Things to do in Bergen County!

All Ages Evening Hike

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

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 […]

Free

Music by the Pond – May 2024

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

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.

Hidden on Closter Mountain (Presented by Palisades Interstate Park)

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

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 […]

Event Series Music by the Pond

Music by the Pond

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

Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music.  3rd Sunday of every month

Free

Photography for Birders (Presented by Bergen County Camera)

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

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 […]

$25

Annual Soup Supper (Closter Nature Center)

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

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 […]

$15

Primitive Technology: A Hands-on Lecture

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

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 […]

$10
Event Series Music by the Pond

Music by the Pond

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

Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music.  3rd Sunday of every month

Free

Introduction to Birding

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

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 […]

$35

Conservation and Foresight: The History of American Parks

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

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)

Our Forest in Crisis: Lecture

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

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 […]

$15
Event Series Music by the Pond

Music by the Pond

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

Musicians, professionals, and amateurs, and friends and family come together to share music.  3rd Sunday of every month

Free