, rubber gloves, and treats. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.Sunday, March 4
“Palisades Meet-Up Clean-Up” Volunteer cleanup project sponsored with the Appalachian Mountain Club. 10
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Reel Jersey Girls” programs with the Fort Lee Film Commission:Winter history hike with Eric Nelsen. Meet 10:30 am at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). About 3 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Free. For more information, or to confirm on the morning of the hike if weather or trail conditions seem questionable: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“Cliffhanger Point”
“The Perils of Pearl”
A special birthday tribute to actress Pearl White (1889–1938), “Queen of the Cliffhangers.” Illustrated talk and film screenings. 1:30 pm at the Visitor Center auditorium at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.Sunday, March 11
Hikes for Dogs: “The Women’s Monument” Guided hike for dogs (and their owners!) with Christina Fehre. Meet 10 am at Park Headquarters in Alpine (PIP Exit 2). About 4 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Free. Dogs must be leashed. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.
Children’s Hike: “The George Washington Bridge” Guided hike for children with Christina Fehre. Meet 2 pm at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). About 3 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.
Tuesday evening, March 20
Remembering the Civilian Conservation Corps in Bergen County. Reception at 7 pm. Illustrated talk and discussion with CCC researcher Kathleen Duxbury at 7:30 pm at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“The Boys of Bergen”
Saturday, March 24
am at State Line Lookout (northbound PIP opposite Exit 3). About 4 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110.“Spring Nature Hike” Guided hike with Christina Fehre. Meet 10
Sunday, April 15
For more information, or to confirm on the morning of the hike if weather or trail conditions seem questionable: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“Peanut Leap Cascade with Skunk Hollow” History hike with Eric Nelsen. Meet 10 am at State Line Lookout (northbound PIP opposite Exit 3). About 5 mi., 3 hrs., moderate with some challenging slopes. Free.
Friday, April 20
pm at the Visitor Center auditorium at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). Free. For more information: 201 592-3663.“Reel Jersey Girls” program with the Fort Lee Film Commission:
“The Woman with the Hungry Eyes”
A special screening of a 2006 documentary about silent film legend Theda Bara, the mysterious first sex symbol of the silver screen. 8
Saturday, April 21
“Hooked on the Hudson” Fishing contest, environmental exhibits, and more with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association. 8 am–2 pm at Ross Dock Picnic Area on the Hudson in Fort Lee (PIP Exit 1 or via southern park entrance at the Fort Lee–Edgewater border). Free admission, $5 parking. For more information, please visit the Fishermen’s website.
at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern Nineteenth-century-style tavern evening, with light food & drink (guests may bring their own beer or wine if they wish), music & tall tales, and more. 7:30–10 pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). $20 per guest, reservations required: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
Sunday, April 22: “Party for the Planet”
Earth Day event at the Bergen County Zoo (with the Nature Program Cooperative—click for more information).Saturday evening, April 28
“Punch & Pie” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern Nineteenth-century-style tavern evening, with light food & drink (guests may bring their own beer or wine if they wish), music & tall tales, and more. 7:30–10 pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). $20 per guest, reservations required: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
More April programs to be posted soon!
Friday, May 4
Reel Jersey Girls” program with the Fort Lee Film Commission:“
The Lost Garden: The Life and Cinema of Alice Guy Blache” A centennial tribute to the first woman director in cinema history, with discussion and film screenings. 8 pm at the Visitor Center auditorium at Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace just south of the George Washington Bridge). Free. For more information: 201 592-3663.“
Sunday, May 6
“Springtide” at the Old Closter Dock A new-fangled, old-fashioned Hudson Valley celebration of spring, with music & games, a traditional riverside fish bake, fun & learning for all ages (with river seining, Native American survival skills, and just plain horsing around!). 11 am–4 pm, with free sampler plates of baked fish at 2 pm.
New this year: Join an old-fashioned barn dance at the pavilion—stop in for a stomp and a twirl any time from 1–4 pm. For all ages, all abilities—no experience needed!
All events take place at and around the historic picnic pavilion at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2) and are free! Light refreshments available for purchase all afternoon, or bring a picnic lunch!
For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
Saturday, May 12
pm: "Peanut Leap Cascade" (4 mi., challenging)“NJ Goes Native!” with the Nature Program Cooperative 11 am–5 pm at State Line Lookout (northbound PIP opposite Exit 3). Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
A full day of fun and learning with the Nature Program Cooperative:
Crafts & fun for children
Workshops on organic gardening & landscaping, natural pest and flood control, and more
NATIVE PLANT SALE
just in time for Mother's Day!Two family nature hikes with Christina Fehre:
11 am: "The Women's Monument" (3 mi., easy)
2
"Mulch, mulch more!"
All events at State Line Lookout on the Palisades. More details to be posted soon!
Sunday, May 13
“Mother’s Day Hike to The Women’s Monument” Guided hike with Eric Nelsen. Meet 11 am at Park Headquarters in Alpine (PIP Exit 2). About 4 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
Thursday evening, May 24
“Frontier Adventure” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern Nineteenth-century-style tavern evening featuring reading aloud from a period text. Light refreshments served (guests may bring their own beer or wine if they wish). 7–8:30 pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). $5 per guest, reservations recommended: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
Thursday evening, May 31
“South Seas Adventure” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern Nineteenth-century-style tavern evening featuring reading aloud from a period text. Light refreshments served (guests may bring their own beer or wine if they wish). 7–8:30 pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). $5 per guest, reservations recommended: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.
More May programs to be posted soon!
pm at the Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). About 5 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.Wednesday, June 20
“Solstice Hike” Guided hike with Eric Nelsen. Meet 7
Tuesday evening, June 26
pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). Nineteenth-century-style tavern open-house evening with fun and games, music and mirth with Mr. MacGregor, and more, including a reading aloud from a period text by Mr. Nelsen at 7:45 pm. Lemonade served (guests are welcome to bring a picnic supper). Donation box by the door—thank you! For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“Behind the Times” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern 6:30–8:30
More June programs to be posted soon!
Sunday, July 1
Guided hike for children with Lindsey Foschini. Meet 1 pm at the entrance to Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). About 1 mi., 1.5 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult; bring a container for collected treasures. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“Sea Glass Hunt”
Tuesday evening, July 10
pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). Nineteenth-century-style tavern open-house evening with fun and games, music and mirth with Mr. MacGregor, and more, including a reading aloud from a period text by Mr. Nelsen at 7:45 pm. Lemonade served (guests are welcome to bring a picnic supper). Donation box by the door—thank you! For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“Behind the Times” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern 6:30–8:30
Tuesday evening, July 24
pm at the historic Kearney House at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). Nineteenth-century-style tavern open-house evening with fun and games, music and mirth with Mr. MacGregor, and more, including a reading aloud from a period text by Mr. Nelsen at 7:45 pm. Lemonade served (guests are welcome to bring a picnic supper). Donation box by the door—thank you! For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108.“Behind the Times” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern 6:30–8:30
More July programs to be posted soon!
Unless noted, advanced registration is not needed to attend programs.
For more information: 201 768-1360.
2012 Area Information & Fee Schedule (.pdf file, 4 pages)