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Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit, independent, member-supported nature preserve located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Since 1961, TNC has nurtured an appreciation for nature, been a leader in open-space preservation and in environmental education for our community and beyond. There is no charge for self-guided visits.

Conservation

We steward nearly 400 acres of forest land and wetland in order to protect, improve, restore, and sustain it as wildlife habitat.
  • We work to preserving and improve the quality of water resources (freshwater biomes) including riparian (streams and rivers) as well as ponds (including small seasonal vernal pools) and wetlands.
  • We strive to maintain the highest biodiversity possible on our land.
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Education

We teach the public to enjoy and understand the natural world.

    Recreation

    • We maintain over seven miles of hiking trails for pleasure and exercise.
    • We have many natural areas for birding & wildlife watching like Pfister's Pond.
    • Enjoy our seasonal Butterfly House exhibit filled with native butterflies.
    • Have fun reading a nature-themed story while walking in the woods through our seasonal StoryWalk®, an interactive outdoor exhibit that turns reading into an adventure.
    • Take part in our Junior Naturalist program and earn up to four patches.
    • Cross country ski and snow shoe when trails are covered by snow.  Read more

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