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.
Tie up your sneakers and join us for this weekly series. Enjoy an easy mile-long walk with our group as we explore beautiful Spring Lake or other trails of Roebling […]
Attune your eye to dragonfly behavior and diversity on this Naturalist-guided walk. With voracious appetites, dramatic lifestyle and flying ability, these predators in the sky are sure to please! Walk […]
Please join Entomologist Eugene M. Fuzy for a night of Insect Discovery within the Abbott Marshlands! Adults and families with interested children are welcome. Eugene has been featured on the […]
On behalf of the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands, Mary Leck presented the 2021 Mary Allessio Leck Award to Jack Graham in appreciation for his … [Read More...] about Honoring Our Volunteers
#SpringFlowers “Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of … [Read More...] about Spring Flowers in the Abbott Marshlands
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 2021 Selections
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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.
