Rutgers Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences [Dept. of Animal Sciences]

Out and About the Reserve

Recreation Programs offered through the JC NERR, registration required.

Halloween Night Hike
When: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Meet at the 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ. 08087
Click here to register

It's back! Just in time for Halloween. Guests will take a guided walk through our 1/2 mile Grassle Marsh trail at dusk. Education coordinator, Kaitlin Gannon will lead the group through the trail while discussing different nocturnal creatures that may inhabit the area, plus some star gazing on the marsh observation deck. Dress for the outdoors! All participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight. *Program is weather permitting. Great for both adults and families.

 

Fallen for Nature!

When: Saturday, November 12th, 2022
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Where: Meet at the 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ. 08087
Click here to register

In the spirit of fall, join JC NERR Education Coordinator, Kaitlin Gannon for a guided walk and nature exploration focused on the different types of leaves and species of trees along the Grassle Marsh trail. Participants will log/journal their findings and learn how to identify different types of trees based on their leaves. At the end of our walk, we will do a leaf rubbing activity. Dress for the outdoors! *Program is weather permitting. Great for adults and families.



 

Explore on Your Own
If you are looking for fun and exciting outdoor adventures within the Reserve, the start of your adventure is only a "click" away! Below are links to the Reserve's land management partners and within each of the links you will find many opportunities for activities that will get you out in the Reserve exploring and experiencing the wonders of the Reserve.

Useful Links

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