Open Trails NJ

Solving issues while maintaining responsible recreation

Category: Event

  • New Wharton State Forest Stakeholder Meeting Coming Up!

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    As we have heard over the last several months, the State is beginning a stakeholder engagement process to evaluate changes to access to Wharton State Forest including a map and permit system. OTNJ is considered one of the stakeholders and we will be keeping everyone informed of what we learn and how the public can…

  • Volunteer Opportunity – 10/29/17

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    Download a copy of the flyer by clicking on the graphic above or take this link!

  • Open Trails NJ Participates in DEP Protection Project

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    Open Trails NJ staff participated with other groups in a small volunteer activity to protect four sensitive intermittent ponds in Wharton State Forest. This activity furthers the protection of sensitive areas without requiring mass road closures. We are thankful to the DEP for continuing to forge relationships with the stakeholder groups in their mission to…

  • Erosion Prevention at Jemima Mount

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    Now that the heat of summer is breaking, we plan to get back out to Jemima Mount to complete the project we started there. We will finish filling the trenches with deadfall to prevent further erosion. We will also be extending one of the railings to prevent go arounds. The first part of the project…

  • Protecting Jemima Mount- An OTNJ Sponsored Volunteer Project

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    One of the lightning rod issues in the battle over the MAP was the damage that has been done at Jemima Mount. It was used an example and pictured in nearly every newspaper article about the MAP. Ironically, Jemima Mount had already been closed to motor vehicles for well over a decade. However, no other…

  • OTNJ has teamed up with Tread Lightly!

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    Tread Lightly! is a national organization that promotes responsible recreation through stewardship, communication and education. Recently, some of the OTNJ staff attended a Tread Lightly! “train the trainer” course and our own Pola Galie will be giving a Tread Lightly! talk on Sunday, 4/17/16 at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, Waretown, NJ at…

  • Reminder of the November 5th Public Meeting on the MAP program

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    Just a reminder of the November 5th public meeting on the MAP program. The meeting will be held on 11/5 at 6:30 PM at Hammonton High School. We are told you are still able to register by calling 609-704-1964 or by emailing whartonmapcomments@dep.nj.gov. Tell the DEP that you support their new commitment to engaging the…

  • Town Meetings This Week

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    Correction: Southampton’s next meeting is the 15th. We have another series of town meetings this week and we need your help!  Here is the schedule: Shamong – Tues., September 1st, 7:30pm. 105 Willow Grove Rd., Shamong. Southampton – Tues., September 15th, 7:30pm. 5 Retreat Road, Southampton. Washington Twp/Green Bank – Tues., Sept 1st, Special presentation…