29- April-2012
The Village of Ridgefield Park had it's Earth Day festival yesterday in Riverside Park along the banks of the Hackensack River. There were informational booths set-up to help residents find out how to keep a safe and healthy environment by the Ridgefield Park Shade Tree Commission , and the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission. Animal displays were brought from The Tenafly Nature Center, and the Wildlife Conservation & Education Center (WCEC) of Ridgefield Park.
The children had a change to get there face painted, go on a scavenger hunt for natural item, and to even pet some exotic animals from the WCEC. All attendees had a chanceto take advantage of a brisk and clear day along the banks of the Hackensack River.
Music was provide by the Risky Business Blue Grass Band.
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| Kallie (L) petting Artie the Coati as Kevin from the Wildlife Conservation & Educational Center looks on. |
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| Ashley Schmid fro the Tenafly Nature Center holds a Barred Owl for the audience to see. |
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| Children getting face painting done. |
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| The Blesgrass band " Risky Business" performing. |
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