Once an environmental joke, a former hell of landfill fires, chemical waste, and mythical mob bodies, the Meadowlands now supports a surprising multitude of life, from varieties of fish to the great egrets and herons that eat them. Rare birds sighted include Black Skimmers, Soras, White Pelicans, Osprey, Bitterns, and Bald Eagles. But its wonders are too often overlooked as we drive heedlessly by on the turnpike. We need to pause to appreciate this special place, and ponder its future–which is ours as well. Check our Tour Calendar for upcoming dates.