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A least tern with a chick on the beach. — Least tern shelters chick Adult least terns have a unique defense mechanism. When they feel threatened, they will dive bomb & often defecate on intruders. © Shutterstock: Harry Collins

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The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, and for more than 60 years, we’ve been working in New Jersey to do just that.

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Sharks of New Jersey

New Jersey’s back bays and coastal salt marshes are some of the state’s most productive habitat and act as nurseries for everyone's favorite apex predator, sharks!

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Fall in Love With Our Preserves

We're hosting a series of free, guided hikes on our preserves this fall. From botany and birding to history and ecology, there's something for everyone.

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Wilderness Survival 101

October 16, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Think you have what it takes to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Join us for a crash course in wilderness survival techniques and find out!

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A northern saw-whet owl stands on a tree branch and looks at the camera.

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Fall Migration in Cape May

Each fall, migrating songbirds, hawks, monarchs and more funnel into southern New Jersey’s peninsula in great numbers.

Gandy's Beach Preserve on the Delaware Bay.

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Delaware Bay Named Coastal Stronghold

Scientists identify the Delaware Bay as a coastal stronghold that can protect people and nature from rising sea levels.

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Building Bobcat Alley

To survive in New Jersey, bobcats need land to roam. The Nature Conservancy is working to protect critical habitat for these beautiful cats. We call it "Bobcat Alley," and it's a place where they can thrive.

Carson Kressley enjoying a martini on a marsh.

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The Marsh Makeover

Taking on everything from climate change to crabs, style guru Carson Kressley joins TNC in coming to the rescue for coastal salt marshes.

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Aerial view of the Maurice River. — Maurice River The 535-acre preserve gets its name from the majestic bluffs overlooking the Maurice River. © TNC

Our Preserves in New Jersey

In addition to providing much-needed habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, our nature preserves in New Jersey are top-rated visitor destinations. Whether you're looking to explore pristine forests, go birding alongside freshwater marshes or conquer a mountain, our preserves have you covered.

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