Accessibility
at TNC:
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people of differing abilities.
Public Programs
(updated 2/2/2012)
Registration
is required for most programs.
Contact information is never shared.
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Seasonal Programs |
Date(s) |
Age Appropriate |
| Sunday, February 5 | Program intended for adults and families with children 5 and up. | |
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Sundays |
All ages welcome. | |
| Guided Nature Walks | 1st Sunday of every month February 5, March 4 | All ages welcome |
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Cancelled Eight week series on Tuesdays February 7, 14, 28; March 6, March 13 |
2 ½ & 3 year olds with an adult | |
| February 7, March 8 | Recommended for adults. | |
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Cancelled |
Pre K & K (4-5 years old) | |
|
2012 Year of Discovery Signature Event |
Saturday, February 11 | Program is intended for families with children of all ages. |
| Home Ecologists: Radical Reptiles Part 1 | Wednesday, February 15 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. |
| Saturday, February 18 | Adult volunteers and teens 14+ | |
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3rd
Saturday of every month |
Families with children ages 3-7 years old | |
| Saturday, February 18 | Adults and families with children 8 & up | |
| February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Program is intended for children in Pre k (4+) - 5th grade |
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| Home Ecologists: Radical Reptiles Part 2 | Wednesday, February 29 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. |
| Home Ecologists: Beautiful Birds Part 1 | Wednesday, March 14 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. |
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2012 Year of Discovery Signature Event |
Sunday, March 18 | Click here for more information |
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Family Frogwatch Nature Program Cooperative |
Saturday, March 24 | Click here for more information |
| Saturday, March 24 | Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 and up. | |
| Home Ecologists: Beautiful Birds Part 2 | Wednesday, March 28 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. |
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2012 Year of Discovery Signature Event |
Saturday March 31 | Click here for more information |
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Party for the
Planet Nature Program Cooperative |
Sunday, April 22 | Click here for more information |
Guided Paddle Nature Program Cooperative |
Sunday, April 22 | Click here for more information |
| Wednesday, April 25 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. | |
| Home Ecologists: Wild about animals | Wednesday, May 9 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. |
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NJ Goes Native! Nature Program Cooperative |
Saturday, May 12 | Click here for more information |
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River Barge Park
Day Nature Program Cooperative |
Saturday, May 19 | Click here for more information |
| Home Ecologists: Living with wildlife | Wednesday, May 23 | For families with home schooled children 5-12 years old. |
To Register: Registration will be accepted by order received. TNC reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or change programs as needed.
Online:
Click on the "add to cart" button to register using a credit card. Please make sure to include the number of adults, the number of children, your complete address and a phone number.Members: registering for a free program: you may register by clicking here and emailing please include your name, the number of adults & children, your address, and a phone number with the name and date of the free program.
By Mail:
When registering for a program by mail please complete a registration form include the title of the program, number of adults, the number of children, your complete address and a phone number.
Registering for a program with a fee: make checks payable to Tenafly Nature Center. All fees are per person unless otherwise stated.
Registering for a FREE program: you may register over the phone or email please include your name, the number of adults & children, your address, and a phone number with the name and date of the free program.
Organized Groups (i.e. schools, scouts): Please refer to the group program information.
Email Updates: Receive notices of upcoming programs, rescheduled events, and late additions by submitting your email address below.
Accessibility
at TNC:
This
symbol indicates that this program held on surfaces that are accessible for
people of differing abilities.
Refund Policy:
For one-time public programs and events such as campfires, night hikes, walks, maple
sugaring, or other programs for which individuals and families may register, we can offer
refunds only if the program is
canceled or rescheduled by Tenafly Nature Center due to insufficient
registration, bad weather or related causes.
Due to the number of registrations received for our numerous programs, we are no longer able to provide refunds due to changes in individual schedules, illness, or other personal reasons.
This policy does not cover Nature Day Camp or tours, which usually have their own cancellation policies.
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Seasonal Campfire
Saturday, March 24.
. . . . . . . . . . . .6:30-7:30 pm
Gather ‘round the campfire to experience seasonal changes, listen to stories and roast marshmallows for s’mores. Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 and up. In case of inclement weather, the program will move to the pavilion fireplace. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required.
Members $5/Non-members $10
1st Sunday of every month
February 5* March 4*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4:30 pm
*Sign up for Maple Sugaring before your walk
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.
All ages welcome. In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Members FREE/Non-members $5
Children under 2 FREE (no strollers please).
February 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8:30 pm
March 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 pm
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. Please bring a flashlight. In case of inclement weather the program will be postponed to the following month.
Pre-registration required.
Members $5/Non-members $10
February 18, March 17, April 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Families with children ages 3-7 years will enjoy a nature themed story and a visit from one of our 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.
Meet on the visitor center porch. In case of inclement weather the program will be moved indoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Members FREE/Non-members $5 per child
Introduction to Snowshoeing
Saturday,
February 18 (Adults and Families with children 8 & up)
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. . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
pm
In this joint program with REI of Paramus, discover the joy of winter and the freedom of snowshoeing. On this field outing, you'll learn snowshoeing techniques, ascending and descending hills, snow hazard awareness, and winter preparedness. Don't have snowshoes? REI will provide snowshoes, snowshoe poles and professional instruction on proper use of equipment. A short talk on identifying animal tracks found in the forest will be given by a TNC educator. The group will walk for an hour with snowshoes, then come back for a warm fire and hot cocoa.
Participants will meet at the Tenafly Nature Center education pavilion. For more
information please contact
Laura Nulman.
To register, visit REI’s
website:
Pre-registration required.
$50 per person/REI Members receive a discount
Seasonal
Volunteer Day
Saturday,
February 18.
. . . . . . . . . . . .9am-noon
Adult volunteers and teens 14+ are needed to help with outdoor projects: storm clean up, trail maintenance, invasive plant and litter removal. No experience needed, just a love of nature.
To attend, please e-mail: Amanda Schuster
Pancake
Brunch and Maple Sugaring-FULL
Sunday, February 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 am -12:30 pm
Come and enjoy pancakes with real maple syrup fresh from the campfire griddle in our campfire ring! Learn how to identify a maple tree. Discover the history of syrup making and how technology has changed the gathering of sap over the centuries. The group will check tapped trees and boil down sap to make fresh warm maple syrup- a sweet treat for all to taste. Coffee and hot cocoa will be served with pancakes.
Program intended for adults and families with children 5 and up. Dress warmly; program will be both in and outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Members $10/Non-members $15 per person
Sundays February 5* . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 pm only
February 12, 19, 26; March 4*& 11. . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-1:30 pm & 2-3 pm
* Sign up for a 3:30 pm nature walk after program
Learn how to identify a maple tree. Discover the history of syrup making and how technology has changed the gathering of sap over the centuries. The group will check tapped trees and boil down sap to make fresh, warm maple syrup, a sweet treat for all to taste.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will take place both in and outdoors. Space is limited.
Members $5/Non-members $10 per person
Children under 2 are free (no strollers please)
Saturday, February 11, . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 pm
Humans aren’t the only ones who feel the love. Come meet some of TNC’s live animal pairs and learn all about attraction and pair bonding in the animal kingdom. Program will be held in the visitor’s center and will include a story, craft and game.
Program is intended for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.
Pre-registration required.
Members $5/Non-members $7 per person
Winter Break Camp
February 20, 21, 22,
23, 24
Pre-K & K: 9 am-noon or 12:30-3:30 pm
1st-5th grade: 9 am -3:30 pm
When school is out, kids can keep learning and have fun. Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment. Activities include searching for animal tracks, making and tasting real maple syrup, eating s’mores around a campfire, and lots more.
Children should bring a refillable water bottle, snack, and lunch for the full day programs. Winter gear recommended (snow pants, boots, gloves etc.). Program held snow or shine. Children may attend individual days. A Camp Medical Release must be completed and returned before camp begins; click on the following links for the forms (in pdf format).
Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Current family membership ($50) is required for TNC camps. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
Pre-K
& K
5 full days $250
5 half days $150
Each half day $35
1st-5th
grade
5 full days $250
Each day $70
The Nature Program
Cooperative
Click here for the NPC website.
Throughout the year, different partners of the Co-op will host an outdoor activity or indoor educational program at a nature center or other appropriate location to which all group members are invited. When applicable, member discounts will apply to all Co-op partner members and supporters. For example, when Tenafly Nature Center hosts an event, members of all other groups pay the TNC member rate. Non-members are also welcome to attend. All events will be advertised in each group’s newsletter.
Current Nature Program Cooperative partners include:
