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.
Join us as we venture into the marsh in preparation for our 2022 Voices for the Marsh Photography Show. Basic knowledge of camera functions required. Casual pace with frequent stops […]
Join us for a walk along the Abbott's Bluff Trail in Roebling Park. Some beautiful fall color should be on display. Trail includes one hill. Meet in Tulpehaking Nature Center […]
The Abbott Marshlands will be included this year in the Annual Delaware River Cleanup. Our cleanup location will be on Duck Island at the end of Lamberton Road. Please sign […]
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#theMarshIsAlive Thanks to everyone who visited the Abbott Marshlands and contributed to our #TheMarshIsAlive … [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
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
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.
