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.
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In 2015, leaders of the Wampís did what no other Indigenous peoples have done in Peru’s modern history: They declared themselves an autonomous nation to gain greater control over their more
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The corals around Panaon Island in the southeastern Philippines form some of the healthiest and most climate-resilient reefs in the world, and they’re now a legally protected seascape. Philippine President more
Reforestation is gaining global momentum as a climate solution, but scientists warn that planting trees indiscriminately isn’t effective. Its success depends on how and, crucially, where it’s done. A new more
The daily destruction of nature’s carbon stores is happening right before our eyes, as forests are ravaged by catastrophic wildfires and vast tracts of wildlands are cleared for agriculture. But more
After a decade of efforts and tens of millions of dollars invested, the Corpus Christi City Council moved to cancel a contract for a seawater desalination plant in a 1 more
The Białowieża Forest is unparalleled in the world. It harbors the best-preserved fragments of lowland deciduous and mixed forests in the European Lowlands, where natural processes, including all stages of more
The impact of human beings on different ecosystems is huge. Throughout our history, we have changed ecosystems in ways that have led to biodiversity loss, increased the chances of natural more
US schools were built for a cooler climate that no longer exists. Now they face record-high temperaturesAs schools are returning to session following one of the hottest summers ever recorded, more
Bangladesh’s northeastern corner, as shown on Google Maps, features irregular green patches: pale green swaths and smaller deep green pockets. In or around each deep green area lies a Khasi more
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Even as the U.S. guts support for renewable power, the world is still pushing ahead on the shift to solar energy, with installations up 64 percent in the first half more
In Belém, motels known for sex chairs and mirrored ceilings are stripping risqué features for climate negotiatorsGuests at the Love Lomas Pousada in the Amazon city of Belém receive an more
This story is a collaboration between Inside Climate News and ProPublica. Hakim Dermish moved to the small South Texas town of Catarina in 2002 in search of a rural lifestyle more
This week, Peruvian officials are set to consider the creation of a sprawling reserve in the country’s Amazon basin to protect groups of Indigenous people living in isolation from the more
This story was originally published by National Catholic Reporter. TUCSON, Ariz.—The Trump administration is muscling forward with plans to wall off a critical international wildlife corridor, setting up construction camps to more
A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signsWhat does British summertime mean to you? Blackberries? Picnics? Festivals? Ticks? This summer more
Francis’s gorgeous sapphire — a new-to-science species of butterfly — has just been described in the high-altitude evergreen forests of western Angola. The identification of Iolaus francisi, with its shimmering more
The past few months are likely to have suited this drought-tolerant plant that thrives in heatThe ground-pine (Ajuga chamaepitys) is found in only 32 sites in Britain and is endangered. more
Longstone Edge, Derbyshire: Coming across a wasps’ nest in disarray, with tell-tale paw prints everywhere, one can only imagine the drama that unfoldedThe field we walked is a former quarry more
Wealth inequality is a primary culprit behind the ecological and environmental collapse of societies over the past 12,000 years, which have come to be dominated by a small circle of more
Australia’s 2035 target for cutting emissions will reveal how serious we are about addressing the climate crisisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free more
The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole. more
The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole. more
For decades the world’s largest rainforest has been getting drier. A new study published in Nature Communications disentangles how much of this shift can be blamed on humanity’s warming of more
More than 85 climate scientists declared the Department of Energy’s new climate report unfit for policymaking in a comprehensive review released Tuesday. The DOE’s report cherry-picked evidence, lacked peer-reviewed studies more
In nature, many organisms glow in the dark, including lightning bugs, some squid and jellyfish, using light to attract a mate or lure prey. Now, researchers have engineered glowing succulents, more
English is the dominant language in research—it’s essentially the lingua franca of science. A common-ground language enables findings to be disseminated around the globe, which has led to a number more
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — The Vatican is inaugurating an ambitious educational center inspired by Pope Francis’ ecological legacy. It’s opening a 55-acre utopian experiment in sustainable farming, vocational training more
‘Megaberg’ known as A23a has rapidly disintegrated in warmer waters and could disappear within weeksNearly 40 years after breaking off Antarctica, a colossal iceberg ranked among the oldest and largest more
MPs on Commons committee describe figures as a waste and say money should have been used to fix infrastructureEnglish water companies have spent £16.6m fighting legal action against regulators and more
Camera-trap images from a section of Kafue National Park in Zambia show conservation efforts are paying off: Populations of leopards, wild dogs and lions are all growing, Mongabay contributor Ryan more
Considered one of the most endangered birds in all of North America, the Florida grasshopper sparrow has found a rather unlikely ally in its uphill battle for existence—the US Air more
Researchers have developed the first model to map how supply and demand interact in Indonesia’s highly lucrative songbird trade, revealing patterns that could help curb poaching pressure on rare and more
Over 85 top climate specialists lambasted administration’s review, calling it a ‘shoddy mess’ that downplays risksA group of the US’s leading climate scientists have compiled a withering review of a more
Polanski ruffled feathers during at-times grumpy contest and now has to bring the party with himOK, now they’ve got your attention. In electing Zack Polanski, a media-friendly former actor with more
From the firing of the labor statistics chief to plans for a new census, the president’s moves serve to entrench authoritarianismIn 1937, Joseph Stalin commissioned a sweeping census of the more
One year ago, Charles Lee could look across the federal government and see his life’s work in action on multiple fronts—new grants awarded to minority communities overburdened with pollution, a more
As the threat of wildfires intensifies, modern technology is playing an increasingly large role in both research and management. But not all communities have access to it. more
In 1973, researchers scientifically described a species of shark based on a single specimen: a pregnant female caught a few years earlier by a fisherman near the mouth of the more
It's only been a few weeks since the Trump administration and Missouri Republicans killed the Grain Belt Express transmission line, but it's already clear rates will go up. more
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Ecuador’s Antisana páramo, southeast of Quito, offers a striking example of ecological restoration, more
The Indonesian government is fast-tracking a massive agricultural project that is turning 7 million acres of tropical forest into rice and sugarcane farms. Critics say it is the world’s largest more
In Brazil’s Arariboia Indigenous Territory, the Guajajara people and uncontacted Awá have been subjected to violence and land grabbing. This Mongabay series reveals a pattern of targeted killings amid a more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02758-6Small electric aeroplanes flying at low altitude will need energy sources that can withstand crashes and deliver power reliably. Standards need to be decided more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02753-xScientists are tinkering with plant genes to create crops that seed their own clones, with a host of benefits for farmers. more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02799-xGenetic-sequencing techniques have uncovered the oldest host-associated microbial DNA ever recorded — inside samples of teeth and bones from woolly and steppe mammoths. more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02795-1Veterinarians need to be part of West Nile disease storytelling more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02789-zThe human user and AI have shared autonomy and constantly interact to complete tasks. more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02794-2China’s chikungunya virus outbreak is a wake up call more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02786-2Bifocals for the touchscreen era accommodate users who mix near- and far-sightedness. more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02787-1A cable design that sends light through air, rather than solid glass, could cut signal loss and make long-distance transmissions cheaper. more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02796-0AI-agent ethics should consider sentient non-human animals more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02797-zInclude climate impacts when protecting infrastructure more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02756-8Textbooks give strange, imprecise explanations of where things happen in quantum mechanics. Consistency with gravity needs a fresh approach. more
Nature, Published online: 02 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02535-5People who claim they can bend spoons by stroking them fail to convince researchers, and a pioneer of industrial research gets the recognition she more
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions more
Provisional Met Office figures show that it has been the warmest summer on record - meaning the UK's five hottest summers have all occurred since 2000. more
BENGKULU, Indonesia — Yesi held her daughter Helda tightly, but the little one still shivered for days in the tropical heat over Teluk Sepang, a bay on Sumatra’s west coast. more
Rainforests have long played a central role in Liberia. Home to hundreds of thousands of people, they’re a source of sustenance, a site for cultural practice and habitat for forest more
Researchers reviewing the diversity of bats in the Western Himalayas in India recently confirmed a new-to-science species from Uttarakhand state. Named the Himalayan long-tailed myotis (Myotis himalaicus) in a new more
Around half of West Africa’s remaining rainforests are in the small coastal nation of Liberia. They’re home to species like western chimpanzees and pygmy hippos, valuable stands of hardwood — more
How do scientists determine whether climate change is driving extreme weather events like the floods, heat waves and droughts that we’re experiencing today? To find out about the science of more
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis". more
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis". more
KATHMANDU — Debate is growing in Nepal over moves to start breeding the Bengal florican, a critically endangered bird, in captivity. A 2024 government plan that proposes captive breeding in more
Most of these little-known but already endangered fish have never been seen alive in their natural habitat, but are under threat from bottom trawling and deep-sea miningThree years ago I more
Imagine if every climate policy rollback was met with the same unshakable loyalty Swifties show when Taylor drops a breakup song. What if climate action had the same unstoppable energy more
CHICAGO—Krystyna Kurth likes to begin her tours of the river cutting past the city’s post-industrial area with a word association game. Kurth, coordinator of conservation action at the Shedd Aquarium, more
A solar-powered canoe initiative originally launched in Ecuador’s Amazon in 2017 has now expanded to Indigenous coastal communities in Brazil, Peru, Suriname and the Solomon Islands. Researchers say the effort more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02752-yA July ruling from the International Court of Justice is clear: nations can face consequences if they don’t act on the climate crisis. more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02759-5Australia’s Online Safety Amendment Act provides the chance for researchers to analyse the complex relationship between social-media use and mental health in adolescents, but more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02584-wApplication volume is outpacing available funding, intensifying competition and worsening pressure on the peer-review system. But those who win grants are now getting more. more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02804-3When one partner is diagnosed with a psychiatric condition, the other is significantly more likely to be diagnosed with the same condition. Plus, the more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02757-7Photography is not just illustrative, it is investigative. A revealing book cautions us to look closely at what pictures are really telling us. more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02735-zA map of DNA methylation changes in human organs could help researchers to discover more targets for anti-ageing therapies. more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02760-yCarmen García-Chávez monitors the activities of wolves after their reintroduction to Chihuahua, northern Mexico. more
Nature, Published online: 01 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02755-9Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks. more
The mission's goal is to find water on the Moon, which could open the door for a sustained human presence there. more
Marc Stalmans, who died of natural causes on August 30th at 66, spent much of his life restoring life to a landscape once stripped of it. As the science director more
BANYUMAS, Indonesia — As youngsters, Ari and Junianto would clamber over the upland above Sambirata village, gathering sap to glue-trap the birds nesting below Java’s Mount Slamet. “If it gets more
In Texas and across the nation, scores of coal-fired plants and petrochemical facilities are allowed to bypass toxic emissions rules. more
Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province was dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said on Sunday, as river water levels rose to all-time highs. More than 1,400 more
Second of two articles about the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s struggles with sea level rise, water quality and habitat resilience on the coast of Maine. SIPAYIK, Maine—The smell of saltwater is one more
Forest Research said the UK is the first country to eradicate the beetle after five-year battle. more
A painterly, macro view of a cauliflower soft coral by Ross Gudgeon has taken out top prize in the Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year competition. ‘This is an more
Villa Blanca Reef off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is home to emblematic and endangered species, and is the site a coral restoration project with 35 platforms growing different species of coral. more
Changes in U.S. government support for electric vehicles have led to a buying bonanza — and a darker long-term future for the auto industry. more
From its source in the wetlands near Zambia’s northwestern border, through the industrial zones of the Copperbelt, to where it plunges through a steep gorge toward the Zambezi, the Kafue more
Live explosives on army training sites in the UK countryside mean many wildfires cannot be tackled. more
In Cape Town, South Africa, an ongoing conflict between people and baboons has escalated to the point that local authorities are considering culling 117 animals from four troops, roughly a more
“We buy homes” companies are procuring disaster-damaged properties for cheap. Survivors say they're taking advantage of tragedy. more
Rising temperatures and chronically broken cooling systems are turning the lunch rush into a deadly risk for some workers. more
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading more
Bison have made a remarkable comeback in Yellowstone National Park, going from fewer than two dozen animals at the turn of the last century to roughly 5,000 today. Their return, more
Scientists are decoding the DNA of Britain’s ancient oaks to crack the secrets of their superpowers. more
Scientists are decoding the DNA of Britain’s ancient oaks to crack the secrets of their superpowers. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02470-5The professional-networking platform helped Elena Hoffer to launch a company and sparked a global conversation to re-imagine academia. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02725-1Average expected lifespan is still increasing in high-income countries, but the rate of increase is slowing. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09563-1Author Correction: Dual neuromodulatory dynamics underlie birdsong learning more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02733-1Scientists are searching for awareness in all its possible forms — insights from human brains could inform that quest. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02793-3Lager drinkers fall into two distinct categories: those who prefer strong flavour chemicals and those who prefer mellow ones. Plus, a deep-sea worm that more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02736-yThe month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02782-6System that searches for signs of bad practice could help to weed out questionable titles. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02770-wSome researchers say that US-agency policies provide opportunities for political interference. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02772-8Analysis of almost 15 million people shows the trend increases with each decade, across cultures and generations. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02741-1Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X. more
Nature, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02497-8A new generation of researchers is using the platform to build audiences and monetize their knowledge. more
Ministers should find out what the regulator says before signing away a further £1.8bn of public moneyThere is already a scandal of bad accounting at Drax, one could say mischievously. more
What’s the evidence behind rat infestation warnings? And farewell to wet wipe island more
The Environment Agency are currently considering enforcement action against the operator, Viridor. more
Here's what the data reveals about who's most at risk. more
Here’s what we found, how to know if you’re at risk, and how to replicate our work. more
How to test your water, get free filters, and find other help. more
The invaders present a devastating threat to Britain’s pollinators – constant watchfulness and clever technology are needed to thwart their progressWere it not for the bags of destroyed hornets nests more
In one of the bluest U.S. states, Americans for Prosperity is making inroads against climate action. more
Animals of all kinds mix and mingle in underground burrows, offering troubling opportunities for diseases to jump species.Read more on E360 → more
Two decades after the devastating storm, scientists can more easily determine how much global warming is intensifying tropical cyclones. more
A tournament in Cornwall will pit anglers against these magnificent creatures, as part of a rising trend for so-called ‘sportfishing’It’s the UK equivalent of bullfighting. Next week, in Falmouth in more
Some five million children - over half of those in England - are living in homes at risk of overheating. more
In the waters of the Johor strait, Indigenous communities are struggling to survive as nearby cities expand and fishing stocks dwindleWords and photographs by Izzy SasadaAween Bin Terawin submerges himself more
Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role. more
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02783-5Rumours that fuelled the Great Fear in revolutionary France were transmitted similarly to a viral disease. Plus, glow-in-the-dark succulents and a new treatment for more
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02727-zThe creature might have been more than 3.5 metres long, with powerful jaws and serrated, flesh-cutting teeth. more
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02771-9Paralvinella hessleri is the first known animal to create orpiment, which was used by artists for centuries. more
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09552-4Author Correction: Endophilin marks and controls a clathrin-independent endocytic pathway more
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02709-1Research shows that beer drinkers are split depending on which types of flavour chemicals they prefer. more
The animal has come as a surprise to experts, who now have to rethink how these armoured dinosaurs evolved more
The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars. more
Every year the Natural History Museum in London honors the best wildlife photographers from around the world, highlighting 100 extraordinary photos of nature. This year, the finalists were selected from more
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts. more
The Department of Energy is calling for "honest dialogue." It looks a lot like a playbook from the past. more
As the Trump administration shrinks the Department of Agriculture, rural farming communities are left to pay the price. more
Picked from a record 60,636 entries, the first images from the Natural History Museum’s wildlife photographer of the year competition have been released. The photographs, which range from a lion more
Sharks could struggle to feed themselves efficiently in future, affecting marine ecosystem stability, researchers saySharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfers. Now a more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09446-5Optical generative models are demonstrated for the rapid and power-efficient creation of never-seen-before images of handwritten digits, fashion products, butterflies, human faces and Van more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09441-wTree shrews show a primate-like hierarchical organization in their visual pathway and object decoding accuracy, along with strongly face-selective cells, demonstrating how core computational more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02707-3Animals’ closest cousins provide insight into how we became multicellular creatures. more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09453-6The ankylosaurian dinosaur Spicomellus afer possessed a tail weapon and uniquely elaborate dermal armour. more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09371-7An assessment at the scale of the Democratic Republic of the Congo shows that urban gullies are a growing problem, with 118,600 people displaced more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09467-0Genomic and biochemical analyses of prokaryotic sulfur metabolism identify diverse microorganisms with the capacity to oxidize sulfide using iron(iii). more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02738-wEngland’s health service is trialling an artificial-intelligence tool that can identify skin cancer as accurately as a physician. more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02694-5Cells need to sense the presence or absence of nutrients so that they can adjust their metabolism and growth accordingly. A key node in more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09388-yAminoacyl-thiols reacting selectively with RNA diols over amine nucleophiles and demonstration of chemically controlled formation of peptidyl-RNA in water at neutral pH suggest an more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09462-5Haematopoietic stem cell numbers are restricted at both systemic and local levels. more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09451-8Adaptive wireless communication over an unprecedented frequency range spanning over 100 GHz can be achieved by a thin-film lithium niobate photonic wireless system, which can more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02635-2Single-celled species that often stick together in colonies have researchers rethinking the origin of animals. more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09360-wThe dorsal peduncular area of the mouse brain functions as a network hub that integrates diverse cortical and thalamic inputs to regulate neuroendocrine and more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02726-0Big-eyed species are especially vulnerable to the effects of light pollution, a citizen-science effort shows. more
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09458-1Dual-scale chemical ordering in CoNiV-based alloys improves the synergy of strength and ductility at cryogenic temperatures, providing an approach for obtaining high-performance metallic materials more
Our Mission
According to the 1972 articles of Incorporation, the purposes of the organization are:
- To acquire or lease undeveloped lands and establish thereon educational building(s).
- To develop natural history and conservation education programs in cooperation with schools, colleges, hospitals, youth groups and other organizations which will develop an understanding and appreciation of natural resources.
- To cooperate with national, state, county, municipal and private natural resource agencies in providing an outdoor laboratory in which to demonstrate natural resource problems and management techniques.
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What We Sponsor
The DNC sponsors numerous programs to bring residents of Demarest and the surrounding areas into closer contact with wildlife and the natural world. Programs have varied, including lectures on native plants, family hikes, maple syrup making, bird watching & counts, birdhouse building, mushroom foraging walk, community trail walk and children’s scavenger hunts. Local outdoor activities have been held at the Nature Center, Wakelee Field, various school grounds, and at the Duck Pond.
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Since its incorporation in 1977 the Demarest Nature Center Association has cared for a 55-acre parcel of land bordered by Columbus Road on the west and County Road on the east. The Demarest Nature Center is open to all every day of the year. In addition to protecting woods, vernal ponds, meadows, and a section of the Tenakill Brook, as well as establishing and maintaining walking trails, the center provides educational events for everyone about the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving our amazing forest habitat. Your membership dollars go towards sponsorship of environmental education programs for kindergarten through the fourth grade in the Demarest schools, and a yearly scholarship given to a local high school senior who plans to pursue environment-related studies in college. Your membership also helps support our birdhouse/bird feeder building program, our annual photo contest, maple syrup making, environmental scholarships, monthly community trail walks and the Craft Show at Oktoberfest/Fall Festival Event.
The Demarest Nature Center Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, run solely by volunteers and receives no funding from the Borough of Demarest.
Residents of Demarest receive all DNC mailings as postal patrons. Non-resident members receive DNC mailings by 1st class mail.
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