• Fall 2023 After-School Program (Wednesdays)

    on August 5, 2023

    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 summer turns to fall. Animals, hikes and exploration will all be a part of this wonderful autumn after-school program. Classes are limited to 15 children.

    Register early for 10% discount (available on semester-long signup only)

    Full 12-Week Session: Fall, 2023

    -->OF NOTE<-- No sessions week of November 7th or 21st.

    September 12 to December 14

    Member fee: $270 for 12 weeks

    Non- Member fee: $324 for 12 weeks

    Tuesdays- Pre-K4 and Kindergarten - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Wednesdays- 1st- 3rd grades - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Thursdays- 4th-6th grades -3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Children can also be enrolled for 4-week sessions (see pricing above):

    Session 1:

    Week 1- Sept 12, 13, 14

    Week 2- Sept 19, 20, 21

    Week 3- Sept 26, 27, 28

    Week 4- Oct 3, 4, 5

    Session 2:

    Week 5- Oct 10, 11, 12

    Week 6- Oct 17, 18, 19

    Week 7- Oct 24, 25, 26

    Week 8- Oct 31, Nov 1, 2

    Session 3: 

    Week 9- Nov 14, 15, 16

    Week 10- Nov 28, 29, 30

    Week 11- Dec 5, 6, 7

    Week 12- Dec 12, 13, 14

    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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  • Fall 2023 After-School Program (Tuesdays)

    on August 5, 2023

    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 summer turns to fall. Animals, hikes and exploration will all be a part of this wonderful autumn after-school program. Classes are limited to 15 children.

    Register early for 10% discount (available on semester-long signup only)

    Full 12-Week Session: Fall, 2023

    -->OF NOTE<-- No sessions week of November 7th or 21st.

    September 12 to December 14

    Member fee: $270 for 12 weeks

    Non- Member fee: $324 for 12 weeks

    Tuesdays- Pre-K4 and Kindergarten - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Wednesdays- 1st- 3rd grades - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Thursdays- 4th-6th grades -3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

    Children can also be enrolled for 4-week sessions (see pricing above):

    Session 1:

    Week 1- Sept 12, 13, 14

    Week 2- Sept 19, 20, 21

    Week 3- Sept 26, 27, 28

    Week 4- Oct 3, 4, 5

    Session 2:

    Week 5- Oct 10, 11, 12

    Week 6- Oct 17, 18, 19

    Week 7- Oct 24, 25, 26

    Week 8- Oct 31, Nov 1, 2

    Session 3: 

    Week 9- Nov 14, 15, 16

    Week 10- Nov 28, 29, 30

    Week 11- Dec 5, 6, 7

    Week 12- Dec 12, 13, 14

    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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  • Music by the Pond — June, 2023

    on June 15, 2023

    Registration

    No registration required. 

    If you have any questions please email our Program Director Aubrie George at: programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • Pond Celebration 2023

    on May 18, 2023

    Questions? email ProgramDirector@ClosterNatureCenter.Org

    Volunteer please submit form below flyer.


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  • June 2023 After-School Program (week 3)

    on May 17, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - POND LIFE

    June After-School Nature Program

    "Pond Life"

    Kids will learn about the amazing creatures who call Ruckman Pond home! We will explore the aquatic world with hands-on activities and live pond animals!

    Tuesdays- June 6th, 13th, and 20th

    (PreK4 - K) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Wednesdays- June 7th, 14th, and 21st

    (1st - 3rd grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Thursdays- June 8th, 15th, and 22nd

    (4th - 6th grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    $75/ Members - $90/ Non-members

    Register on Community Pass: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter

    Questions email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    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 programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

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


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  • June 2023 After-School Program (week 2)

    on May 17, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - POND LIFE

    June After-School Nature Program

    "Pond Life"

    Kids will learn about the amazing creatures who call Ruckman Pond home! We will explore the aquatic world with hands-on activities and live pond animals!

    Tuesdays- June 6th, 13th, and 20th

    (PreK4 - K) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Wednesdays- June 7th, 14th, and 21st

    (1st - 3rd grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Thursdays- June 8th, 15th, and 22nd

    (4th - 6th grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    $75/ Members - $90/ Non-members

    Register on Community Pass: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter

    Questions email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    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 programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

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


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  • June 2023 After-School Program (week 1)

    on May 17, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - POND LIFE

    June After-School Nature Program

    "Pond Life"

    Kids will learn about the amazing creatures who call Ruckman Pond home! We will explore the aquatic world with hands-on activities and live pond animals!

    Tuesdays- June 6th, 13th, and 20th

    (PreK4 - K) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Wednesdays- June 7th, 14th, and 21st

    (1st - 3rd grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    Thursdays- June 8th, 15th, and 22nd

    (4th - 6th grade) - 3:45 to 5 pm

    $75/ Members - $90/ Non-members

    Register on Community Pass: https://register.communitypass.net/Closter

    Questions email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    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 programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

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


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  • Father’s Day Twilight Hike

    on May 15, 2023

    Father's Day Twilight Hike

    Do it for DAD!

    Date: June 18th

    Time: 8:30-9:30pm

    Fathers and their families are invited to come out for a night of listening to nocturnal sounds, stargazing, and exploring the Closter Nature Center in a new way! Led by CNC Trustee, Francesca Costa, we will take a short walk under the full moon.

    Proper footwear and flashlights are recommended.

    Fee: Pay what you will 

    If you have any questions please email our Program Director Aubrie George at: programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • Music by the Pond, May 2023

    on May 10, 2023

    Registration

    No registration required. 

    If you have any questions please email our Program Director Aubrie George at: programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • May 2023 After-School Program (Week 3)

    on May 4, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - Mammals

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    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 programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

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


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  • May 2023 After-School Program (Week 2)

    on May 4, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - Mammals

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    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 programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

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


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  • May 2023 After-School Program (Week 1)

    on May 4, 2023

    After-School Nature Program - Mammals

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    TARGET

    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 programdirector@closternaturecenter.org or call 201-800-2008.

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


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