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...
Saturday, March 17
Birdhouse and birdfeeder building in the Wakelee Field House, Hardenburgh Ave. and Park St.. There will be two sessions: 11 am and 1 pm. Kits are $8 for one and $15 for two. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a hammer to bang nails and a camera to capture the memories.
Saturday, Mar. 31
Easter egg hunt, 2 pm, Imaginative Playground in Wakelee Field. Toddlers through fourth-graders. Bring your own baskets to scoop up chocolate eggs. Rain date April 1.
Sat., May 19
Spring Nature Walk, 9:30 am, followed by Volunteer Day, 10:30 am, Both departing from the parking lot by the Imaginative Playground. Bring gloves so you can help in picking up litter, work on the trails, or do a special project. Rain date May 20.
June 1:
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.
2012 Scholarship
DNCA Environmental Studies Scholarship
The Demarest Nature Center Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to assist a graduating senior pursuing study of, or related to, the environment. The requirements are on the Education page; you can also download the scholarship details here.
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.