A Fowler's toad found in the Dismal Swamp. Photo by Dana Patterson


Edison Wetlands Association (EWA) is undertaking seasonal study transects to better understand the diverse habitats of the 1,240-acre Dismal Swamp Conservation Area in Edison, South Plainfield, and Metuchen.  Wild New Jersey recently joined EWA on a summer transect through the just-preserved 70-acre South Plainfield Holdings site, which was purchased for open space last year by Middlesex County, in an agreement brought together by NY-NJ Baykeeper's Greg Remaud, with the majority of funding provided by New York-New Jersey Port Authority. 

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                                     A small Wood Frog found on the South Plainfield Holdings property.
                                                            Photo by Dana Patterson

                            
                            The vast tree root system forms an underground cave surrounding a stream.
                                                          Photo by Dana Patterson

                                    
                                         Is she going to San Francisco with those flowers in her hair?  
                                          If so, the toad is coming along!  Photo by Sara Imperiale

                           
                                           Bright orange mushrooms emerge from the forest floor.
                                                            Photo by Dana Patterson

                            
                                           David Wheeler examines a tadpole found in Aztec Pond.
                                                              Photo by Sara Imperiale

                            
                                Sara Imperiale and Melanie Worob view cattails in the thriving wetlands.
                                                              Photo by David Wheeler

                            
                                   Melanie Worob holds an American toad found along Woodbrook Road.
                                                            Photo by Dana Patterson


Here's the previous Dismal Swamp summer transect exclusive, and the first and second Dismal Swamp winter transect exclusives.