What we’re about
The Gloucester County Nature Club (GCNC) was established in 1949, by a small group of Gloucester County, NJ residents with a common interest in the natural world. The Nature Club is a local nonprofit organization with no paid staff which strives to promote sound conservation practices and to educate others in the community about nature and the environment. The Nature Club provides monthly programs, field trips, and newsletters from September through June and special field trips in the summer months. In addition, the Nature Club holds special events throughout the year. Website: www.gcnatureclub.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bird Quest Training - Scotland Run Park #1Scotland run Trails, Williamstown, NJ
Scotland Run Park, the largest of the county parks, spans over 1,000 acres and includes the 80 acre Wilson Lake. 143 species of birds have been recorded here, including 25 species of warblers. This is a great place and the right time to enjoy the spring migration!
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 4th, see here.
Directions: Take exit 45 off route 55 to Centerton- Clayton. Make a left onto Buck Road (Rt. 553). Make a right at the first traffic light onto Academy Road (Rt. 610). Take Academy Road for 2 miles crossing over route 47 and Fries Mill Road. Just beyond Fries Mill Road turn right into the Nature Center parking lot. Address for GPS: 980 East Academy Street, Clayton NJ.
Leaders: Marilyn Henry & Marie Hageman
- Bird Quest Training - Washington Lake ParkWashington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ
This is the largest municipal park in New Jersey and in spring it comes alive with songbird and raptor migrants adding to the year-round residents. Many migrants begin nesting in the woods, especially near the streams, and the bluebirds are active around their boxes. More than 20 species of warblers have been identified here.
This event is being jointly held with the Washington Township Environmental Commission.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 4th, see here.
Directions: Meet at parking lot E by the amphitheater.
Leaders: Marie Hageman and Marilyn Henry
- Bird Quest Training - Scotland Run Park #2Scotland run Trails, Williamstown, NJ
Scotland Run Park, the largest of the county parks, spans over 1,000 acres and includes the 80 acre Wilson Lake. 143 species of birds have been recorded here, including 25 species of warblers. This is a great place and the right time to enjoy the spring migration!
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 4th, see here.
Directions: Take exit 45 off route 55 to Centerton- Clayton. Make a left onto Buck Road (Rt. 553). Make a right at the first traffic light onto Academy Road (Rt. 610). Take Academy Road for 2 miles crossing over route 47 and Fries Mill Road. Just beyond Fries Mill Road turn right into the Nature Center parking lot. Address for GPS: 980 East Academy Street, Clayton NJ.
Leaders: Marilyn Henry & Marie Hageman