Thousands of shorebirds descend upon New Jersey every summer. Join naturalist Pete Bacinski to learn where to observe these avian gems, when they arrive, and how to distinguish them….
Join us for a fun morning in the woods. Meet Preserve Grounds Manager Rick Fonda on the Visitor Center porch for details regarding the morning’s tasks. Jobs likely include…
Twilight is one of the most beautiful times of the day with the soft light, cool breezes, and humming bees. Join Education Coordinator Kelly Joslin during National…
Plants have historically played a critical role in our health and wellness. Join Pat Coleman as we venture out to the Medicinal Trail, a very special woodland retreat tucked…
The setting sun and rising moon add magic to a stroll through the woods. Join us as we explore the natural world during the evening hours. We will listen…
Join us as we celebrate and honor our great planet through activities and a take-home craft.
Nature Buddies programs also include a story and an outdoor walk. This…
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed off to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow…
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed off to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow…
Dr. Edgar Wherry planted nearly 100 species of native ferns during his tenure at the Preserve. Over the years, their numbers have dwindled but many beautiful examples remain. Take…
Our area hosts more butterflies than people realize (more than 100 species!); but the butterflies need our help. This members-only* talk focuses on what we can do to re-establish…
Bring the whole family to look for bugs! Join naturalist Pam Newitt for a hands-on educational program all about insects. We will find out where insects live and what…
A healthy riparian zone (a buffer of plants and trees that grows along streams) helps create a high-quality habitat for fish, other aquatic organisms, and wildlife. Explore Pidcock Creek and…
One in four bee species in North America is now at risk of extinction. Historically under-studied and under-appreciated, our nearly 4,000 native bee species live decidedly different lifestyles than…
The Mid-Atlantic region has a stunning display of spring flowering native shrubs, filling the Preserve and surrounding natural areas with color and fragrance every spring. Join Naturalist Mary Anne…
Some native plants, such as ferns, don’t flower at all. In this popular program, Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., will teach you to identify many native ferns. He will highlight their…
Come to the Native Plant Nursery and create your own native fall planter. This planter will be an inviting piece for your front porch or back patio. The selected…
Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on leaves of milkweed, the only host plant for this iconic butterfly species. Without it, they cannot complete their life cycle. The good news is…
Amidst a sea of waving green grasses, native bees and butterflies gather nectar or pollen from milkweeds, mints, bonesets, and coneflowers. Before the day heats up, take a guided…
