Welcome to the Wheelabrator Wildlife preserve !
Working together with the New Jersey Audubon Society and the Cape May Bird Observatory, Wheelabrator created and maintains a Wildlife Refuge and Nature Trail on 153 acres of wetlands surrounding the Gloucester County New Jersey waste-to-energy facility. The meandering trail system was designed to provide an optimal outdoor experience for visitors while minimizing the human impact on wildlife.
The natural beauty of this diverse habitat provides a wonderful opportunity for young and old alike to observe wildlife and learn about the environment. Dry woodlands, grassy lawns, retention ponds, riparian forest, and dredge spoil are all part of the wildlife refuge making it a prime location to observe wildlife, including Saw-whet owls, waterfowl, and shorebirds. On any given day deer, fox, a diverse range of hawks and an occasional eagle can be observed while on the nature walk.
The trail includes observation stands for wildlife watching. They recently partnered with an Eagle Scout to conduct improvements to the trail and repair a pavilion.
The Cache: It will be obvious where it is hidden. You can decide what you see from this vantage point looking E-SE...a spiral or a helix! (Look back in the direction where you parked). My only intention is to bring you to this oasis of nature in the middle of suburbia.
Grab your smiley and enjoy the sights!