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.
July 13, 2024: Bat Walk at Troy Meadows
Discover the secret nightlife of NJ bats! Join the Rutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management program at Wildlife Preserves’ Troy Meadows for an interactive presentation and guided walk.
May 19, 2024: Herpetology Walk at Troy Meadows
Discover the wonderful world of herpetology! Join the Rutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management program at Wildlife Preserves’ Troy Meadows for an interactive presentation and guided walk.
May 2024: Troy Meadows Collection by Dave Blinder at Mount Tabor Library
Wildlife Preserves Inc. got the opportunity to see Dave Blinder’s Troy Meadows Collection on display at the Parsippany Main Library in March 2024. Art lovers and nature lovers who missed the show will get a second opportunity to see the photos on display, this time in Mount Tabor, starting May 1st! The collection will hang for the…
American River Documentary Screening: May 11th, 2024
Join us at the Parsippany Main Library at 10:00 AM on May 11th for a screening of the acclaimed documentary American River. The event is free of charge, registration is recommended but not required, visit https://parsippanylibrary.org/events/all-events/ and scroll to May 11th to register!
Bridge watch webinar: February 21, 2024
Join GZA Senior Ecologist Blaine Rothauser for a FREE one-hour virtual program that introduces participants to the natural treasures within Troy Meadows! This photo-filled webinar is a celebration of Blaine’s awakening as an ecologist, and his ode to the surprising diversity of flora and fauna in this 2600-acre Morris County paradise, surrounded by an ever-changing…
Mushroom Walk: October 7, 2023
Join us for a brief presentation of mushrooms and fungi, followed by a walk led by Dorothy Smullen. Dorothy Smullen has been a member of the NJ Mycological Association (NJMA) since 1975 and even served as the NJMA president. She is also a life member of the North American Mycological Association (NAMA). Dorothy is a…
Herpetology Walk: September 9, 2023
Join the Rutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management Program at Wildlife Preserves’ Troy Meadows for an interactive presentation and guided walk on site. Learn all about common reptile and amphibian species you can find right here in New Jersey! Potential species to observe include a variety of frogs, turtles, and snakes, and the habitat they live…
Bat Walk: July 22, 2023
Join us for a fun-filled evening observing and learning about these nocturnal creatures. Rutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management will be giving a brief presentation about the vital role these insectivores play in the eco-system. Following the presentation, we will walk around the Troy Meadow Nature Preserve looking for and identifying bats, with the use of acoustic monitoring devices,…
Firefly Night: July 7, 2023
Join us for an enlightening event that celebrates the lives of fireflies in all their luminescent diversity. Senior Ecologist, Blain 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. Event limited to 40 people, ages 10…
Bat Walk: August 6, 2022
Join us for a fun-filled evening observing and learning about these nocturnal creatures. Rutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management will be giving a brief presentation about the vital role these insectivores play in the eco-system. Following the presentation, we will walk around the Troy Meadow Nature Preserve looking for and identifying bats, with the use of acoustic monitoring devices,…
Bat Walk: June 25, 2022
Join us for a fun-filled evening observing and learning about these nocturnal creatures. Rutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management will be giving a brief presentation about the vital role these insectivores play in the eco-system. Following the presentation, we will walk around the Troy Meadow Nature Preserve looking for and identifying bats, with the use of acoustic monitoring devices,…
Moth Night: June 18, 2022
Blaine Rothauser, a wildlife biologist and passionate lepidopterist (moth expert), shares his vast knowledge about New Jersey Moths. Following a brief presentation, Blaine will light up the night with his 1,000-watt metal halide lamp and invite you to witness the spectacular exhibition of moths of various colors, shapes, and sizes! Admission is free. Event size is…
2022 Troy Meadows Trash Cleanup
Please join us in removing debris scattered throughout the meadows. Waterproof footwear is recommended. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.
2021 Troy Meadows Trash Cleanup
Please join us in removing debris scattered through out Troy Meadows. Due to Covid-19 precautions, garbage bags and maps will be left out, from April 17-25, and participants may volunteer at their convenience.
Bones of NJ
Join Blaine Rothauser, Senior Natural Resource Specialist as he explains how the remains of animals found in their natural environment can tell the story of their lives. Presented by Blaine RothauserSenior Natural Resource Specialist/Senior EcologistSponsored by Wildlife Preserve, Inc. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Zoom Meeting http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=j3p&lmx=%C6fc%21%AE%AD&v=3
2019 Troy Meadows Trash Clean-up Day
Troy Meadows is a 3,000-acre natural area located in Morris County NJ. The US Dept. of Interior once identified Troy Meadows as the highest quality, inland wetlands for wildlife in the state of New Jersey. The US National Park Service currently designates Troy Meadows as a National Natural Landmark. The US Environmental Protection Agency classifies…
A Tribute to Robet L. Perkins Jr
Join us on October 27, 2018 to honor, the founder of Wildlife Preserves Inc., Robert L. Perkins Jr. RSVP by October 20th to luca@wildlifepreserves.org
Troy Meadows Trash Cleanup
Earth Day Weekend April 21, 2018 11:00AM to 2:00PM Meet at 275 Troy Meadow Road, Parsippany, NJ Help cleanup the debris that floats into Troy Meadows.