You already know that Sussex Naturally is wild about all the outdoor recreation possibilities Sussex County offers. And we admit, our Green Happenings-h20 team is still discovering the best trails for wildlife watching and exploring- but now, thanks to our friends at New Jersey Audubon- we can all spend less time researching and more time exploring!
NJ Audubon has announced the launch of NJ Wildlife Trails on line! This great interactive tool allows expert or novice to discover and enjoy the best wildlife trails and viewing spots in the Skylands region and throughout the state.
NEVER HEARD OF New Jersey Audubon?
You've missed out! NJ Audubon is made up of people passionate about preserving and learning about New Jersey's natural treasures-it's diverse wildlife, bird population and habitats. NJA members work hard to preserve and conserve the Garden State's natural resources and to develop innovative projects to protect, preserve and utilize those resources.
NJA is staffed by experts, dedicated to their field and inspired by a passion for preserving the delicate biodiversity that we depend on. NJA members are folks just like you- who enjoy and appreciate the amazing natural world around us-whether observing nature in the wild or in your backyard.
NJA Centers are easy to access and a great place to find reference books, equipment and educational materials for young wildlife enthusiast of any age.
Check out their parent site www.njaudubon.org.
BIRDING AND WILDLIFE TRAILS in print:
NJA has been developing the Wildlife Trail Guide series for some time. To date, three regional guides, in addition to the online site have been published. These printed guides are easy to use and full of info. They're great to toss into a backpack- whether you're on a day trip or weekend excursion. These guides have gotten outstanding reviews from our readers.
Now the folks at NJA have gone a step beyond the printed guides and has created an outstanding online application that offers regional trips and trails. Spotting wildlife in their native habitat isn't always easy-unless you know where to look (and what to look for). NJA has included tips on both so your experience will be even more enjoyable.
Not quite up for a hike? Driving tours have been included in the online version!
How great is that!
Here's a preview of what you'll find when you visit the site:
Clearly labeled driving tours are one click away. Pick a region, click on the colored bar and up pops everything you need to know including area highlights and wildlife and natural wonders you can anticipate seeing. What a great resource for the casual or expert explorer or for classrooms and environmental groups!
We at Green Happenings-H2o, appreciate that this site is not overly complex and doesn't overwhelm with information-after all, who wants to spend time in front of the computer when there's so much to see and do right outside the door! The designers of www.njwildlifetrails.org have added enough tools and info to create a perfect starting point...and then created a forum for sharing personal experiences, connecting with others, or linking to more resources and info...at your own pace and pleasure!
Thanks New Jersey Audubon- for making it so easy for anyone to start exploring!
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