About us
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
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Bird Quest Training - SJ Technology Park
South Jersey Technology Park, 107 Gilbreth Pkwy, Mullica Hill, NJ, USThe large field on this 6.68 acre site is bordered by woodlands and a farm. The open area is great for woodland and grass-nesting birds - and keeping an eye out for raptors! The terrain is fairly level on trails throughout the grassy field. The total walk covers 1 – 1.5 miles.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 2nd, see here.
Directions: The Park is located near the intersection of Rt. 322 and Rt. 55 in Mullica Hill, NJ and across from the new Inspira Hospital.
Meet at the parking lot on the right of the main building.Leaders: Marilyn Henry & Marie Hageman
6 attendees
Bird Quest Training - Tall Pines State Preserve
George Eldridge Trailhead, E Pine St, Wenonah, NJ, USGloucester County’s only state park, this former golf course has ponds, marsh and wetlands, and patches of eastern hardwood forest. More than seventy species of birds, including the Bald Eagle and eleven species of warblers, have been identified here.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 2nd, see here.
Directions: From Rt. 553 (Woodbury-Glassboro Rd) turn west onto Bark Bridge Rd. Park in the lot on the left. Please do not park at Hutchinson Cabinets.
Leaders: Lloyd Shaw & Karen Kravchuck
3 attendees
Bird Quest Training - Edelman Fossil Park
Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, 66 Million Mosasaur Way, Mantua, NJ, USWoodlands, meadows and drainage pond will have you looking for native NJ birds that thrive in these habitats and arriving spring migrants along the newly created (and sometimes hilly) trails at Gloucester County's latest treasure — Edelman Fossil Park.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 2nd, see here.
Directions: From Exit 53 on Route 55, proceed north on Woodbury-Glassboro Road towards Wenonah. Turn right at the second stoplight onto Mosasaur Way to reach the Fossil Park entrance. Park in the main parking lot and meet by the playground entrance.
Leaders: Marilyn Henry & Erik Nelson
5 attendees
Bird Quest Training - Piney Hollow Preserve
Piney Hollow Preserve, 1526 Piney Hollow Winslow Rd., Newfield, nj, USWetlands forested with Atlantic white cedar, uplands covered with mostly oak-pine forest and the 40 acre McCarthy’s Lake — once a cranberry bog — are what you will find at this underdeveloped preserve in the southern part of the county. Barred owl, prothonotary, yellow throated, pine and prairie warblers, yellow-throated vireo, scarlet tanagers, and Eastern towhee are among the birds on the site. Boots are recommended due to muddy spots on the trail.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 22nd, see here.
Directions: Meet in the parking lot on the east side of Piney Hollow Road between Victoria Ave. and Unexpected Road.
Trip Leaders: Debbie & Bob Barsotti
1 attendee
Past events
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