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Public Programs
(updated 7/28/2010)
Seasonal nature related programs
intended for
families, adults, and children.
Registration
is required for most programs.
Contact information is not shared.
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Seasonal Programs |
Date(s) |
Age Appropriate |
| Summer Nature Day Camp | Today through September 3 | Program is intended for children ages 4 through 13 years. |
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First Fall Eco-Cruise
of the Year |
Thursday, July 29 | Click here for more information |
| Saturday, July 31 | Program is for children ages 10-14 years old | |
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Sundays, August 1 &
September 12 |
All ages welcome | |
| Sunday, August 8 |
Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 years and older. |
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| Saturday, August 14 | Program is intended for adults and families. | |
| Sunday, August 15 | Program is intended for adults and children 4 years and older. | |
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Tuesday, August 24 Thursday, September 23 |
Program is for adults 18 years and older. | |
| Sunday, August 29 |
Program intended for adults and families with children 5 years and older. |
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Sundays, September 5, 12 & 19 |
All ages welcome | |
| Saturday, September 18 |
Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 years and older. |
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| Saturday, September 25 | Click here for more information |
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.
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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.
Families will be given a set of clues to help solve nature riddles along the trails at the Nature Center. Each family will need to work as a team to complete the hunt and get their prize. Program is intended for adults and children 4 years and older. In case of inclement weather the program will be cancelled. Pre-registration is requested.
Members $5, Family max. $20
Nonmembers $10; Family max. $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. Program
intended for adults and children of all ages. In case of inclement weather the
program will be cancelled. Pre- registration is required.
Members FREE / Nonmembers $5 per person
Children under 2 FREE (no strollers please)
Groups (scouts, birthday parties, etc.) please refer to the group program information.
By the light of the full moon, TNC educators will guide a silent walk to Haring’s Rock, where participants will stop for a quiet rest before the return hike. This tranquil, meditative hike encourages reflection and connection with nature while experiencing our trails in a new way—a true stress-reliever. In case of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled. Program is for adults 18 years and older. Pre-registration is required. Please park on Hudson Avenue and meet at the parking lot.
Members: $5/Nonmembers: $10
Children ages 10-14 years old will be led through a series of drawing exercises to capture what they see on the trails. They will learn, just as naturalists do, to record their surroundings. Some creations may be haikus, other poetry or prose. Materials will be provided but children are encouraged to bring their own as well. Rain or shine. Pre-registration is required.
Members: $5/Nonmembers: $10
Families will venture on a walk through the woods at night and play games, use nocturnal senses and discover that the night is not as scary as it seems. Rescheduled in case of inclement weather. Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 years and older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Members: $5/Nonmembers: $10
Learn simple preventative measures to protect yourself from typical pests of the forest such as mosquitoes, ticks and poison ivy. Discover why they are important to the ecosystem and go on a guided walk to learn to identify these often misunderstood species. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Program is intended for adults and families. Preregistration is required.
Members: $5/Nonmembers: $10
Bats
for Beginners
Sunday, August 29, 7-8 pm
Learn how bats 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 search for signs of bat life. Program is both indoors and outdoors. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Program intended for adults and families with children 5 years and older.
Members: $5/Nonmembers: $10
Apple
Cider Making
Sundays, September 5, 12 & 19
12:30- 1:30 pm or 2-3 pm
Imagine fresh crisp apple cider! Participants will help to make a taste of their own cider using TNC’s apple press. Everyone will learn a bit about the history of apple cultivation & cider making. TNC will provide the apples; but more apples mean more cider! Help us out by bringing 3 or more apples per person to the program. Rain or shine. Pre-registration is not required.
Member: $5/Nonmembers: $10
Children under 2: Free (no strollers please)
Autumn
Family Campfire
Saturday, September 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Families will gather ‘round the campfire to learn about seasonal changes, listen to stories and roast marshmallows for s’mores. If the weather is inclement, the campfire will take place at the fireplace in the pavilion. Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 years and older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Members: $5/Nonmembers: $10
SAVE THE DATE! Wine Tasting & Music Under the Stars Saturday, September 25, 6-9 pm
Live Music • Valet Parking Delicious Hors d’oeuvres • Heated Tent
Proceeds of this special benefit will support the Tenafly Nature Center’s mission of preserving almost 400 acres of forest, wetlands, Pfister’s Pond and providing environmental education to the local community.
The Nature Program
Cooperative
Click
here for
the NPC website.
Did you know there are over a dozen places and organizations in Bergen County alone that provide quality nature programs? Recently, they created the NPC – a pooling of knowledge and resources designed to offer the people of our region greater opportunities to explore and enjoy the County’s natural side.
Current Nature Program Cooperative partners include:
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.
Upcoming NPC programs: click here for more information.
“First Fall Eco-Cruise of
the Year”
Hosted/Presented by
Hackensack Riverkeeper
Thursday, July 29
