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Benefit Concert – Billy 6 at Roots Cafe
Hosted by Roots Cafe Come have fun at this very special benefit evening featuring “Billy 6” preforming the ultimate night of Billy Joel Music and help support the Closter Fire Dept and the Closter Nature Center! This show will sell out. Purchase your tickets now. Limited seats available. About The Event Experience the Timeless Classics […]
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Music by the Pond – March 2026
Join us for an afternoon of music, nature, and community at beautiful Ruckman Pond. Each month, both professional and amateur musicians come together to share their talents and bring joyful sounds to this peaceful setting. It’s the perfect way to end your week—bring your family, friends, or simply yourself. Take a moment to pause, unwind, […]
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Guided Moon-Lit Hike
Step into the enchantment of a winter night. Join us for a guided hike through the crisp evening woods as we seek out the sights and sounds of the forest after dark. From the rustle of nocturnal wildlife to the silent flight of resident owls, there is magic to be found under the moon’s glow. […]
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After-School Nature Program — Winter Session II 2026
To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter or click on the QR code above and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system. If you have any questions, please email info@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008. Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778. Interested in becoming an individual or corporate […]
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February 2026 Break Program
To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter or, click on QR code in image above and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system. If you have any questions, please email info@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008. Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778. Interested in becoming an individual or […]
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Know Your Woodpeckers – Lecture
Woodpeckers are more than just noisy neighbors; they are vital “ecosystem engineers” of our local environment. We invite you to join volunteer Daniel Kogan for an educational program dedicated to the diverse woodpecker populations of the Closter Nature Center. This program will cover the specialized biology and ecology of these remarkable birds. Participants will learn […]
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Artists on the Cliffs – Educational Lecture
The towering cliffs of the Palisades have inspired generations of creators, but who were the people behind the canvases? Join Public Historian Francesca Costa from the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey for an illuminating look at the artists who once called these landscapes home. Many of these residents were more than just painters and […]
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Closter History Hike
Ever wondered what Closter looked like before the paved roads and modern storefronts? Lace up your boots and join local historian and resident Francesca Costa for a guided journey through our past. As we walk, Francesca will share the fascinating story of Closter’s evolution, from its roots as a farming community to the unique history […]
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Full Moon Hike – POSTPONED
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER: New date set for 03/01/2026 Experience the enchantment of a winter evening beneath the glow of the February full moon. Join us for a guided hike through the crisp, moonlit woods as we listen and look for signs of nocturnal wildlife—perhaps even an owl or two. After the hike, […]
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Primitive Technology Lecture
Step back in time and explore how our earliest ancestors survived and flourished using simple yet ingenious technologies. Join expert naturalist Marc Gussen for a hands-on experience that brings ancient tools to life. Participants will learn about the essential survival skills that sustained early humans and get an up-close look at the innovations that shaped […]
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Music by the Pond – February 2026
Join us for an afternoon of music, nature, and community at beautiful Ruckman Pond. Each month, both professional and amateur musicians come together to share their talents and bring joyful sounds to this peaceful setting. It’s the perfect way to end your week—bring your family, friends, or simply yourself. Take a moment to pause, unwind, […]
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Music by the Pond – January 2026
Join us for an afternoon of music, nature, and community at beautiful Ruckman Pond. Each month, both professional and amateur musicians come together to share their talents and bring joyful sounds to this peaceful setting. It’s the perfect way to end your week—bring your family, friends, or simply yourself. Take a moment to pause, unwind, […]
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The Closter Nature Center is a certifying organization in the President’s Volunteer Awards Program (PVSA). The PVSA program is sponsored by AmeriCorps and operated by Points of Light Inc.
Points of Light, Inc. works to create products and services that help volunteers, nonprofits/NGOs and corporations maximize their impact and “inspire more points of light in communities around the world.”
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