Important Update
Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit, independent, member-supported nature preserve in Bergen County, New Jersey. Since 1961, TNC has nurtured an appreciation for nature and been a leader in open-space preservation and environmental education for our community and beyond.
Volunteer and become part of the solution. Help to protect our air, water, and wildlife habitats.
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You can help us protect this “hidden gem” while enjoying exclusive member privileges.
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Open seven days a week, year-round. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to visit our trail guidelines to learn more prior to their visit.
Groups of 10+ are asked to contact TNC prior to their visit.
The stewardship of nearly 400 wooded acres for the purposes of conservation, education, recreation, and community engagement.
A community that feels a strong connection to the natural world and actively partners with us to promote the highest level of biodiversity possible for our natural areas.
We steward ~400 acres of hardwood deciduous forest and wetland habitat in order to protect, improve, restore, and sustain it for native wildlife. We work to improve the quality of freshwater water resources and strive to maintain high biodiversity on our land.
We teach over 30,000 people annually to enjoy, understand and gain an appreciation and respect for the natural world. Our staff offer significant opportunities for students to engage with real-world challenges that extend beyond the confines of the classroom.
We maintain over seven miles of hiking trails for pleasure and exercise. We encourage visitors to spend time outside so they may maintain a healthy mental well-being. We have many natural areas for birding and wildlife watching, like Pfister’s pond.
For over 60 years we've supported our local community and provided opportunities to build a strong connection to the natural world. We partner with businesses and government officials to guarantee that nature is accessible to all.
Our Seasonal Programs are the perfect way for individual families and adults to enjoy the seasons with TNC!
Nature Day
Kick off summer with Tenafly Nature Center’s Nature Day, an exciting outdoor event perfect for the whole family!
Experience amazing raptors up close, slither over to meet a snake, or create art inspired by the beauty of nature that would make Monet jealous. Sing with the birds, glide across Pfister’s Pond in a canoe, or join a guided walk to explore the wonders of our forest.
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04-26-2025 11:00 AM
Tenafly Senior Center — Explore TNC
TNC Visitor Center
04-27-2025 10:00 AM
Forest Defenders
Tenafly Nature Center
04-27-2025 01:00 PM
Trash-A-Thon (Community Cleanup)
Meet at Huyler Park (Tenafly NJ) for clean-up assignment location
05-03-2025 02:00 PM
Crafty Critters
Tenafly Nature Center
05-10-2025 01:00 PM
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt
TNC Visitor Center
Managing the TNC preserve is no small task. This nearly 400-acre forest, with wetlands, streams, and Pfister’s ...
Managing the TNC preserve is no small task. This nearly 400-acre forest, with wetlands, streams, and Pfister’s ...
Recent article in the Northern Valley Press North Edition ...
This summer, Tenafly Nature Center was alive with activity, offering a sanctuary where children could disconnect from ...
Tenafly Nature Center is thankful for the support of the following partners who are helping to protect and preserve the open space here at TNC through sponsorships, grants, and in kind donations. Please visit their websites by clicking the business logos below and thank them for their partnership with TNC by supporting them.
