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Wildlife Preserves, Inc.

Wildlife Preserves is a private, nonprofit land conservation corporation dedicated to the preservation of natural areas, open space, wildlife, and wildlife habitats for conservation, education, and research.

Its land is administered as natural areas and wildlife sanctuaries for the protection of wild animals, plants, and their habitats and open to the public for passive recreational uses such as hiking, biking, bird watching, photography, nature observation and study, with prohibitions against hunting, fishing, trapping, dumping, and off-trail motor vehicles.

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Locations

Our Preserves

Morris County, New Jersey

Troy Meadows

Troy Meadows is a large, diverse freshwater marsh located in East Hanover, Hanover, and Parsippany-Troy Hills, in Morris County, New Jersey.

Morris and Essex Counties, New Jersey

Great Piece Meadows

Great Piece Meadows is located in the Township of Fairfield in Essex County, the Borough of Lincoln Park and Township of Montville in Morris County.

Atlantic County, New Jersey

Goose Pond Preserve

Goose Pond Preserve is located in the Pine Barrens in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County.

Cumberland County, New Jersey

Delaware Bay Shore Preserve

The Delaware Bay Shore Preserve (owned and managed by Wildlife Preserves, Inc.) is located in Fairfield Township in Cumberland County, NJ.

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Gallery

Troy Meadows Photo Gallery

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Troy Meadows

Amphibians

8 Photos
Great Piece Meadows

Photos — by Dave Blinder

4 Photos
Troy Meadows

Mammals

7 Photos
Troy Meadows

Reptiles — by Len Fariello

15 Photos
Updates

News & Events

January 25: Winter Tree ID

Join experienced field naturalist, Michael Leone, for a guided walk through the Troy Meadows Nature Preserve as he teaches you to identify trees when leaves may not be present.

September 21: Troy Meadows neighborhood block party

Wildlife Preserves would like to cordially invite you to a free and fun afternoon at the main entrance to its Troy Meadows Nature Preserve. Mingle with neighbors, learn about the Preserve, provide some feedback to our staff, and share what events you would be interested in attending.

July 20, 2024: FireFly Night at Troy Meadows

Join us for an enlightening event that celebrates the lives of fireflies in all their luminescent diversity. Senior Ecologist, Blaine Rothauser, will give a brief presentation about the life cycle, history, and role fireflies play in the environment. We will then catch and identify different species of fireflies.

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Contact Us

    • Anita Shotwell

      Managing Trustee

    • Len Fariello

      Senior Land Manager

    • Luca Fariello

      Land Manager & Chief Ranger

    • William Jayne

      Land Steward

    • Blaine Rothauser

      GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Senior Ecologist

    • William Fiore, Esq.

      General Counsel