It’s time to rock & roll! If you are often at a desk, or living within a city or suburb – getting outside, breathing in crisp clean air, and taking in the lush landscape of a tucked away Nature Center can feel like a spa, if not even surreal. The friendly forest vibe makes for an awesome escape, and kids love it too. There are stones to throw, sticks to race, creatures to chase, and sometimes a stream to touch. Make a day of it, you will not be disappointed.
Where To Go:
NYC / NJ
- Central Park, NYC – Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- Bronx, NY – Van Cortlandt Nature Center
- Englewood, NJ – Flat Rock Brook
- Tenafly, NJ – Tenafly Nature Center
- Alpine, NJ – Closter Nature Center
- Demarest, NJ – Demarest Nature Center
- Scarsdale, NY – Greenburgh Nature Center
Keep Exploring!
Google Maps is a wonderful resource! Searching up “Nature Center” can generally provide numerous destinations, and opportunities to get outside within any local area!
Hand Towel
Water Bottle(s)
Tissues, Etc.
- Tissues
- Mask (stay home if you are sick)
- Hand Towel
- Hand Sanitizer or Cleanser
First Aid
- Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment / Moisturizer
- Neosporin
- Band-Aids
- Eye-Drops
- Itch-Ointment
- Dental Floss
Eco Bag
What to eat:
- River Fish (Catfish, Salmon, Trout, Pike)
- Pack a picnic with fish spread and chips
- Kitsun Udon, with Dashi Broth
- Biryani / Clay Pot Rice Bowl
- Wings
- Empanadas
- Onigiri
- Rice Pudding
- Doughnuts
- Fruit Tarte
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