Lost Brook Trail Race
Hit the trails and support nature at Tenafly Nature Center’s Lost Brook Trail Run, our annual 5K and 10K race through the scenic woodlands of our 400-acre preserve!
This exciting event is more than just a run, it’s a community tradition that continues a decades-long legacy of fundraising to support Tenafly Nature Center’s mission.
Show your support by registering to race or becoming a Sponsor, a great way to spotlight your business while helping protect our forests, wetlands, and wildlife.
Come run for a cause and help keep our trails thriving!
Time of Year: March/April
Spring Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening of magic, merriment, and meaningful impact at Tenafly Nature Center’s Spring Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Enjoy a lively night of dancing, signature cocktails, a delicious dinner, and exciting prizes, all while celebrating with fellow nature lovers. It’s more than just a night out, it’s a party with a purpose.
Show your support by attending, becoming a Sponsor, or purchasing a Program Ad, an excellent way to spotlight your business or honor someone special while helping protect our forests, wetlands, and wildlife.
Come celebrate, connect, and help us nurture nature, together.
Time of Year: May
Nature Day
Kick off summer the best way possible, outside! Join us for Tenafly Nature Center’s Nature Day, a joyful celebration of wildlife, creativity, and community for all ages.
Meet dazzling raptors, greet a friendly snake, canoe on Pfister’s Pond, and explore our forest trails through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, art, music, and family-friendly fun. It’s a full day of outdoor adventure and discovery.
Show your support by attending or becoming a Sponsor, an excellent way to showcase your business while supporting TNC’s environmental education and conservation programs.
Come explore, connect, and celebrate nature with us!
Time of Year: June
Fireflies & Faeries
Step into a world of wings and wonder at Tenafly Nature Center’s Fireflies & Faeries, a whimsical evening where the forest transforms into a glowing storybook adventure.
As twilight falls, wander a softly illuminated woodland trail lined with enchanting faerie houses created by local artists, magical surprises around every bend, and sweet shimmering treats along the way. Follow the 1/3-mile enchanted path, meet playful fae folk, and experience the joy of imagination coming to life beneath the stars.
This beloved community event is a celebration of creativity, nature, and pure delight. Sponsorship opportunities are available, offering a wonderful way to showcase your business or demonstrate your commitment to nature and community while supporting TNC’s educational and conservation programs.
Come stroll, sparkle, and make unforgettable memories in the forest, we can’t wait to welcome you!
Time of Year: July
Fall Event
Raise a glass under the stars at Tenafly Nature Center’s signature fall fundraiser, where nature, community, and celebration come together in the most magical way.
Gather around glowing campfires, sip handcrafted cocktails, enjoy seasonal bites, and sway to live music beneath the crisp autumn sky. With special moments like meeting one of TNC’s nocturnal Animal Ambassadors and trying your luck at our mystery bottle pull and 50/50 raffle, this cozy-yet-elegant evening is the perfect blend of woodland charm and festive fun.
Show your support by attending or becoming a Sponsor, an impactful way to highlight your business or demonstrate your commitment to nature and community. Every ticket and sponsorship helps fuel TNC’s mission to connect people with nature through hands-on education, conservation, and meaningful programs.
Celebrate the season, support the preserve, and spark something special, campfire style.
Time of Year: September