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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

APril 22: Bridge watch

Join GZA Senior Ecologist, Blaine Rothauser, for a free one-hour virtual presentation of his observations at Troy Meadows, through the seasons.

March 23: Trash Cleanup

Please join the NJ Watershed Ambassadors and Wildlife Preserves to remove litter and debris along the Troy Meadows Preserve. Bags and gloves will be provided!

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.

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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