What we’re about
The Gloucester County Nature Club (GCNC) was established in 1949, by a small group of Gloucester County, NJ residents with a common interest in the natural world. The Nature Club is a local nonprofit organization with no paid staff which strives to promote sound conservation practices and to educate others in the community about nature and the environment. The Nature Club provides monthly programs, field trips, and newsletters from September through June and special field trips in the summer months. In addition, the Nature Club holds special events throughout the year. Website: www.gcnatureclub.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bird Quest Training - Birding BasicsAlcyon Lake Park, Pitman, NJ
Learn the basics of good birding and the tools of the trade. Discover the world of birding from bird guides to binoculars, birding etiquette to bird song and of course bird identification. Any level of interest is welcome. Questions are encouraged. A walk around the park will let you use your newfound —or refreshed — skills.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: From Rt 55 Exit 53A (or Exit 53 if coming from the south) take Rt 553 (Woodbury-Glassboro Road) south for about 1.5 miles to Holly Avenue. Turn right (west) on Holly Avenue. continue for 1.2 miles to the park entrance, which is on the left. There is a small sign. Drive past sports fields; meet at the pavilion.
Leaders: Rich Dilks and Scott Barnes
- Bird Quest Training - Greenwich Lake Park #1Greenwich Lake Park, Gibbstown, NJ
The paved and unpaved trails here explore various habitats and wind past lagoons and waterways that drain eventually into the Delaware River. Look for Green Herons among the reeds and emergent vegetation. Listen for the song of the Yellow Warbler among other migrants.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: From I-295 take exit 15 and turn Left onto Tomlin Station Road. After 0.3 miles, turn Right into the entrance for Greenwich Lake Park.
Leaders: Barb Bassett & Lloyd Shaw
- Bird Quest Training - Scotland Run Park #1Scotland Run Park Nature Center, Clayton, NJ
Scotland Run Park, the largest of the county parks, spans over 1,000 acres and includes the 80 acre Wilson Lake. 143 species of birds have been recorded here, including 25 species of warblers. This is a great place and the right time to enjoy the spring migration!
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: Take exit 45 off route 55 to Centerton- Clayton. Make a left onto Buck Road (Rt. 553). Make a right at the first traffic light onto Academy Road (Rt. 610). Take Academy Road for 2 miles crossing over route 47 and Fries Mill Road. Just beyond Fries Mill Road turn right into the Nature Center parking lot. Address for GPS: 980 East Academy Street, Clayton NJ.
Leaders: Marilyn Henry & Marie Hageman
- Bird Quest Training - Fasola ParkFasola Park, Deptford, NJ
Part of the Deptford Township park system, wooded areas and open areas make space for quite a few species in this more suburban park landscape. Look for possible woodpeckers, bluebird, turkey, kinglet, several sparrow flavors, phoebe, and Eastern wood pee wee. Raptors including Coopers, Red-shouldered and sharpshinned hawks, merlin, and black vultures might be seen. The paved paths make it an easy walk.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: From Delsea Drive, turn east onto Sycamore Lane. At the circle, take the 2nd exit and park in the 1st parking lot on the right.
Trip Leaders: Jayne Rhynard and Karen Kravchuck
