Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required)

Category: Nature preserve

Address: Green Brook Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670, USA

Phone: +12017840484

Reviews

Param Bhagia

Jul 5, 2022

Like many people in the pandemic, I found Greenbrook while trying to be closer to nature. It is a hidden gem nestled away along the Palisades. It is a membership only Park as the focus is primarily on conversation of the land through funds. It has a number of well maintained hiking trails and ample parking is available inside the park. Members are mailed a key that goes with the lock on the gate. A membership form can be found on the gate or at the Palisades interstate parkway website. The park naturalists' conduct many hiking and observatory events year round. Greenbrook has a special place in my heart and has some beautiful views and vistas along it's trails. It's a very exclusive park for those who want to return and be involved at a deeper level.

Zo Sidhu

Jun 20, 2022

I called to ask about their hours and they mentioned you have to pay for a membership to hike there and you cannot even go inside to take a look and see if you want to invest in getting a membership haha And if they are offering a visitor hike they only offer that two times a year and they haven’t done that in 2 years. When I called they answered the phone like it was their personal phone and it sounded like I called the wrong number, I had to ask if I was calling the right place. Even if you were to get a membership you Cannot park on the property, sounds pretty ridiculous, locals say it’s dangerous to park outside the Sanctuary. If your down for that good luck, I’m here to just give a real review.

Karl Soehnlein

Jun 12, 2022

A beautiful, secluded piece of nature almost in my back yard. Love the diversity of habitats and wildlife. There is always something to see at Greenbrook Sanctuary. The naturalists are very knowledgeable and helpful and the place is maintained very well.

Christopher Murphy

Jun 11, 2022

Wonderfull quiet natural area high above the Hudson River. Convenient to a large urban population.

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Questions & Answers

Is membership for the calendar year or one year from when you join?

Scott Lewis | Sep 16, 2020
Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required) | Sep 16, 2020

Hello Scott, Thank you for your great question. Annual membership runs one year from the time you join. Happy trails, Michael Gallo Membership Chairperson

What are the hours that you can sign up for membership at the sanctuary instead of doing it online? How's the parking?

Jeff Matthews | Sep 16, 2020
Mike Gallo | Sep 16, 2020

Jeff we have an open house today noon to 3pm, you can sign up and receive your key. It's the only time you can sign up at the sanctuary. If you can't make it Online is secure if you prefer you can mail it. There's plenty of parking though today will see more cars than usual.

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how do I join group Greenbrook Sanctuary? I was a member a long time ago. Steve Basch

Karsen Sheppard | Sep 17, 2018
Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required) | Sep 16, 2021

You can rejoin via https://www.njpalisades.org/greenbrook/membership.html

If i for paid membership online but do i have to wait for my key? I wanted to go today. Please advise thanks

jessica davis | Nov 20, 2021
Mike Gallo | Nov 20, 2021

Yes you must wait for your key. Thank you.

I have to be a member to get inside?

Roberto Chacon | Sep 16, 2021
Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required) | Sep 16, 2021

Hello Roberto, Greenbrook Sanctuary is 165 acre preserve that was set aside from rest of the Palisades Park system to foster conservation of the flora and fauna within. This requires personnel to maintain the trails. Maintenance of the surrounding fence and additional projects also requires funds. Upon it's inception it was determined the Palisades Nature Association, a non-profit organization would manage the sanctuary. Board members are volunteers. Dues and donations are used to keep the organization solvent so the answer is yes, membership is required to access the sanctuary. We typically have an open house in the Spring and Fall but unfortunately the pandemic has forced postponement of these days. Kind regards, Mike Gallo Board Member, Membership Chair

Can i ride me bike on the trails.

Joe Shoback | Sep 16, 2020
Mike Gallo | Sep 16, 2020

Bicycle riding is not permitted on the trails. Please take a moment to review sanctuary privileges and guidelines located below the membership grids via this link http://www.njpalisades.org/greenbrookMembership.html

What's the membership fee?

Jesus Romano | Sep 17, 2018
C H | Sep 17, 2018

Less than $50 per year for a family. GREAT PLACE! GREAT DEAL!

Are dogs allowed

Helen Saitta | Sep 17, 2018
Mike Gallo | Sep 17, 2018

No nature sanctuary allows pets in order to preserve the natural environment.

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