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It isn't hard to be an environmental superhero. The region's nature centers will show you how you can be kind to our planet.



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Mullica River
No surprise that segments of the Mullica River have been designated part of the Wild and Scenic River System of New Jersey. Although not necessarily wild, as it winds through the Pine Barrens, the Mullica is very, very scenic with landscapes that vary from thick pine forests to sandy banks to marshy wetlands. With numerous camp sites, launches for boating, trails galore and thousands of species of plants, birds and wildlife, the 55-mile Mullica is an outdoor treasure.
 
National Trails Day Celebration
Celebrating National Trails Day in South Jersey, the Outdoor Club of South Jersey is hosting a five mile hike/walk on June 8, 2008.
 
Supawna Meadows National Park
A high-quality habitat for migratory birds, particularly waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, woodcock and shorebirds, and also home to resident fish and other wildlife, Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a part of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Cape May Court House, NJ.
 
Washington Crossing State Park
It wasn’t exactly the surprise the Hessian troops would have wanted early on a Christmas morning but when General George Washington led his troops on a secret crossing of the Delaware River, he launched what would become the Ten Crucial Days in the fight for American independence. The details of these monumental events are related in the 1,339 acre park’s Visitor Center where you can also find info on the 1400-acre nature area and hiking trails. Most special, the park hosts the re
 
Wharton State Forest
It is amazing how many activities, species of wildlife, unusual plants and other natural wonders can be packed into 115,111 acres. Name it and chances are, you can find it in Wharton State Forest, the largest single land tract within the NJ system of parks and forests. Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, historic landmarks and secluded areas for camping and spotting wildlife.
 
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
For injured wildlife, the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a safe haven where they are nursed back to health and whenever possible, released back into the wild. For nature lovers, Woodford is a quiet preserve in the heart of the Pinelands where you can walk the secluded trails, join in educational programs and activities or visit the cute - and not-so-cute - wild things that the Center’s staff feed and rehabilitate.
 
YMCA Camp Ockanickon

YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc. will remain environmentally-aware and proactive, and committed to the Green Acres Act of NJ while providing the highest quality programs and services that develop skills and offer lifelong learning opportunities to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

 
Cape May Point State Park
Best known as the site of Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park's changing shore line, dunes, pond and freshwater coastal marsh have made the area a favorite place to see the fall bird migration. The natural area includes several blazed trails where wildlife can be seen from observation platforms. Don't forget to check out the Cape May Lighthouse. Still a navigational aid open to the public, visitors who climb the steps to the top are rewarded with a view of the Cape May Penin
 

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