• Closter History Hike

    on September 20, 2023

    Closter History Hike

    Public Historian Francesca Costa will lead a hike touching on the history of Closter, and how land stewardship was as crucial in the past as it is now. Subjects include Blanch Ave, Closter City, and the families who called this area home.

    Adult Program – suitable for interested teens with an adult

    Date: Sunday, November 12th

    Time: 1pm 

    Location: Meet at the CNC cabin by the pond.

    Admission free, donations graciously accepted.

    Registration

    Participation is free, registration not required. For additional information about membership or other programs, please visit: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions about this program, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org. 


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  • Fall 2023 After-School Program (Thursdays)

    on August 25, 2023

    Season of Nature Fun and Science

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Join "Nature Marc" for a Season of Nature Fun and Science

    We will follow the natural world as summer turns to fall. Animals, hikes and exploration will all be a part of this wonderful autumn after-school program. Classes are limited to 15 children.

    Register early for 10% discount (available on semester-long signup only)

    Full 12-Week Session: Fall, 2023

    -->OF NOTE<-- No sessions week of November 7th or 21st.

    September 12 to December 14

    Member fee: $270 for 12 weeks

    Non- Member fee: $324 for 12 weeks

    Tuesdays- Pre-K4 and Kindergarten - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Wednesdays- 1st- 3rd grades - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Thursdays- 4th-6th grades -3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Children can also be enrolled for 4-week sessions (see pricing above):

    Session 1:

    Week 1- Sept 12, 13, 14

    Week 2- Sept 19, 20, 21

    Week 3- Sept 26, 27, 28

    Week 4- Oct 3, 4, 5

    Session 2:

    Week 5- Oct 10, 11, 12

    Week 6- Oct 17, 18, 19

    Week 7- Oct 24, 25, 26

    Week 8- Oct 31, Nov 1, 2

    Session 3: 

    Week 9- Nov 14, 15, 16

    Week 10- Nov 28, 29, 30

    Week 11- Dec 5, 6, 7

    Week 12- Dec 12, 13, 14

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • Fall 2023 After-School Program (Wednesdays)

    on August 5, 2023

    Season of Nature Fun and Science

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Join "Nature Marc" for a Season of Nature Fun and Science

    We will follow the natural world as summer turns to fall. Animals, hikes and exploration will all be a part of this wonderful autumn after-school program. Classes are limited to 15 children.

    Register early for 10% discount (available on semester-long signup only)

    Full 12-Week Session: Fall, 2023

    -->OF NOTE<-- No sessions week of November 7th or 21st.

    September 12 to December 14

    Member fee: $270 for 12 weeks

    Non- Member fee: $324 for 12 weeks

    Tuesdays- Pre-K4 and Kindergarten - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Wednesdays- 1st- 3rd grades - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Thursdays- 4th-6th grades -3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Children can also be enrolled for 4-week sessions (see pricing above):

    Session 1:

    Week 1- Sept 12, 13, 14

    Week 2- Sept 19, 20, 21

    Week 3- Sept 26, 27, 28

    Week 4- Oct 3, 4, 5

    Session 2:

    Week 5- Oct 10, 11, 12

    Week 6- Oct 17, 18, 19

    Week 7- Oct 24, 25, 26

    Week 8- Oct 31, Nov 1, 2

    Session 3: 

    Week 9- Nov 14, 15, 16

    Week 10- Nov 28, 29, 30

    Week 11- Dec 5, 6, 7

    Week 12- Dec 12, 13, 14

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • Fall 2023 After-School Program (Tuesdays)

    on August 5, 2023

    Season of Nature Fun and Science

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Join "Nature Marc" for a Season of Nature Fun and Science

    We will follow the natural world as summer turns to fall. Animals, hikes and exploration will all be a part of this wonderful autumn after-school program. Classes are limited to 15 children.

    Register early for 10% discount (available on semester-long signup only)

    Full 12-Week Session: Fall, 2023

    -->OF NOTE<-- No sessions week of November 7th or 21st.

    September 12 to December 14

    Member fee: $270 for 12 weeks

    Non- Member fee: $324 for 12 weeks

    Tuesdays- Pre-K4 and Kindergarten - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Wednesdays- 1st- 3rd grades - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Thursdays- 4th-6th grades -3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Children can also be enrolled for 4-week sessions (see pricing above):

    Session 1:

    Week 1- Sept 12, 13, 14

    Week 2- Sept 19, 20, 21

    Week 3- Sept 26, 27, 28

    Week 4- Oct 3, 4, 5

    Session 2:

    Week 5- Oct 10, 11, 12

    Week 6- Oct 17, 18, 19

    Week 7- Oct 24, 25, 26

    Week 8- Oct 31, Nov 1, 2

    Session 3: 

    Week 9- Nov 14, 15, 16

    Week 10- Nov 28, 29, 30

    Week 11- Dec 5, 6, 7

    Week 12- Dec 12, 13, 14

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • Music by the Pond — June, 2023

    on June 15, 2023

    MUSIC BY THE POND

    Registration

    No registration required. 

    If you have any questions please email our Program Director Aubrie George at: programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • Pond Celebration 2023

    on May 18, 2023

    Questions? email ProgramDirector@ClosterNatureCenter.Org

    Volunteer please submit form below flyer.


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  • June 2023 After-School Program (week 3)

    on May 17, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - POND LIFE

    June After-School Nature Program

    "Pond Life"

    Kids will learn about the amazing creatures who call Ruckman Pond home! We will explore the aquatic world with hands-on activities and live pond animals!

    Tuesdays- June 6th, 13th, and 20th

    (PreK4 - K) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Wednesdays- June 7th, 14th, and 21st

    (1st - 3rd grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Thursdays- June 8th, 15th, and 22nd

    (4th - 6th grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    $75/ Members - $90/ Non-members

    Register on Community Pass: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter

    Questions email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • June 2023 After-School Program (week 2)

    on May 17, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - POND LIFE

    June After-School Nature Program

    "Pond Life"

    Kids will learn about the amazing creatures who call Ruckman Pond home! We will explore the aquatic world with hands-on activities and live pond animals!

    Tuesdays- June 6th, 13th, and 20th

    (PreK4 - K) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Wednesdays- June 7th, 14th, and 21st

    (1st - 3rd grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Thursdays- June 8th, 15th, and 22nd

    (4th - 6th grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    $75/ Members - $90/ Non-members

    Register on Community Pass: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter

    Questions email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • June 2023 After-School Program (week 1)

    on May 17, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - POND LIFE

    June After-School Nature Program

    "Pond Life"

    Kids will learn about the amazing creatures who call Ruckman Pond home! We will explore the aquatic world with hands-on activities and live pond animals!

    Tuesdays- June 6th, 13th, and 20th

    (PreK4 - K) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Wednesdays- June 7th, 14th, and 21st

    (1st - 3rd grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Thursdays- June 8th, 15th, and 22nd

    (4th - 6th grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    $75/ Members - $90/ Non-members

    Register on Community Pass: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter

    Questions email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • Father’s Day Twilight Hike

    on May 15, 2023

    Father's Day Twilight Hike

    Do it for DAD!

    Date: June 18th

    Time: 8:30-9:30pm

    Fathers and their families are invited to come out for a night of listening to nocturnal sounds, stargazing, and exploring the Closter Nature Center in a new way! Led by CNC Trustee, Francesca Costa, we will take a short walk under the full moon.

    Proper footwear and flashlights are recommended.

    Fee: Pay what you will 

    Take a Hike!

    If you have any questions please email our Program Director Aubrie George at: programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • Music by the Pond, May 2023

    on May 10, 2023

    Registration

    No registration required. 

    If you have any questions please email our Program Director Aubrie George at: programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • May 2023 After-School Program (Week 3)

    on May 4, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - Mammals

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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