The Abbott Marshlands are situated in Lenapehoking, the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Lenape. We pay respect to the Lenape, past present and future, and to their continuing cultural heritage and connection with this homeland.
The Marshlands include over 3000 acres of open space in central New Jersey adjacent to the Delaware River between Trenton and Bordentown. Their diverse habitats – freshwater tidal and non-tidal marshes and swamps, ponds, and woodlands – are home to many kinds of plants and animals.
Our summer walk on August 6th will focus on the biodiversity of our 6 and 8 legged friends as we explore the trails of Northern Community Park led by Entomologist
These eaglets and their parents nesting in the Abbott Marshlands are part of a success story of environmental stewardship in the USA. Did you know that in the 1960’s there
Exhibit Dates: June 5th, 2022 – September 18, 2022 Thank you Albert Horner for serving as exhibit Judge! Visit a gallery of Albert’s work here: https://www.pinelandsimagery.com/ Thank you to our
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet […]
Explore the bug world of the Abbott Marshlands. With sweep nets, bug boxes and other tools of the trade, we’ll take a close look at these amazing animals before releasing […]
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet […]
Aug 25: The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace Wells NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New Yorker • The New York Times Book Review • Time • NPR • The Economist • […]
Watch the video below to see what it’s all about and then stop by the Nature Center to pick up your free game.
The Abbott Marshlands provide many opportunities for nature study, recreation, and quiet reflection. There are trails for hiking, some for biking, and there are picnic tables in several locations. Check out “Things to Do” for your favorite activity and don’t forget to check our Calendar of Events, and see exhibits and programs at the Tulpehaking Nature Center.
The Marsh is named for the Abbott Farm National Historical Landmark, a federal designation recognizing its importance of one of the most significant archeological sites on the east coast. In the late 19th century, Charles Conrad Abbott, a writer, naturalist, and amateur archeologist drew the attention of the world to Marshlands through his collecting of artifacts and writings speculating on the antiquity of man in the new world.
