• Pond Celebration 2024

    on April 25, 2024

    If you have any questions about the event or want to volunteer, please email Info@ClosterNatureCenter.Org . Please put: "Pond Celebration" in the subject line.

    Volunteers under the age of 18 please submit form below.


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  • Soup Supper 2024

    on April 23, 2024

    Annual Soup Supper

    This event is for all-ages!

    Come enjoy soup donated by local restaurants.  All proceeds benefit Closter Nature Center's educational activities.

    Pay at the door: $15 for Adults, $5 for Children

    CNC Mugs are available for $10 extra.

    April 28th 5 - 7 pm


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  • Lecture: Hidden on Closter Mountain

    on April 21, 2024

    Hidden on Closter Mountain

    Presented by Palisades Interstate Park 

    All ages program

    Date: Monday May 13th, 7 pm

    Location: CNC Cabin by the Pond

    Admission by donation: Suggested donation is $5 for members, $10 for non-members

    Questions, email info@closternaturecenter.org


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  • Music by the Pond – May, 2024

    on April 15, 2024

    Music by the Pond

    This is an informal "jam" session hosted by local musicians. If you enjoy playing music, bring along your instrument and join in the fun!

    Free and open to the community. No registration required. 

    If you have any questions please email us at info@closternaturecenter.org.


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  • CNC After-School Nature Program — Spring, 2024 (Session II Thursdays)

    on April 15, 2024

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    Interested in becoming an individual or corporate sponsor of our educational programming? Contact our Executive Director, Riley Schwengel at executivedirector@closternaturecenter.org .

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • CNC After-School Nature Program — Spring, 2024 (Session II Wednesdays)

    on April 15, 2024

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    Interested in becoming an individual or corporate sponsor of our educational programming? Contact our Executive Director, Riley Schwengel at executivedirector@closternaturecenter.org .

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • Photography for Birders

    on April 15, 2024

    Introduction to Birding

    Adult Program (suitable for teens with an adult)

    Date: Sunday May 5th, 3 pm - 5 pm

    Location: CNC Cabin by the Pond

    Cost: Members ($15), Non-Members ($25)

    Register by clicking *HERE* to be taken to Community Pass

    Questions, email info@closternaturecenter.org


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  • CNC After-School Nature Program — Spring, 2024 (Session II Tuesdays)

    on April 13, 2024

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    Interested in becoming an individual or corporate sponsor of our educational programming? Contact our Executive Director, Riley Schwengel at executivedirector@closternaturecenter.org .

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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  • Spring Break Program – April 2024

    on March 18, 2024

    COMMUNITY PASS SIGNUP — CLICK BUTTON BELOW

    Sign-up Online Powered by CommunityPass

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  • Introduction to Birding – April 2024

    on March 14, 2024

    Introduction to Birding

    Adult Program (children may attend with adult supervision)

    Date: Sunday April 7th, 3 pm - 5 pm

    Class will include both an indoor lecture and outdoor section.

    Location: CNC Cabin by the Pond

    Cost: Members ($20), Non-Members ($35)

    Register Here

    Questions, email admin@closternaturecenter.org


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  • Primitive Technology (Lecture and Demonstration)

    on March 12, 2024

    Primitive Technology

    Adult Program (interested teens may attend with adult)

    Date: Wednesday, April 24th

    Time: 7 PM

    Location: CNC Cabin by the Pond

    Cost: Members ($10), Non-Members ($15)

    Register Here

    Questions, email admin@closternaturecenter.org


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  • CNC After-School Nature Program Winter/Spring 2024 (Thursdays)

    on March 9, 2024

    Season of Nature Fun and Science

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    Join "Nature Marc" for a Season of Nature Fun and Science

    We will follow the natural world as winter turns to spring. Animals, hikes and exploration will all be a part of this nature-based after-school program. Classes are limited to 15 children.

    Register early for 10% discount ! (Available on semester-long Winter Sessions 1&2 OR Spring Sessions 1&2 signup only.)

    **NOTE: NO CLASSES WEEK OF MARCH 25TH

    CNC Winter/Spring Afterschool classes

    5 week sessions- T, W, Th
    Winter- Session I
    1. January- 9, 10, 11
    2. 16, 17, 18
    3. 23, 24, 25
    4. 30, 31, Feb. 1
    5. February- 6, 7, 8

    Winter- Session II

    1. February- 13, 14, 15
    2. 27, 28, 29
    3. March 5, 6, 7
    4. 12, 13, 14
    5. 19, 20, 21

    Spring- Session I

    1. April 2, 3, 4
    2. 9, 10, 11
    3. 23, 24, 25
    4. 30, May 1, 2
    5. May 7, 8, 9

    Spring- Session II

    1. May 14, 15, 16
    2. 21, 22, 23
    3. 28, 29, 30
    4. June 4, 5, 6
    5. 11, 12, 13

    Registration

    To register please go to: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter, and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.

    If you have any questions, please email admin@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Our Naturalist, Marc Gussen can be reached at (201) 750-2778.


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