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.
This month we’ll be reading the award winning memoir by J. Drew Lanham - The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature “I am a man […]
Interested in learning about one of our native animals? Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center outdoor gazebo to ask the questions that you want answered about one of our teaching animals. […]
Join us for a walk along the historic D&R Canal Towpath. Meet in the parking area of the Northbound Route 295 Scenic Overlook just north of Bordentown. Program is free […]
Join us on Sunday, November 7th, at 1:30 PM for a closing celebration of the Wisdom of Trees Exhibit. The exhibit will be available for viewing for the first 1/2 […]
Download pdf version here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Friends for Abbott Marshlands AnnouncesIndependent Nonprofit Status Hamilton, NJ, … [Read More...] about Friends for the Abbott Marshlands
#theMarshIsAlive Thanks to everyone who visited the Abbott Marshlands and contributed to our #TheMarshIsAlive Showcase. I hope … [Read More...] about The Marsh is Alive
Friends for the Abbott Marshlands is happy to support a Nature Book Club. Join us for a series of informal discussions about some wonderful writing … [Read More...] about Abbott Marshlands Nature Book Club
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.
