Wild New Jersey Exclusive: Eco-Tours of Edison
Logo credit: Edison Wetlands Association
The ECO-TOURS of Edison are organized by the Edison Greenways Group, and the Edison Wetlands Association to give residents a chance to see some of the most interesting and environmentally important areas of Edison. Since 1995 hundreds of people have gone on these walks, and hikes. The tours are free and open to the public, and will last approximately 2 hours. Bring something to drink, a camera, binoculars, compass, notepad, and bird book. Please wear appropriate clothing, and waterproof footwear. The walks can be tough and wet. There are no restroom facilities on the outdoor tours.
Before each tour call 732-906-0529 for cancellation information. Due to bad weather, or other causes, a tour may be postponed.
For information or directions: call Walter Stochel Jr. at 732-906-0529, wstochel@earthlink.net.
For Edison Wetlands information call 732-287-5111, or E-Mail rspiegel@edisonwetlands.org
#1.Oak Ridge Park
Sunday March 14, 2010 10am
Meet: Parking lot, off of Featherbed Lane in Edison. Park is located both in Edison, and Clark Twp.
A good starter hike on paved paths next to the Ash Swamp
#2. Tingley Lane Park
Sunday March 21, 2010 10:00am
Meet: Parking lot, J. Adams Middle School New Dover Rd.
Hike an 80+-acre forest with numerous vernal ponds
#3. Southern Dismal Swamp
Sunday March 28, 2010 10:00am
Meet: Hale Park on Talmadge Rd. & Alexis Lane.
A muddy, rough terrain hike through the southern part of the Dismal Swamp. Boots are a must.
#4. Raritan River Cleanup at White Rock III.
Saturday April 10, 2010 9am-Noon (Rain date 4-24-10)
Meet: End of Glendale Ave. (Car parking on Silver Lake Ave.)
Help finish the clean up a 9acre parcel along the River.
#5. Piscatawaytown Burial Ground Cleanup and Tour.
Saturday April 17, 2010.
Cleanup starts at 9am, tour begins at 12 noon.
Meet: Behind St. James Church, Woodbridge Ave. & Park Way in Edison.
Help cleanup a 341 year old cemetery, and tour this interesting spot.
#6. Raritan River Trail
Sunday May 2, 2010
Meet: Edison Boat Basin, end of Meadow Rd. in Edison. Walk the newest trail in Edison, along the mighty Raritan River.
#7. Bicycle Tour of Edison & Metuchen
Sunday May 16, 2010 8:00am
Meet: Edison Municipal Complex, Municipal Blvd. Edison.
26-mile bicycle ride that now includes Metuchen! Registration begins at 8:00am Ride at 9:00am
$5.00 registration fee. Ride takes 3 1/2 hours. All riders must wear helmets.
#8. Julian Capik Preserve in Sayreville
Sunday May 23, 2010
Meet: 3701 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville NJ.
Hike sandy hills, and along a large lake.
#9. National Trails Day
Saturday June 5, 2010
To be announced.
Categories: WNJ Exclusives, Recreation, Events and Premieres
Tags: edison greenways edison hiking edison wetlands association oak ridge park eco-tour Tingley Lane Park raritan river
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