Registration by mail is required for all programs unless otherwise stated. To register please fill out the printable Program Registration Form and mail it along with your payment to Flat Rock Brook. All registration is by mail and is on a first come, first served basis. You are not registered until payment has been received. In the event of cancellation, your payment will be refunded only if we are notified at least 5 business days before the scheduled program.
Garden in the Morning
Every Thursday in September and October, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
For adults of all skill levels.
Join the FRB gardeners and help maintain the native plant gardens at the Nature Center this fall. The company is fun, the work rewarding and educational, and the results are beautiful and beneficial for the animals. No gardening experience necessary, just bring willing hands and a set of gloves! There is always a ten minute mini-lesson before each session. No need to register. FREE to all.
Sunset Hikes
Tuesdays in September and October, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
For adults and children ages 10 and older.
Take a sunset hike along the trails of Flat Rock Brook. Hikes are 2-3 miles long and are a great and relaxing way to end your day. Enjoy the beauty of summer and take advantage of hiking close to home. Meet at the parking lot gazebo. No need to register.
Free for members, $5 non-members.
Toddler Times
Tuesdays: September 14, October 12, and November 16
Thursdays: September 16, October 14, and November 18.
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
For children ages 2 - 5 with a parent or favorite adult.
These 45-minute programs are designed with the little ones in mind. Each session includes a natural science-themed story and craft, along with an outdoor hike. Registration by mail is required. Per child, per class: $5 for members, $8 non-members.
Hikes with Tykes
Sunday, September 19, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For families with children ages 4-8
Come spend a Sunday afternoon on the trails with our Naturalist. We will search for signs of autumn and discover the exciting happenings of the season. This is sure to be a fun and informative experience for all! Registration by mail is required.
Per person: $5 for members, $8 non-members.
Young Explorers
Mondays: September 20, 27; October 4, 18 and 25; and November 1; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
For children 4 - 7 years old
You and your children will love exploring nature during the fall at Flat Rock Brook! Join Miss Elli Grayzel in hands-on outdoor nature discovery. Mom, dad, or favorite adult are asked to come along with the 4-5 year olds for this series of six sessions of nature exploration. Registration by mail is required. $70 per child for members only. You must be or become a $45 family member to participate in this program.
Big Kid Adventures
Tuesdays, September 21, October 19, and November 23
4:00 -5:00 p.m.
For children 6-8 years old
Come and join us for adventure after adventure at Flat Rock Brook! If you liked Toddler Times, you will love the Big Kid Adventures! Each session includes a natural science-themed story and an outdoor hike. Let’s have some fun! Registration by mail is required.
Per child, per class: $5 for members, $8 non-members.
Full Moon Wonders Night Hike
Thursday, September 23, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
For families with children ages 6 and older
What can you see by the light of the full moon at Flat Rock Brook? Why does the moon change shape? Come on our popular nighttime hike and find out. Enjoy activities to test how sharp your senses are in the dark and search for signs of nocturnal life. The hike will be followed by hot chocolate! Bring a flashlight. Registration by mail is required. Per person cost: $5 for members, $8 for non-members.
EarthShare New Jersey Week
Native Planting: A Volunteer Event
Saturday, September 25, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
For adults and children ages 8 and older
Flat Rock Brook volunteers, in conjunction with EarthShare New Jersey Week will plant native ferns, perennials, and wildflowers as part of a habitat restoration project. These plantings will help compliment work currently underway to restore native woodland on an old gravel road that runs through the park. They are part of a larger project which will install 700 native plants in the preserve. Contact our Land Manager Ryan Hasko at (201) 567-1265 for additional information. No need to register. Free for all.
Experience an Eco-Cruise with Hackensack Riverkeeper
Saturday, September 25, Noon to 2:30 p.m.
After your volunteer effort at Flat Rock Brook in the morning, continue to enjoy EarthShare New Jersey Week with an Eco-Cruise with Hackensack Riverkeeper in the afternoon. For information or to reserve your Eco-Cruise contact Hackensack Riverkeeper at (201) 968-0808. Do not register at Flat Rock Brook for this program. Cost $25 for adults (13 and older) $10 for children ages 4 through 12. Reservations must be secured with a credit card. |
Yoga By The Pond
Sunday, October 10, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
For adults and children ages 10 and older
Join certified yoga instructor, Lana Moreira, by the pond for a relaxing Sunday morning session. What better place to practice than in the beauty of nature? All are welcome, whether you are a beginner or long-time practitioner! Namaste. Registration by mail is required.
Per family cost: $10 for members, $15 non-members
Fall walk with Ryan!
Saturday, October 16, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
For adults and children ages 10 and older
Join our Land Manager on a morning hike to enjoy the colors of Flat Rock Brook Nature Center. Experience the wonders of autumn as we hike the park watching for migratory birds and soaking in the fall foliage. Registration by mail is required. Per person cost: $5 for members, $8 non-members.
The Mystery of the Bones
Thursday, October 28, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
For families with children ages 6 and older
Halloween is a great time to look at bones and skeletons! These things aren’t creepy, they’re fun, and they can teach us about what animals eat and how they live. Come and try to solve the mystery of the skulls and much more. Registration by mail is required.
Per child cost: $5 for members, $8 non-members.
Holiday Sale Nature Craft Workshop
Thursday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For adults and teens
Join Flat Rock Brook as we create unique nature crafts for our upcoming Holiday Sale. Exact crafts have not been determined as of yet, but you can be sure that they will of great interest.
Pre-registration by mail is required. Free for members, $5 non-members, a small materials fee may be added if appropriate.
Family Hike
Sunday, November 7, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. For families.
Have you ever wished you had a naturalist guide along on a family hike to help you point out the sights? Here’s your chance! Join Education Director Jill Bennetta and her family for a fun and informative nature walk to learn about what’s going on in the natural habitats of Flat Rock Brook. Registration by mail is required.
Per family cost: $10 for members, $15 non-members
Holiday Sale Bow Workshop
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
For adults and teens
Join Flat Rock Brook wreath crafter Joy Segall to learn how to make perfect bows at this fun hands-on workshop. Help make bows for our Holiday Sale fundraiser! Each attendee will bring one home for their service. No prior experience needed. We will provide all materials, but bring a pair of scissors if you can. No need to register. FREE for all.
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, November 14, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
For families with children ages 3 and older
Calling all adventurous families! Once again, Flat Rock challenges families to work together to follow the clues and find the answers to a new set of nature riddles! We promise you’ll have a great time and learn something new! Registration by mail is required.
Per Family cost: $10 members, $15 non-members.
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