Things to See and Do


Things to See and Do in the Great Swamp Watershed

Hiking Trails

Wildlife Observation Centers
Education Centers
  • Morris County Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

    247 Southern Boulevard
    Chatham, NJ 07928
    201-635-6629

    Features:

    • a mile of trail, much of it on neat boardwalks.
    • an observation blind with real wildlife cavorting in the distance.
    • weekly programs, guided nature walks, maple sugaring in March.

    Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center brochure page 1 & page 2.

  • Somerset County Environmental Education Center

    190 Lord Stirling Road
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
    908-766-2489

    Features: miles of trails, lots of boardwalks, wildlife observation blinds, beautiful visitor center with gift shop, seasonal programs. Drop by and pick up a schedule & trail map. You have to pass the Raptor Trust to get to the Education Center so combine your nature walk with a few minutes admiring a bald eagle.

    Somerset County Environmental Education Center brochure.

Bicycling

Wildflowers

Reptiles, Amphibians, & Fishes

Mammals

Birds

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