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Newsletter — November, 2017
*** Annual Membership Drive ***Welcome to our newest members! If you’ve joined our Nature Center in the past six months, we say thanks and hope that you’ve been enjoying the trails. For everyone else, it is time to show your support and renew your membership! With nearly 400 members, the Closter Nature Center is an active and […]
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Naturalist Notes: October, 2017
October is a magical time of the year. Transition from summer to fall brings the fireworks display of foliage as the trees lose their leaves, the migration of birds and Monarch butterflies, and my favorite: the proliferation of mushrooms. A handful of species are prized as food, but other than those, most are ignored and […]
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Newsletter — October, 2017
October After-School Classes:Bones, Bats and Black CatsNature with a taste of Halloween!This month we will learn about skeletons, nocturnal animals and mythical creatures. Please dress for the weather.PK and K – Tuesdays – 10th – 17th – 24th1st and 2nd – Wednesdays – 11th – 18th – 25th3rd through 6th – Thursdays – 12th – 19th – 26thTO REGISTER ONLINE:go […]
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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 […]
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Newsletter — September, 2017
September After-School Programs “Reptiles and Amphibians” This month’s after-school program will explore the world of reptiles and amphibians. This program will be both inside and outside so please dress for the weather. PK and Kindergarten – Tuesdays – 12th – 19th – 26th 1st and 2nd grade – Wednesdays – 13th – 20th – […]
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Naturalist Notes: June, 2017
Without Ruckman Pond, the Closter Nature Center would just not be the same. Its proximity to the Nature Center cabin and Ruckman Road make it really stand out visually. Its importance to our educational programs, and to all those who visit the grounds, make the pond our most prominent feature. As an ecosystem, the pond has seen some ups […]
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Newsletter — June, 2017
JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE! MONDAY, May 29th Come join us in the parade! This Memorial Day, the CNC will have a float. Meet in the parking lot at St Mary’s Church, off High St. at 9:30 AM, and look for the Kayak. More info at: http://www.closterboro.com/closter/ June After-School Classes […]
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Naturalist Notes: May, 2017
The Nature center is home to a quite a few education animals. From Captain Crunch the snapping turtle to Broccoli the bullfrog, these animals are put to use to help teach kids about the natural world. Some of the animals come with me to schools and some stay here at the nature center, but all […]
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Newsletter – May, 2017
Our Thanks go out to the many generous souls who contributed more than 25 homemade soups to our delightful Soup Supper. In addition, The Barn, Closter One, Chez Madeline, La Promenade and Zendiggi all donated soups! Balthazar Bakery contributed bread, and Whole Foods butter, celery and carrots. All were delicious! By the end of the […]
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Forest stewardship study looks at Closter Nature Center
Forest stewardship study looks at Closter Nature Center Stephanie Noda, Staff Writer Published 7:41 p.m. ET April 5, 2017 NorthJersey.com CLOSTER — A forest stewardship study was conducted by the Audubon Society to assess the health of the Closter Nature Center’s forest.
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Closter Nature Center celebrates reopening of Ruckman Pond
Closter Nature Center celebrates reopening of Ruckman Pond NorthJersey.com–Jun 12, 2013 Mayor Sophie Heymann checks out the turtle tank with volunteer Anthony Corvelli at the Closter Nature Center’s reopening of Ruckman Pond.
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Closter to Host Northern Valley Earth Fair
Closter to host Northern Valley Earth Fair on Earth Day NorthJersey.com–Apr 17, 2017 CLOSTER — The annual Northern Valley Earth Fair will teach … include an endangered animals show with Tenafly Nature Center; “The Buzz …
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