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Protecting the Lands and Waters of the Garden State

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Osprey Osprey in a nest in New Jersey. © TNC

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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.

Two ospreys in a nest.
Nesting Osprey Osprey on nest, Osprey nest check in West Creek area, Dennis Township, NJ at the Eldora Nature Preserve. © Amy Deputy

Video

The Cape May Osprey Cam is Now Live!

Follow along live as our resident osprey pair nest and raise their young at the South Cape May Meadows Preserve.

Watch the Live Osprey Cam
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Event

Event: Wildlife Connectivity in New Jersey

April 29, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Join us for a thoughtful conversation on wildlife connectivity in New Jersey hosted by The Nature Conservancy and Princeton University’s Conservation Society: April 29 at 6 pm Princeton University.

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Event

Event: The Little Sit in Cape May

May 3, 2025 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Experience the joy of birdwatching at the Little Sit, a relaxed twist on the Big Sit, where you can join experts at South Cape May Meadows to spot and identify a variety of migrating birds.

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Birds of New Jersey

The changing seasons bring new birds to New Jersey. Learn more about what birds you'll see and hear during the different seasons in our small state.

Learn About Birds

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
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Adult bobcat on a rock.
Aerial view of the Maurice River and its surrounding wetlands.
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Latest News

Nesting least tern bird with a chick.

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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