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About Flat Rock Brook



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.



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Opening for Full-time Naturalist

Flat Rock Brook is seeking a full-time Naturalist to work in our Education Department. This position will teach a variety of school, public and birthday party programs to children, families and adults while supporting the goals set by Flat Rock Brook’s Education Director.

Naturalist Job Description.

Become a Trail Guide!

Trail Guides in 1993
Going strong for almost 40 years!

Trail Guide Pot Luck Luncheon
March 14, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what a Trail Guide does? Why they are so important to the Nature Center? The Flat Rock Brook Trail Guides have been essential volunteers that have taught school groups visiting Flat Rock Brook since 1974. They are a dedicated group of individuals that donate a lot of time and patience to teach children about the wonders of nature.
We provide multiple training sessions for each of our programs, shadowing opportunities, and enrichment field trips. Trail guides teach at least eight classes per season (spring and fall).
Trail Guides are our teaching arms at Flat Rock Brook. If you are interested in becoming part of this group, please call Jill at the Nature Center office at (201) 567-1265. We are always looking for a few good people. It’s a great way to give back to the children of your community and very gratifying work.

Assessing Tree Damage
The unseasonable snow storm last October decimated many trees in the Northeast. This article in the New York Botanical Gardens Newletter provides helpful tips about how to assess tree damage.

Winter Calendar of Events

Go to Program Listings for more information, ages and registration requirements. Registration online is available for most programs.

Project Feeder Watch
Sunday, December 11
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Winter Toddler Times
Tuesdays:
 December 13, January 17, February 14
Thursdays:
December 15, January 19, February 16
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 17
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Winter Survivor
Sunday, January 8
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Holiday Hikes
Martin Luther King Day:
Monday, January 16
Presidents’ Day:
Monday, February 20
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Eagle Watching on the Hudson
Sunday, January 22
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Owl Howl Night Hike
Tuesday, February 7
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The Great Backyard Bird Count
Sunday, February 19
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Winter Camp
Tuesday- Friday
February 21- 24
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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