Welcome to Flat Rock Brook

Annual Meeting
Flat Rock Brook Nature Assn.
Monday, September 20, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Election of 2010-2011 Board of Trustees
Review of the past year

Presentation of the design elements of
Flat Rock Brook's planned Exhibit
"A Walk in the Woods"

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Black Bear Education Seminar

Thursday, September 30
7:00 p.m.

With the onset of fall, black bears begin actively foraging for food toprepare for the winter denning season. The increase in activity during this time of year can bring bears closer to homes and into backyards
while they search for any available food.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fishand Wildlife will offer Know the Bear Facts, an education seminar for residents, free of charge, at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center.

Program attendees will learn about the history and biology of the Garden
State's largest land mammal, as well as about black bear research. The program also provides tips on how to react if a black bear is encountered near a home or when enjoying the outdoors.

Precautions that residents should take to prevent bears from becoming a
nuisance near homes are also discussed.

Black bears have been sighted in all 21 of New Jersey's counties. Therefore, it is important for residents throughout the state to know the facts about co-existing with bears. For more information about black bears, visit the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife web site.

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About Flat Rock Brook Photo by Realf Schermer Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is a 150-acre preserve and education center situated on the western slope of the Palisades in Englewood, New Jersey. The Center was established in 1973 by citizens who were deeply committed to land conservation and environmental education. One of the last remnants of the Palisades Forest, the preserve is managed by the Flat Rock Brook Nature Association. Its purpose is to maintain and preserve the lands under its supervision as a natural sanctuary for plant and animal life in our urban area and as a natural environment available to the public for trail walks, nature study and other passive recreation. We provide environmental education programs for all ages in order to generate understanding and appreciation of nature and to instill a sense of responsibility and knowledge of the means to protect the natural world and its resources for future generations. A network of self-guiding trails leads to a cascading stream, wetlands, ponds, wildflower meadows, quarry cliffs and woodland. The diversity of the natural landscape allows our members to observe a remarkable array of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitats. Flat Rock Brook trails and picnic area are open free to the public every day from dawn to dusk. Visitors are requested to respect the land and its natural residents, to take away only memories, and to leave behind only faint footprints.	Programs this September Sunset Hikes Tuesdays in September and October 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adults and children 10 and older. Toddler Times Tuesdays: September 14, October 12, and November 16 Thursdays: September 16, October 14, and November 18. 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Children ages 2 - 5 with a parent or favorite adult. Hikes with Tykes Sunday, September 19, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. For families with children ages 4-8 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 Big Kid Adventures Tuesdays, September 21, October 19, and November 23 4:00 -5:00 p.m. For children 6-8 years old Registration Information and More Programs	Annual Meeting Flat Rock Brook Nature Assn. Monday, September 20, 2010 7:30 p.m. Election of 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Review of the past year Presentation of the design elements of Flat Rock Brook's planned Exhibit "A Walk in the Woods" More Black Bear Education Seminar Thursday, September 30 7:00 p.m. With the onset of fall, black bears begin actively foraging for food toprepare for the winter denning season. The increase in activity during this time of year can bring bears closer to homes and into backyards while they search for any available food. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fishand Wildlife will offer *Know the Bear Facts*, an education seminar for residents, free of charge, at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center. Program attendees will learn about the history and biology of the Garden State's largest land mammal, as well as about black bear research. The program also provides tips on how to react if a black bear is encountered near a home or when enjoying the outdoors. Precautions that residents should take to prevent bears from becoming a nuisance near homes are also discussed. Black bears have been sighted in all 21 of New Jersey's counties. Therefore, it is important for residents throughout the state to know the facts about co-existing with bears. For more information about black bears, visit the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife web site. Flat Rock Brook on Facebook Visit Flat Rock Brook's Facebook page to become a friend, see what's happening, or make a contribution
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