Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey Calendar of Events • October 2014 Saturday, OctOber 4 “Movie Matinee” • Free movie screening • 1 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park, featuring Master and Commander (2003, PG-13). $5 parking. For more information: 201 461-1776. Sunday, OctOber 5 “Palisades Meet-Up Clean-Up” + “Kids’ Meet-Up Clean-Up!” • Volunteer cleanup with the Appalachian Mountain Club • 10 AM – 1 PM at Ross Dock Picnic Area. We provide trash bags, litter sticks, rubber gloves & treats. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. “Hawks Over the Hudson” • Live animal program & exhibits with the Nature Program Cooperative • 12–4 PM at State Line Lookout, featuring live birds of prey presented by the Delaware Valley Raptor Center at 1 & 2:30 PM. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. tueSday, OctOber 7 “Hunter’s Moon Hike” • Guided hike with the Trail Crew • Meet 6 PM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 3.5 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Bring flashlights. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. Sunday, OctOber 12 “Closter Landing Loop” • History hike with Eric Nelsen • Meet 10 AM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 5 mi., 4 hrs., moderate. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. “Creating Living Landscapes: Bringing Nature Home” • Illustrated talk with Douglas W. Tallamy for the Annual Meeting of Palisades Nature Association • 3 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park. $5 parking. For more information: 201 784-0484. Saturday, OctOber 18 “Bombay Hook” • History hike with Eric Nelsen • Meet 10 AM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 8 mi., 5 hrs., challenging. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Friday, OctOber 24 “The Danger Game” • Silent film program with the Fort Lee Film Commission • 8 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park, featuring the world premier of a restored copy of The Danger Game (1918)—a Fort Lee film thought lost for almost a century! For more information: 201 693-2763. Saturday, OctOber 25 “Kids’ Hike across the GWB to the Little Red Lighthouse” • Children’s hike with Colin Keegan • Meet 10 AM at Fort Lee Historic Park. 4 mi., 2.5 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. “Surviving the Apocalypse” • Historic skills workshop at Fort Lee Historic Park • 1–3 PM at the soldiers’ encampment. $5 parking. For more information: 201 461-1776. Sunday, OctOber 26 “The Giant Stairs” (easy pace) • Guided hike and rock scramble with Colin Keegan • Meet 10 AM at State Line Lookout. 4 mi., 4.5 hrs., challenging. For experienced hikers only. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. “Hallowe’en Hike” • History hike with Eeric Nelsen • Meet 5 PM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 3 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Bring flashlights. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Find a full calendar of events, directions & more at njpalisades.org n k io Pa r s Inte r at e Pa l i e ad st s Unless indicated, all events are free and open to all, and advanced registration is NOT required. C o m mis s