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.
Please Note
Membership rates will increase in January 2026. Renew now to lock in the current pricing and continue supporting nature all year!
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.