Guided Hikes and Field Trips to Off-Site Locations

We offer year-round guided hikes for all ages at the Nature Center in Rancocas State Park.

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Please email info@rancocasnaturecenter.org with any questions or issues.

HUMP DAY AFTERNOON HIKES (ages 18+)
Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 and 26      2:30 to 4 PM
In the winter our Hump-day hike continues to be in the afternoons for better light. If you like to hike, but don’t like doing it alone, come on out for a brisk, intermediate ability hike (with multiple elevation changes) in nature—the perfect way to get some exercise incorporated into your day while enjoying the weekly changes you observe as the season progresses. Inclement weather cancels. The program is free — FRNC membership or donation suggested. Register online at HUMP DAY AFTERNOON

SELECT SUNDAYS from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Interpretive Trail Hikes (Ages 5+)

Free. Membership or donations are suggested.

Join the Rancocas Nature Center for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. It’s a great way to become familiar with the trails. Bring a camera and/or binoculars as we’ll be sure to stop at scenic spots along the way. The hike is suitable for all ages 5+, so you’ll need a child carrier to transport younger children.

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Interpretive Trail Hike 6/2

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Interpretive Trail Hike 7/7

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SELECT SATURDAYS from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Saturday Guided Hikes (Ages 14+)

Free. Membership or donations are suggested.

Studies show that taking a walk in a natural area is good for your physical and mental health. Adults and interested teenagers can join Rancocas Nature Center for a Saturday guided hike in the preserve. Program is free; Rancocas membership suggested. Inclement weather cancels. Registration for each hike is limited.

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Guided Hike 6/22

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Wildlife Gardens Tour (Ages 16+)

Rancocas members: $15/person
Non-Members: $25/person

The Rancocas local area features a wonderful array of private wildlife gardens. Nature Center staff have connected with these horticulturalists/gardeners and organized an interpretive group tour. Each garden has its own story to tell and gardeners may focus on providing native plants, attracting butterflies, and/or providing rich food sources for hummingbirds through the season. Bring a bag lunch, a folding chair, and water. Meet inside the Rancocas Nature Center, where you will receive instructions and details for the day. Carpooling is recommended, as you’ll need to provide your own transportation. Space is limited to 15 people

Gardens Tour MEMBER PRICE

$15.00

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Gardens Tour NON-MEMBER PRICE

$25.00

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM

Hummingbird Sit in Little Egg Harbor

MEMBERS ONLY. Free, donations encouraged.

Location, location, location…and a lot of TLC. As fall migration south begins, evenings bring the most hummingbirds to this small private but very popular hummingbird oasis by the shore in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. As we sit and wait, the homeowner will share stories of how he got started, the numbers and vagrant species of hummingbirds he has had through the years, and what plants attract the most hummingbirds. Please plan on eating dinner before the program or after dark. Bring a folding chair and water.  Program ends at sunset. The group will depart when the sun goes down. You’ll provide your own transportation and will receive meeting instructions the week before. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited to 15 participants.

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Hummingbird Sit 8/17

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