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

    on September 17, 2018

    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.


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  • October After-School Classes Pre-K – K

    on September 17, 2018

    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.


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  • Bats! Bats! Bats!

    on August 31, 2018

    SPECIAL PROGRAM

    Throughout the world, bats have been misunderstood and persecuted, causing a serious decline in the bat population. The program "BATS, BATS, BATS!" was established to bring this matter to the public's attention. Find out why bats are now being protected because of their vital role in virtually every environment on earth, and learn, for example, about their importance in insect maintenance and rainforest regeneration.

    Program delivered by "New Jersey's own BATMAN" http://www.njbatman.com/

    Sunday, October 7th at 2 PM

    Suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members and $3 per person for members. Light refreshments will be served.


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  • All About Mushrooms

    on August 27, 2018

    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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  • Goodbye to Summer Hike

    on August 27, 2018

    Before the Big Chill

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

    Enjoy our woods as Summer turns to Autumn!

    Watch Facebook and www.closternaturecenter.org for any changes.

    To add to your calendar click HERE. 


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

    on August 27, 2018

    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.


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

    on August 27, 2018

    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.


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  • September After-School Classes Pre-K to K

    on August 27, 2018

    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.


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

    on May 19, 2018

    Pond Life

    This month’s after-school program will focus on pond animals. 

    Who lives in the pond, and why? Come find out!
    We will spend as much time outside as possible, so please dress for the weather.


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

    on May 19, 2018

    Pond Life

    This month’s after-school program will focus on pond animals. 

    Who lives in the pond, and why? Come find out!
    We will spend as much time outside as possible, so please dress for the weather.


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  • June After-School Classes Pre-K to K

    on May 19, 2018

    Pond Life

    This month’s after-school program will focus on pond animals. 

    Who lives in the pond, and why? Come find out!
    We will spend as much time outside as possible, so please dress for the weather.


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  • Annual Pond Celebration !

    on May 6, 2018

    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. 

    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...). RAIN DATE JUNE 10TH

    POND CELEBRATION VOLUNTEER

    Fields marked with * are required


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