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Enjoy the early winter splendor of this site as David guides you on trails that will lead to breath-taking views atop the 30-foot bluffs for which this preserve was named. Learn some little-known facts along the way, such as why the topography of this preserve is so unique to the Delaware
Bayshores and how our stewardship staff and volunteers help to make this site a true hiking hot-spot! Meet at the Maurice River Bluffs Preserve, Cumberland County. Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required for all field trips and events. Credit card payments are accepted.

Celebrate the start of spring and all that is green this St. Patrick's Day, by hiking the scenic trail on The Nature Conservancy's Manumuskin River Preserve. Join staff for a guided tour through Manumuskin, which at 3,500 acres is the largest Conservancy preserve in New Jersey. The preserve hosts an array of rare plants, animals and plant communities mainly due to the pristine water quality and undisturbed nature of the area.

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Registration/Fee:
This hike is free. Reservations strongly recommended.

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Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.

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Grab your hiking boots and get out for National Trails Day! Take a spirited walk through the scenic Maurice River Bluffs Preserve. Enjoy the splendor of this site on trails that will lead to breath-taking views atop the 30-foot bluffs for which this preserve was named. Learn some little-known facts along the way, such as why the topography of this preserve is so unique to the Delaware Bayshores and how our stewardship staff and volunteers help to make this site a true hiking hot-spot! This event is free and open to the public. Reservations required.

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Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.

The Preserve covers more than 3,500 acres in Maurice River Twp. Help keep this ecological gem clean!

Bring lunch and dress appropriately. Pre-registration required. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.

Bald eagles are just some of the spectacular birds of prey to come out and observe as part of a day full of activities, walks, exhibits, speakers, book signings, vendors and tasty Down Jersey food.

Birding enthusiasts young and old will not be disappointed as experts and volunteers from New Jersey Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory and Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River will be on hand with spotting scopes and a wealth of information to help identify wildlife and guide tours at various viewing sites.

Four walks will be held in the Natural Land Trust's Glades Wildlife Refuge:

• 7:00 am Sunrise Walk at Turkey Point
• 10:00 am Tat Starr Trail walk
• 1:30 pm Bald Eagle Trail walk
• 5:00 pm Owl Watch

Admission - $10.00 Adults / $5.00 Children 12 & under.

Free Transportation to and from the event is available for in-county seniors and disabled via the Cumberland Area Transit System. Please call (856) 691-7799 to arrange transport.