Tall Pines State Preserve facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tall Pines State Preserve |
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| Location | Deptford Township, Mantua Township |
| Nearest town | Wenonah, New Jersey |
| Area | 110 acre |
| Operated by | Gloucester County |
| Hiking trails | 4 miles, asphalt/grass |
Tall Pines State Preserve is a special natural area in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It opened in November 2015. This preserve is about 110 acres (or about 45 hectares) big. It was the very first state park in Gloucester County! You can find it on Bark Bridge Road, partly in Deptford Township and partly in the Sewell section of Mantua Township.
Many groups worked together to create this preserve. These included the South Jersey Land and Water Trust, the Friends of Tall Pines, the Gloucester County Nature Club, and the New Jersey Green Acres Program.
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What Can You Do at Tall Pines?
Fun Activities
Tall Pines State Preserve is a great place to visit! You can go for a walk or a run on the trails. It's also perfect for riding your bike. If you love nature, you can go birdwatching to spot different birds. It's also a nice spot for a picnic with friends or family.
Why Tall Pines is Special
This land is more than just a pretty place. It helps keep our local water clean! The natural areas in the preserve act like a giant filter. This helps clean the water that we use every day.
How Tall Pines Became a Preserve
From Forest to Golf Course
The land that is now Tall Pines State Preserve used to be a thick forest. This was true until the early 1950s. Then, the land was changed and became a golf course. People played golf there for many years.
Saving the Land
In 2006, the golf course property was sold to a company that wanted to build houses there. But many people wanted to save the land as a natural space. So, they worked hard to raise money to buy the property. Their goal was to turn it into a nature preserve for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to their efforts, the land was bought and opened as Tall Pines State Preserve in 2015.
