by Amrita K | Aug 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Press play to listen along In front of you lies the Tenakill Brook which begins in Tenafly, New Jersey and runs through downtown Demarest where it widens into the Demarest Duck Pond. Then it makes its way through the nature center and continues onward all the way to...
by Amrita K | Aug 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Press play to listen along This is the trunk of an Eastern Cottonwood tree (also known as a poplar or Populous deltoides). It is is native to North America. The cottonwood was sacred to many Indigenous American nations , who considered it a symbol of the sun, the...
by Amrita K | Aug 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Press play to listen along Welcome to the meadow. This magical place is home to many different insects and wildlife. The meadow is also a great spot for aspiring ornithologists (people who study birds). As you look around, keep an eye out for the rustle of feathers in...
by Amrita K | Aug 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Press play to listen along This is a White Ash Tree, also known by its scientific name, Fraxinus americana. Although this name sounds complicated, it’s just Latin for “ash tree of America.” The White Ash is a fast growing, relatively tall species...
by Amrita K | Aug 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Interactive Trail Guide Do you ever find yourself walking through the woods and wondering about the trees around you or the history of the area? EcoExplorer is a tool to help you become a bit more aware or just to add some background knowledge as you...
by user | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Monthly Community Trail Walks The Demarest Nature Center sponsors monthly Community Trail Walks Our next Community Trail Walk will be on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The walk will be led by the distinguished Jeff Shaari discussing “The Structure of Wood-the Beauty...
