Tenafly Nature Center Wish List
At Tenafly Nature Center, every donation (big or small) helps us make a lasting impact. In addition to financial contributions, there are many everyday items that play an important role in supporting our programs, caring for our community, and keeping our work running smoothly. Our Wish List highlights specific supplies and resources that directly meet current needs. By purchasing or donating these items, you’re making an immediate difference and helping us focus more of our budget on mission-driven work.
How to Contribute:
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By Mail: Send a check and be sure to include the item name in the memo line.
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Online: Visit our donation page, choose “Other” as your designation, and note the specific item or project you’d like to support.Online: Visit our donation page, choose “Other” as your designation, and note the specific item or project you’d like to support.
Support Tenafly Nature Center
Every item on our Amazon Wish List helps us inspire curiosity, support education, and care for the natural world. Your gift makes a direct impact for visitors of all ages!
Nature Reading Cube
$550
This Nature Reading Cube will offer visitors an engaging, hands-on way to explore books and learning materials about wildlife and the natural world, encouraging curiosity and discovery in our Visitor Center.
STEM Mobile Creativity Board $600
This STEM mobile creativity board will provide hands-on learning opportunities, allowing visitors of all ages to explore science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in a fun and interactive way right in our Visitor Center.
Updating Lizard Display
$1,250
Updating our lizard displays will offer visitors an engaging, educational experience to explore the diversity of these reptiles, their habitats, and their role in the ecosystem, inspiring curiosity and conservation awareness.
Updating Turtle Display
$1,500
Refreshing our turtle displays will give visitors an up-close, educational experience to learn about these fascinating reptiles, their habitats, and conservation, inspiring curiosity and care for the natural world.
Updating Snake Displays
$2,000
Refreshing our snake displays will provide visitors with a safe, hands-on learning experience to explore these fascinating reptiles, their habitats, and their important role in the ecosystem, inspiring curiosity and respect for wildlife.
Updating Amphibian Displays
$2600
Updating our amphibian displays will provide visitors with an engaging, educational experience to learn about frogs, salamanders, and other local amphibians, fostering curiosity and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Penny Press Machine
$5,000
This penny press machine will create a fun, interactive souvenir experience for visitors, helping them remember their visit while learning about nature and wildlife in a hands-on way.
StoryWalk® Fixtures
$7,000
StoryWalk® fixtures will bring stories to life along our trails, encouraging families and visitors to explore nature while enjoying interactive reading experiences that inspire a love of both books and the outdoors.
Retractable Awning
$8,000
A retractable awning will provide shaded outdoor space for visitors, making our programs, seating areas, and activities more comfortable and enjoyable in all kinds of weather.
Pavilion Path Lighting
$8,000
Pavilion path lighting will keep our trails and visitor areas safe and accessible after dark, creating a welcoming environment for evening programs and events while highlighting the beauty of the natural surroundings.
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iPads for Education - Summer 2025
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Handwashing Stations - Spring 2025
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Invasive Species Initiative - Winter 2025
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Campfire Ring Pavilion - Fall 2024
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Philips HeartStart OnSite Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Spring 2021
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Raptor Aviaries & Fence - Spring 2021
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Virtual Learning Initiative - Fall 2020
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Forest Stewardship Plan Initiative - Fall 2019
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Backup Generator for Visitors Center - Fall 2019
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Passenger Pigeon Display Refurbishment- Fall 2019
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Main Trail Rehabilitation - July 2019
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DeFilippi Shelter Roof - Spring 2017
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Pavilion Walkway - January 2017
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Butterfly and Pollinator Garden - Spring 2016