• Mrs. Wonderwhy’s Nature Fun Fridays (2s and 3s)

    Mrs. Wonderwhy's Nature Fun for Little Ones

    Fall is in the air and Mrs. Wonderwhy’s Nature Fun Fridays are back with all new age-appropriate nature classes! 

    Toddlers 2 and up, and preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Mrs. Wonderwhy at our outdoor classroom for three fun and wonder-filled Fridays. Wee ones will learn about the miracles of the season through sensory play, nature hikes, songs, games, arts and crafts including “mud prints,” scavenger hunts and live animal introductions.

    We’ll be outside for the entire hour, so please dress children appropriately including boots for possible muddy trails. In case of rain, we’ll have fun in the classroom but will postpone class in case of severe weather.

    Masks are optional indoors. All participants must abide by changing Covid-19 CDC guidelines.

    Caregivers are required to remain with children and are encouraged to join in on the fun while helping Mrs. Wonderwhy (aka long-time preschool instructor Maria Costa) keep children safe. 

     

    Nature Fun Fridays

     

    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. 

     

    Closter Nature Center Education Sponsor

     


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  • September 2022 After-School Program (thursday)

    September 2022 After-School Program

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    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 call our Naturalist, Marc Gussen at (201) 750-2778.


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  • September 2022 After-School Program (wednesday)

    September 2022 After-School Program

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    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 call our Naturalist, Marc Gussen at (201) 750-2778.


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  • September 2022 After-School Program

    September 2022 After-School Program

    Closter Nature Center Education Program Sponsor

    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 call our Naturalist, Marc Gussen at (201) 750-2778 or email programdirector@closternaturecenter.org .


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  • Trail Volunteer Open House 

    Volunteer Day

    Trail Volunteer Open House 

    When: Saturday, September 10th 

    Time: 3-5pm

    Where: Closter Nature Center Log Cabin, 154 Ruckman Road

    Pre-Registration: Requested  (see form below). Minimum age 13.

    What to Wear: Work boots, work gloves, long pants, long sleeves

    The Closter Nature Center needs to substantially expand its team of volunteers for trail maintenance and invasive species removal.  We are looking for physically able volunteers at different levels of skill and time commitment to join in this important work for the sustainability of our 136-acre forest and 3 miles of hiking trails.  

    YOU could be a highly valued member of this very important team! 

    Naturalist Marc Gussen will lead the event and describe the  projects already underway, what different types of work are involved, and let you experience some of the work first hand. Some volunteer opportunities are listed here: https://closternaturecenter.org/volunteer-positions-available/ but ALL levels of volunteer are welcome to join.
    Come check us out on Sept. 10th, and bring a friend!

     

    Registration

    To register please sign and submit form below. 

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

     

    Trail Volunteer Open House 


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  • Spotted Lanternfly Zoom Program

    Special Presentation

    What Residents Should Know About the Spotted Lanternfly

    (Happy note: Due to an overwhelming response, registration for this program is now closed. To register for the wait list, please see form below)

    When: Wednesday, September 21st

    Time: 7pm

    Where: On ZOOM

    Cost: Free

    Pre-Registration: Required  (see form below)

    Paul Kurtz from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture will be presenting a program on Spotted Lanternfly, what residents should know and be aware of and what they can do if the see Spotted Lanternflies on their property.

     

    Registration

    To register please sign and submit form below. Watch for the zoom link in your inbox!

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

    Event partners:

    Closter Public Library and the Closter Environmental Commission 

     

    Spotted Lanternfly Zoom Program


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  • Summer Program 2022 Week 9

    MORNING SESSION

    AGES: 7-10

    DATES: August 22nd-25th

    TIME: 9am-12pm

    AFTERNOON SESSION

    AGES: 4-6

    DATES: August 22nd-25th

    TIME: 1pm-3pm

    SUMMER FUN !!

    The Closter Nature Center is proud to offer its annual summer camp program to children ages 4 – 14. For over 50 years, campers have had an opportunity to explore the Nature Center’s 136 acres of ponds, streams, meadows and forests in a fun and nurturing environment. Our campers hike, dig, wade in the water, and examine nature, all under the supervision of a trained naturalist and an assistant. The 2022 summer program will begin on June 27th and continue for 9 weeks ending August 25th. Camp sessions will be either morning or afternoon, Monday through Thursday. Campers can sign up for one or more 4-day weeks. Each weekly program will offer different activities suitable to the age group, children’s interests and the weather. Campers ages 4 – 6 will meet each day for 2-hours, with weekly fees of $80 for members, $100 for non-members. Campers ages 7 – 10, and 11-14 meet for 3-hours each day, with weekly fees of $120 for members, $150 for non-members.

    To register online please click the blue button below and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.  All summer program registrations will be done through Community Pass whether you are paying by check, credit card or via PayPal. 

    QUESTIONS about the program? E-mail CNCsummer@closternaturecenter.org

    As the summer progresses, classes will fill up.  Don't delay, SIGN UP TODAY! 

    The Closter Nature Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. A peaceful oasis in the middle of suburban Closter, New Jersey we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural environment through exploration and education.


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  • Summer Program 2022 Week 8

    MORNING SESSION

    AGES: 11-14

    DATES: August 15th-18th

    TIME: 9am-12pm

    AFTERNOON SESSION

    AGES: 7-10

    DATES: August 15th-18th

    TIME: 1pm-4pm

    SUMMER FUN !!

    The Closter Nature Center is proud to offer its annual summer camp program to children ages 4 – 14. For over 50 years, campers have had an opportunity to explore the Nature Center’s 136 acres of ponds, streams, meadows and forests in a fun and nurturing environment. Our campers hike, dig, wade in the water, and examine nature, all under the supervision of a trained naturalist and an assistant. The 2022 summer program will begin on June 27th and continue for 9 weeks ending August 25th. Camp sessions will be either morning or afternoon, Monday through Thursday. Campers can sign up for one or more 4-day weeks. Each weekly program will offer different activities suitable to the age group, children’s interests and the weather. Campers ages 4 – 6 will meet each day for 2-hours, with weekly fees of $80 for members, $100 for non-members. Campers ages 7 – 10, and 11-14 meet for 3-hours each day, with weekly fees of $120 for members, $150 for non-members.

    To register online please click the blue button below and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.  All summer program registrations will be done through Community Pass whether you are paying by check, credit card or via PayPal. 

    QUESTIONS about the program? E-mail CNCsummer@closternaturecenter.org

    As the summer progresses, classes will fill up.  Don't delay, SIGN UP TODAY! 

    The Closter Nature Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. A peaceful oasis in the middle of suburban Closter, New Jersey we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural environment through exploration and education.


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  • Summer Program 2022 Week 7

    MORNING SESSION

    AGES: 4-6

    DATES: August 8th-11th

    TIME: 9am-11am

    AFTERNOON SESSION

    AGES: 7-10

    DATES: August 8th-11th

    TIME: 1pm-4pm

    SUMMER FUN !!

    The Closter Nature Center is proud to offer its annual summer camp program to children ages 4 – 14. For over 50 years, campers have had an opportunity to explore the Nature Center’s 136 acres of ponds, streams, meadows and forests in a fun and nurturing environment. Our campers hike, dig, wade in the water, and examine nature, all under the supervision of a trained naturalist and an assistant. The 2022 summer program will begin on June 27th and continue for 9 weeks ending August 25th. Camp sessions will be either morning or afternoon, Monday through Thursday. Campers can sign up for one or more 4-day weeks. Each weekly program will offer different activities suitable to the age group, children’s interests and the weather. Campers ages 4 – 6 will meet each day for 2-hours, with weekly fees of $80 for members, $100 for non-members. Campers ages 7 – 10, and 11-14 meet for 3-hours each day, with weekly fees of $120 for members, $150 for non-members.

    To register online please click the blue button below and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.  All summer program registrations will be done through Community Pass whether you are paying by check, credit card or via PayPal. 

    QUESTIONS about the program? E-mail CNCsummer@closternaturecenter.org

    As the summer progresses, classes will fill up.  Don't delay, SIGN UP TODAY! 

    The Closter Nature Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. A peaceful oasis in the middle of suburban Closter, New Jersey we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural environment through exploration and education.


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  • Pond Celebration, 2022

    Pond Celebration

    Questions? email ADMIN@CLOSTERNATURECENTER.ORG

    Volunteer please submit form below flyer.

    Pond Celebration

    Questions? email ADMIN@CLOSTERNATURECENTER.ORG

    Volunteer please submit form below flyer.


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  • Pond Celebration 2022

    Pond Celebration is BACK!!

    After a 2-year hiatus, we're BACK!!

    Please join us SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH 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

    Fields marked with * are required


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  • Summer Program 2022 Week 4

    MORNING SESSION

    AGES: 11-14

    DATES: July 18th-21st

    TIME: 9am-12pm

    AFTERNOON SESSION

    AGES: 7-10

    DATES: July 18th-21st

    TIME: 1pm-4pm

    SUMMER FUN !!

    The Closter Nature Center is proud to offer its annual summer camp program to children ages 4 – 14. For over 50 years, campers have had an opportunity to explore the Nature Center’s 136 acres of ponds, streams, meadows and forests in a fun and nurturing environment. Our campers hike, dig, wade in the water, and examine nature, all under the supervision of a trained naturalist and an assistant. The 2022 summer program will begin on June 27th and continue for 9 weeks ending August 25th. Camp sessions will be either morning or afternoon, Monday through Thursday. Campers can sign up for one or more 4-day weeks. Each weekly program will offer different activities suitable to the age group, children’s interests and the weather. Campers ages 4 – 6 will meet each day for 2-hours, with weekly fees of $80 for members, $100 for non-members. Campers ages 7 – 10, and 11-14 meet for 3-hours each day, with weekly fees of $120 for members, $150 for non-members.

    To register online please click the blue button below and you will be taken to Community Pass, our online registration and payment system.  All summer program registrations will be done through Community Pass whether you are paying by check, credit card or via PayPal. 

    QUESTIONS about the program? E-mail CNCsummer@closternaturecenter.org

    As the summer progresses, classes will fill up.  Don't delay, SIGN UP TODAY! 

    The Closter Nature Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. A peaceful oasis in the middle of suburban Closter, New Jersey we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural environment through exploration and education.


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