For those of you who are not familiar with it, GeesePeace is a nonprofit organization that is tackling the resident Canada Goose overpopulation problem through humane methods. These methods are approved by the Humane Society of the United States and PETA. In short, volunteers coat the goose eggs with oil before the eggs become viable and then replace them in the nest so the goose does not lay another clutch.

Attendees will be instructed on how to accomplish this safely and with as little distress to the birds as possible. They will then be mailed a “badge” certifying that they have completed the training. If you’ve ever complained about stepping in goose poop or watched kids slide around in it on the soccer field, this is your chance to take responsible action toward the ultimate goal of a more harmonious relationship between humans and these beautiful birds. To learn more about GeesePeace, please visit www.geesepeace.org.

Pre-registration is required - please email Hugh Carola at hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org if you plan to attend. Parking is limited; please try to carpool if possible.

Directions to Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

From New York City:
Cross the George Washington Bridge. Take Route 4. Exit at Jones Rd. Proceed North (right) on Jones Road one block to Van Nostrand Avenue. Turn right, travel four blocks up the hill to the Nature Center entrance at the end of the street.

From the West:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North (Route 95 North) Take Exit 71 at Broad Avenue, Englewood. Proceed North (right) on Broad Avenue to second traffic light at Van Nostrand Avenue. Turn right, proceed up the hill, cross Jones Road, and continue four more blocks to the Nature Center entrance at the end of the street.

From the South:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North (Route 95 North) toward the George Washington Bridge, using local lanes. Take Exit 71 at Broad Avenue, Englewood. Proceed North (right) on Broad Avenue to the second traffic light at Van Nostrand Avenue. Turn right, proceed up the hill, across Jones Road, and continue four more blocks to the Nature Center entrance at the end of the street.
From the North:
Palisades Parkway or Route 9W to Exit 1, Palisade Avenue, Englewood. Turn right, go downhill to Jones Road (left turn), make a left turn onto Van Nostrand Avenue and proceed up the hill to the Nature Center entrance at the end of the street.

Buses from Manhattan:
From the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal:
New Jersey Transit Buses # 171, 175, 178, 186
Red and Tan Bus #11C
Get off at Route 4 and Jones Road, Englewood. This stop is just a few minutes over the bridge. Go up the steps to Jones Road. Walk left on Jones Road to the Stop sign at Van Nostrand Avenue. Go right on Van Nostrand Avenue. Walk 2 blocks up the hill to the Nature Center entrance at the end of the street.

From the Port Authority Bus Terminal:
New Jersey Transit Bus #160
Red and Tan Bus # 11A, 14
Get off at Broad Avenue and Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood. Walk up the hill on Van Nostrand Avenue for 2 blocks to the to the Nature Center entrance at the end of the street.