List of nature centers in New Jersey

This is a list of nature centers and environmental education centers in the state of New Jersey.

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See also: List of nature centers in the United States
Name Location County Region Summary
Allaire State Park Nature CenterFarmingdaleMonmouthShore Region3,199 acres, center operated seasonally by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education CenterChester TownshipMorrisGateway Regionwebsite, operated by the County, 100 acres including fields, woodlands and a formal garden
Belleplain State ForestWoodbineCape MaySouth Jersey21,320 acres
Black River County ParkChester TownshipMorrisGateway RegionOperated by the County, 223 acres, features the Kay Environmental Center
Cape May Bird Observatory - Center for Research and EducationCape May Court HouseCape MaySouth JerseyOperated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, bird watching, open Jan-May
Cape May Bird Observatory - Northwood CenterCape May PointCape MaySouth JerseyOperated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, bird watching
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird SanctuaryShort HillsEssexGateway Region16.5 acres, trails, live animals, programs
Closter Nature CenterClosterBergenGateway Regionwebsite, 136 acres of ponds, brooks, meadows and forests
Cooper Environmental Center - Cattus Island ParkToms RiverOceanShore Region530 acres, center features local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals
Demarest Nature CenterDemarestBergenGateway Regionwebsite, 55 acres
Duke FarmsHillsboroughSomersetSkylands Region2,740 acres, nature programs, 18 miles of trails, greenhouse with orchids, outdoor sculpture gallery
Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental CenterChester TownshipMorrisGateway Regionwebsite, operated by the County, 223 acres
Essex County Environmental CenterRoselandEssexGateway Regionwebsite, located in West Essex Park, 1,360 acres of wetlands preserve along the Passaic River
Flat Rock Brook Nature CenterEnglewoodBergenGateway Region150-acre preserve and education center
Forest Resource Education CenterJackson TownshipOceanShore Regionwebsite, over 900 acres, programs about the forest, 8 miles of trails
Great Swamp Outdoor Education CenterChathamMorrisGateway Regionwebsite, 44 acres, operated by the County, natural history of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Greater Newark Conservancy's Urban Environmental and Ecological CenterNewarkEssexGateway RegionThemed gardens, pond, greenhouse, environmental programs and outreach
Huber Woods Environmental CenterLocustMonmouthShore Regionwebsite
Island Beach State Park Nature CenterBerkeley TownshipOceanShore RegionOperated seasonally by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
Jakes Branch County ParkBeachwoodOceanShore Regionwebsite, 400 acres, nature center exhibits about the history and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens through informational exhibits, live animals and environmental programs
James A. McFaul Environmental CenterWyckoffBergenGateway Regionwebsite, 81 acres, waterfowl pond, bird shelters, boardwalk, nature trail, memorial gazebo, and natural science exhibits, operated by the County
Lawrence Nature CenterLawrenceMercerDelaware River Regionwebsite, 45-acre township-owned property features a stream, forest, meadow, network of trails and a community nature center
Liberty State Park Interpretive CenterJersey CityHudsonGateway RegionNatural history and ecology of the Hudson River estuary
Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource EducationOcean TownshipOceanShore Regionwebsite, 194 acres, habitat includes maritime forest, salt marsh, two tidal streams and a freshwater impoundment
Lorrimer SanctuaryFranklin LakesBergenGateway Region14 acres, operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental CenterHowellMonmouthShore Region1,204 acre park, 5 mile perimeter trail around the reservoir, center focus is wetlands ecology and wildlife and habitat protection
Meadowlands Environment CenterLyndhurstBergenGateway RegionOperated by Ramapo College of New Jersey, wetlands trails and education programs
Merrill Creek ReservoirHarmony TownshipWarrenSkylands Region650-acre artificial lake surrounded by 290 acres of protected woodland and fields, visitor center exhibits, environmental education programs
Nature Center of Cape MayCape MayCape MaySouth JerseyOperated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, features a gallery with exhibits from local artists, aquariums, a second story viewing deck and a third story viewing tower
New Weis Center for Education, Arts & RecreationRingwoodPassaicGateway Regionwebsite, 152-acre environmental, nature and education center; located in the former Weis Ecology Center
Palmyra Cove Nature ParkPalmyraBurlingtonDelaware River Regionwebsite, 250 acres on the Delaware River just south of the Tacony Palmyra Bridge
Paws Farm Nature CenterMount LaurelBurlingtonDelaware River Regionwebsite, owned by the Town, 9 acres, farm and other animals, children's themed play areas, trails
Plainsboro PreservePlainsboroMiddlesexGateway RegionEnvironmental education center operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, almost 1000 acres, 5 miles of trails, 50-acre McCormack Lake
Poricy Park Nature CenterMiddletownMonmouthShore Region250-acre (100 ha) nature preserve and park, known for its Cretaceous era fossil shell beds
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic AreaMontvilleMorrisGateway Regionwebsite, operated by the County, over 1,500 acres, visitor center features interactive exhibits about the history and wildlife of the area
Rancocas Nature CenterMount HollyBurlingtonDelaware River Regionwebsite, situated on a 210-acre piece of Rancocas State Park, features 3 miles of hiking trails
Reeves-Reed ArboretumSummitUnionGateway Region13.5 acres, arboretum and gardens, nature education programs
Ridgefield Nature CenterRidgefieldBergenGateway Regionwebsite, information, 5 acres
Rifle Camp ParkWoodland ParkPassaicGateway Region225 acres, operated by the County, adjacent to Garret Mountain Reservation, features the John Crowley Nature Center and Astronomical Observatory
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife SanctuaryBernardsvilleSomersetSkylands Region276 acres, Hoffman Center for Conservation and Environmental Education operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society
Schiff Nature PreserveChathamMorrisGateway Region423 acres, 14 miles of trails, nature center, education programs
Scotland Run Park Nature CenterClaytonGloucesterDelaware River Regionwebsite, operated by the County, over 1000 acres, 80 acre Wilson Lake
Somerset County Environmental Education CenterBasking RidgeSomersetSkylands Region425-acre Lord Stirling Park, ecosystem of the area around the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed AssociationHopewell TownshipMercerDelaware River RegionWatershed Center for environmental education on the 930-acre preserve
Tenafly Nature CenterTenaflyBergenGateway RegionOver 7 miles of trails throughout nearly 400 wooded acres and education center
Trailside Nature & Science CenterMountainsideUnionGateway RegionLocated in the 2,065-acre Watchung Reservation
Warren E. Fox Nature CenterMays LandingAtlanticSouth Jerseywebsite, located in Estell Manor Park, operated by the County, exhibits of natural history, Native Americans, local industry
Washington Crossing State Park Nature CenterTitusvilleMercerDelaware River Region3,100-acre park, includes the site of Washington's crossing of the Delaware at Johnsons Ferry,
Wells Mills Nature CenterWaretownOceanShore Regionwebsite, located in Wells Mills County Park, over 900 acres of pine and oak forest in the Pine Barrens
The Wetlands InstituteStone HarborCape MaySouth Jersey6,000 acres (24 km²) of protected wetlands, aquarium, wildlife art and carvings, bird observation tower
Whittemore Wildlife SanctuaryOldwickHunterdonSkylands Regionwebsite, 180 acres, features the Roving Nature Center and 11 miles of trails for hiking, dog walking and horseback riding
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife RefugeMedfordBurlingtonDelaware River Regionwebsite, 171 acres, includes Elizabeth Woodford Nature Center with hands-on exhibits, outdoor animal area with over 60 native animals, wildlife rehabilitation hospital
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