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Bright orange and red leaves on trees. — High Mountain Park Preserve Each fall, hikers to High Mountain enjoy the changing colors of the seasons. © Jim Wright

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Aerial view of the Maurice River. — Maurice River The 535-acre preserve gets its name from the majestic bluffs overlooking the Maurice River. © TNC

Mountain Lion Mountain lions need space to roam in order to survive. © John Stuelpnagel

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Are There Mountain Lions in New Jersey?

Many fervently believe mountain lions stalk much of the eastern United States, including the most densely populated state, New Jersey.

What’s the real story?

Success

A Year in Review

A look back at conservation successes across New Jersey.

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Fall Migration in Cape May

Each fall, migrating songbirds, hawks, monarchs and more funnel into southern New Jersey’s peninsula in great numbers.

What To See Right Now

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Nature 101: Be an Insider, Outside!

TNC’s Nature 101 video series features quick segments that help break down nature access barriers and help you maximize your comfort in and enjoyment of the outdoors.

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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.

Aerial view of the Maurice River and its surrounding wetlands.

Latest News

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.

Aerial view of a small pond in the forest.

Places We Protect in New Jersey

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.

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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