Family Programs at Flat Rock Brook
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NEW ! Tai Chi Classes with GYM GUYZ and The City of Englewood Health Department
Through the generous support of The City of Englewood Health Department, Flat Rock Brook Nature Association offers Tai Chi classes Sundays at 9:00 am to 10:00 followed by a short hike.
Scroll to Forest Fables children’s program for list of programs DURING the Tai Chi Class!
Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am from March 22, 2026 to April 26, 2026.Enhance your mind-body connection while reducing stress with our one-hour gentle, flowing Tai Chi class. Reduce anxiety and improve balance. Directly after class we will also offer a free mindful, eco-therapy hike with an FRB Naturalist. A wonderful way to set the tone for a calm and productive week. $95.00 for the five week session.
If you missed the start of the Tai Chi session or just want to try one class, sign up for a “Drop-in” class for $30.00 per person/per class. Please include date you wish to attend on form.
If you missed the start of the Tai Chi session or just want to try a few classes, sign up for three classes for $80.00 per person. Please include dates you wish to attend on form.
Get ready for a magical day at Flat Rock Brook. We will start by playing “Fairy Hike-n-seek” (a short scavenger hunt hike), Create a flower crown, a fairy wand, then make your own special magic potion tea. (tea and cookies will be provided, gluten and peanut free/kosher options will be available)
Break at the Brook programs are a perfect way to spend school breaks, having fun in the Flat Rock Brook Forest! These mini-camp experiences are a fun, hands-on program filled with science, nature, crafts, and games for students aged 5-12. $100.00 per day, or $400.00 for five days. See below for our dates and topics. For questions please reach out to Carol: carol@flatrockbrook.org
Break at the Brook Program Dates
April
Friday, April 3, 2026 9:00am to 3:30 pm STEM Day
Monday, April 6, 2026 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Baby Animals
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:00am to 3:30pm Birds in Spring
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:00am to 3:30pm Spring Rain
Thursday, April 9, 2026 9:00am to 3:30pm Fantastic Flowers
Friday:, April 10, 2026 9:00am to 3:30pm Wetland Wonders
Explore Flat Rock Brook on your day off school with one of our Naturalists. This option is for five (5) days of Break at the Brook. Days do NOT have to be consecutive or during the same school break or year. for more information email Carol at carol@flatrockbrook.org
Conservation Explorers Club Ages 5 to 10
Conservation Explorers Club programs are designed for after-school learning and Homeschool families. These programs align with NGSS requirements in exciting, hands-on lessons. Utilizing STEM principals your child will use binoculars, microscopes, nature apps, water and soil quality testing kits, and of course - their growing brain to learn about and interact with nature. Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm $13.00 each date/each child or $35.00 for programs, specify dates at time of purchase.
4/3/2026 Birding 101
4/10/2026 Flights of Fancy- Flight is Not Just for Birds!
4/17/2026 Productive Pollinators
4/24/2026 Pond Study
5/1/2026 Who Lives Here?
5/8/2026 Seeds and Soil
5/15/2026 Wacky Wet Weather
5/22/2026 Baby Animals
5/29/2026 A Bird in the Tree
6/5/2026 Tree Mysteries
6/12/2026 Liking Lichen
6/19/2026 Fairies in the Forest
6/26/2026 Tree ID
All programs are 1 hour long and designed for learners aged 5 to 10. $13.00 per program
Nature and Me! 18 to 48 months
Family Programs are one hour long unless otherwise noted. These programs are written for the ages listed in the description or may be appropriate for the entire family. Program fees are as marked in the description, prior registration is appreciated. Payment at the door must be exact change cash or check. Siblings over the age of 18 months may not attend but feel free to utilize the other public areas of FRB while you wait.
Nature and Me!
(formerly Forest Fables)
Spring Session I: Thursdays, February 19, 2026 to March 26, 2026
from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Chipmunks, Foxes, Wind, Rain and Clouds, Rainbows, Flowers.
For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.
Spring Session II: Thursdays, April 16, 2026 to May 21, 2026
from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (no class 14/2 or 4/9)
Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Apples and Pumpkins, Migration, Hibernation, Pinecones, Tree Homes, Winter Solstice.
For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.
Nature & Me at Quarry Pond.
Get cozy at Flat Rock Forest for some Forest Fable story time programs. Join our Naturalist as they read a favorite story, share a game, ambassador animal, activity, or craft, and end the program with a short hike for little legs! Programs are approximately 1 hour but we are always free to chat for a while after the program ends! Sunday Programs are 11:00 to 12;00 and Saturday Programs are 1:00 to 2:00. Ages 3 to 6. Fees are $13.00.
Dates and Topics:
On the Trails Saturday, 4/11/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 4/12/2026 -Start times at 10 (during Tai Chi) and 11
Funny Fish Saturday, 4/18/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 4/19/2026 -Start times at 10 (during Tai Chi) and 11
Darling Ducks Saturday, 4/25/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 4/26/2026 -Start times at 10 (during Tai Chi) and 11
Curious Crows Sunday, 5/3/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Leaping Lizards Sunday, 5/17/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Totally Turtles Sunday, 5/24/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Silly Snakes Sunday, 5/31/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Eggcellent Eggs Sunday, 6/7/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Fantastic Frogs Sunday, 6/14/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Beautiful Beaches Sunday, 6/28/2026 10:00 to 11:00 pm
Forest Fables single program $13.00 each
Observing the deer during Break at the Brook.
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Mindful Hike:
10:00 (after Tai Chi) Sundays,
March 22, March 29, April 12, April 19, and April 26. No hike on April 5th.
Meet in the FRB Exhibit Hall (after Tai Chi Class) for a free, short hike with a Naturalist. We will utilize different trails to each week to connect with nature and relax during a casual walk. All are welcome!
Everybody’s Earth:
April 19th from 12:00 to 4:00
Fun and conservation for the whole family. Hikes on the hour, live animal programs on the half-hour and recycled crafting throughout the day. Bring a t-shirt to learn how to make a reusable bag.
Healing Hike
Sunday, April 19th , 10:00 and Thursday, April 23rd, 2:00
In partnership with the YWCANNJ, and through the generous funding of the Community Chest we are offering Healing Hikes. Using mindfulness techniques FRB Naturalist will lead a one hour hike to our wetlands area. The hike will begin and end on the back porch of the nature center building at 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631. All are welcome, must be able to hike on uneven, wet terrain. Dress for the weather.
Summer Camp Open House:
Sunday, April 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Come to the Exhibit Hall of the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center to discuss the schedule, activities, staffing, and get to know the camp space. Bring your family and your questions. Activities for the children while you meet with the Camp Director to answer any questions you may have and to sign up for this exciting summer day camp for ages 4 to 14!
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Mindful Hike with a Naturalist:
Sundays May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, and May 31
Meet in the FRB Exhibit Hall (after the Tai Chi class) for a free hike with an FRB Naturalist. We will utilize different trails each week to connect with nature and relax during a casual walk. All are welcome!
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Mindful Hike with a Naturalist:
Sundays June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28 10:00 to 11:00
Meet in the FRB Exhibit Hall (after the Tai Chi class) for a free hike with an FRB Naturalist. We will utilize different trails each week to connect with nature and relax during a casual walk. All are welcome!
