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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is a 150-acre preserve and education center situated on the western slope of the Palisades in Englewood, New Jersey. The Center was established in 1973 by citizens who were deeply committed to land conservation and environmental education.

One of the last remnants of the Palisades Forest, the preserve is managed by the Flat Rock Brook Nature Association. Its purpose is to maintain and preserve the lands under its supervision as a natural sanctuary for plant and animal life in our urban area and as a natural environment available to the public for trail walks, nature study and other passive recreation.

We provide environmental education programs for all ages in order to generate understanding and appreciation of nature and to instill a sense of responsibility and knowledge of the means to protect the natural world and its resources for future generations.

A network of self-guiding trails leads to a cascading stream, wetlands, ponds, wildflower meadows, quarry cliffs and woodland. The diversity of the natural landscape allows our members to observe a remarkable array of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitats.

Flat Rock Brook trails and picnic area are open free to the public every day from dawn to dusk. Visitors are requested to respect the land and its natural residents, to take away only memories, and to leave behind only faint footprints.



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Hands-on discovery and adventures for children ages pre-K to seventh grade.

Programs this Summer

Sunset Hikes
Every Tuesday in June, July and August
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
For adults and children ages 10 and older.

Famiy Fun!



Family Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, June 25; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
For families with children
ages 6 and older.
$10 per family for members,
$15 per family Non-members

Starry Day, Starry Night
Sunday, August 8; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For families with children
ages 9 and older.
$5 for members. $8 for nonmembers

Senior Stroll
Tuesday, August 17
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
For seniors only.
Free for members. $5 nonmembers

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In the News


Nature Day Fun!
Canoe rides on Quarry Pond were only one of the activities enjoyed by the more than 600 people who attended Nature Day in May. More Photos


Grant received from Bergen Community Development Fund to enable school field trips for Englewood Schools. More

The Community Chest awarded Flat Rock Brook a $5,000 grant to support the installation of a unique weather station at the Nature Center. The weather station will gather meteorological data and monitor the center’s solar panel energy production. It will be used to teach visitors about the environment and renewable energy. More
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