South Jersey Land and Water Trust staff member Michael Hogan for a guided tour of the Pedricktown Marsh in Pedricktown, Salem County, at 3:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 23. The Pedricktown Marsh is a large saltwater, tidal marsh located on lower portion of Oldmans Creek.
This expansive area of open wetlands contains stands of wild rice, cattails and arum and provides habitat for migratory shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors.
It is also a well known endangered species location and is designated as an “Important Bird Area” by the New Jersey Audubon Society.
The trip crosses the marsh on Pedricktown Road/ Rt. 601. It may be windy, please dress appropriately and bring binoculars.
Michael will discuss the history, flora and fauna of the area and South Jersey Land and Water Trust projects in the Oldmans Creek Watershed.
Directions: Take Rt. 295 south to Exit 10/Center Square Road. Make a right onto Center Square Road west, make a left onto Pedricktown Road/Rt. 601 and follow road through marsh and over the bridge. Park in grassy area on the right side of the road, just over the bridge. Look for Mike’s silver pick up truck.
Free for SJLWT members. $3 a person for non SJLWT members.
For more information and maps contact Michael Hogan at 609-476-2086/ hoganphoto@verizon.net - Please RSVP.
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This expansive area of open wetlands contains stands of wild rice, cattails and arum and provides habitat for migratory shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors.
It is also a well known endangered species location and is designated as an “Important Bird Area” by the New Jersey Audubon Society.
The trip crosses the marsh on Pedricktown Road/ Rt. 601. It may be windy, please dress appropriately and bring binoculars.
Michael will discuss the history, flora and fauna of the area and South Jersey Land and Water Trust projects in the Oldmans Creek Watershed.
Directions: Take Rt. 295 south to Exit 10/Center Square Road. Make a right onto Center Square Road west, make a left onto Pedricktown Road/Rt. 601 and follow road through marsh and over the bridge. Park in grassy area on the right side of the road, just over the bridge. Look for Mike’s silver pick up truck.
Free for SJLWT members. $3 a person for non SJLWT members.
For more information and maps contact Michael Hogan at 609-476-2086/ hoganphoto@verizon.net - Please RSVP.
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