Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve

The Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve is a 220-acre nature preserve located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The reserve features an arboretum, 6 miles of hiking trails, and a lake used for fishing and kayaking.[1]

The location was formerly a mining pit that provided gravel for the construction of Atlantic City High School.[2] It was converted to a park in 2013.

The reserve is used for various events. In 2017, the reserve hosted their Turkey Trot 5k run and 1 miler walk.[3] It hosted a two day art exhibit in both 2016 and 2017.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve - Egg Harbor Township, NJ". South Jersey Trails.
  2. ^ Hawk, Tim (September 29, 2020). "Long-abandoned mining site is now a passive recreation paradise hidden in N.J." NJ.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  3. ^ Ein, Michael (November 26, 2016). "Photos from the Egg Harbor Township Turkey Trot 5K". The Press of Atlantic City.
  4. ^ "Art exhibit at the Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve". The Currents & Gazettes of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. September 11, 2017.
  5. ^ "Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve hosts art exhibit". The Press of Atlantic City. September 11, 2017.
  6. ^ "First-ever outdoor art show set for this weekend at EHT Nature Reserve". The Press of Atlantic City. August 31, 2016.

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