lorrimer sanctuary

Lorrimer Sanctuary was bequeathed to the New Jersey Audubon Society by Ms. Lucine L. Lorrimer in 1956. The main house, parts of which date back to the late 1700's, is the present visitors' center and Sanctuary office. The visitors' center has an exhibit and lecture room, winter bird feeding station, interpretive displays, hands-on exhibits, and a gift shop, the proceeds of which benefit the Sanctuary. There is a self-guiding trail system that winds through the 14 acres of land. Much of the acreage is second-growth woods (mostly oak, maple, ash, and beech); and small stands of planted evergreens. The trails are open during Sanctuary hours.One trail is very short but features butterflies and flowers. A second longer and fairly rocky, going through forest trees. The third has an open area similar to a large cleared field in the middle of a forest. All three have their charms at any time of the year.Many, many different activities -- the website is well worth visiting.