A freshwater tidal marsh - an urban oasis.
We’re going virtual with our popular Story Time program this summer. Tune in to our Youtube presentation with your children while our educators share a nature story worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a guided craft or activity. Every Friday in July and August new videos will be uploaded at 10:30 a.m. to the […]
Conserve Wildlife Foundation executive director and author David Wheeler takes the audience on a journey through the diverse wildlife, nature destinations, and outdoor activities offered in New Jersey. Far from its typical stereotypes, the Garden State actually hosts biodiversity that is nearly unmatched anywhere else in the country in such a small region. From bald […]
We’re going virtual with our popular Story Time program this summer. Tune in to our Youtube presentation with your children while our educators share a nature story worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a guided craft or activity. Every Friday in July and August new videos will be uploaded at 10:30 a.m. to the […]
We’re going virtual with our popular Story Time program this summer. Tune in to our Youtube presentation with your children while our educators share a nature story worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a guided craft or activity. Every Friday in July and August new videos will be uploaded at 10:30 a.m. to the […]
We’re going virtual with our popular Story Time program this summer. Tune in to our Youtube presentation with your children while our educators share a nature story worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a guided craft or activity. Every Friday in July and August new videos will be uploaded at 10:30 a.m. to the […]
We’re going virtual with our popular Story Time program this summer. Tune in to our Youtube presentation with your children while our educators share a nature story worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a guided craft or activity. Every Friday in July and August new videos will be uploaded at 10:30 a.m. to the […]
Bats: Creatures of the Night Often stereotyped as sinister and dangerous, bats are among the most beneficial animals for humans - providing free pest control and indirectly helping our health, agriculture, and water quality. Join Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist Ethan Gilardi on a lively talk exploring common myths and misconceptions about bats, spotlighting current threats […]
Experience the health and wellness benefits of a walk in the Abbott Marshlands. We take our time and enjoy the wildness along the way. This month we will set out for a tour of Watson Woods and the Abbott Bluff Trail. Meet in the Tulpehaking Nature Center Parking Lot. NOTE: The Nature Center and its […]
Join us for a winter walk through the beautiful Island Trails near Spring Lake in Roebling Park. Alexandria Kosowski, a Mercer County Park Naturalist, will be our guide. Dress for the weather and don't forget binoculars if you'd like a close up look at the winter ducks that will likely be visiting. Note: Due to […]
No theme, no focus, no itinerary; this program really is just a hike. Join a Mercer County Park Naturalist on these walks throughout the park. We may take brief pauses to admire various elements of nature, but who knows what we will see or where this hike will lead us. Make sure to wear sturdy […]
No theme, no focus, no itinerary; this program really is just a hike. Join the Mercer County Naturalist on these walks throughout our parks. We may take brief pauses to admire various elements of nature, but who knows what we will see or where this hike will lead us. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes […]
Join the Mercer County Naturalists in this search for beavers and other wildlife that live in the between-time of day and night. We'll see lots of beaver sign and maybe even hear a tail slap or two. The beavers have been busy in this neck of the woods! Bring a flashlight. $5/person or $20/family Registration […]
Join the Mercer County Naturalists for a casual hike dedicated to spotting our fine feathered friends during the spring migration. All abilities of birders are welcome. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Extra binoculars are available for those who don't. FREE for teens and adults, registration required. Register here.
Join the Mercer County Naturalists in this search for beavers and other wildlife that live in the between-time of day and night. We'll see lots of beaver sign and maybe even hear a tail slap or two. The beavers have been busy in this neck of the woods! Bring a flashlight. $5/person or $20/family Registration […]
Join the Mercer County Naturalists in this search for beavers and other wildlife that live in the between-time of day and night. We'll see lots of beaver sign and maybe even hear a tail slap or two. The beavers have been busy in this neck of the woods! Bring a flashlight. $5/person or $20/family Registration […]
Donate your used bike to support local families. The Bike Exchange will be hosting a drop-off site at Tulpehaking Nature Center. Donated bikes will be refurbished and provided to a family in need. Proceeds support afterschool programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County.
Did you know that the Mercer County Park Commission Stewardship Team is looking for citizen scientists to help them provide data to guide restoration project decisions? iNaturalist is a citizen science tool used both by the Stewardship Team and the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands to understand the distribution of species. If you enjoy visiting […]
Rise and shine! Join a park naturalist for an early morning hike in one of our parks. Fresh air and the sounds of nature are an excellent way to start your day. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, a mask, and to bring a water bottle. Free program but registration is required. Register here. https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=24733
Are you fishing for something to do outdoors with your child? Join the Mercer County Naturalists for a morning of fishing at one of our fishing holes. Designed for beginners, we'll provide the instruction and the equipment. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, a mask, a hat, and to bring a water bottle. Participants age 16 […]
Where does all the water go and Why does it matter? Join Civil Engineer Matthew Pey (P.E., ret.) to trace the path that rainfall takes through our neighborhoods from storm to storm drain. Through his practiced eye, you‚ will learn how to read the landscape and determine how the street drains connect to channel stormwater. […]
