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New Jersey

Protecting the Lands and Waters of the Garden State

Bobcat standing on a snowy log.
Bobcat This endangered New Jersey bobcat was photographed at TNC's Blair Creek Preserve. © Tyler Christensen

Make a Difference in New Jersey

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Our Priorities

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, and for more than 60 years, we’ve been working in New Jersey to do just that.

A landscape view of the Maurice River
Bobcat Crossing Habitat fragmentation, urban expansion and a dense network of roads make survival increasingly more challenging for wild animals in New Jersey, impeding their movement. © Gordon Ellmers

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Webinar: Critter Crossing

February 25, 2025 - January 30, 2025

Tune in to our discussion with state biologist Gretchen Fowles—together we will explore efforts to protect and connect priority lands in our state and policies and community actions that can help make New Jersey safer for all of us, human and wild.

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Success

A Year in Review

A look back at conservation successes across New Jersey.

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New Jersey Seasonal Natural Events

Our nature preserves in New Jersey change with the seasons. Here's what you can see right now.

What To See Right Now
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Lessons In Love From Nature

New Jersey's wildlife have a thing or two to teach us about romance.

Learn about love
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Our Preserves in New Jersey

In addition to providing much-needed habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, our nature preserves in New Jersey are top-rated visitor destinations. Whether you're looking to explore pristine forests, go birding alongside freshwater marshes or conquer a mountain, our preserves have you covered.

Explore Our Preserves
Views of New York City from a mountain summit.
Adult bobcat on a rock.
Aerial view of the Maurice River and its surrounding wetlands.
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Latest News

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Cape May Piping Plover and Least Tern Protection

At the South Cape May Meadows Preserve, TNC is using innovative science and a little creativity to improve survival odds for endangered migratory shorebirds.

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Endangered Species in New Jersey

TNC protected lands and waters provide a haven for some of New Jersey's most endangered species.

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Top 10 New Jersey Adventures

Connecting to nature is as important as protecting nature. Here are 10 ways to connect to nature at our preserves across New Jersey.

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Building Bobcat Alley

To survive in New Jersey, bobcats need land to roam. The Nature Conservancy is working to protect critical habitat for these beautiful cats. We call it "Bobcat Alley," and it's a place where they can thrive.

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Places We Protect

The Nature Conservancy owns nearly 1,500 preserves covering more than 2.5 million acres across all 50 states.

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