Family Programs at Flat Rock Brook
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Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:00 am Indoor Zumba in partnership with the the YWCANNJ and through the generosity of the Community Chest we introduce a free Zumba class for families.
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm Indoor Zumba in partnership with the the YWCANNJ and through the generosity of the Community Chest we introduce a free seated Zumba class for Seniors.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 am Indoor Zumba in partnership with the the YWCANNJ and through the generosity of the Community Chest we introduce a free Zumba class for the general public.
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Monday, March 8, 2026 at 8:30 am Yoga In partnership with Englewood Health Department and GYMGUYZ RSVP: carol@flatrockbrook.org
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9:00 am Tai Chi In partnership with Englewood Health Department and GYMGUYZ RSVP: carol@flatrockbrook.org
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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
March
Friday, March 20, 2026 9:00am to 3:30 pm Pond in Spring
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
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.
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 $60.00 for six programs, specify dates at time of purchase.
It’s All About The Bird
Series Topics:
3/6/2026 Beautiful Birds
3/13/2026 Beaks & Beady Eyes
3/20/2026 Ravishing Raptors
3/27/2026 Our Space Invaders (Invasive Bird Species)
4/3/2026 Birding 101
4/10/2026 Flights of Fancy- Flight is Not Just for Birds!
Spring is in the Air
Series Topics:
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
Trees Please!
Series Topics:
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
This option is for the sale of one series of six Conservation Explorers Club programs for $60.
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:
Trees Saturday, 2/28/26 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 3/1/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Gorgeous Gardens Saturday, 3/7/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 3/8/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Friendly Ferns Saturday, 3/14/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 3/15/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Bugs Saturday, 3/21/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 3/22/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Leaves Saturday, 3/28/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 3/29/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
On the Trails Saturday, 4/11/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 4/12/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Funny Fish Saturday, 4/18/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 4/19/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Darling Ducks Saturday, 4/25/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 4/26/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Curious Crows Saturday, 5/2/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 5/3/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Leaping Lizards Saturday, 5/16/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 5/17/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Totally Turtles Saturday, 5/23/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 5/24/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Silly Snakes Saturday, 5/30/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 5/31/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Eggcellent Eggs Saturday, 6/6/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 6/7/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Fantastic Frogs Saturday, 6/13/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 6/14/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Beautiful Beaches Saturday, 6/27/2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Sunday, 6/28/2026 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Forest Fables single program $13.00 each
Observing the deer during Break at the Brook.