The South Cape May Meadows Preserve
The South Cape May Meadows This preserve is a top birding destination and migration hotspot in Cape May. © TNC

The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey

Places We Protect

Because of your support, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 60,000 acres of critical natural lands in New Jersey.

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Southern New Jersey

Cape Island Creek Wildlfowers

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Garrett Family Preserve

A haven in Cape May for migrating birds, raptors, bumblebees and butterflies.

nesting osprey at Eldora

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Eldora Preserve

Features over 950 acres of pristine pine barrens in southern New Jersey.

Indian Trail Swamp Preserve

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Indian Trail Swamp

These forested wetlands are one of the largest, unbroken forests remaining on the lower half of the Cape May peninsula.

Lizard Tail Swamp Preserve

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Lizard Tail Swamp

This preserve protects a number of rare species, including the eastern tiger salamander.

Maurice River Bluffs

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Maurice River Bluffs

Located along the “Wild and Scenic” Maurice River, the preserve gets its name from the majestic bluffs overlooking the river.

South Cape May Meadows

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South Cape May Meadows

A globally renowned birding hot-spot in Cape May, New Jersey.

Northern New Jersey

Blair Creek Preserve

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Blair Creek Preserve

An hour's drive from New York City, Blair's forests are home to black bears and bobcats.

High Mountain Park Preserve

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High Mountain Preserve

Panoramic vistas include stunning views from High Mountain's summit, where you can see New York City.

Johnsonburg Swamp

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Johnsonburg Swamp Preserv

Scenic limestone outcrops that overlook the pond to the west and north are the largest rock formations of their kind in the state.

Minisink Valley Preserve

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Minisink Valley Preserve

This densely-forested preserve protects streams of near pristine water quality.

Muckshaw Ponds Preserve

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Muckshaw Ponds Preserve

Muckshaw Ponds Preserve's sinkhole ponds host an interesting array of plants and animals.

barred owl

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Sussex Swamp Preserve

The stunning limestone ridges, dense forests and vital wetlands are home to a host of threatened species, such as the barred owl.

Other Places We Protect

  • Map of New Jersey Protected Lands

    Places We Protect Map

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    For more than 60 years we've been protecting lands and waters in New Jersey. Explore a map of our other preserves and places we've protected. View the map.

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