Ridgewood Wildscape Association

      This organization is one which was started when my family still lived in Ridgewood in 1976. I hadn't ever heard of it until today. No question it is a fine idea for a town which prides itself on it trees and on being an idyllic suburban setting. Most of the 6 semi-wild natural parks they feature I knew well, and the next one they plan to add, the Habernickel property, was one of the first parks I explored as a youth. It was located nearby to where we lived and my friends and I use to go there to look at and sometimes capture the wildlife. I have fond memories of us bringing back turtles, much to the dismay of our parents who were then tasked with helping us keep them alive.