Dorothy Preserve
Go hiking or birding along the trails in the 337 acre Dorothy Preserve.
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Go take a hike! And the place to do it is the Dorothy Preserve. The 337 acre preserve sits in the Pinelands and depending where you are, you’ll see something very different. One side of the Dorothy Preserve is thick with oak and pine forests and Atlantic White Cedar and all the birds and wildlife that like to hang out in that kind of environment.

Meanwhile, on the southern end of the preserve is a rare environment called the Pine Barrens Savanna. There isn’t much tree coverage at this end so what you’ll find here are a lot of native grasses and wildflowers, including Blazing Star, Still Leaf Aster and Little Blue Stem.
 

BRING THE FAMILY

There isn't much in the way of amenities that kids usually need.  No rest rooms, no snack stands, just acre after acre of unspoiled nature. If that's their thing, go for it.

COME PREPARED

Its the Pinelands. Chiggers and ticks love the Pinelands. Which means it is a good idea to dress in light clothes with long sleeves and pant legs so they are easy to spot.  And, of course, lots and lots of insect repellant. 

WHO KNEW

A solar-powered electric fence along the property keeps deer from nibbling on the new seedlings being planted.

VOLUNTEER

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation needs volunteers and they'll work with you to help create hours that fit your schedule. Join to help during events, become part of their permanent volunteer staff or round up a bunch of friends for a community service project. They'll make it happen. For more information, go to www.njconservation.org/html/volunteer.htm.

SUPPORT

Want to make sure that your favorite open space won't get turned into a housing subdivision? Go to the NJ Conservation Foundation's website at www.njconservation.org/html/give.htm to find out how to support their preservation projects.

TAKE PUBLIC TRANSIT

No stops withing walking distance of location.

LEAVE NO TRACE

This preserve is for foot access only so leave the bikes at home. Please stay on the trail and avoid treading on some of the unique trailside vegetation. Take your trash with you and, if you don't mind, someone else's if you come across it.
 

CONTACT INFO
12th and Maple Ave.
Estell Manor City, NJ 08319

(609) 234-1225
http://www.njconservation.org
Primary County: Atlantic
 
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