Individual & Family Memberships
As a member-supported, not-for-profit organization, membership is critical to fulfilling our mission. Tenafly Nature Center is independent and does not receive state and/or county support.
Annual memberships expire one year from your join date.
Individual & Family Memberships
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- 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.
- Actively manage habitats for native wildlife.
- Maintain the Redfield Building, pavilions and other facilities used by over 50,000 people each year.
- Offer affordable community programs for people of all ages and interests.
- Provide high quality education programs for schools, scouts, and local families.
- Provide scholarships for families and groups to attend camp and other environmental programs.
- Feed and care for our collection of 25+ Animal Ambassadors.
- Answer questions from our community about living with nature and rescuing wildlife.
- Train high school and college interns for natural history and environmental education careers.
- Record natural happenings, species accounts, and coordinate with area environmental organizations.
Multi-person and Premium levels are entitled to additional benefits.
- Supporting the Tenafly Nature Center mission to steward nearly 400 wooded acres for the purposes of conservation, education, recreation, and community engagement.
- Free admission to our over 7 miles of trails; daily from one hour after sunrise to one hour prior to sunset.
- 100+ free or discounted seasonal programs for 1 year.
- Exclusive members-only programs.
- Free admission to Butterfly House (available seasonally).
- Free access to Explore-a-bag borrowing privileges.
- One-year subscription to the quarterly Tenafly Nature Center newsletter, Nature & News.
- Advance notice of events through e-mail updates.
- Stephen Minkoff Memorial Library borrowing privileges.
- Merchandise Discounts at participating local stores and restaurants.
- Free or discounted admission to more than 130 participating North American nature & science centers.
- Invitation to the Annual Meeting and election privileges.
- Memberships are also tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Consult your tax representative for details about the potential deductibility of your membership.
- Free access to Junior Naturalist Booklets (earn up to 4 per member) (min. TNC for Two level).
- Free access for up to 3-hours (annually) for select individual Merit Badge Counseling with TNC Merit Badge Counselor (min. TNC for Two Level).
- Access to fee-based Nature Day Camps throughout the year (min. TNC for Two level).
- Members only opportunity of holding a fee-based birthday party (min. Family level).
- Making a substantial difference to our organization and mission!
- Free admittance for up to 10 people to one seasonal single-program for which there is a fee (ex. Owl Prowl) excluding Sail the Hudson & Special Events (min. Sustaining level).
- Priority enrollment for Summer Nature Day Camps (min. Sustaining level).
- Free admittance for up to 10 people to three seasonal single-program for which there is a fee (ex. Owl Prowl) excluding Sail the Hudson & Special Events (min. Patron level).
- 10% discount on facility rentals (min. Patron level).
- Invitations to specially arranged events (min. Benefactor level).
- 15% discount on facility rentals (min. Benefactor level).
- Recognition on our Member Plaque (min. Life level).
- 20% discount on facility rentals (min. Life level).
A life membership to Tenafly Nature Center (TNC) is a great way to support our mission of preservation, education, recreation, and community. It ensures our unique ecosystems are around for future generations to enjoy. By becoming a life member, you make a one-time investment in TNC’s endowment fund, which provides ongoing support for our work.
In addition to supporting the nature center’s mission, life members receive a number of benefits which may include invitations to special events, discounts on programs and recognition in TNC’s publications.
By joining as a life member, you become part of a community of individuals who are committed to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of Tenafly. You help ensure that TNC can continue to conduct education, research, and conservation programs benefitting both Tenafly residents and visitors.
Overall, a life membership to Tenafly Nature Center is a meaningful way to support a worthy cause while receiving benefits that enhance your experience at our preserve.
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