At Tenafly Nature Center (TNC), we want every participant to enjoy a seamless and rewarding experience. Program registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and fees are charged per participant unless otherwise noted.
TNC reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or adjust programs as needed due to weather, attendance, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Programs listed under “For Families and Adults” are designed for individual families and adult participants. If you’re planning an outing for 10 or more people, please visit our Group Programs page to explore custom experiences tailored to larger groups.
Accessibility at TNC
♿ Indicates programs held on accessible surfaces for visitors with mobility challenges. With at least one week’s notice, TNC staff can adapt most programs to accommodate participants with different abilities.
How to Register Online
1. Choose Your Program
- Browse the Seasonal Programs Calendar and click an event for details.
- If registration is open, click Register to sign up.
If the event is full or closed, you can select Join Waitlist to be notified of openings.
2. Complete Registration & Payment
- Prices are per person unless otherwise noted.
- Pay securely online by credit card.
- A 2.3% processing fee applies to credit card transactions; cash or check payments are fee-free.
- Help maximize the impact of your purchase by covering transaction and credit card fees, simply select the checkbox during registration to add the fee and ensure 100% supports TNC.
- To pay by cash or check, complete registration online and follow the invoice instructions sent by email. Payment must be received to confirm your spot.
3. Additional Details
- Please register for all programs you plan to attend, including free ones, so we can prepare materials and staffing.
- Some programs may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.
Program Policies
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Respect for Nature & Other Visitors
- Observe wildlife without disturbing them — take only pictures, leave only footprints.
- Keep voices and noise low to preserve the tranquility of the trails.
- Carry in, carry out: please take all trash with you.
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Arrival & Attendance
- Arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be admitted, and timed-entry programs cannot accommodate late participants.
- If you can no longer attend, please contact us at 201-568-6093 or info@tenaflynaturecenter.org so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.
- Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
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Trail & Preserve Rules
- Trails are open from one hour after sunrise until one hour before sunset. Visitors outside these hours must be accompanied by TNC staff.
- All visitors must follow TNC’s rules and regulations as outlined in our lease agreement with the Borough of Tenafly. Please ensure everyone in your group, including children, understands and follows these guidelines.
Reschedule, Cancellation & Refund Policies for Seasonal Programs
We encourage participants to consider converting refunds into a donation to help support TNC’s mission of nature education and conservation.
Single-Session Program
A program that takes place on one scheduled date, rather than over multiple sessions
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If TNC cancels or reschedules a program (e.g., due to low enrollment or weather), you may transfer your registration to a future date within three months (pending availability) or receive a full refund.
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If you’re unable to attend, please contact us, we’ll do our best to transfer your registration to a future date. If a transfer isn’t possible, the following refund policy applies:
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More than 48 hours’ notice: 50% refund
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Less than 48 hours’ notice: No refund
Program Series
A multi-week program that meets on a recurring schedule, typically the same day and time each week.
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No refunds will be issued once the series has begun.
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If TNC cancels a session due to weather or other emergencies, a make-up date will be scheduled in place of a refund.
Other Policies
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Memberships are non-refundable, as they are considered tax-deductible donations with year-round benefits.
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TNC reserves the right to cancel a registration without refund due to inappropriate behavior or if a participant is registered outside the appropriate age or grade range.
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Refund policies vary for Camps, Field Trips, Gifted & Talented, Homeschool, Professional Development, Scouts, TNC To Go Programs, Birthday Parties, Facility Rentals, and Special Events. Please refer to those program pages for specific details.
By registering for and/or participating in any Tenafly Nature Center (“TNC”) program or event, all registrants (and, where applicable, the parent or legal guardian of a minor registrant) hereby acknowledge, certify, and agree to the following waivers and releases:
Waiver of Liability
I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages, including but not limited to death, personal injury, or property damage, which I may have or which may hereafter accrue to me, against the Borough of Tenafly and/or the Tenafly Nature Center Association, arising out of or in connection with my participation in the program/event for which I am registered.
I understand and expressly acknowledge that participation in a TNC program or event is voluntary and undertaken at my (or my child’s) own risk. I further recognize that TNC is a natural environment containing both known and unknown hazards, and that it is impossible to eliminate or guard against all such hazards. These may include, but are not limited to, risks associated with insects (including ticks), wild or domesticated animals, plants, uneven terrain, weather conditions, and other natural or man-made features of the premises.
I acknowledge that accidents and injuries may occur as a result of my participation, and I hereby agree to release and hold harmless the Borough of Tenafly, the Tenafly Nature Center Association, their trustees, officers, employees, council members, agents, and volunteers, as well as any public agencies, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising out of or connected in any way with such participation. This waiver and release shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.
I further certify that I have read and fully understand this Waiver of Liability, that the risks associated with participation have been explained to me, and that I sign/agree to this instrument of my own free will, without coercion or undue influence. If any portion of this waiver is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Photo and Media Release
I hereby grant the Tenafly Nature Center Association the irrevocable right and permission to use my and/or my child’s likeness, image, or voice in photographs, video recordings, or any other media now known or hereafter existing. Such media may be used in TNC’s publications, marketing materials, educational content, or other media, in perpetuity and without restriction.
I waive any right to compensation, monetary or otherwise, and agree not to assert any claims, including but not limited to claims of invasion of privacy, defamation, or misappropriation, arising from the use of such media.