Meet Live Falcons At Secaucus Environmental Lecture Wednesday

SECAUCUS, NJ — The town of Secaucus' environmental speaker series continues this week, and this Wednesday, July 17 it's "Falcons & other Natural Predators" presented by Erik Swanson of East Coast Falconry. He will have an owl and falcons with him, so this is definitely a lecture not to miss and try to bring teenagers and children so they can learn something.

This a speaker series held every Wednesday night in the Meditation Garden behind the Rec Center on Koelle Boulevard; it is sponsored by the town of Secaucus environmental department. There is a speaker every Wednesday night in July at 7 p.m. They usually lecture about nature-related topics and the conversation is always lively, educational and informative.

Last week, Don Torino, president of Bergen County Audubon, talked about the return of bald eagles to the Meadowlands.

Here's the schedule for the remainder of July:

July 17 — "Falcons & other Natural Predators," presented by: Erik Swanson of East Coast Falconry

July 24 — BATS! Back by popular demand for the third year! Presented by : Joe D'Angeli—New Jersey's original Bat Man!

July 31 —Insect Hotels, presented by: Mary Kostus of Bergen County Audubon Society

Every Wednesday night in July. 7:00 — 8:00 p.m. in the Meditation Garden, behind the Rec Center, 1200 Koelle Blvd. Free and open to all; light refreshments provided.