Flat Rock Brook is a 150-acre nature preserve and environmental education center in Englewood, NJ, just two miles from the George Washington Bridge. Visit our 3.6 miles of self-guided forested hiking trails that lead to a cascading stream, wetlands, pond and meadows. Register for one of our environmental programs for schools or the public and learn about our natural world. Come explore and learn with us!
Join us at our nature center and learn about butterfly gardens at a lecture by Don Torino of Bergen County Audubon Society.
Attendees will learn which native plants will provide nectar and attract butterflies to your garden.
We'll also display a butterfly collection of native specimens found at Flat Rock Brook that dates back over 50 years! View watercolor illustrations of butterflies by students of Cochet Art Studio. Light refreshments will be served and live music will be performed by Mi Zhou.
Come and enjoy this special afternoon with us! Admission is FREE.
Call (201) 567-1265 to reserve your spot today!
SUEZ North America Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Flat Rock Brook to support our watershed program for the 2018/19 school year. The program reaches 7th graders at the Upper School in Englewood Cliffs school district.
Flat Rock Brook's Annual Recognition Dinner & Auction
April 26, 2018
It's Staying Light Longer! Evening Hike The sun will still be up when we start our hike along our trails. Experience hiking in the fading light of day. Take in the sights and sounds of dusk. Hike is 2-3 miles long. Bring a flashlight |
Nighttime at the Pond Watch the pond come alive with the sounds of summer. Learn the differences in frog calls, what bugs can be found, and the serene beauty of the pond at night. Hike is 2-3 miles. Bring a flashlight. Wearing bug spray is highly recommended. |
Creepy Crawlies Why do we think crawlies are creepy? Learn about the most numerous animals on the planet as we explore the world of insects and arachnids. Discover how these small critters help our world and why they are not creepy at all. Come dressed for a short hike. |
Father's Day Hike Join us for a short hike to celebrate Father's everywhere. Then join us for a snack and a craft with some help from Dad! Come dressed for a short hike. |
One of Flat Rock Brook's most popular exhibits is our aviary where we house 5 birds of prey that are all unable to be released into the wild. Their home is now Flat Rock Brook, where our staff provides the care that they need. Our birds act as animal ambassadors and help us teach thousands of people each year about protecting and respecting wildlife.
Help support our special birds! Various adoption levels allow our supporters to provide food, enrichment, and enclosure maintenance for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. Each level offers different benefits, such as a photo and certificate of adoption for your raptor or even a meet and greet!
Choose your raptor today! Raptor adoptions make great gifts!
Visit Flat Rock Brook Adopt-a-Raptor to adopt and learn more.
Flat Rock Brook wants to recognize and extend a big "thanks" to our newest adopters!
Hero Level: Corinne Hoexter, Michael Shannon
Champion Level: Jeff & Rosemary Russell
Caregiver Level: Jill Abbott
Friend: Joellen Knie
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