• Naturalist Notes: September, 2017

    September is here and the kids are back in school. While children learn many things both academic and social in school, the relatively new subject of Environmental Education is the one we at the Nature Center are most concerned with.  By learning about natural systems, the field of ecology, and society’s impact on nature, they will be able to appreciate nature and make decisions with the good of our planet in mind.

    A lot of what we teach here is the science behind nature, and also how to go outside and have fun! Armed with a knowledge of our world and a love for its’ wonders, kids will be able to enjoy and preserve our ecosystems for the future. Our programs are designed to accent the state science curriculums for children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. They are based on what kids are supposed to learn, but with a good bit of extra natural history and eco-awareness. We hope to provide these to our local schools for years to come.

    See you on the trails...Marc Gussen, Naturalist


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  • Closter to Host Northern Valley Earth Fair

    Closter to host Northern Valley Earth Fair on Earth Day

    NorthJersey.comApr 17, 2017
    CLOSTER — The annual Northern…


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  • Newsletter – February, 2017

    FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES:

    AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Volcanoes!
    Watch out!!!  Mount Closter is about to erupt again! 
This month’s after-school science program will focus on everyone’s favorite natural disaster…


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  • December 2016 Newsletter

    DECEMBER CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

    December After-School Classes:

    “Rocks and Minerals”
    This month’s after school program will focus on the amazing world of rocks, minerals and crystals.
    We will be making our own…

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  • JUNE 2016 NEWSLETTER

    JUNE CLASSES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:

    Pond Life

    This month we will explore Ruckman Pond and its amazing

    This…


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