Testimonials
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"One of my favorite places in Burlington county." - Stacey Loveland
"Takes me away from reality!!! This place will be a weekly thing for me." - Anne Pearson
"I had no clue that this place existed, but I'm glad I found it; it's the perfect retreat from a hectic life." - Danielle Shuster
"It's a great place to learn about local nature." - Juan Dimida
"Great local place to enjoy nature. Tons of walking trails!!!" - Spence Miller
"Wonderful staff, great trails, great educational experience for kids." - Matthew Davis
Dear Rancocas Nature Center, Our Eco-tourism class from RCBC would just all like to say thank you for the amazing tour you gave us on January 3rd of the area with the hike we took. We all learned so much by the end of it by listening, taking pictures, taking notes, etc. Our tour guide Mary Belko, was so amazing and smart, we couldn't have gotten more lucky! The nature center is truly a very special place and I and the rest of the class can't wait to come back to it. The tour was overall interesting, enjoyable, informative, and fun so thank you again for letting us be a part of what you do all year long.Have a great rest of your day.
William Underkofler, Instructor at Rowan College at Burlington County, Jan 6, 2019
"Great place to get outside."
- Colleen Roberts
"Super cute and love this place!!"
- Lyndsey Van Dusen
"Great place to learn about the local flora and fauna. The staff is intelligent, knowledgeable, kind, and very helpful. People of all ages can find something here to interest them." - C.H. Cohen
"Lovely, well groomed trails, and small nature center that is perfect for kids." - Heather Cochran
"Love this place! Great trails that are clearly marked beautiful surroundings." - Denise Lamberti
"Peaceful and joyful setting with well marked trails make this a special place." - Michael Tuno
"An oasis among the scourge of the Jersey Turnpike! What a great break between the ride from DC to Connecticut." - Jim Laurenson
"Wonderful, knowledgeable, caring staff! Great programs, lovely trails! Highly recommend!" - Andrea Martin
"Great educational and fun place for curious kids and adults." - Dan D.
"Great trails and great programming! Knowledgeable and helpful staff on site." - Alexandria Brake
"My father took us here when we were kids and I still walk the trails to this day. Absolutely beautiful!" - Sarah Holdsworth
"Beautiful trails. New/newer picnic tables. Informative museum. And a clean bathroom." - Kelly Sheehan
Dear Mary, On behalf of the Friday Nighters Club I want to express our appreciation for the excellent program on Owls of New Jersey presented to us on November 2. As you probably were aware, it was enthusiastically received as indicated by the questions and comments. We are always glad to showcase the gems we have here in Burlington County and the Rancocas Nature Center is certainly one of those gems. Thank you again for sharing your time and expertise with our club. Your illustrations were a great addition to your presentation. Thank you again for your excellent presentation. I hope that I will have the opportunity of seeing you in the future and hearing another interesting and informative program. Sincerely yours,
Stephen T. Smith, Program Director at Moorestown First Presbyterian Church, 11/9/18
"I am a volunteer at the Nature Center. I lead a hike once a month and give three hours a week at the front desk. The Rancocas Nature Center offers exciting experiences for all ages. Many preschool and school age programs introduce youngsters to the many aspects of nature. For adults, the trails offer the peace of the outdoors which has been shown to benefit health. History of the area includes Native Americans, Revolutionary War and 19th and 20th century occupants." - Al Hagovsky
"This is such an awesome place to visit. Behind the Nature Center itself is a cute little frog pond with tons of frogs. And then the trails are so amazing to walk along, under all those trees. The trails connect up to the Rancocas State Park trails, which makes for a lot of opportunities for hiking and discovery." - Kimberly Miller
"I absolutely LOVE this place. I have two young daughters and we go there at least 12 times a year. We call it "our backyard." We can easily kill a half a day hiking the trails, visiting the bees, watching the birds, checking out the dragonfly pond, playing alongside a creek, walking through a marsh, walking through a pine forrest, owl spotting, wondering through the nature center, etc. It has been an unbelievably fantastic catalyst to get my kids outside, active, and curious."-Karl Chase
"I am grateful to have the Nature Center as a strengthening tool for our revealing valuable experiences to our community and beyond. Thank you!!!!!" - Mary Weston
"Hidden gem with great trails for hiking, lots of historic areas, beautiful gardens and a museum." - Jorge Carmona
"One of the best nature centers in New Jersey! Lots of hands on activities for youngsters and great trails for all. Hiking shoes are highly recommended for the many trails." - Marie Sheraden
"Very informative hikes, helpful guides, friendly hikers." - Dawn Szeker
"Absolutely adore this place! We found it recently and fell in love! We’ve only gone to it during the fall season so far. Cannot wait to go in the summer. Every time we go we always see some sort of animal! We recently found out there’s an owl that lives there and have been busy trying to find it." - Heather Partyka
"What this park in the rain on Memorial Day had a good time and even found the apiary. Yes you can watch honey bees once you find the apiary and the garden. There's some nice walks by the river and then some nice medowie areas and the trees are beautiful. Going back on a sunny day for photographs." - Charles D. Smith
"The nature center was nice. There's usually a volunteer on hand to answer any questions you may have about the area and it's wildlife and resources. There's some live local wildlife exhibits, snakes, turtles, frogs, etc. There are a few different trails to hike too. Free admission and parking, but if you can, please consider a donation of some kind." - John Knauss
"The Rancocas Nature Center is a wonderful place to take a guided tour, take a solitary walk in the woods, spend time your children or grandchildren. I did not expect it to be such a robust resource for nature and the environment. New Jersey has so much to offer and it is captured at the Nature Center. I am looking forward to going back." - Anne Hoban
"It’s beautiful here! Please if you visit, leave no trace." - Michelle Bove
"What a nice spot to visit! The Nature Center and surrounding area is nice and we walked 4 miles on the trails. Saw a sweet doe with her fawn, turtles, a black racer snake and lush creek areas. Highly recommended for anyone, especially families!" - Heidi Nelson
"An exceptional hidden gem in New Jersey. While I kayaked through on the Rancocas Creek A hawk flew overhead in search of a meal. Just one of the exciting natural elements at your disposal and for your pleasure." - Brian Parker
"I love this place! The preschool programs are fun and educational - my daughter always has a great time and learns something. Highly recommended!" - Andrea Martin
"Rancocas Nature Center has something for everyone from two and a half years of age to one hundred. Trails, programs, naturalists, photography, gardening, bird nests, fossils, turtles, snakes, guinea pig, bird seeds and much more." - Laura Edwards
"Great educational opportunity for the whole family. Very accessible trails and a friendly staff. My parents took me here as a kid and look forward to my monthly trip here with my young son." - Jason Carty
"I learn something new every single time I visit. Thank you for all you do!" - Mia Keay
"Lots to explore inside + outside. Great trails through woods and meadows and along streams, creeks ect." - Stacey Loveland
Well marked trails, information posts along trails, nature center itself is great for kids to be exposed to nature & understand it." - Tom Petruzziello
"Love bringing my toddler here on Thursdays and Friday's. Such a great program for toddlers. We've been coming for a year now and my son loves it." - Jacqueline Adams
"Beautiful peaceful very well marked will be regular visitor." - Alice Pinkerton
"Great place to bring grandchildren for hikes and exploring." - Bib Gorgone
"I am at home in this lovely, quiet, and sacred spot. There is always something to see." - Suzanne Johnson
"Had a Wonderful experience here and look forward to revisiting to see more." - Danielle Auletto
"It is such a great place for a quick walk or a nice exercise session with nature as your background. A plus is having the old Indian reservation attached to the RNC so you can add numerous more trails to hike, walk or bike ride. Enjoy and don't forget to donate when you visit! Also the RNC hosts a photography club which you can find on Facebook." - Spence Miller
"Took my 4 -year- old granddaughter here as a trip out in this cold winter weather. What a great little treasure. Small but wow she loved it. We had just missed a story time (wished we hadn't) but there was plenty for her to investigate. Very natural setting, great historic house (just check out the floor to ceiling windows and the shutters!) and free. Bathrooms are a great treat as they each have murals of nature painted on the walls. Several turtles that come up to the face of the tank and "interact" with the viewer. Granddaughter LOVED this. Couple of snakes one that also took a liking to her attention. Bones, skins, and more to see and touch. Nice display on birds, nest and their eggs. Small display on local fossils. Please touch area and her favorite a full wall mural of meadow, trees and creek with magnetic critters to move and pose. There is also a small display on Timbuktu, a small, early, African American town just down the creek. The volunteers we meet were so nice to my granddaughter. Lots of upcoming events, literature and a gift shop. Donations are always appreciated. We look forward to investigating some of the nature trails when the weather improves. Nice treasure to find." - Kim D.
"I hadn't been to the Rancocas Nature Center since my 26 year old daughter was a Brownie Girl Scout. This past Sunday, my husband and I were looking for some place relatively nearby to go walking in the woods, and we wound up at the Rancocas Nature Center, which has about three miles of trails, including some boardwalk areas that would be wheelchair accessible. I took 82 pictures, so obviously there were some great views, especially on the orange trail that goes along the water. About a half mile from the parking near the building the trail joins the trails in Rancocas State Forest. Because we got a late start, we only went about a half mile into Rancocas State Park, but we definitely will come back again. The center itself has some interesting displays as well as enthusiastic volunteers. I saw online a variety of programs offered, including for pre-schoolers. Some picnic tables are available outside the center. Bathrooms are available inside the center, when it is open. The center closes at 4, the trails close at 5, and the gate is locked a half hour after dusk. Not sure exactly when that would be!! There are places to leave donations, but there is no entry fee for the Rancocas Nature Center. It would be a nice family trip. Definitely recommended." - GreenUnicorn
"We grew up on the property so this was a reminiscent day for sisters to hike our home 50 years later. But the center is wonderful with programs for all ages. Staffed with caring and knowledgeable folks. A great opportunity to learn about local flora and fauna. This place is all about the joy of the outdoors." - Queeniereads
"I didn't get a chance to stop in the Nature Center/museum & shop, but went through all the trails in the back.  They were beautiful!  Totally clearly marked and easy to walk.  Definitely a good place for kids.  A couple muddy spots as expected after the rain but you're good as long as you have sneakers on.  As soon as I started on the trail I saw four huge white tailed deer.  Be on the lookout for them!  There's a nice little bridge and some walkways all along the trails.  When you get to the bridge you can continue into Rancocas State Park and walk for miles and miles more.  However, that section is open to hunting so staying on the Nature Center side is a good idea.  The trails are open from dawn to dusk.  Check out the Center's website for the museum & store hours.  They also have all kinds of events for kids and families. ... Can't wait to go back here in the spring!" - Marissa S.
"This is such an awesome place to visit. Behind the Nature Center itself is a cute little frog pond with tons of frogs. And then the trails are so amazing to walk along, under all those trees. The trails connect up to the Rancocas State Park trails, which makes for a lot of opportunities for hiking and discovery." - Kimberly Miller
"Beautiful trails. New/newer picnic tables. Informative museum. And a clean bathroom." - Kelly Thompson Sheehan
"A hidden gem! So much available there are walking trails, summer camp, education center, adult activities and just plain nature at your doorstep." - Mark Million
"Love this place! Great trails that are clearly marked beautiful surroundings." - Denise Lamberti
"My father took us here when we were kids and I still walk the trails to this day. Absolutely beautiful!" - Sarah Holdsworth
"My 9 y/o granddaughter loves it there ....she could just spend hours exploring and learning. Staff is great with her!" - Sammi Bee
"Great place to bring your family for a walk! We brought lunch and ate at the picnic tables. Beautiful walk through nature!" - Paige Fago
"Peaceful and joyful setting with well marked trails make this a special place." - Michael Tuno
"Secluded and tranquil." - Nana Mo
"First time I've been there to see the center. What an amazing place. So many educational displays inside. I especially loved the pictures of the raptors on the ceiling to learn how to identify them when they're flying. Great resources for sale in the gift shop - along with fantastic puppets for the kids. Will definitely be back. Filling out the volunteer application too!" - Jen Tylus Metzger
"This is a great place to visit for families with kids or people who just enjoy hiking on some beautiful and interesting trails. We'd go back in a heart beat!" - Edward Roberts

All testimonials are from Google, Trip Advisor, Facebook, or letters & emails sent to the Center.