• November Break Program

    on October 9, 2019

    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

    Sign-up Online Powered by CommunityPass

    Holiday Break Registration Form


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

    on September 22, 2019

    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.

    on September 22, 2019

    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

    on September 22, 2019

    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

    on September 14, 2019

    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

    on September 14, 2019

    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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  • Hawks Over the Hudson

    on August 19, 2019

    “Hawks Over the Hudson”

    On Sunday, October 6th, State Line Lookout in Alpine, in the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey, the Nature Program Cooperative will host “Hawks Over the Hudson.” To be held rain or shine from 12 to 4 PM, the program features live birds of prey presented by the Delaware Valley Raptor Center at 1 and 2:30 PM. Between the programs, visitors can chat with the presenters, and to enjoy activities and exhibits presented by some of the member organizations of the Nature Program Cooperative. The program is free and open to all, with no advance registration required to attend.

    For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Free.

     

    http://www.natureprogram.org/pdfs/hawksHudson.pdf

     


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

    on August 18, 2019

    Let’s Take A Hike

    Come explore the trails of the Nature Center. See the sights, meet the animals and have some fun outside this September!

    Children will go outside sprinkle or shine. Please dress for the weather.

    Pre-K + K Tuesdays  10th - 17th - 24th

    1st + 2nd grades Wednesdays  11th - 18th - 25th

    3rd - 6th grades Thursdays  12th - 19th - 26th

    Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm

    Cost - $40 for members, and $50 for non-members.


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

    on August 18, 2019

    Let’s Take A Hike

    Come explore the trails of the Nature Center. See the sights, meet the animals and have some fun outside this September!

    Children will go outside sprinkle or shine. Please dress for the weather.

    Pre-K + K Tuesdays  10th - 17th - 24th

    1st + 2nd grades Wednesdays  11th - 18th - 25th

    3rd - 6th grades Thursdays  12th - 19th - 26th

    Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm

    Cost - $40 for members, and $50 for non-members.


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  • September After-School Classes Pre-K to K

    on August 18, 2019

    Let’s Take A Hike

    Come explore the trails of the Nature Center. See the sights, meet the animals and have some fun outside this September!

    Children will go outside sprinkle or shine. Please dress for the weather.

    Pre-K + K Tuesdays  10th - 17th - 24th

    1st + 2nd grades Wednesdays  11th - 18th - 25th

    3rd - 6th grades Thursdays  12th - 19th - 26th

    Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm

    Cost - $40 for members, and $50 for non-members.


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  • Pond Celebration 2019

    on May 21, 2019

    Closter Nature Center Blow-Out

    Join us for our annual celebration of nature and good vibes! Activities for children and the young-at-heart around and on the pond at the Nature Center. 

     

    Come join us for day of fun honoring the Nature Center’s Ruckman Pond! A place so special deserves a day of its own!

    MUSIC! CANOE RIDES!  ARTS & CRAFTS! TIE-DYED T-SHIRTS!  POND SCIENCE! 

    AND IT'S ALL FREE! Can it get any better than that?

    You could be a volunteer! Fill out the form below with your availability (hours) and expertise (crafter, paddler, musician...). 

    POND CELEBRATION VOLUNTEER

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

    on May 10, 2019

    Pond Life

    This month we will explore
    the magic of Ruckman pond.
    Who lives there? And why?
    Pk+K Tuesdays 4th - 11th - 18th
    1st + 2nd grade Wednesdays 5th - 12th - 19th
    3rd - 6th grade Thursdays 6th -13th - 20th
    Please dress for the weather.


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