Music by the Pond
Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United StatesMusicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music. 3rd Sunday of every month
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Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music. 3rd Sunday of every month
This lecture will expose participants to the many pressures our forest faces and a course of action for protecting the woods we love. Deer overpopulation, the sudden loss of our beech and ash trees, and the rise of many non-native invasive species, and global climate. The lecture will be presented by Closter Nature Center Naturalist, […]
Listen to Public Historian Francesca Costa talk about the history of Environmental Movements and the continuing work of those who want to conserve natural spaces. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission by suggested donation ($10)
Interested in bird watching, but don’t know where to start? The first portion of the class will cover basic bird identification, birding etiquette, places to go, a high-level overview of tools you might need or want such as binoculars and cameras, an overview of websites, apps, and other tools. In the second part of the […]
Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music. 3rd Sunday of every month
Come learn the skills of our ancient ancestors and how they survived in nature. This demonstrative lecture will include the use of replicas of ancient tools and instructions on how they were used. Presented by our Naturalist, Marc Gussen. Adult program (suitable for teens with an adult) Cost: Members ($10), Non-members ($15) https://register.communitypass.net/closter Questions email […]
One of our most popular fundraising events, the Soup Supper has brought together members and friends for over 40 years. All of our soups are donated by our favorite local restaurants! Each guest receives a bowl and a spoon to sample as many soups as they wish. We’ll have a table of breads from Balthazar […]
Looking to take your bird photos to the next level? Join Closter Nature Center and Bergen County Camera's Matt Malwitz for "Photography for Birders". In this class, we'll cover the basics of photography and more. From finding the right gear and proper settings, to composing images. We'll even show you how your birding skills can […]
Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music. 3rd Sunday of every month
The Closter Nature Center is happy to host the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey for their program "Hidden on Closter Mountain." Public Historians Eric Nelsen and Francesca Costa will introduce you to Northern Valley residents who were born enslaved— eventually moving into a Freedman Community along the Palisades known as Skunk Hollow. Admission by […]
Musicians, professionals, and amateurs,and friends and family come together to share music. FOLK ROCK BLUESACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS, VOCALS, PERCUSSION THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH As a non-profit, we rely on donations for all programming. Donations further our mission and are greatly appreciated. Questions email [email protected] call 201-800-2008.
Join our resident naturalist, Nature Marc, on an evening hike on our trails. Marc will tell you about the ecological differences between night and day and perhaps you will spot some nighttime critters getting ready for their time out! Admission is Free! Please consider donating to help us continue to provide programs like these Space […]
Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music. 3rd Sunday of every month
Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music. FOLK ROCK BLUES ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS, VOCALS, PERCUSSION LAST EVENT OF THE SEASON (returns September) As a non-profit, we rely on donations for all programming. Donations further our mission and are greatly appreciated. Questions email [email protected] or call 201-800-2008.
Meet a live hawk and owl and discover how amazing birds of prey (raptors) are. Discover what specifically makes a bird a raptor while learning about both diurnal and nocturnal adaptations and how they utilize their senses to locate and obtain their prey. Admission is by donation: Suggested Donation is $10 for members and $15 […]
The natural world around us is amazing! We can help it thrive by introducing native plants into our landscapes. Native plants are adapted to our ecosystem and need little maintenance, they help Increase the populations of native insects, and they restore balance to the system overall. We will delve into the philosophy behind adding natives […]
Stephen Mariconda, an environmental advocate and graduate student at Rutgers School of Public Health discusses light pollution and its environmental impact in New Jersey. Learn what light pollution is and how it negatively impacts ecosystems, wildlife, human health, and how it obscures our view of the starry night sky. Learn about and discuss responsible environmentally […]
Presented by Elaine Silverstein, Urban Naturalist What is a habitat? How can homeowners mimic nature by creating a native habitat on their properties? This practical workshop takes viewers step-by-step through planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a beautiful, wildlife friendly habitat garden. Admission is Free! Please consider donating to help us continue to provide programs like […]
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