A part of the South Jersey Land and Water Trust
What We Do
We are a committee of volunteers supporting Tall Pines State Preserve located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, USA. Our activities include:
- SPONSORING volunteer projects that enhance the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the preserve.
- WORKING with and assisting preserve officials.
- FACILITATING public awareness and enjoyment of Tall Pines.
- RAISING FUNDS for the benefit of the Preserve.
Upcoming Events
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National Trails Day & 10th Anniversary - Guided Nature Walk: Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM. Join the Friends of Tall Pines State Preserve on June 6 as we celebrate National Trails Day and mark the 10th anniversary of the creation of Tall Pines State Preserve. We will gather in the main parking lot at 1:00 PM. We will be operating a welcome table and giving short talks about the Preserve's history and plans for the future. The Friends will then lead attendees on a nature hike in the Preserve, pointing out natural features, spring wildflowers, trees, birds, insects and other wildlife. Most trails are paved. After the hike, light refreshments will be served in the parking lot. This event is free and open to the public. The rain date is Sunday, June 7th at the same time.
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Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM online via Zoom. Please contact us in advance if you wish to attend.
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South Jersey Firefly Festival 2026: Saturday, June 27th, from 8 PM to 10 PM. The park is normally closed after dark, but tonight you can see "nature's light show" along with fun, educational activities. A half-mile self-guided trail with fun, family-friendly education stations will be marked out. Event is FREE and open to the public. Rain date: Sunday, June 28th at the same time. No dogs are allowed at this event.
Latest News
- 09/14/2025, Mussel Baskets in the Big Pond: Have you noticed floating baskets recently in the big pond? They are not t…(read more)
- 03/19/2024, AmeriCorps NJ Helps Remove Invasive Plants: On March 19th over 20 volunteers organized by the AmeriCorps New Jersey Wa…(read more)
- 12/14/2023, Climate Corps Helps Remove Invasive Plants: On four days in November participants in Climate Corps removed a large amo…(read more)
- 5/20/2023, Tall Pines Plant Map Now Available: We're pleased to introduce a new online Plant Map for the park. This map b…(read more)
- 10/30/2022, What Is The Tall Pines Audio Trail?: Visitors can learn about the history of the park, find out about the diver…(read more)
