Individual & Family Memberships
Join Tenafly Nature Center and enjoy nature together all year long. An Individual or Family membership gives you and your loved ones unlimited access to our trails, exclusive programs, and meaningful experiences in one of the region’s most cherished natural spaces.
As a member-supported, nonprofit organization, Tenafly Nature Center relies on memberships to protect our forests, care for wildlife, and provide environmental education for the community. We receive no state or county funding, your membership directly supports our mission and helps ensure this special place remains open and thriving for generations to come.
Annual memberships are valid for one year from the date you join.
Please Note
Membership rates will increase in January 2026. Renew now to lock in the current pricing and continue supporting nature all year!
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Your membership directly supports the daily care, education, and conservation work that makes Tenafly Nature Center thrive. With your support, we are able to:
Keep our grounds and trails open 365 days a year
Maintain over seven miles of trails and nearly 400 acres of forest, streams, and wetlands
Protect and manage habitats for native plants and wildlife
Care for our buildings, pavilions, and facilities used by 50,000+ visitors annually
Offer affordable programs for people of all ages and interests
Deliver high-quality environmental education for schools, scouts, and families
Provide scholarships for camps and nature programs
Feed and care for our 25+ Animal Ambassadors
Answer community questions about living with nature and wildlife rescue
Train high school and college interns for careers in environmental education
Monitor local species, track natural events, and collaborate with regional environmental organizations
Your membership makes all of this possible.
As a Tenafly Nature Center member, you enjoy meaningful benefits while supporting our mission of conservation, education, recreation, and community engagement.
Free daily admission to over seven miles of trails, from one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset
100+ free or discounted seasonal programs throughout the year
Access to exclusive members-only programs and events
Free seasonal admission to the Butterfly House
Free use of Explore-a-Bag activity kits
A one-year subscription to our quarterly newsletter, Nature & News
Advance notice of programs and events via email
Borrowing privileges at the Stephen Minkoff Memorial Library
Merchandise discounts at participating local stores and restaurants
Free or discounted admission to more than 130 nature and science centers across North America
Invitation to the Annual Meeting and voting privileges
Multi-person, Premium, Small Business, and Corporate memberships include additional benefits.
Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for details.
Perfect for families, friends, and small groups who want to explore and learn together, Multi-Person memberships unlock expanded access to programs and special opportunities for all ages.
Free Junior Naturalist Booklets for young explorers (earn up to four per member; minimum TNC for Two level)
- Access to fee-based Nature Day Camps offered throughout the year (minimum TNC for Two level)
Exclusive opportunity to host a fee-based birthday party at TNC (minimum Family level)
A Multi-Person membership is an ideal way to share meaningful nature experiences while deepening your family’s connection to the outdoors.
Premium memberships offer enhanced access, exclusive perks, and deeper impact, designed for supporters who want to do more for Tenafly Nature Center while enjoying special privileges.
Make a significant contribution to TNC’s mission of conservation, education, and community engagement
Free admission for up to 10 guests to select seasonal fee-based programs, such as Owl Prowls (minimum Sustaining level; excludes Sail the Hudson & special events)
Priority registration for Summer Nature Day Camps (minimum Sustaining level)
Free admission for up to 10 guests to three fee-based seasonal programs annually (minimum Patron level)
Facility rental discounts
10% (minimum Patron level)
15% (minimum Benefactor level)
20% (Life level)
Invitations to exclusive, specially arranged events (minimum Benefactor level)
Recognition on the TNC Member Plaque (Life level)
Premium membership levels provide meaningful benefits while amplifying your impact on TNC’s programs and preserved landscapes.
A Life Membership is the ultimate expression of your commitment to Tenafly Nature Center. With a one-time investment in TNC’s endowment fund, you provide lasting support that protects our forests, wildlife, and educational programs for generations to come.
Life Members enjoy exclusive benefits such as special event invitations, program and facility discounts, and recognition within the TNC community, all while knowing their contribution creates permanent impact. As a Life Member, you join a distinguished group of supporters dedicated to preserving Tenafly’s natural beauty and biodiversity.
A Life Membership is more than a benefit, it’s a legacy.
We are deeply grateful to our Life Members, whose extraordinary commitment ensures Tenafly Nature Center’s mission continues for generations to come.
The following list recognizes our current Life Members.
| Mr. Peter and Mrs. Debbie Abitante | Mr. Steven Abramowitz and Mrs. Lisa Marcus Abramowitz | Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Jane Allendorf |
| Mr. and Mrs. James and Janet Balakian | Mrs. Lovey Beer | Ms. Peggy Blumenthal |
| Mr. James Brackenbury | Mr. Gregory Brandner and Mrs. Amy Miller | Mr. Stuart Breslow and Mrs. Anne Miller |
| Mr. Michael Cavilla | Mr. Howard and Mrs. Taylor Chen | Ms. Barbara Cicco |
| Mr. Christopher Connolly | Ms. Mary Cotomatas | Mrs. Sheila Dardik |
| Mr. Timothy Dutta | Mr. Alan Feit | Mr. Frank Fiorello |
| Mr. Marshall and Mrs. Susan Freiman | Mrs. Florence Friedman | Drs. Mark and Frances Gurland |
| Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Jill Joyce | Mr. Gideon and Mrs. Linda Kamil | Mrs. Whitney Keen |
| Ms. Kate Kennedy | Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Audrey Kent | Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Tina Kim |
| Ms. Jennifer Kleinbaum and Mr. Ernie Gremillion | Dr. Paul Koenig and Mrs. Anne Lew Koenig | Mr. Bill and Mrs. Janis Kronenberg |
| Mrs. Joan Kuhns | Mrs. Ellen Kuhn and Mr. Robert LeClair | Ms. Karen Lee |
| Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Eva Lerner-Lam | Mrs. Wanda Lorenzo | Mr. Tony Martin and Mrs. Maria Morningstar |
| Dr. Eva Megerle | Mr. George Meyer | Ms. Olga Milanos |
| Ms. Kinuyo Miyamoto | Mr. Michael Neus and Mrs. Karen Farris-Neus | Mr. John and Mrs. Anna Ogle |
| Mr. William and Mrs. Jane Parmer | Ms. Henriette Paternayan | Mr. Aidan and Mrs. Elizabeth Quinn |
| Mr. Paul Riccobono | Ms. Sheila Rizzo | Ms. Risa Rosenberg |
| Dr. Michael and Mrs. Stacie Schmidt | Mrs. Kathleen Scott | Mr. Les and Mrs. Elizabeth Scott |
| Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Donna Shalek | Mr. Peter Shamamian and Dr. Kimberly Jackus-Shamamian | Mr. Isaac and Mrs. Wendy Shulman |
| Ms. Abbie Singer | Ms. Linda Singer | Mr. Alan Spencer |
| Ms. Marilyn Taub | Mr. Peter Tilgner and Ms. Suzan Gordon | Mr. Jeff Toonkel |
| Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Rehana Uehling | Ms. Marcia Vevier | Dr. Eugene and Mrs. Julie Wallsh |
| Mr. Peter and Mrs. Naomi Waltman | Mr. William Willis | Mr. Alan and Mrs. Mary Beth Wilmit |
| Ms. Ida Wong | Mrs. Laura Zaks and Mr. Ulises Hernandez |
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