The Nature Program Cooperative

The Nature Program Cooperative

2012
Lots more to be posted soon!
January February March
April May June
July August September
October November December

Did you know…?    There are over a dozen places and organizations in northeastern New Jersey that provide quality nature programs. Recently, several of them banded together to create the NPC – a pooling of knowledge and resources designed to offer greater opportunities to explore and enjoy the region’s natural side.

How it works…    Throughout the year, each of the different partners of the Co-op (listed on the right side of this page) will host an outdoor activity or indoor educational program at a nature center or other appropriate location to which all group members are invited. When applicable, member discounts will apply to all Co-op partner members and supporters. For example, if Tenafly Nature Center hosts an event, members of all other NPC groups pay the TNC member rate. (Non-members are also welcome to attend the event, but must pay the non-member rate.)  All NPC events are advertised in each partner group’s newsletter.

 

January 2012

Winter Survivor

Sunday, January 8, 1 – 2:30 pm at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

For families with children 10 and older

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness in winter? Join FRB educators and see if you can “Survive Flat Rock” by building your own shelters and finding things in the wilds of Flat Rock that could help you stay alive—and those things to avoid. Our reward? Cocoa and treats to help us warm up after the program! Dress for the weather and please pre-register.

Pre-registration by mail or register online at flatrockbrook.org .

$5 per person for members, $8 non-members

 

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February 2012

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March 2012

Family Frogwatch

Saturday, March 24, 11 am – 12 pm at Bergen County Zoo

Ribbit, ribbit! Is that what a frog really sounds like? Come to the Bergen County Zoo and learn to identify the calls of our local frogs and toads. Then, you’ll know what’s been calling in your backyard, what you hear when you’re camping, and you can even help scientists learn more about frog populations!

This program is for families with children 8 – 14 years old. Cost: $10 per child; adults attend free. No more than 1 adult per child, please. Registration required; call the zoo at 201-262-3771 ext. 187 for a Family Frogwatch registration form.

 

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April 2012

Party for the Planet

Sunday, April 22, 10 am – 4 pm at the Bergen County Zoo

We’re having a party – and you’re invited! Join the Party for the Planet at the Bergen County Zoo on Sunday, April 22nd. Visit the exhibitors throughout the zoo or attend a special program in the Education Center to discover ways to connect to your local environment. Learn about eco-friendly products, programs and services available in our area.

Everyone loves a good party and there's no better place to celebrate than with the fabulous animals that make our beautiful planet the awe-inspiring place that it is. Come celebrate with us – and bring your friends and family along! Admission to the zoo and all activities are free; no registration required.

Guided Paddle

Sunday, April 22, with Hackensack Riverkeeper

Additional details to be posted soon!

   

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May 2012

"NJ Goes Native!"

Saturday, May 12, 11 am - 5 pm at Palisades Interstate Park

A full day of fun and learning with the Nature Program Cooperative:

Crafts & fun for children

Workshops on organic gardening & landscaping, natural pest and flood control, and more

NATIVE PLANT SALE
just in time for Mother's Day

Two family nature hikes with Christina Fehre:

11 am: "The Women's Monument" (3 mi., easy)

2 pm: "Peanut Leap Cascade" (4 mi., challenging)

"Mulch, mulch more!"

All events at State Line Lookout on the Palisades. More details to be posted soon!

"NJ Goes Native" flyer (.pdf file)

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River Barge Park Day

Saturday, May 19 with Bergen County Audubon Society

Additional details to be posted soon!

Nature Day at Flat Rock

Sunday, May 20 at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

Additional details to be posted soon!

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June 2012

Father's Day Paddle

Sunday, June 17, with Hackensack Riverkeeper & Overpeck Preserve

Additional details to be posted soon!

Nature Day at Tenafly

Sunday, June 17 at Tenafly Nature Center

Additional details to be posted soon!

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July 2012

Eco Cruise with Hackensack Riverkeeper

Additional details to be posted soon!

 

Butterfly Festival with Bergen County Audubon Society

Additional details to be posted soon!

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August 2012

Bat Program at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

Additional details to be posted soon!

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September 2012

Birding Festival with Hackensack Riverkeeper & Meadowlands Environment Center

Additional details to be posted soon!

"Cache In, Trash Out" geo-caching event

Saturday, September 15 at Tenafly Nature Center

Additional details to be posted soon!

Hawks Over the Hudson

Sunday, September 30, 11 am - 4 pm at Palisades Interstate Park

Featuring live birds of prey with the Delaware Valley Raptor Center at State Line Lookout. Additional details to be posted soon!

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October 2012

"Haunted Forest" at Tenafly Nature Center

Additional details to be posted soon!

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November 2012

Reservoir Walk with Bergen SWAN

Additional details to be posted soon!

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December 2012

Christmas Bird Count with Bergen County Audubon Society

Additional details to be posted soon!

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