< September 2012 >

Learn about the plants and animals that are found in the pond and stream outside the nature center. Take a turn trying to catch and identify them and discover some of the unique adaptations that enable them to survive.

Did you know that in 1974 only 50 osprey nests were left in NJ? Learn about the historical and current issues that the ospreys face as well as what’s being done to assist these sea hawks. Ben will discuss how major policy changes and nesting assistance have helped the NJ osprey population to increase exponentially and where the most help is needed to continue the increase for these important shore residents.

Presenter: Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager

This talk is free and open to the public.

Come out and join us for the opening of a new portion of Bass River State Forest after we enhanced wildlife habitat on site. There are three new hiking trails on site that traverse unique habitat on the edge of the pine barrens and coastal saltmarshes. Lots of wildlife abound at the site, which is a great site for birding and landscape photography. The trails are complimented by a series of interpretive signs that give information on the site and some of the plants and animals that can be seen in the area.