• December After-School Classes – 1st & 2nd Gr.

    Rocks + Minerals

    December’s after-school program will be about the amazing world of geology.
    We will get to see the Nature Center’s incredible collection of rocks and minerals and get to make our very own crystals to take home and eat!
    This program will be inside and out so please dress for the weather!

    After-school classes will be 2-sessions only this month.

    PreK and K Tuesdays    10th - 17th 
    1st and 2nd Wednesdays   11th - 18th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  12th - 19th 

    Time:3:45pm - 5:00pm

    Cost: $30 Members, $40 NON-members 

    To register online please click the blue button below and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.  If you would prefer to register in person, please call Marc Gussen at (201) 750-2778 and follow directions on form below. 


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  • December After-School Classes PreK to K

    Rocks + Minerals

    December’s after-school program will be about the amazing world of geology.
    We will get to see the Nature Center’s incredible collection of rocks and minerals and get to make our very own crystals to take home and eat!
    This program will be inside and out so please dress for the weather!

    After-school classes will be 2-sessions only this month.

    PreK and K Tuesdays    10th - 17th 
    1st and 2nd Wednesdays   11th - 18th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  12th - 19th 

    Time:3:45pm - 5:00pm

    Cost: $30 Members, $40 NON-members 

    To register online please click the blue button below and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.  If you would prefer to register in person, please call Marc Gussen at (201) 750-2778 and follow directions on form below. 


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  • November After-School Classes 3rd-6th Gr.

    Primitive Technology

    Native Americans - How They Used Nature to Survive

    This month we will try our hand at some primitive technology, learning about how Native Americans used nature to survive and thrive.
    Dress for all conditions, as did the people who lived here not so long ago!
     
    Pre-K-K  Tuesday 12th, 19th & 26th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wednesday 13th, 20th & 27th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thursday 14th, 21st & Dec. 5th (skip a week for Thanksgiving holiday)
    Cost:  $40 for the full session for CNC members      
                 $50 for the full session for non-members.

    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm

    To register online please go to:  https://register.communitypass.net/Closter 

    In person registration, please call Marc Gussen at  (201) 750-2778 and fill out form below.

     


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  • November After-School Classes 3rd-6th Gr.

    Primitive Technology

    Native Americans - How They Used Nature to Survive

    This month we will try our hand at some primitive technology, learning about how Native Americans used nature to survive and thrive.
    Dress for all conditions, as did the people who lived here not so long ago!
     
    Pre-K-K  Tuesday 12th, 19th & 26th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wednesday 13th, 20th & 27th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thursday 14th, 21st & Dec. 5th (skip a week for Thanksgiving holiday)
    Cost:  $40 for the full session for CNC members      
                 $50 for the full session for non-members.

    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm

    To register online please go to:  https://register.communitypass.net/Closter 

    In person registration, please call Marc Gussen at  (201) 750-2778 and fill out form below.

     


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  • November After-School Classes – 1st & 2nd Gr.

    Primitive Technology

    Native Americans - How They Used Nature to Survive

    This month we will try our hand at some primitive technology, learning about how Native Americans used nature to survive and thrive.
    Dress for all conditions, as did the people who lived here not so long ago!
     
    Pre-K-K  Tuesday 12th, 19th & 26th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wednesday 13th, 20th & 27th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thursday 14th, 21st & Dec. 5th (skip a week for Thanksgiving holiday)
    Cost:  $40 for the full session for CNC members      
                 $50 for the full session for non-members.

    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm

    To register online please go to:  https://register.communitypass.net/Closter 

    In person registration, please call Marc Gussen at  (201) 750-2778 and fill out form below.

     


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  • November After-School Classes – PreK to K

    Primitive Technology

    Native Americans - How They Used Nature to Survive

    This month we will try our hand at some primitive technology, learning about how Native Americans used nature to survive and thrive.
    Dress for all conditions, as did the people who lived here not so long ago!
     
    Pre-K-K  Tuesday 12th, 19th & 26th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wednesday 13th, 20th & 27th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thursday 14th, 21st & Dec. 5th (skip a week for Thanksgiving holiday)
    Cost:  $40 for the full session for CNC members      
                 $50 for the full session for non-members.

    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm

    To register online please go to:  https://register.communitypass.net/Closter 

    In person registration, please call Marc Gussen at  (201) 750-2778 and fill out form below.

     


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  • November Break Program

    Vacation Nature Program

    Thursday November 7th and Friday November 8th

    Looking for something for the kids to do during the teacher’s convention? Here is the answer - bring them to the Closter Nature Center!

    Our break programs have been such a success, we are going to do them again! Topics will depend on the weather, but they will be fun and educational.

    Classes will run for 2 days but parents can sign up children for either 1 or 2 days

    We will try to spend time outside each day, so please dress for the weather.

    1st and 2nd grade: 9:00am - 11:30am
    3rd thru 6th grade: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

     

    Cost:  Members pay $40 for the 2-day session

                 Non-Members pay $50 for the 2- day session

    Cost for a single session is $25 per day for members, $30 per day for non-members

    Please sign up online with Community Pass or call Marc at (201)750-2778 to sign up and pay in person on the day of the program. Families signing up in person should print and fill out form below.

    For more info about becoming a Closter Nature Center member visit our website at: www.closternaturecenter.org

    Membership can also be purchased on Community Pass (see link / button below). 

    COMMUNITY PASS SIGNUP — CLICK “SIGN UP ONLINE” BUTTON BELOW

    Holiday Break Registration Form


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  • October After-School Classes 3rd-6th Gr.

    Bones, Bats and Black Cats

    Nature with a taste of Halloween!

    This month we will learn about skeletons, nocturnal animals
    and mythical creatures. 

    Please dress for the weather.

    Pre-K-K  Tues.15th, 22nd & 29th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wed. 16th, 23rd & 30th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thurs. 17th, 24th & 31st

    Cost: $40 members,
    $50 non-members
    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm


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  • October After-School Classes 1st-2nd Gr.

    Bones, Bats and Black Cats

    Nature with a taste of Halloween!

    This month we will learn about skeletons, nocturnal animals
    and mythical creatures. 

    Please dress for the weather.

    Pre-K-K  Tues.15th, 22nd & 29th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wed. 16th, 23rd & 30th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thurs. 17th, 24th & 31st

    Cost: $40 members,
    $50 non-members
    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm


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  • October After-School Classes Pre-K to K

    Bones, Bats and Black Cats

    Nature with a taste of Halloween!

    This month we will learn about skeletons, nocturnal animals
    and mythical creatures. 

    Please dress for the weather.

    Pre-K-K  Tues.15th, 22nd & 29th
    1st-2nd Gr.  Wed. 16th, 23rd & 30th
    3rd-6th Gr. Thurs. 17th, 24th & 31st

    Cost: $40 members,
              $50 non-members
    Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm


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  • Hike into Fall

    Hello, Autumn!

    Did you know the Closter Nature Center has 3-miles of marked trails?

    Come visit the Nature Center and join us for a hike along our trails.

    Enjoy our woods as leaf colors peak in mid - Autumn!  

    Sunday, October 27th 3pm

    Meet at the cabin by Ruckman Pond.


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  • All About Mushrooms

    From Field to Table

    You will not want to miss this captivating and fascinating program: Naturalist Marc Gussen has offered it often over the years, and always has had a great response.

    Come learn about mushrooms, their role in the forest...and in the kitchen! 


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