THE CLOSTER NATURE CENTER

Pre-School & After-School Programs

After-school classes taught by a professional Naturalist offered throughout the academic year. Story time at the pond this spring! Watch @closternaturecenter on Instagram for updates. 

Click HERE for current classes and information.

Click HERE  to be taken directly to Community Pass, our online registration platform.

Forest Stewardship

Starting in 2015, the Closter Nature Center (CNC) Board undertook a long-term project to assess and protect the health of its 136-acre site of forested wetlands.

Click HERE for more info.

Community Events

Bird walks, activities around the pond and more, the Closter Nature Center hosts events that bring community together. 

Click HERE to add calendar. Click HERE to see upcoming events.

Newsletter

Almost monthly newsletter of the Closter Nature Center with all the latest news and events including, Naturalist Notes!

Click HERE for the most recent newsletters.

Summer Program

The Closter Nature Center is proud to offer its annual summer program to children ages 4 – 14.

Click HERE for 2023 Summer Program registration information.

Click HERE to be taken directly to Community Pass, our online registration portal. 

Walking Trails

Over 3-miles of marked trails open dawn to dusk.

Click HERE for a trail map.

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The Closter Nature Center is a beautiful oasis in the middle of suburban Closter, New Jersey.

With 136 acres of ponds, brooks, meadows and forests to explore, the center is open to all local residents, providing informative monthly lectures and nature walks for the general public, as well as school or scout groups.

Come explore the nature center's educational and environmental programs today!

Conservation * Education * Recreation

In 1961 the mayor and council- concerned that unwise development might erode the future quality of life in the borough- established a committee to study the prospects for a nature center. 

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*Become A Member * Volunteer

The Closter Nature Center is a 501c.3 non-profit organization. We are funded primarily through the generous support of our members and powered through the energy of our strong volunteer community.

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Playing Opossum!

*Awesome Video Alert *

Naturalist Marc Gussen says: Opossums are native to New Jersey and common but, nocturnal so rarely seen.