Birthday Party Registration and Policies

Supervision and Helpful Tips for Maximum Fun

• Participant behavior is the responsibility of the parents, not the staff of TNC. We ask party parents to provide adequate supervision for their guests.
• If your adult guests will be staying for the party, a maximum of 10 supervising parents are permitted to accompany the children during the themed program in order to provide a quality experience for the birthday child and their guests.
• • • For parties with children ages 3-5, the suggested ratio is 1 adult for every 3 children.
    • For parties with children ages 5 and older, the suggested ratio is 1 adult for every 5 children.
    • Supervising parents are asked to please turn off or silence their cell phones so as not to disrupt the program. If parents need to take a call, we ask that they move away from the group to talk. 
• Non-supervising parents who stay are welcome to enjoy refreshments and conversation in the conference room or non-program space of the pavilion while the children are with the educator.
• Siblings who are not guests of your party, as well as parents who do not wish to remain for the duration of the party, may tour our grounds. All children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting other areas of the TNC.
• Smaller groups may make your child’s program more meaningful. (Inviting the entire class is polite but not possible at our facility)
• Please keep in mind that TNC is a nature preserve. For the safety of all guests and the nature center please visit our Trail Map page and respect all the trail rules & information posted.
• Group representatives assume full responsibility for the behavior of their guests and damages to the property.   
  
• Gratuity is greatly appreciated!       

COVID Safety Measures

• All participants (or guardians) must sign a COVID waiver. 
• Parties are outdoors unless extreme weather.

Reschedule, Cancellation & Refund Information

• Birthday party programs are taught outdoors and are held rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will utilize our rain plan activities under the wooden pavilion and roll down the side canvas panels. However, in the event of dangerous temperatures or extreme weather the birthday coordinator will discuss alternative options. 
• If you must reschedule, a $50 rescheduling fee will be applied if applicable. 
• Membership is considered a donation and is non-refundable.
• If your party must be cancelled, refunds are based on how far in advance cancellation is from the scheduled date.
• Cancellation Timeline Refund Amount
• • More than 30 days’ notice - 100% returned
  • 14 to 30 days’ notice - 50% returned
  • Less than 14 days’ notice - NO REFUND

• A minimum charge of $50 will be added and an invoice on your Tenafly Nature Center account will be created in the event of damage to TNC property or if garbage is left behind. Tenafly Nature Center will notify account holder by phone if an invoice is created. 
• We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled activity if actual group size and age levels differ substantially from the reservation without notification. The above cancellation/ refund policy applies.
• We reserve the right to terminate your event for non-compliance with these regulations and prohibit plans that may interfere with operations, cause harm to animals, or other reasons at the discretion of the Executive Director.
  

Accessibility at TNC

Select birthday programs are wheelchair accessible at the Tenafly Nature Center. We ask that you give two weeks notice so that we can accommodate the needs of your group.

Photography: Mark Saunders