• February After-School Classes Pre-K to K

    VOLCANOES!

    Watch out!!!  Mount Closter is about to erupt again! 
    This month's after school science program will focus on everyone's favorite natural disaster – Volcanoes!
    We will try to get outside each day, so please dress for the weather.

    Kids will make model volcanoes and we will erupt our giant volcano simulator, Mt. Closter.

    PreK and K   Tuesdays   5th - 12th - 26th 
    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  6th - 13th - 27th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  7th - 14th - 28th

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

    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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  • February After-School Classes Pre-K to K

    VOLCANOES!

    Watch out!!!  Mount Closter is about to erupt again! 
    This month's after school science program will focus on everyone's favorite natural disaster – Volcanoes!
    We will try to get outside each day, so please dress for the weather.

    Kids will make model volcanoes and we will erupt our giant volcano simulator, Mt. Closter.

    PreK and K   Tuesdays   5th - 12th - 26th 
    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  6th - 13th - 27th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  7th - 14th - 28th

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

    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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  • CANCELLED (again)! Primitive Technology

    For Adults and Teens

    Come learn the skills of the ancients. This program for adults and teens covers the history of primitive technology from the first stone tools on up. Skills covered include fire making by friction, cordage, flint knapping and a host of other lost arts. 

    Wednesday, February 20th, 7pm to 8:30PM (rescheduled from an earlier date).

    To add to your Google calendar click HERE. 

    Presented by Closter Nature Center Naturalist Marc Gussen.

    Light refreshments will be served.


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  • Photography Contest and Exhibition

    Calling all amateur photographers!

    The 3rd Annual CNC Photography Contest & Exhibition will be held at the Closter Library during the month of April, 2019. The contest is open to children and adults alike! All photos must be taken at the Nature Center during any season of the year (past and present).  The exhibition will be held at the Closter Public Library, 280 High Street.

    The following rules apply:

    All photos, either color or black-and-white, must not exceed 16" x 20" including a frame.  

    Up to two photos may be entered, with selections made based on judges' choices and space availability.  

    Each photo must have the artist's name, address, e-mail, phone and age (for children) affixed to the back of each entry.  

    1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded determined by a judges' panel.  Recipients can select their prize of a Closter Nature Center sweatshirt, hat or t-shirt.

    All participants will pay a $10. entry fee (for up to two photos), as a tax-deductible contribution to the Nature Center.  

    All entries must be received at the Library by Wednesday, March 29th. For additional information or questions, contact Susan McTigue at msmct4@aol.com or 201-767-0955.


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

    * * Winter Wonderland * *

    This month we will explore the magic of winter!

    ***Why does it get so cold in January?

    How do the animals survive?***

    ***What is snow?

    Come find out!

     

    Dress for the weather - we will spend time outside each day.


    PreK and K   Tuesdays   8th - 15th - 22nd 

    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  9th - 16th - 23rd
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  10th - 17th - 24th 

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

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

    * * Winter Wonderland * *

    This month we will explore the magic of winter!

    ***Why does it get so cold in January?

    How do the animals survive?***

    ***What is snow?

    Come find out!

     

    Dress for the weather - we will spend time outside each day.


    PreK and K   Tuesdays   8th - 15th - 22nd 

    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  9th - 16th - 23rd
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  10th - 17th - 24th 

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

    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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  • January After-School Classes PreK to K

    * * Winter Wonderland * *

    This month we will explore the magic of winter!

    ***Why does it get so cold in January?

    How do the animals survive?***

    ***What is snow?

    Come find out!

     

    Dress for the weather - we will spend time outside each day.


    PreK and K   Tuesdays   8th - 15th - 22nd 

    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  9th - 16th - 23rd
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  10th - 17th - 24th 

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

    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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  • Full Moon Hike (CANCELLED!)

    FULL MOON HIKE

    **DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THE FULL MOON HIKE SCHEDULED FOR 1/20 HAS BEEN CANCELLED**

    Are you ready for a night to remember?

    Meet at the Log Cabin for an evening hike, with the first full moon of 2019 lighting our way!

    We’ll hike for about ½ hour, then come to the fire ring for a cozy campfire.

    There will be marshmallows!

    Mark the date / time: 
    Sunday, January 20th from 6:30-8:30 PM

     

     


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  • December After-School Classes 3rd-6th 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!


    PreK and K   Tuesdays   4th - 11th - 18th 

    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  5th - 12th - 19th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  6th - 13th - 20th 

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

    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 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!


    PreK and K   Tuesdays   4th - 11th - 18th 

    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  5th - 12th - 19th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  6th - 13th - 20th 

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

    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 Pre-K & 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!


    PreK and K   Tuesdays   4th - 11th - 18th 

    1st and 2nd  Wednesdays  5th - 12th - 19th
    3rd thru 6th  Thursdays  6th - 13th - 20th 

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

    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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  • Spiders!

    Ever since he was seven years old, Emil Fiore has been fascinated by spiders and their webs.

    Join us to find out more about our local spiders and their webs!

    Admission by donation; light refreshments will be served.


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