Seasonal Programs

Our Seasonal Programs are the perfect way for families and adults to enjoy the seasons with TNC!
  • For assistance with registration and information on our policies, please visit our Registration and Policies page.
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  • TNC staff can adapt most programs for people of many different abilities. To request assistance of any type, please let us know a week in advance so we can ensure each person enjoys nature to its fullest.
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Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, June 19, 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Friday, June 21, 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
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    When school is out, children ages 5-12 excavate fossils directly from a matrix rock, create a shark tooth necklace, build a dinosaur model, crack open crystal filled geodes and find amber and Herkimer diamonds. This 3 day journey includes Gemstone Mining, authentic Fossil Digs, and fun fact-filled interactive presentations and hands-on projects.


    Children will see and touch a pre-historic, life-size T-Rex skull, 9 foot leg of an ice age mammoth, real dinosaur eggs, footprints and teeth, amethyst towers and more. They will take home genuine dinosaur bone specimens and other fossils, plus real gemstones, like rubies and emeralds.

    Presented by Dinosaurs Rock™

    Children should bring a refillable water bottle and snack (and lunch for full day programs). Rain or shine. Drop off program. Children may attend individual days. Pre-registration is required.

    • Sunday, June 23, 2013
    • 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    Join us for a guided intermediate level hike, from TNC to our neighbor to the east and back (3 miles total). Greenbrook’s Director will lead a tour of the sanctuary, with views of the Hudson River along the Palisades. The hike leaves TNC at 12:30 pm sharp; hike back from Greenbrook with us at 3:00 pm or at your leisure. 





    In case of inclement weather the program will be cancelled. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring water.


    • Sunday, June 23, 2013
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    By the light of the full moon, experience a guided 2-hour walk through the Lost Brook Preserve. The hike is approximately 1½ miles and participants will stop for a quiet rest at the crossroads of the Purple and Allison Trail. This tranquil, meditative hike encourages reflection and connection with nature while experiencing the trails in a new way. Recommended for adults.


    Pre-registration required. Please bring a flashlight. In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Monday, June 24, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, June 28, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long Pre-K/K (4-5 yrs.) day camp session runs from June 24 through June 28, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    What amazing creatures have scales and tails? Campers will discover the answer as they touch scales, listen to tales of critters past and present, and observe scaled creatures that still walk the Earth. Each day will focus on a different type of reptile and the lives they lead!

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Pre-K/K camp has half day options. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, July 01, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 05, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from July 1 to July 5, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    How do we see? Why do we see? Investigate these questions and more to learn about eyes, perception, and the role of color in nature! Why are bees black and yellow? Why do moths have large spots? Campers will do hands-on investigations with color to learn all about the role of color in camouflage and communication!

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Sunday, July 07, 2013
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
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    Enjoy the season with a guided walk along one of TNC’s trails with an Environmental Educator. Whether a first time visitor or a regular on the trails, participants will enjoy different sensory experiences in the forest each month. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.




    In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month. Children under 2 are free (no strollers please).

    1st Sunday of the month.

    • Monday, July 08, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 12, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    Registration is closed
    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from July 8 to July 12, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Creatures to the rescue! Animals may not wear capes, but they can be superheroes, too! Some animals can perform amazing feats; other animals make our lives easier every day. Campers will learn crazy animal facts and discover the roles animals play in making life more comfortable.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, July 08, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 12, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long Pre-K/K (4-5 yrs.) day camp session runs from July 8 through July 12, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Humans have homes, animals have habitats! Campers will search Tenafly Nature Center for habitats of forest friends from frogs to fish to foxes. Each day is filled with discovery as campers meet insects, mammals, amphibians and reptiles native to the woods. Stories, puppet shows, games, crafts and guided hikes will round out the week.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Pre-K/K camp has half day options. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Tuesday, July 09, 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
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    Young children, 2 ½ & 3 year olds, with an adult will explore the natural world with a TNC educator. Each week will feature a different topic and will emphasize working together through discovery stations, songs and outside journeys. Six week series on Tuesdays.



    Topics include:
    Beautiful Butterflies
    Sensible Senses
    Birds of a Feather
    Down at the Pond
    Froggy Friends
    Batty for Bats 


    Please note this option is to sign up for the full six weeks!


    Fees are per child/adults pair. Additional family members pay half of the fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register more than one person, please add the number of additional participants in the "Guest field" at the bottom (child and/or adult). No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Rain or shine.
    • Sunday, July 14, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
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    In a hands-on exploration of Pfister’s Pond, participants will use dip nets, magnifiers and other tools to examine often unseen micro and macro organisms. Peer beneath the surface of this fresh water ecosystem and discover diversity, adaptations and interrelationships among a variety of animal species. Program is intended for adults and families with children 7 and up.


    In case of inclement weather the program will be cancelled. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.


    • Monday, July 15, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 19, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from July 15 to July 19, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Oh no! The Earth is in trouble! By examining artifacts and live animals, campers will learn about the classifications of at-risk species and develop an appreciation for the diversity of organisms. Campers will also discuss the current issues scientists and citizens are working to solve from water shortages to climate change. Learn how make a change to protect the planet!

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, July 15, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 19, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long Pre-K/K (4-5 yrs.) day camp session runs from July 15 through July 19, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Feathers, fur, scales, slimy skin-animals have it all! Come explore amazing animals groups: amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals. Campers will discover classes of animals and the way different animals feel, look, and respond to the world around them.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Pre-K/K camp has half day options. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Tuesday, July 16, 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Young children, 2 ½ & 3 year olds, with an adult will explore the natural world with a TNC educator. Each week will feature a different topic and will emphasize working together through discovery stations, songs and outside journeys. Six week series on Tuesdays.



    Topics include:
    Beautiful Butterflies
    Sensible Senses
    Birds of a Feather
    Down at the Pond
    Froggy Friends
    Batty for Bats 


    Fees are per child/adults pair. Additional family members pay half of the fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is requiredNo strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Rain or shine. Please call 201-568-6093 to register for a single-day of attendance. $15 for Members, $20 for Non-members.
    • Thursday, July 18, 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    Sail between Liberty State Park and the Alpine boat Basin. Thursday's featured speakers will include Dr. Angela Cristini, professor at Ramapo College & Director of Environmental Education at the NJ Meadowlands and Kevin Tremble, President of Crossroads of American Revolution Association. 




    Meet at the boat basin and motor coach transportation to/from Liberty State Park included. Total sail and transportation around 5 hours.

    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Friday, July 19, 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    This 2 to 3 hour round-trip sail offers kids aged 5-12 and their parents a hands-on learning experience. TNC's Director, Jennifer Kleinbaum, will introduce kids and adults to Hudson River fish, crabs and other creatures. The sail departs from the Alpine Boat Basin.








    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Friday, July 19, 2013
    • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    This 2 to 3 hour round-trip sail offers kids aged 5-12 and their parents a hands-on learning experience. TNC's Director, Jennifer Kleinbaum, will introduce kids and adults to Hudson River fish, crabs and other creatures. The sail departs from the Alpine Boat Basin.







    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Friday, July 19, 2013
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    Spend 3 hours during the evening on the river. On Friday enjoy Folk Music and Sea Shanties with Thaddeus MacGregor, performer at the Kearney House & Tavern. 







    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Saturday, July 20, 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    Sail for 3 hours and learn about the geology of the Palisades from George Harlow, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences of the American Museum of Natural History, followed by a lesson in the art of nautical knots with the Meerwald crew.






    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Saturday, July 20, 2013
    • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s education animals. Learn about the characteristics of the animal as well as their story and how they became part of the Nature Center. A new story and animal each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls and a hawk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 


    Meet on the visitor center porch. In case of inclement weather the program will be moved indoors.

    3rd Saturday of the month

    • Saturday, July 20, 2013
    • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    This 2 to 3 hour round-trip sail offers kids aged 5-12 and their parents a hands-on learning experience. TNC's Director, Jennifer Kleinbaum, will introduce kids and adults to Hudson River fish, crabs and other creatures. The sail departs from the Alpine Boat Basin.








    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Saturday, July 20, 2013
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    Spend 3 hours during the evening on the river. On Saturday enjoy the music of New Jersey-based folk singer/songwriter Spook Handy. 







    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Sunday, July 21, 2013
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    This 2 to 3 hour round-trip sail offers kids aged 5-12 and their parents a hands-on learning experience. TNC's Director, Jennifer Kleinbaum, will introduce kids and adults to Hudson River fish, crabs and other creatures. The sail departs from the Alpine Boat Basin.







    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Sunday, July 21, 2013
    • 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Alpine Boat Basin
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    Sail between Liberty State Park and the Alpine boat Basin. On Sunday the featured speaker will be PIP Historian and Kearney House Curator Eric Nelson, who will spin yarns about the river and its denizens. 







    Meet at the boat basin and motor coach transportation to/from Liberty State Park included. Total sail and transportation around 5 hours.

    • Each trip is limited to 40 people. Fees must be pre-paid; check-in at the dock gate. Check website to confirm dates--there are no refunds.
    • Sail is rain or shine; proceed to boat basin and wear rain gear. In severe weather, sails may be cancelled by the captain a the dock and vouchers will be issued.
    • All participants should meet at the Alpine Boat Basin, exit 2 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Weekend sails do not include $5 parking fee.
    • Feel free to bring food and beverages (beer/wine ok, but no liquor) but be prepared to take everything with you after the sail. 
    • Restrooms available dockside only.
    • Monday, July 22, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 26, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 4th-5th camp session runs from July 22 to July 26, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    What's better than art camp? An art camp in the middle of the woods! Take in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature just like Hudson Valley professional artists. Campers will draw inspiration from Mother Nature by creating artwork influenced by and made from natural materials.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, July 22, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 26, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from July 22 to July 26, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Catch a wave-a sound wave, that is! Why do squirrels chatter, birds tweet, and coyotes howl? What is thunder? Why does the rain sound different in forest than on a roof? Campers will hear all about nature’s sounds and decipher what they mean!

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, July 22, 2013
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    By the light of the full moon, experience a guided 2-hour walk (approximately 1½ miles) along the trails. Participants will stop for a rest at the crossroads of the Purple and Allison Trail. This tranquil, meditative hike encourages reflection and connection with nature allowing hikers to experience the trails after dark. Recommended for adults.



    Pre-registration required. Please bring a flashlight. In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Tuesday, July 23, 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Young children, 2 ½ & 3 year olds, with an adult will explore the natural world with a TNC educator. Each week will feature a different topic and will emphasize working together through discovery stations, songs and outside journeys. Six week series on Tuesdays.



    Topics include:
    Beautiful Butterflies
    Sensible Senses
    Birds of a Feather
    Down at the Pond
    Froggy Friends
    Batty for Bats 


    Fees are per child/adults pair. Additional family members pay half of the fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is requiredNo strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Rain or shine. Please call 201-568-6093 to register for a single-day of attendance. $15 for Members, $20 for Non-members.
    • Saturday, July 27, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Families will receive a set of clues to help solve nature riddles along the Nature Center trails. Each family will need to work as a team to complete the hunt and receive a small prize. Program is intended for adults and children 4 and up.





    Please arrive between 2 and 3 pm.

    In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Monday, July 29, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 02, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from July 29 to August 2. 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    What’s the reason for the seasons? Campers will learn about the changes in the forest during each season by exploring climate, weathers, trees and animal adaptations! Campers will conduct experiments in forest and soil ecology and examine the similarities and differences of "temperate" and "tropical” forests.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, July 29, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 02, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 4th-5th camp session runs from July 29 to August 2, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    What does it take to withstand the wild? Come learn survival skills and discover how to stay calm in a variety of outdoor situations! Campers will practice how to properly start a campfire, read trails, construct a survival shelter, identify edibles, and employ map and compass skills.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Tuesday, July 30, 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Young children, 2 ½ & 3 year olds, with an adult will explore the natural world with a TNC educator. Each week will feature a different topic and will emphasize working together through discovery stations, songs and outside journeys. Six week series on Tuesdays.



    Topics include:
    Beautiful Butterflies
    Sensible Senses
    Birds of a Feather
    Down at the Pond
    Froggy Friends
    Batty for Bats 


    Fees are per child/adults pair. Additional family members pay half of the fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is requiredNo strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Rain or shine. Please call 201-568-6093 to register for a single-day of attendance. $15 for Members, $20 for Non-members.
    • Sunday, August 04, 2013
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
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    Enjoy the season with a guided walk along one of TNC’s trails with an Environmental Educator. Whether a first time visitor or a regular on the trails, participants will enjoy different sensory experiences in the forest each month. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.




    In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month. Children under 2 are free (no strollers please).

    1st Sunday of the month.

    • Monday, August 05, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 09, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
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    This week-long 4th-5th camp session runs from August 5 to August 9, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Who has feathers, but can’t fly? Who lives in the water, but doesn’t have gills?  What types of organisms are capable of glowing? Life has evolved some surprising solutions to survival! Come explore the wonderful world of wacky adaptations and learn about the diverse inhabitants of Earth.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, August 05, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 09, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
    • 1
    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from August 5 to August 9, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?  Not the campers of Tenafly Nature Day Camp! Campers will learn about the adaptations of predators in New Jersey and beyond. Campers will also discover the “animal arms race” and explore how prey species have responded to changes in their foes. A definite must-attend for animal lovers.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Tuesday, August 06, 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Young children, 2 ½ & 3 year olds, with an adult will explore the natural world with a TNC educator. Each week will feature a different topic and will emphasize working together through discovery stations, songs and outside journeys. Six week series on Tuesdays.



    Topics include:
    Beautiful Butterflies
    Sensible Senses
    Birds of a Feather
    Down at the Pond
    Froggy Friends
    Batty for Bats 


    Fees are per child/adults pair. Additional family members pay half of the fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is requiredNo strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Rain or shine. Please call 201-568-6093 to register for a single-day of attendance. $15 for Members, $20 for Non-members.
    • Saturday, August 10, 2013
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TNC Campfire Ring
    • 30
    Celebrate International S'mores Day by roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Eat traditional s'mores or create your own with a variety of candies and cookies. Listen to some fun campfire stories and songs. Program is intended for families with children 5 and up.




    In case of inclement weather the program will use the fireplace in the pavilion. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    Sign up for the Seasonal Scavenger Hunt at 2 pm.

    • Saturday, August 10, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Families will receive a set of clues to help solve nature riddles along the Nature Center trails. Each family will need to work as a team to complete the hunt and receive a small prize. Program is intended for adults and children 4 and up.





    Please arrive between 2 and 3 pm.

    In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Monday, August 12, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 16, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
    • 11
    This week-long 6th-8th camp session runs from August 12 to August 16, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    It’s all around us, and visible every time we turn on the TV: climate change, wildfires, starving polar bears, water shortages. Why is this happening and how can we stop it? Learn how to be an activist and address these issues and lessen their impact! Campers will collectively explore some of the most important issues perplexing scientists, governments and communities. A field trip to Sandy Hook will help campers explore a local example of how climate change is affecting New Jersey.


    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, August 12, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 16, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from August 12 to August 16, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Sometimes you've got to get your hands in the muck to be a lucky duck! During this week of camp, our lucky duck campers will come face to beak with the resident ducks of Pfister's Pond. As field scientists, campers will get a “hands-in" experience to meet the pond's many inhabitants, such as tadpoles and dragonfly larvae, and soak in pond ecology. Campers will also compare ponds to other bodies of water and other ecosystems to discover what makes a pond so unique.

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Tuesday, August 13, 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Young children, 2 ½ & 3 year olds, with an adult will explore the natural world with a TNC educator. Each week will feature a different topic and will emphasize working together through discovery stations, songs and outside journeys. Six week series on Tuesdays.



    Topics include:
    Beautiful Butterflies
    Sensible Senses
    Birds of a Feather
    Down at the Pond
    Froggy Friends
    Batty for Bats 


    Fees are per child/adults pair. Additional family members pay half of the fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is requiredNo strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Rain or shine. Please call 201-568-6093 to register for a single-day of attendance. $15 for Members, $20 for Non-members.
    • Saturday, August 17, 2013
    • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s education animals. Learn about the characteristics of the animal as well as their story and how they became part of the Nature Center. A new story and animal each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls and a hawk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 


    Meet on the visitor center porch. In case of inclement weather the program will be moved indoors.

    3rd Saturday of the month

    • Monday, August 19, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 23, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
    • 12
    This week-long 4th-5th camp session runs from August 19 to August 23, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Take to the sky! Birds can do it and so can bees. Campers will learn how animals have evolved to fly, and how humans have mimicked their winged friends to take off.  Campers will practice their observation skills as they learn about aerial inspired topics such as bird behavior, space, weather and the water cycle. Campers will be amazed by the workings of the wide world above!

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Monday, August 19, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 23, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    This week-long 1st-3rd camp session runs from August 19 to August 23, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    Weather, like water, is everywhere! Come learn how to recognize different clouds and they types of weather they bring. Campers will also identify what conditions create snow or rain, as well as unusual weather phenomena from ball lightning to Super Storms like Hurricane Sandy. 

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Tuesday, August 20, 2013
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    By the light of the full moon, experience a guided 2-hour walk (approximately 1½ miles) along the trails. Participants will stop for a rest at the crossroads of the Purple and Allison Trail. This tranquil, meditative hike encourages reflection and connection with nature allowing hikers to experience the trails after dark. Recommended for adults.



    Pre-registration required. Please bring a flashlight. In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Sunday, August 25, 2013
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 30
    2013 Signature Event: Native New Jersey
    Learn how bats use echolocation to play a vital ecological role as the only flying mammal in New Jersey through a presentation by a TNC Environmental Educator. Then, walk along one of our trails and use a sonar detector to search for signs of bat life. Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 and up. 




    Please dress for the weather, program is both in and outdoors. Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
    • Monday, August 26, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 30, 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion
    • 19
    This week-long Pre-K/K (4-5 yrs.) day camp session runs from August 26 through August 30, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.

    What does a baby dragonfly look like? What do tadpoles eat? From egg to adult, campers will discover how animals change as they grow. Campers will travel the forest and visit Pfister’s Pond to explore the food webs and how they power the circle of life! 

    Campers may attend multiple camp weeks with different themes and activities each session. Pre-K/K camp has half day options. Extended care may be provided before camp (8:00-9:00 am) and after camp (3:30-5:00 pm) for an additional fee. For more information on extended care, please visit our Registration & Policies page.

    A Camp Medical Release Form must be submitted 7 days in advance of the first day of camp; more information can be found on our summer camp page.

    Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($60) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.


    • Sunday, September 01, 2013
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Enjoy the season with a guided walk along one of TNC’s trails with an Environmental Educator. Whether a first time visitor or a regular on the trails, participants will enjoy different sensory experiences in the forest each month. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.




    In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month. Children under 2 are free (no strollers please).

    1st Sunday of the month.

    • Sunday, September 08, 2013
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Sunday, September 08, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Saturday, September 14, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Families will receive a set of clues to help solve nature riddles along the Nature Center trails. Each family will need to work as a team to complete the hunt and receive a small prize. Program is intended for adults and children 4 and up.





    Please arrive between 2 and 3 pm.

    In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Sunday, September 15, 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • Pfister's Pond
    • 20

    We are excited to offer an opportunity to have an intimate portrait session taken with the natural beauty of the Tenafly Nature Center as the backdrop. 


    Kyle Clare from Clare Photography has offered this one day special with 100% of the proceeds donated to the TNC. Samples of her work can be found at: ClarePhotographyNJ.com


    $100 Portrait Package Includes:
    A Mini Portrait Session plus 10 edited, high resolution digital images

    Sunday, September 15th
    Raindate: Sunday, September 22nd
    Times: 9am-noon & 1-5pm
    Sessions will be 15 minutes
    A wonderful moment captured of families, couples, children, or seniors! You could even get the pictures for your holiday cards done early!
    This portrait session is perfect for anyone!

    Call Lesley Whyard today to book your session. 201-568-6093

    Available session times (those that are grayed out are no longer available):
    9:00 am, 9:20 am, 9:40 am, 10:00 am, 10:20 am, 10:40 am, 11:00 am, 11:20 am,
    11: 40 am, 1:00 pm, 1:20 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:20 pm,
    3:40 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:20 pm, 4:40 pm

    • Sunday, September 15, 2013
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Sunday, September 15, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Thursday, September 19, 2013
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    By the light of the full moon, experience a guided 2-hour walk (approximately 1½ miles) along the trails. Participants will stop for a rest at the crossroads of the Purple and Allison Trail. This tranquil, meditative hike encourages reflection and connection with nature allowing hikers to experience the trails after dark. Recommended for adults.



    Pre-registration required. Please bring a flashlight. In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.

    • Saturday, September 21, 2013
    • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center

    Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s education animals. Learn about the characteristics of the animal as well as their story and how they became part of the Nature Center. A new story and animal each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls and a hawk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 


    Meet on the visitor center porch. In case of inclement weather the program will be moved indoors.

    3rd Saturday of the month

    • Saturday, September 21, 2013
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TNC Campfire Ring
    • 30
    Gather ‘round the campfire to explore seasonal changes, listen to stories, and roast marshmallows for s’mores. Educators will lead participants on a short walk along the trails in the forest without flashlights to develop night vision, play games, and listen for animals. Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

     



    In case of inclement weather, the program will use the fireplace in the pavilion. Pre-registration required.


    • Sunday, September 22, 2013
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Sunday, September 22, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Saturday, September 28, 2013
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • TNC Visitors Center
    • 30

    2013 Signature Event: Native New Jersey
    Join a TNC Environmental Educator for a morning bird walk to look for migrating waterfowl, raptors, and other seasonal birds at Pfister's Pond and along trails. Program is intended for adults and children 10 and up. Beginners welcome.



    Bring binoculars if you have them; if not, TNC will loan you a pair. In case of inclement weather the program will be cancelled.

    • Sunday, September 29, 2013
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

    • Sunday, September 29, 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30

    Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make cider using TNC’s apple press and learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making. TNC will provide the apples, but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing three or more apples per person. All ages welcome.



    Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children under 2 are free (no strollers, please.)

 

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