Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center At A Glance...
- Todays Sunrise: , Sunset:
- New Jersey Skylands Region Morris County
-
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is part of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
About Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exhibits demonstrate the variety of habitats and wildlife that can be seen at Great Swamp NWR as well as the history of this Refuge that makes it so special to this area.
The Discovery Den has educational and entertaining activities for children. During cold winter days it is not uncommon for families to come to the visitor center to get out of their homes and enjoy the various activities.
Certainly one of the highlights has been the addition of the wonderful quilt donated to the Friends by Marcia Rymer. The quilt incorporates the birds and flowers that meant so much to Marcia, stitched onto or into the quilt. It has a permanent home in the library and never ceases to amaze visitors. It truly is a work of art.
Exhibits demonstrate the variety of habitats and wildlife that can be seen at Great Swamp NWR as well as the history of this Refuge that makes it so special to this area.
The Discovery Den has educational and entertaining activities for children. During cold winter days it is not uncommon for families to come to the visitor center to get out of their homes and enjoy the various activities.
Certainly one of the highlights has been the addition of the wonderful quilt donated to the Friends by Marcia Rymer. The quilt incorporates the birds and flowers that meant so much to Marcia, stitched onto or into the quilt. It has a permanent home in the library and never ceases to amaze visitors. It truly is a work of art.
-
Activities:
- Walking
Amenities:- Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Gardens
- Nature / Environmental Center
- Picnic / Sitting Area
Trails:- Walking Paths
Contact / Location
You may also like...
More To Explore in Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is rather nice. It's also part of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Nearby Places
- Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center (~0 miles)
- Lord Stirling Park (~1 miles)
- Lord Stirling Stable (~2 miles)
- Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County (~2 miles)
- Cross Estate Gardens (~3 miles)
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (~3 miles)
- Lewis Morris County Park (~4 miles)
- Camp Riverbend - Day camp (~5 miles)
- Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens (~5 miles)
- Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (~6 miles)
- Leonard J. Buck Garden (~6 miles)
- Fosterfields Living Historical Farm (~6 miles)
Looking for more?
Post Comments
Related Content
Blogs
Have you visited the NJ Outdoor Map yet? You should...
We started working on a new site that will help you find new places to explore. It is called the NJOutdoorMap.com
Details
A Special Time to Stargaze: 2016 Perseids Meteor Shower
This year is setting up to be one of the best years for seeing the Perseids Meteor Shower. With a projected rate of 50 - 150 per hour,
Details
April 2015 Recap - New and Updated Locations, Groups, Galleries
Each month, we try to add all types of new content. This includes new locations, groups, photo galleries, and guides. Click this story
Details
32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Harding Township, NJ