Things to do in Bergen County!

Annual Soup Supper

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Treat your taste buds to a delightful soup adventure at our annual Soup Supper! For over four decades, we've brought together the best local flavors, with unlimited soup samples from your favorite restaurants. Complement your meal with artisanal breads from Balthazar Bakery and Buon Gusto. Combine your outdoor experience with a flavorful meal, begin with […]

$15

Lights Down, Stars Up: Presented by DarkSky International

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Stephen Mariconda, an environmental advocate, discusses light pollution and its environmental impact in New Jersey. Light pollution disrupts ecosystems, harms wildlife, obscures the night sky, and negatively impacts human health. Learn about eco-friendly lighting and advocate for policies that reduce light pollution in North Jersey and beyond. Stay after the lecture for some star-gazing if […]

Music by the Pond – March 2025

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Musicians of all levels, from professionals to hobbyists, along with friends and family, unite to exchange melodies and find solace in the embrace of nature's arena. Join us for this low-key and relaxing event. Admission Free. Donations welcome!

Recovering from the Big Ones: Lecture presented by Palisades Interstate Park

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Climate change is making storms stronger and less predictable. Look back at historic storms with Public Historian Francesca Costa and learn how our climate impacts our natural areas today. Donations accepted to support future programs Register to attend at closternaturecenter.org/events

Winter Break Nature Program – Closter Nature Center

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Unleash your child's inner explorer this Winter School Break! Closter Nature Center offers four days of exciting programs filled with nature adventures and hands-on learning. February 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th 1st - 3rd grade: 9:00 am - 10:30 am PreK 4- Kindergarten: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 4th - 6th grade: 1:00 pm - 2:30 […]

Music by the Pond

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Join us for an afternoon of music and community. Professionals and amateurs alike perform to bring music to quiet Ruckman Pond. End the week on a relaxing note with your family, friends, and others. Stop in, slow down, and enjoy the tunes. Music by the Pond repeats every third Sunday of each month As a […]

Free

Music by the Pond – January 2025

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Join us for an afternoon of music and community. Professionals and amateurs alike perform to bring music to quiet Ruckman Pond. End the week on a relaxing note with your family, friends, and others. Stop in, slow down, and enjoy the tunes. Music by the Pond repeats every third Sunday of each month

Music by the Pond: December 2024

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Join us for an afternoon of music and community. Professionals and amateurs alike perform to bring music to quiet Ruckman Pond. End the week on a relaxing note with your family, friends, and others. Stop in, slow down, and enjoy the tunes. Music by the Pond repeats every third Sunday of each month As a […]

Free

History Hike: Closter Nature Center

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Join Naturalist and Historian Francesca Costa for an engaging hike exploring our area's history. Dive into Closter’s past and learn how land stewardship was as crucial back then as it is today! Topics include Buzzoni's farm, the strange story of Ruckman Road, and "Closter City."

Free

Lights Down, Stars Up: Presented by DarkSky International

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Discover the effects of light pollution on our environment and health, including its disruption to ecosystems and wildlife, and its concealment of the night sky's beauty. Engage in conversations about adopting eco-conscious outdoor lighting and explore policy recommendations that can help mitigate light pollution across North Jersey and beyond. Admission by Donation. Suggested Donation: Members […]

Crazy Composting Year Round: Ins and Outs

Closter Nature Center 154 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Join Master Gardener Lynne Proskow as she discusses some of the most common methods of composting and also the Bokashi method which she uses indoors during the winter. She will demonstrate how easy and effective this is for producing “black gold,” a gardener’s best friend. Useful handouts will be provided. Admission by Donation. Suggested donation: […]