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Burlington County 4H RULES!

4/16/2017

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​Thanks to Burlington County 4H Goat Gang for spending part of their Saturday (April 15, 2017) cleaning up along the trails of the Taylor Nature Preserve! Every bit helps and these kids were great! Thanks again to all involved.
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Spring Cleanup Day RESCHEDULED to April 8th

3/19/2017

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Please change the date in your calendars to April 8th for our Spring Cleanup Day (from March 25th).  This latest winter storm's snow is still on the ground, and we'll need to wait until it melts and the shoreline has a chance to dry up a bit.  Bring your rubber boots, anyway!

Please see the last post for further details on this event.

See you all there!

​NEW DETAILS:
Date:  Saturday, April 8th
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Place: Taylor Wildlife Preserve - River Rd Kiosk Parking Lot
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Hiking a South Jersey Trail

3/10/2017

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Check out this write up in South Jersey Trails, an online blog written by Mike, whose purpose it is to seek out, and share his findings on trails in South Jersey that might otherwise be missed.  

Mike visited recently with his young son, and they survived a 3 1/2 mile loop hike.  See the article for his great photos and comments.

Not sure how he found us but we're glad he did!  Come again, and come often, Mike! The Preserve is beautiful all throughout the year. And we might even have some Reese's Cups for you...

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SPRING Raritan & Clean Ocean Action CLEANUP DAY

3/10/2017

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PictureFall 2016 Wright Cove Cleanup ~Photo Credit: Stephanie Pavlova
Join us on Saturday, March 25th, as we join forces again with Jay Kelly, Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science of the Department of Science and Engineering at Raritan Valley Community College and his busload of student volunteers, together with Cindy Zipf and her staff from Clean Ocean Action, and our FTWP volunteers.  Martin Rapp, Ecologist and Preserve Manager from The New Jersey Natural Lands Trust will be supporting us in obtaining a dumpster, that we are sure will be filled to the gills, yet again as it was last fall at the Wright Cove cleanup. 

We want to appreciate everyone's efforts, in advance, as we know how successful these clean ups along our Delaware River shores are in clearing trash that has been deposited over time.  The results of a cleanup of this scale are long lasting! Looking forward to it!

DETAILS
Date:  Saturday, March 25th
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Place: Taylor Wildlife Preserve - River Rd Kiosk Parking Lot

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Picture This

3/8/2017

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Photo credit: Michael Millman
Be sure to visit the Photos section of the website to see the most recent uploads by visitors and residents, alike. We are always willing to post your photo gems, so please contact us to share.  Photo credits will be posted, if you choose.

​There are never enough ways to show the beauty in nature.


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Bird Sightings

3/4/2017

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Check out our visitor bird sighting reports here. It's amazing how detailed and numerous they are.

We also feature great photos taken by our Taylor Farm and Wildlife Preserve residents and visitors.  

Send us your list of sightings and photos anytime! We'd love to post them.
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Golden Crowned Kinglet / Photo Credit: Kat Colley
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Thank You WCAS

3/4/2017

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We'd like to thank the Washing Crossing Audubon Society Holden Grants Committee once again, this year, for granting Friends of Taylor Wildlife Preserve the funds to make our space a unique experience in viewing nature.  

We've looked forward to our projects every year!
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You Are Here

2/14/2017

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We are happy to announce that our Taylor Farm & Wildlife Preserve map is complete. 

Lauren Lopez, of Lauren Likes to Draw, used her artistic flair to help draw a fun and creative view of the farm and preserve.

Look for our map on the website, in our brochures, as well as a 
large scale version at the River Road kiosk.

​Enjoy!  And let us know what you think.
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Wright Cove gets a makeover

12/4/2016

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All of us at Taylor Farm & Wildlife Preserve, and anyone who enjoys visits here, are grateful for the efforts of all involved in the Wright Cove Cleanup Day that took place on October 29th, 2016.  
It all started back in mid-August, when Martin Rapp of NJ Natural Lands Trust contacted our very own Mike Zickler and Peter Taylor to introduce an idea that his co-worker Jay Kelly, also an Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Raritan Valley Community College, had. Jay was proposing to engage his students in a cleanup as part of a research project to study the effect of a cleanup on the ecosystem and the rates of any floatable trash return. Also partnering in this effort was Cindy Zipf from Clean Ocean Action.   

How could we refuse?!!! Volunteers are essential in maintaining the upkeep of the preserve, and there is a lot of land to cover.  The Delaware River does not relent in depositing trash on its shores.  Whenever a cleanup like this occurs, the effects of it can last a long while. About 50 students took part in this effort. It's likely that much was learned by all.  Our environment is precious. It's up to all of us to cherish it. 
Take a look at the before, during, and after photos to get an idea of the scope of this project. Besides plenty of tires, there was a lot of very interesting (ahem) trash. Photo credits go to Jay Kelly, Stephanie Pavona, Catie Tobin, and Mike Zickler.

Again, BIG THANKS to all involved.  We look forward to learning more about this ongoing study.

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'Trading Long Lines for Tall Pines'

12/4/2016

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One family and their friends had the right idea for this Thanksgiving's Black Friday. Read all about it in this article written by Courier-Post editor, Phaedra Trethan.

It's always a joy to see when individuals enjoy the beauty of this preserve.
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