Become an Annual Member
There are many reasons to become a member of TNC. Some members hike in every season, attend programs, volunteer their talents and serve on committees; others read the newsletter or call the staff to ask nature questions. However you participate, being a member of TNC creates a local community — and together, we can “Enrich our lives through nature.”
As a member-supported, non-profit organization, membership is critical to our mission. Tenafly Nature Center is an independent organization and does not receive state or county support.
Become an Annual Member
Join Today! - Select one of the three membership categories below to learn more and sign up
- 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, Premium, Small Business, and Corporate 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.