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 The
Nature Center at Wells Mills Park offers a great display floor,
a library, and the third floor "Elizabeth Meirs Morgan Observation
Deck", dedicated in honor of a very active naturalist and conservationist
in Ocean County.
Environmental programs and classes
are held regularly at Wells Mills, with experienced naturalists
available to answer any questions you may have about the ecology
of this area.The monthly "Full Moon Hikes" are but one of the
popular events that are run by the staff here..
The Annual "Pine
Barrens Jamboree" is held at Wells Mills each October.
A day filled with music, piney vittles and hand-made crafts, it's
an event not to be missed!
 Beautiful
Wells Mills Lake has trails meandering around it, perfect for
hiking through the 900+ acres of Pine Barrens located within Wells
Mills County Park. Several marked trails are here, from
easy to advanced, varying in length and difficulty. In season,
canoe rentals are also available at a nominal cost. Canoe lessons
are also available during summer months. Wells Mills Lake covers
34 acres, and is a perfect place to learn how to navigate a canoe!
Wells Mills County Park is located
on Route 532 in Waretown (Ocean Township) in Ocean County. It's
2 1/2 miles west of the Garden State Parkway exit 69, five miles
west of Route 9 and 3 miles east of Route 72. Phone: 609-971-3085
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Pine Barrens is becoming a popular tourist destination. It offers
history, nature, boating, camping, fishing, swimming, and most
of all, peace and tranquility. It's important to families who
live here, whether for a few years or many generations, that
our peace and tranquility be preserved. Keep in mind that the
local lawyer or doctor won't look any different than his neighbor
who farms the land. Thousand dollar suits aren't what impress
people of the Pines - taking care of nature and fellow man is
what matters. To that end, it is important for you to know that
as a visitor to our precious Pine Barrens, you should show respect
for the flora and fauna, for the historical buildings or their
remains, and show respect for the "locals". Walk and
drive gently. Treat our Pine Barrens as you would want a visitor
to treat your own home town - and your own family. Thank you. |
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