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Tenafly Nature Center Wish List

To help reduce program expenses, TNC relies on the donation of supplies, services and/or equipment that are used fulfilling its mission. With your donation of any item on this list (or the funds to purchase the item(s), you actively become a part of our mission.

To Support TNC Through Our Wish List

  1. Mail a check (include the item name on the memo line) to fund an item/project
  2. Fund an item/project through our donation page. Select Donation Type: Other from the pull down menu and note what item you would like to support.
Amazon Wish List

Various

If you are looking for a quick way to see what our staff is looking for to improve TNC take a look at our Amazon Wish List which has dozens of donation ideas (don't forget to use AmazonSmile).

10×10 Custom Canopy Branded Tent
$2,000


Help TNC obtain two new 10×10 custom canopy branded pop-up tent's so that our staff and animals have the necessary protection when they are providing presentations at program settings that require a booth or helping guests at an outdoor tabling event. Each pop-up tent package includes: frame, wheeled bag, stake kit for securing the tent, 1 printed roof valance panel, 1 printed roof peak panel, and 1 single sided printed wall.

Penny Press Machine
$4,500

Visitors always ask for an inexpensive keepsake when visiting TNC. A penny press machine will provide that and help generate income for our small non-profit. Help TNC obtain a fun way for visitors to take home a piece of TNC (while still leaving no trace).

Pfister's Pond Survey

$7,000


Help TNC fund a research project that will systematically measure the bathymetry (contour and depth) of Pfister’s Pond and create a 3D map in GIS (Geographic Information System).

Outdoor Classroom Design

$7,700

Help fund a special project to create a community outdoor classroom. The designs will plan a designated where children of all ages and abilities play and learn by engaging with and manipulating diverse natural elements, materials, organisms, and habitats, through sensory, fine motor and gross motor experiences.

Education Awning

$8,000

Many of our programs utilize the deck space in front of the visitor's center main entrance - apple cider making, maple sugaring and more use this space. Help TNC install an awning that will provide shade and protect visitors and students from inclement weather.

Pavilion Path Lighting
$8,000


Help TNC replace and upgrade the current five lighting fixtures (bollards) which are prone to vandalism, waste energy, break easily, and require constant maintenance with LED bollards that are vandal resistant.

Pfister's Pond Species Survey
$13,000 - $21,000*


Help TNC learn more about what resides in Pfiser's Pond. This survey project will provide information as to what species may be found in the pond and will identify any invasive non-native species. 

Project will include:
  • A map of dominant plant species and estimated relative abundance.
  • A list of organisms found.
  • A list of native organisms observed.
  • A list of non-native organisms observed
*$13,000 less in depth survey or  $21,000 for a complete survey 

20-station Fit-Trail System
$21,165


Help TNC add new recreation elements for all visitors to enjoy. Fitness trails combine exercises with walking or jogging to provide a well-balanced fitness routine. With exercise stations spaced along a trail, the participant proceeds from one station to the next and performs the exercises illustrated at each station. TNC would like to install a Fit-Trail system along the Bischoff Trail to promote fitness for all visitors and enable fitness-in-the-forest programs. 

Thank You For All Who Have Helped With Past Wish List Items!

  • Philips HeartStart OnSite Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Estimated Completion Spring 2021

  • Invasive Species Initiative - Estimated Completion Winter 2021

  • Raptor Aviaries & Fence - Spring 2021

  • Virtual Learning Initiative - Fall 2020
  • Forest Stewardship Plan Initiative - Fall 2019
  • Backup Generator for Visitors Center - Fall 2019
  • Passenger Pigeon Display Refurbishment- Fall 2019
  • Main Trail Rehabilitation - July 2019
  • DeFilippi Shelter Roof - Spring 2017
  • Pavilion Walkway - January 2017
  • Butterfly and Pollinator Garden - Spring 2016
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