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Seasonal Programs

Our Seasonal Programs are the perfect way for individual families and adults to enjoy the seasons with TNC!

  • Complete payment is required to hold reservation, we reserve the right to delete incomplete registrations.
  • Program prices are per person (unless otherwise noted). 
  • A minimum registration number is required for select programs to run (programs may be cancelled if minimum is not reached).
  •  = Indicates that the program is held on accessible surfaces for people with mobility challenges. With a weeks notice TNC staff can adapt most programs for people with different abilities.
  • For assistance with registration and information on our policies please visit our Registration and Policies page.
If you are part of a group of 10 or more participants, please visit one of our group program pages to learn more about what we can offer for your group.

Upcoming Programs & Events

  • Adventures in Reading: Outdoor StoryWalk® Exhibit

    • 03/21/2023
    • 06/30/2023
    • Yellow Trail Loop

    Calling all nature-loving readers! StoryWalk® is an interactive outdoor exhibit that turns reading into an adventure along the trails. Hikers can read a nature-themed story while they walk in the woods.




    Designed for beginning readers, the stories will appeal to all ages. Each season Tenafly Nature Center will post a new story, page by page, along one of our trails for the season season.

    The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.


    FREE


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  • Crafty Critters

    • 04/01/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 18
    Register

    Meet a live animal and explore your creative and crafty side! After an up close visit with one of Tenafly Nature Center's Animal Ambassadors, we'll utilize our imaginations and create an artistic version of our new animal friend. A perfect activity for both adults and children 4 and up who looking to explore their artistic side. 


    Fees are per person.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. At this time masks are recommended for any indoor portion of the program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Children under 2 FREE. 

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  • Salamander Search

    • 04/02/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Participants will use flashlights to search the small pond near Tenafly Nature Center's Visitor Center for Spotted Salamanders that have emerged from their underground burrows. Register today for this FREE, members-only annual event. All ages welcome. 



    Date and time are variable dependent on when our staff here at TNC "spots" the first Spotted Salamander of the season. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. 
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  • Jr. CIT (7th-8th Grade) for Spring Break Camp

    • 04/03/2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • 04/07/2023
    • 3:00 PM
    • Chipmunk Campsite
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Monday, April 3rd-Friday, April 7th

    7th & 8th grade students can register for our Jr. CIT program! Part camper and part helper, Jr. CITs will be put with our youngest campers and assist the counselors. They will gain confidence, learn the ins and outs of working with children, and enjoy all of the same camp fun by hiking, making crafts, and meeting our animal ambassadors.

    We will accept two Jr. CITs for each day of Pre-K & K camp priced at $75/day

    Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems. Camp will be 100% outdoors.

    Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Spring Camp Participant Daily Checklist.pdf can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

    To Register:

    1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
    2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
    3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

    This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 

    Including an Immunization History:

    • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    • A copy of your insurance card.
    • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
    • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

    Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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  • Spring Break Nature Day Camp 1st-6th

    • 04/03/2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • 04/07/2023
    • 3:00 PM
    • Snapping Turtle Campsite
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Monday, April 3rd-Friday, April 7th 

    Registration is CLOSED 

    When school is out, 1st-6th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

    Spring-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the trails. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

    Camp will be 100% outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days.
    *Please check your child's spring break schedule. We follow Tenafly Public School calendar* 

    Full Day $95
    Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

    Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Spring Camp Participant Daily Checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

    To Register:

    1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
    2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
    3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE.

    This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 

    Including an Immunization History:

    • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    • A copy of your insurance card.
    • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
    • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

    Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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  • Spring Break Nature Day Camp Pre-K/K

    • 04/03/2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • 04/07/2023
    • 3:00 PM
    • Chipmunk Campsite
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Monday, April 3rd-Friday April 7th

    Registration is CLOSED 

    When school is out, Pre-K & K Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

    Spring-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the trails. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

    Camp will be 100% outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days. 

    Full Day $95
    Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm
    Monday-Friday Full Day $450

    Half Day $60
    AM Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or PM Half day is 12:00pm-3:00pm 
    Monday-Friday Half Day $275

    Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Spring Camp Participant Daily Checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

    To Register:

    1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
    2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
    3. Use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

    This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 

    Including an Immunization History:

    • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    • A copy of your insurance card.
    • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
    • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

    Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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  • Extraordinary Egg Hunt Volunteers

    • 04/08/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 3
    Register

    It's that time of year! TNC needs special helpers to assist our education staff at our annual egg hunt! We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping our education staff hide naturally dyed eggs and oversee our three egg hunt sessions for local children and their families. It is a fun time for all!



    Volunteers must be 14 or older. Hours spent helping with our egg hunts are eligible for school volunteer requirements. The event will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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  • Extraordinary Egg Hunt

    • 04/08/2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 3
    Register

    Join us for a new twist on searching for eggs! Children will search the forest at Tenafly Nature Center for naturally dyed eggs in camouflage colors.  Please bring your own basket. All ages are welcome.






    Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. No strollers please. 
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  • Extraordinary Egg Hunt

    • 04/08/2023
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 24
    Register

    Join us for a new twist on searching for eggs! Children will search the forest at Tenafly Nature Center for naturally dyed eggs in camouflage colors.  Please bring your own basket. All ages are welcome.






    Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. No strollers please. 
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  • Extraordinary Egg Hunt

    • 04/08/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 19
    Register

    Join us for a new twist on searching for eggs! Children will search the forest at Tenafly Nature Center for naturally dyed eggs in camouflage colors.  Please bring your own basket. All ages are welcome.






    Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. No strollers please. 
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  • Monday Knee-high Naturalists

    • 04/10/2023
    • 06/12/2023
    • 9 sessions
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 6
    Register

    Young children, 2-4 years old, with an adult, will explore the natural world through a series of topics led by a Tenafly Nature Center Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery stations, stories and journeys outside.



    This program will be held indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather. Please dress accordingly. No strollers or unregistered siblings.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Class may not run if there is low registration.

    Fees are per parent/child pair.

    Additional children pay half of the fee

    Mondays, April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22,; June 5 (Rain date: June 12)


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  • Nature Story Time

    • 04/15/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30
    Register

    Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s Animal Ambassadors. Learn about the animal and how they came to Tenafly Nature Center. A new story and animal are featured each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls or a hawk. 



    Children must be accompanied by an adult, who may attend for free. Children under 2 are FREE. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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  • Sunset Hike for Adults

    • 04/15/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 27
    Register

    Adults ages 18 and up can experience a guided 1½-2 hour walk (approximately 1½ miles) along the trails, as the sun sets. This peaceful hike encourages reflection and connections with nature allowing hikers to experience the trails before and after dark..




    Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month. Social distancing in effect.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

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  • Mammal Study Merit Badge Workshop

    • 04/22/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Visitors Center
    • 10
    Register

    Learn about classification, food chains, and do a service project to help local mammals. Adults are welcome to join at the rate of one per scout. With a little pre-study (Participants must obtain and read the Mammal Study Merit Badge Book), you’ll complete requirements in this half day field class. This program is intended for members of the Scouts BSA.



    Requirement 3c must be completed prior to the workshop and submitted  for review prior to the workshop. The instructor is a registered Merit Badge Counselor. At this time masks will only be required for any indoor portion of the program.

    Adults are welcome to join at the rate of one per scout. Space is limited: Minimum: 5 scouts. Maximum: 10 scouts.

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  • Forest Defenders

    • 04/23/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    The Tenafly Nature Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! A variety of non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity.  These various plants referred to as Invasive Species can cause myriad damage if left unchecked, from toxifying soil to shading out native plants.  For the forest ecosystem to continue functioning, these invaders must be removed. 

    Help the Tenafly Nature Center eradicate these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Defenders will learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. 

    Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

    Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    FREE

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  • The Magic of Making: Fabricating for Fairies

    • 04/23/2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 15
    Register

    Fairies have come to Tenafly Nature Center and now you can bring the magic home. Adults and families with children ages 4 and up can join TNC Environmental Educators to explore the Fairy Trail and build fairy houses of your very own. Natural construction materials, and a recycled milk carton base to be built onto will be provided. Guests are also welcome to bring their own base for their fairy houses as well as their own natural materials for construction.


    Fees are per person.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Children under 2 FREE.

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  • 2023 Annual Dinner Tickets

    • 04/28/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Knickerbocker Country Club 188 Knickerbocker Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670
    Register

    Join Us and Celebrate
    Tenafly Nature Center's Mission To Enrich Lives Through Nature

    An evening of cocktails, delicious food, and entertainment honoring:


    Jon Warms
    Recipient of the Founders’ Award for Conservation

    Jane Murphy
    Recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award

    Eve Bolkin and Abigail Kushman
    Recipient of the Community Partner Award

    Tenafly Nature Center (TNC) is rooted in its mission of preservation and protection of the natural environment as well as providing environmental education and recreation opportunities. The annual dinner is our largest fundraising event, and TNC relies on annual proceeds from this event to not only carry out its mission but to spread its wings and fully enrich our communities lives through nature.

    Tenafly Nature Center encompasses almost 400-acres of undeveloped land that over 30,000 people enjoy through passive recreation. Annually, TNC also provides over 1,300 environmentally-based educational programs to over 26,000 people. With your help, the Tenafly Nature Center is determined to continue its work for generations to come.

    • Purchase single tickets by clicking the register button to the left. 
    • At that time you may also purchase additional guest tickets.
    • Purchase a table by specifying seven guests (for a total of 8 tickets).

    Event will be following all current state health guidelines and protocols, tickets are limited and safety precautions will be in place.

    Please secure your spot by purchasing a ticket today!

    Please note that donor-advised funds (DAF) cannot be used as payment — either partially or wholly — for any ticket, table, or auction items that confer goods and/or benefits with substantial value. However, you may still support our event through a DAF by making a fully-deductible contribution.

    If you're unable to attend, we ask you to consider
    supporting TNC by making a non-attending donation.

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  • Crafty Critters

    • 05/06/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 30
    Register

    Meet a live animal and explore your creative and crafty side! After an up close visit with one of Tenafly Nature Center's Animal Ambassadors, we'll utilize our imaginations and create an artistic version of our new animal friend. A perfect activity for both adults and children 4 and up who looking to explore their artistic side. 


    Fees are per person.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. At this time masks are recommended for any indoor portion of the program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Children under 2 FREE. 

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  • Remarkable Raptors

    • 05/07/2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 30
    Register

    Adults and families with children ages 5 and up will meet a live hawk and owl and discover how amazing birds of prey are! Discover what specifically makes a bird a raptor and how they utilize their senses to locate and obtain their prey. Enjoy an up-close opportunity to observe these amazing birds while learning about diurnal and nocturnal adaptations.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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  • Trash-A-Thon (Community Cleanup)

    • 05/07/2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Meet at Huyler Park (Tenafly NJ) for clean-up assignment location
    Register

    Celebrate Earth Day With

             

    In partnership with the Tenafly Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Tenafly High School Green Team; the Tenafly Nature Center is holding a community trash-a-thon. Help clean up the garbage and litter around local streets, parks, and the nature center. 

    HELP CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

    Meet at Huyler Park for assignments and supplies
    (walk-up registration accepted)

    Rain Date: Saturday, May 13

    Anyone can volunteer to pick up trash, either as an individual or as a family team.

    Similar to a walk-a-thon, where you raise money from sponsors for each mile walked, a trash-a-thon is a way of raising donations for the number of garbage bags filled while we spend a few hours cleaning up our community. Leading up to the day of the cleanup, volunteers are encouraged to collect pledges (donations) from their network. A suggested pledge could range from $5 – $10 per bag of garbage.

    If a person cannot volunteer but still wants to support this event they are welcome to sponsor the event.

    All funds raised from Trash-a-thon will be used to support
    Tenafly Nature Center

    How To Sign Up

    • Register: Click the Register button to sign up as a volunteer or sponsor. You may sign up just yourself or your family "team".

    • Collect Pledges: Contact your family, friends, co-workers, community, etc. and ask if they'd like to make a donation. Ask those willing to support your effort to visit here (TenaflyNC.org/event-5181132) to make their pledge/donation.
       If pledgers would prefer to donate via cash or check, we encourage checks to be made out to the sponsored volunteer, and the volunteer makes a donation through this event on the pledger’s behalf.

    If you are not comfortable using the website, please call the TNC office at 201-568-6093 and we will gladly assist you.

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  • Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

    • 05/13/2023
    • 05/14/2023
    • 2 sessions
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Register

    Families with children 4 and up will receive a printed set of clues to independently solve nature riddles along Nature Center trails. Each family will need to work as a team as they hike along the trails to complete the hunt. 




    Check in 1:00-2:00 pm at the Visitors' Center to receive clues (Scavenger Hunt may be completed at any time.) Program will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Children under 2 are FREE. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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  • Forest Defenders

    • 05/14/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 7
    Register

    The Tenafly Nature Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! A variety of non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity.  These various plants referred to as Invasive Species can cause myriad damage if left unchecked, from toxifying soil to shading out native plants.  For the forest ecosystem to continue functioning, these invaders must be removed. 

    Help the Tenafly Nature Center eradicate these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Defenders will learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. 

    Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

    Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    FREE

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  • Mother's Day Walk

    • 05/14/2023
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30
    Register

    Celebrate Mother’s Day with a guided walk with a TNC Environmental Educator. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just hoping for a pretty photo op with the family, a walk is the perfect activity to celebrate this special family day. All ages welcome.




    Children must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers please. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.  Social distancing in effect. Masks required when distance cannot be maintained. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Moms and children under two are FREE.




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  • Sunset Hike for Adults

    • 05/14/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30
    Register

    Adults ages 18 and up can experience a guided 1½-2 hour walk (approximately 1½ miles) along the trails, as the sun sets. This peaceful hike encourages reflection and connections with nature allowing hikers to experience the trails before and after dark..




    Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month. Social distancing in effect.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

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  • Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge Workshop

    • 05/20/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center Visitors Center
    • 9
    Register

    This program is intended for Members of Scouts BSA. This half day workshop is all about snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators, as well as frogs and salamanders. Learning about these creatures will lead to an appreciation for all native wildlife. Scouts will study the different species and observe the native species present at the Tenafly Nature Center. With  prerequisite 8 completed, this merit badge will be completed in the workshop. The instructor is a registered Merit Badge Counselor. 


    Adults are welcome to join at the rate of one per scout. Dress appropriately; the program will take place indoors and outdoors. At this time masks will only be required for any indoor portion of the program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    Minimum: 5 scouts. Maximum: 10 scouts.

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  • Nature Story Time

    • 05/20/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    • 30
    Register

    Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s Animal Ambassadors. Learn about the animal and how they came to Tenafly Nature Center. A new story and animal are featured each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls or a hawk. 



    Children must be accompanied by an adult, who may attend for free. Children under 2 are FREE. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    Show details

  • Forest Defenders

    • 05/28/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 8
    Register

    The Tenafly Nature Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! A variety of non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity.  These various plants referred to as Invasive Species can cause myriad damage if left unchecked, from toxifying soil to shading out native plants.  For the forest ecosystem to continue functioning, these invaders must be removed. 

    Help the Tenafly Nature Center eradicate these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Defenders will learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. 

    Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

    Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    FREE

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  • Bergen County Audubon: Birding for Beginners

    • 05/28/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • TNC Visitor Center
    Register

    Come to TNC with Bergen County Audubon to look for warblers and other spring migrants that are passing through. The class will cover bird identification, optics and field guides.  Participants should bring binoculars if they have them.



    Participants meet in the parking lot. In case of inclement weather, contact Bergen County Audubon. Pre-registration is required.


    For information regarding TNC policies, please visit the following link:
    TenaflyNC.org/Seasonal-Program-Policies

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  • Crafty Critters

    • 06/03/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 30
    Register

    Meet a live animal and explore your creative and crafty side! After an up close visit with one of Tenafly Nature Center's Animal Ambassadors, we'll utilize our imaginations and create an artistic version of our new animal friend. A perfect activity for both adults and children 4 and up who looking to explore their artistic side. 


    Fees are per person.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. At this time masks are recommended for any indoor portion of the program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Children under 2 FREE. 

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  • Forest Defenders Volunteer Day

    • 06/04/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 40
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    The outdoors are calling out to us, telling us this is the perfect time for a hike. National Trails Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in June. Organized by the American Hiking Society, this event aims to bring together all trail enthusiasts, young and old, while honoring those who help maintain and preserve hiking trails. Adventures are meant to be shared! National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail. 


    To celebrate National Trail Hike Day, Tenafly Nature Center will be running a extra session of its forest volunteer program, Forest Defenders. Spend part of your day giving back and supporting our community. Today Tenafly Nature Canter invites you to volunteer and support our natural world by helping to remove a variety of non-native plants that have been encroaching into our forest causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. 

    These various plants referred to as Invasive Species can cause myriad damage if left unchecked, from toxifying soil to shading out native plants.  For the forest ecosystem to continue functioning, these invaders must be removed. 

    Help the Tenafly Nature Center eradicate these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Defenders will learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. 

    Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the day will be postponed to the following date.

    Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    FREE

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  • Nature Day Volunteers

    • 06/11/2023
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 12
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    Helping our education staff at our annual Nature Day is an effective way to make a difference while helping to educate our community. 

    We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping our education staff at our annual Nature Day. Tenafly Nature Center Environmental Educators will have several stations set up throughout the preserve that volunteers are needed to help at.


    Designed to be a fun community wide event that encourages a respect for nature, Nature Day needs many hands to make it run smoothly. Some of the stations volunteers may need to help at are Animal encounters, Birds of prey, Survival Skills, Rope making, Scavenger Hunts, Nature Art, Crafts, Story times, an more! 

    Volunteers must be 14 or older. Hours spent helping with at our nature day are eligible for school volunteer requirements. The event will be held both indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held under cover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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  • Nature Day '23 - Morning Session

    • 06/11/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 141
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    Celebrate the start of summer at our Nature Day Celebration! Join TNC Environmental Educators and our friends from other nature-friendly organizations for a safe, outdoor day of family fun.


    See TNC’s amazing birds of prey, or slither on over to hang with a snake. Make nature art that Monet would be envious of or join the birds in filling the air with songs. Hit the pond on a canoe or join an Environmental Educator for a walk to learn about what our forest has to offer.

    Guests can expect:

    Live animal presentations

    Canoe rides

    Nature arts and crafts

    Fresh water exploration

    And more!

    All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is rain or shine. Dress appropriately; the program will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited, pre-registration is required, and fees are per person. Children under 2 are free.

    The Parking Lot will be closed for this event.  Please park on Hudson Ave.

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  • Nature Day '23 - Afternoon Session

    • 06/11/2023
    • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Tenafly Nature Center
    • 143
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    Celebrate the start of summer at our Nature Day Celebration! Join TNC Environmental Educators and our friends from other nature-friendly organizations for a safe, outdoor day of family fun.<