Welcome to the Demarest Nature Center.
The Demarest Nature Center is located in Demarest, NJ, USA, and is open to all persons, residents and non-residents alike, every day of the year. In addition to preserving and protecting important open space here in the midst of a large metropolitan area, the center seeks to educate young and old alike as to the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting our environment.
We, the trustees of the Demarest Nature Center Association, encourage you to use this site to find out more about the Demarest Nature Center and its programs. Click on the topic of your choice and find out more; the links will tell you about the Center, introduce you to our events and endeavors, and also take you to other nearby nature centers, as well as environmental organizations, National Parks, and suggestions for things to do. The site is constantly growing and being updated, so we hope you will come back again and again.
October 13, 2012: Craft Show at Oktoberfest, Duck Pond, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The happiest day of the year in Demarest! Crafters, sign up here, or download this PDF.
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DNCA Events...
Cast Your Ballot for Trustees
Thursday, January 12, at 7:30 pm is the vote for the 2012 Trustees at the Wakelee Field House. If you can't attend, download your 2012 DNCA Proxy Form here.
Fri., May 25:
Photo Contest Deadline
Deadline for submission of Photo Contest entries at the Demarest Library. All photos must be taken in the nature center. Download DNCA Photo Contest Rules or see DNCA photo contest page for details.
The winning photos from the 2011 DNCA Photo Contest are online here.
Sat., Sept. 15:
Trial of the Trails 2011!
5k and Fun Run, Rain or Shine
Two races on the trails of the beautiful Demarest Nature Center. The Trail Fun Run (1-mile) is open to ages 6 and up, including adults. The 5K Trail Run (3.1-mile), which includes all but one trail on the DNC's 55 acres, is for ages 9 and up, including adults. Wakelee Field Playground, registration is at 8:00 am, rain or shine. Registration forms will be sent home the second week of September from the schools, or can be downloaded here: Trail Run Registration (PDF).
Fun-Run Map (PDF)
5K-Run Map (PDF)
Recycle!
Download the April Recycling Update [4mb PDF].
Household Hazardous Waste Collecting for Bergen County
Visit www.bcua.org for hazardous waste collection dates and locations, and safely get rid of paints, solvents, and old batteries.